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The change is expected to remain in place through October 24, weather permitting, giving crews time to remove aging signal equipment and install a modern replacement as part of the larger Grimes, Kirkwood, Patterson, and Rogers Project.

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Bloomington drivers face major change Monday as Kirkwood and Rogers temporarily become a four-way stop

Bloomington, Indiana – Drivers approaching Kirkwood Avenue and Rogers Street will face a noticeably different intersection beginning Monday, October 5. Instead of relying on...

Kain Meadows4 days ago

The city’s College and Walnut Corridor Study will go before the Bloomington Transportation Commission on Nov. 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., beginning a formal public review that could shape how College Avenue and Walnut Street change over the coming decades.

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Bloomington traffic has fallen 31% on College and Walnut and now the city is considering a dramatic redesign

Bloomington, Indiana – A 4.2-mile stretch through Bloomington is moving closer to a major long-term rethink, but the next step is about planning, not...

Jeremiah Santos4 days ago

The State of Indiana has selected three census tracts recommended by Bloomington — covering Hopewell, Seminary Park and the area immediately west of the Trades District — for nomination under the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. If federally certified, the new designations are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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Three Bloomington areas could soon become magnets for private capital under new federal Opportunity Zone program

Bloomington, Indiana – Three areas of Bloomington could soon gain access to a federal investment tool designed to draw private capital into communities targeted...

Fred Pitts4 days ago

That means eligible homeowners could receive a complete 5-kilowatt solar system without paying the usual upfront installation cost, while potentially lowering household energy expenses for years to come.

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Eligible Bloomington homeowners could get a 5-kilowatt solar installation with 100% of the cost covered

Bloomington, Indiana – For some Bloomington homeowners, the biggest obstacle to going solar may now disappear entirely. A city program is offering to cover...

Ashley Holloway4 days ago

The City of Bloomington Department of Public Works has earned full accreditation from the American Public Works Association after evaluators found it compliant with 100% of the management practices applicable to its operations.

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Bloomington Public Works earns perfect score in national accreditation review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s streets, equipment and emergency systems may be the most visible parts of public works. This time, however, the department’s achievement...

Ashley HollowayAugust 6, 2026

The first morning of a new school year can change the rhythm of an entire city. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Bloomington streets will fill again with school buses, young pedestrians, bicyclists, families and commuters moving through familiar routes at busier-than-usual hours.

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Bloomington launches traffic safety blitz before students return to school

Bloomington, Indiana – The first morning of a new school year can change the rhythm of an entire city. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Bloomington...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 26, 2026

A school morning can last only a few minutes, but the message carried through the front doors may stay with a child far longer. In Bloomington, organizers are preparing to turn one August arrival into a visible show of encouragement, guidance and community support.

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Bloomington fathers and mentors will welcome students back to school

Bloomington, Indiana – A school morning can last only a few minutes, but the message carried through the front doors may stay with a...

Fred PittsJuly 26, 2026

A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic groups now have a chance to claim a spot at an event designed to turn public interest into hands-on service.

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Bloomington opens registration for annual Volunteer Fair at City Hall, nonprofits have until August 15 to reserve space

Bloomington, Indiana – A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic...

Ashley HollowayJuly 26, 2026

The City of Bloomington has opened applications for its 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant, offering residents up to $1,000 to turn local sustainability ideas into working projects. The program has a total budget of $10,000 and is tied directly to the goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan.

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Bloomington opens $10,000 grant program for gardens, trees and composting projects

Bloomington, Indiana – A community garden, a row of native trees or a single box for neighborhood composting may not look like a sweeping...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 21, 2026

Five years after Bloomington put its climate plan into motion, the city says the numbers are beginning to show what sustained local action can achieve. The latest emissions report finds the community is still on course to reach its 2030 target, even as transportation, building fuels and waste remain difficult problems.

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Five years of climate action move Bloomington closer to its emissions target, but challenges remain

Bloomington, Indiana – Five years after Bloomington put its climate plan into motion, the city says the numbers are beginning to show what sustained...

Fred PittsJuly 21, 2026

Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront lights will stay on later as local businesses turn an ordinary evening into a communitywide shopping experience.

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Downtown Bloomington turns third Wednesdays into a monthly shopping night to support locals

Bloomington, Indiana – Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront...

Ashley HollowayJuly 12, 2026

City leaders are now moving to simplify that path, arguing that clearer rules, faster coordination and more predictable decisions could help families build homes, businesses open their doors and employers invest with greater confidence.

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Bloomington targets permitting delays to unlock more housing and business investment

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s housing shortage and business growth challenges may not begin with a construction site. In many cases, they begin much earlier,...

Kain MeadowsJuly 11, 2026

Residents, visitors, downtown workers and business owners can test two possible replacements for the city’s aging parking meters and tell officials which system feels easier to use.

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Aging meters push Bloomington toward a more modern parking experience, residents invited to join the process

Bloomington, Indiana – A parking meter usually gets attention only when it refuses a card, rejects a coin or leaves a driver staring at...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 11, 2026

On Saturday, August 1, Fernandez Plaza will become a gathering place for residents, families, advocates and local groups working to make Bloomington easier to navigate and more inclusive for people with disabilities.

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Bloomington brings accessibility services together for one community-focused event on August 1

Bloomington, Indiana – Thirty six years after a landmark civil rights law changed expectations for access across the country, Bloomington is preparing to mark...

Fred PittsJuly 11, 2026

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