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Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission approved $5 million for design work on road projects in the southwest of the city, a $145,000 contract to guide the Hopewell South PUD rezone, and a $58,250 feasibility study on converting the vacant 714 S. Rogers Street building into a new police headquarters.

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Little 500 fall series: Street sprints through IU campus

Little 500 fall series: Street sprints through IU campus

Little 500 fall series: Riders trade oval for off-road cyclocross fun

Little 500 fall series: Riders trade oval for off-road cyclocross fun

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 29, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 29, 2025

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

MCCSC board hears tentative labor agreement, OKs 2026 budget

MCCSC board hears tentative labor agreement, OKs 2026 budget

The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) presented its tentative collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2027 at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the school board. Ratification is expected at the board’s next meeting in about three weeks.

MCCSC board hears updates on student attendance, health and safety

MCCSC board hears updates on student attendance, health and safety

MCCSC advances $181M budget for 2026 amid declining enrollment, rising costs

MCCSC advances $181M budget for 2026 amid declining enrollment, rising costs

MCCSC Online starts classes, open to K-12 students across Indiana

MCCSC Online starts classes, open to K-12 students across Indiana

MCCSC students head back to school with Extended Day funded—for now

MCCSC students head back to school with Extended Day funded—for now

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

North, South high school teachers and staff to wear panic buttons in coming school year

Bill requiring school board candidates to state partisan affiliation awaits Indiana governor's signature

Bill requiring school board candidates to state partisan affiliation awaits Indiana governor's signature

Local Government

Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington RDC: $5M for roads, $145K for Hopewell South rezone, $58K for police HQ Study

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission approved $5 million for design work on road projects in the southwest of the city, a $145,000 contract to guide the Hopewell South PUD rezone, and a $58,250 feasibility study on converting the vacant 714 S. Rogers Street building into a new police headquarters.

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Monroe County council distributes $174K to 44 nonprofits through Sophia Travis grants

Indiana Supreme Court hears Bloomington’s constitutional annexation challenge over voided remonstration waivers

Indiana Supreme Court hears Bloomington’s constitutional annexation challenge over voided remonstration waivers

Monroe County commissioners warn: Council's ‘no’ vote may shift jail's future to federal court

Monroe County commissioners warn: Council's ‘no’ vote may shift jail's future to federal court

Monroe County council unanimously rejects North Park jail site funding after marathon meeting

Monroe County council unanimously rejects North Park jail site funding after marathon meeting

Hamilton, Zietlow write joint letter against building new Monroe County jail

Hamilton, Zietlow write joint letter against building new Monroe County jail

Crowded Bloomington town hall comes same day as governor’s call for special legislative session on redistricting

Crowded Bloomington town hall comes same day as governor’s call for special legislative session on redistricting

Connections

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park

A mock funeral procession at Bloomington’s Switchyard Park on Saturday served as a protest against the Trump administration. The demonstration featured a casket labeled “Rule of Law,” mourners in black, and a brass band playing "March and Canzona (Funeral Music for Queen Mary)"

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Local food bank, pantries look to bridge gap for Monroe County from SNAP benefits freeze

Local food bank, pantries look to bridge gap for Monroe County from SNAP benefits freeze

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Photos: Habitat for Humanity teams with IU Kelley, Whirlpool for Bloomington Blitz Build

Photos: Habitat for Humanity teams with IU Kelley, Whirlpool for Bloomington Blitz Build

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Bloomington crowd joins 2,200 national rallies opposing Trump policies

Bloomington crowd joins 2,200 national rallies opposing Trump policies

Old B Square

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Five years, one final B Square Bulletin: Thank you!

Commissioners OK Monroe County zoning overhaul, 13 possible remaining topics to be tackled in 2025

Repair not demolish: Bloomington looks to add 1 to affordable housing inventory

3-judge panel hears arguments in Bloomington annexation appeal, ruling expected in a few months

Dec. 18: Monroe County development ordinance (CDO) teed up for final vote by commissioners

Almost Daily Bulletin

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Nov. 3, 2025: Annexation, jail, football, funeral as protest, bicycle races

Oct. 30, 2025: Jail land rejected, SNAP benefits frozen, visual aids barred, teachers’ contract, football postseason

Oct. 27, 2025: Student newspaper legal fight, election board clash, new jail location, bus ridership

Oct. 23, 2025: Naming places, building houses

Oct. 20, 2025: Solidarity with IDS, anti-Trump demonstration, death in jail sallyport, football

Business

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Indiana Daily Student adviser’s firing sparks legal fight, faculty rebuke, new IU task force

CIB gives mid-December ultimatum on Bloomington’s convention center hotel deal

Bloomington OKs mold testing contract for Trades District parking garage office space

Board signs off on 1-year license for Bird, Bloomington’s lone scooter operator

Bloomington moves to reduce private use of Showers West, 2 tenants agree to leave

Situation Desk

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Bloomington police: Woman dies in Monroe County jail sallyport after arrest in Seminary Park

Bloomington police arrest suspect in Sept. 26 murder

Fire at downtown Bloomington church quickly contained; no injuries reported

Downtown Bloomington fight: 2 arrested on felony charges in beating of unhoused man

Bloomington police looking for footage of dark-colored sedan in connection with fatal shooting

Sports

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Little 500 fall series: Street sprints through IU campus

Little 500 fall series: Riders trade oval for off-road cyclocross fun

Bloomington North blanks Vigo North 49-0 to set up rematch with Bloomington South for title

Bloomington South rallies late to top Terre Haute South, 41–34, advances to Sectional title game against cross-town rival

Bloomington football teams start championship chase on home turf in Sectional play this Friday

B There

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7th Street & Grant Street

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7th Street & Walnut Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street

6th Street & Lincoln Street

Civic Ticker

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Vote center action for Monroe County fails 2–1, needed 3–0 unanimous vote to pass

Teachers petition MCCSC for clear reduction-in-force policy amid budget strains

Bloomington's College-Walnut study comes back to life, with $95K more funding, more detailed analysis

Aja Jester appointed to vacant seat on MCCSC board

Former state police general counsel named jail transition director by Monroe County sheriff

Editor's Notes

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Editor’s Notebook: Standing with the Indiana Daily Student by sharing the load

Editor's Notebook: Unplanned eye surgery disrupts timeline, but B Square vision still clear

Editor's Notebook: Getting from a nest to a soaring newsroom will take more financial support

Editor's Notebook: Paying the dues for Total News—please help fund it

Editor's Notebook: Details on relaunch still a bit sketchy, but flight plan starting to take shape

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 29, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 22, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 15, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 8, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 26, 2025

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver