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Analysis: Re-election cues surface in Bloomington mayor’s report on housing and homelessness

Analysis: Re-election cues surface in Bloomington mayor’s report on housing and homelessness

Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson released a Nov. 20 housing and homelessness report days before a Dec. 3 campaign fundraiser. It presents a donor-friendly narrative but makes facts hard to check. Links loop back in a circular way, and key details in a table of projects aren't included.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 25, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 25, 2025

2025 Canopy of Lights!

2025 Canopy of Lights!

Fallout from North Park jail site vote: Commissioners want huddle with council on ED LIT plan

Fallout from North Park jail site vote: Commissioners want huddle with council on ED LIT plan

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

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K-12 Schools

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

No teacher pay raises through 2027: MCCSC OKs contract, state grant stipends to be decided

MCCSC approved a new teacher contract Tuesday that freezes salaries through 2027, increases insurance contributions, expands parental leave, and reduces the retirement match. The district also faces state TAG changes that will limit the number of stipend recipients.

MCCSC board hears tentative labor agreement, OKs 2026 budget

MCCSC board hears tentative labor agreement, OKs 2026 budget

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

Local Government

Analysis: Re-election cues surface in Bloomington mayor’s report on housing and homelessness

Analysis: Re-election cues surface in Bloomington mayor’s report on housing and homelessness

Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson released a Nov. 20 housing and homelessness report days before a Dec. 3 campaign fundraiser. It presents a donor-friendly narrative but makes facts hard to check. Links loop back in a circular way, and key details in a table of projects aren't included.

Fallout from North Park jail site vote: Commissioners want huddle with council on ED LIT plan

Fallout from North Park jail site vote: Commissioners want huddle with council on ED LIT plan

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

Bloomington might donate $7M site for convention center host hotel after year-long stalemate

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

ACLU attorney tours Monroe County jail amid settlement extension talks

Bloomington may increase towing fee limits, end partial payment option, start storage clock quicker

Bloomington may increase towing fee limits, end partial payment option, start storage clock quicker

Bloomington eyes big hike in septic disposal fees, would still cover just half the cost

Bloomington eyes big hike in septic disposal fees, would still cover just half the cost

Monroe County, Bloomington area to see heavy patrols, sobriety checkpoints for holiday travel

Monroe County, Bloomington area to see heavy patrols, sobriety checkpoints for holiday travel

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Hawk starts off by saying: The meteorologists are providing fresh information about snowstorms, snow flurries, blizzards, and sleet. How does Hawk finish off the joke? And how does Fish respond with an even better joke about a snowman at the board of zoning appeals?

2025 Canopy of Lights!

2025 Canopy of Lights!

Thanksgiving Funnies

Thanksgiving Funnies

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Bloomington’s Switchyard pavilion hosts ‘Hope for the Holidays’ preview ahead of live tree auction

Bloomington’s Switchyard pavilion hosts ‘Hope for the Holidays’ preview ahead of live tree auction

Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University

Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

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. 27, 2025: Thanksgiving, towing, septic hauling, stepped up law enforcement

Nov. 24, 2025: Convention center hotel, SRO housing, nurses wanted, football over

Nov. 20, 2025: No raises for teachers, public bus publicity, Hopewell news, football semi-state

Nov. 17, 2025: Free speech, government merger, football, grant denial, property transfers

Nov. 13, 2025: Ellettsville merger, football, affordable housing, new jail, voluntary annexation

Business

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CIB braces for no-deal scenario with preferred hotelier on Bloomington Convention Center

Bloomington rejects all 5 bids for Hopewell East, plans new offering in 2026

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

Retail notebook: Fresh facade for Princess Theater building means possible Dec. 1 opening for new downtown dining spot

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

Situation Desk

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Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University

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

Sports

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New Palestine shuts out Bloomington South, ends playoff run for Panthers

Bloomington South football team heads to semi-state, faces unbeaten New Palestine on Friday

South overwhelms Floyd Central 55–7, advances to football semi-state at New Palestine

Regional football clash: Bloomington South looks to slow Floyd Central’s high-octane attack

Panthers roar back with late rally for football sectional title over rival Cougars, 31-28

B There

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College Avenue & 6th Street

Monroe County historic courthouse

Walnut Street & 7th Street

Seminary Park

Lake Monroe, Two Herons Marina

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 Nov. 25, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 18, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 11, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 6, 2025

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 29, 2025

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: Dec. 1, 2025

Civic Solver: Nov. 24, 2025

Civic Solver: Nov. 17, 2025