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2027 budget talks for Bloomington city council turn to potential staffing cuts

2027 budget talks for Bloomington city council turn to potential staffing cuts

Bloomington council president Isak Asare floated new personnel and organizational cuts during Wednesday’s 2027 budget work session. They including changes to the mayor’s communications operation and the economic and sustainable development department. Votes on changes are expected Oct. 7.

Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller

Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller

New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan

New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 22, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 22, 2026

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Local Government

2027 budget talks for Bloomington city council turn to potential staffing cuts

2027 budget talks for Bloomington city council turn to potential staffing cuts

Bloomington council president Isak Asare floated new personnel and organizational cuts during Wednesday’s 2027 budget work session. They including changes to the mayor’s communications operation and the economic and sustainable development department. Votes on changes are expected Oct. 7.

Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller

Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller

New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan

New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Monroe County jail notebook: Population still up, but just two recent drug arrestees remain

Monroe County election board: 1,075 absentee ballots issued as registration deadline looms

Monroe County election board: 1,075 absentee ballots issued as registration deadline looms

Lilliana Young launches 2027 bid for Bloomington city council at-large seat

Lilliana Young launches 2027 bid for Bloomington city council at-large seat

Monroe County adds $35K for encampment cleanup, $50K for patrols, $162K for housing

Monroe County adds $35K for encampment cleanup, $50K for patrols, $162K for housing

Connections

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

What if the Monroe County courthouse dome were painted to look like a pumpkin?

Timepiece notebook: Monroe County courthouse clock has no hands for now, waits on a new gearbox

Timepiece notebook: Monroe County courthouse clock has no hands for now, waits on a new gearbox

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Former IU quarterback Trent Green on keeping the ball: ‘Know the down and distance.’

Former IU quarterback Trent Green on keeping the ball: ‘Know the down and distance.’

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

MCCSC redistricting priorities: Socioeconomic balance, savings

MCCSC has set numerical guardrails for possible redistricting, reorganization or restructuring. Socioeconomic balance and projected savings were given the most weight. A separate eight-month facilities study is also underway and could shape future scenarios.

MCCSC moves toward redistricting talks, board president calls change ‘inevitable’

MCCSC moves toward redistricting talks, board president calls change ‘inevitable’

MCCSC board takes first step toward limiting bargaining for non-teaching staff

MCCSC board takes first step toward limiting bargaining for non-teaching staff

3 MCCSC board incumbents to run unopposed in 2026

3 MCCSC board incumbents to run unopposed in 2026

MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK’d despite board qualms

MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK’d despite board qualms

Bloomington High School North graduation 2026: That’s a wrap!

Bloomington High School North graduation 2026: That’s a wrap!

Bloomington High School South graduation 2026: Where will you choose to water the grass?

Bloomington High School South graduation 2026: Where will you choose to water the grass?

Almost Daily Bulletin

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Oct. 1, 2026: Possible cuts to 2027 Bloomington budget, new money for parks capital planning

Sept. 28, 2026: MCCSC redistricting, jail numbers, absentee voting, courthouse clock, Young council bid, homelessness spending

Sept. 24, 2026: New local income tax framework, $1M for Beacon, convention center updates

Sept. 21, 2026: Cloudy water, big zoning changes, appointment to transit board, failed rental inspections

Sept. 17, 2026: New management for Bloomington Transit, possible police HQ at Hopewell

Business

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Methodists OK step toward $8.8M deal for student housing at old post office lot

Amplify Bloomington launched as ‘civic platform’ for innovation, with Fernandez at the helm

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

Situation Desk

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Now Lifted: Countywide boil-water advisory in effect through Monday (Sept. 21) after turbidity spike at Bloomington water plant

Shooting in downtown Bloomington leaves 19-year-old man wounded

Bloomington man released from jail after second arrest under Indiana’s new street-camping law

Powerline Camp emptied Tuesday morning after Monroe County moves up deadline

Monroe County says ‘Powerline Camp’ must close by Sept. 1—fight stokes safety concerns

Sports

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Bloomington South rolls past North 44–6 in season-opening rivalry game

Crosstown kickoff: Bloomington North, South meet to open 2026 football season

Austrian cyclist Philipp Kaider leads RAAM through Bloomington for second straight year

Photos: Black Key Bulls win 2026 Little 500, after crash ends race under yellow flag

Photos: Alpha Chi Omega wins 2026 Little 500 Women’s Race

B There

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Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Courthouse square

College & Kirkwood

Smith Street & Walnut Street

Editor's Notes

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Editor’s Note: Summer in Bloomington is over

Editor’s note: Proposed new Bloomington logo looks like a butt

Editor’s notebook: A two-wheeled Bloomington intro for IU students, townies alike

Editor’s Notebook: Trojan Horse not dead, just moving up the road

Editor’s Notebook: A pair of hawks, another year of The B Square, things are looking up

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 22, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 11, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 8, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 28, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Aug. 26, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: Aug. 24, 2026

Civic Solver: Aug. 10, 2026

Civic Solver: Aug. 3, 2026

Civic Solver: July 27, 2026

Civic Solver: July 20, 2026

Live Reports

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North Park vote as it unfolded: 1–6 on approval, 6–0 on denial

Boys Hoops: Bloomington North rides fast start to 57–50 Senior Night win over Floyd Central

Archived Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy—Leon Gordon picked to serve through end of 2026

Archived Live Report: Bloomington city council organizational meeting (Jan. 7, 2025) | Asare now president

Archived Live Report: Election Central candidate filings (Jan. 7, 2026)

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Reports

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Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: July 2026

Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: June 2026