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Monroe County jail notebook: Population at 205, with 10-day average down by 50 since July

Monroe County jail notebook: Population at 205, with 10-day average down by 50 since July

Monroe County’s jail held 205 people Saturday, marking 25 straight days below the ACLU’s 229-person functional-capacity estimate. Since July 21, at least 856 departures have been recorded, with a median stay of two days. The latest 10-day average was about 204, down from 254 in late July.

Homecoming parade: Crowds throng Kirkwood in downtown Bloomington for return of IU alums

Homecoming parade: Crowds throng Kirkwood in downtown Bloomington for return of IU alums

Monroe County Food and beverage tax panel reviews spending plans

Monroe County Food and beverage tax panel reviews spending plans

Monroe County health department shakeup continues: 2 removed from board, 1 resigns

Monroe County health department shakeup continues: 2 removed from board, 1 resigns

Monroe County cuts GO bonds to $3.1M, but leaves project list intact

Monroe County cuts GO bonds to $3.1M, but leaves project list intact

Judge hears arguments in Rokita–Marté ICE detainer fight, decision not expected before Nov. 12

Judge hears arguments in Rokita–Marté ICE detainer fight, decision not expected before Nov. 12

Bloomington council votes down dispatch tax increase, absences seal defeat

Bloomington council votes down dispatch tax increase, absences seal defeat

Local Government

Monroe County jail notebook: Population at 205, with 10-day average down by 50 since July

Monroe County jail notebook: Population at 205, with 10-day average down by 50 since July

Monroe County’s jail held 205 people Saturday, marking 25 straight days below the ACLU’s 229-person functional-capacity estimate. Since July 21, at least 856 departures have been recorded, with a median stay of two days. The latest 10-day average was about 204, down from 254 in late July.

Monroe County Food and beverage tax panel reviews spending plans

Monroe County Food and beverage tax panel reviews spending plans

Monroe County health department shakeup continues: 2 removed from board, 1 resigns

Monroe County health department shakeup continues: 2 removed from board, 1 resigns

Monroe County cuts GO bonds to $3.1M, but leaves project list intact

Monroe County cuts GO bonds to $3.1M, but leaves project list intact

Judge hears arguments in Rokita–Marté ICE detainer fight, decision not expected before Nov. 12

Judge hears arguments in Rokita–Marté ICE detainer fight, decision not expected before Nov. 12

Bloomington council votes down dispatch tax increase, absences seal defeat

Bloomington council votes down dispatch tax increase, absences seal defeat

Monroe County health department to resume regular services Tuesday with interim officer

Monroe County health department to resume regular services Tuesday with interim officer

Connections

Homecoming parade: Crowds throng Kirkwood in downtown Bloomington for return of IU alums

Homecoming parade: Crowds throng Kirkwood in downtown Bloomington for return of IU alums

Indiana University’s homecoming parade brought considerable merriment to Kirkwood Avenue on Friday, with marching music, autumn colors and enthusiastic crowds. The procession toward Sample Gates celebrated college loyalty ahead of Saturday’s contest of foot ball against Minnesota.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Slow down for deer on the move: Fall brings bigger crash risk to Bloomington roads

Slow down for deer on the move: Fall brings bigger crash risk to Bloomington roads

Demonstrators gather in downtown Bloomington for ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ rally

Demonstrators gather in downtown Bloomington for ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ rally

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Second Bloomington immigration detainee wins federal court order for bond hearing

Second Bloomington immigration detainee wins federal court order for bond hearing

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. 29, 2026: Monroe County GO bonds, food and beverage tax, ICE detainers, dispatch tax, health department

Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200

Oct. 22, 2026: Monroe County budget; commissioner salaries; IU luncheon; deer crashes; IOSHA safety fine

Oct. 19, 2026: No Kings rally; plate-reader ban; $6.87M bond plan; immigration court ruling; jail pop below threshold

Oct. 15, 2026: Bloomington 2027 budget approved 6–1; Monroe County ballot problems; new deputy police chief; housing code changes; Health officer removal hearing

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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Bloomington man, 23, charged with murder in fatal shooting on northwest side

Bloomington police identify suspect in Sept. 6 Kirkwood shooting, warrant issued

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

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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9th Street & Morton Street (Election Central)

Madison Street & 6th Street

Walnut Street & 4th Street

Walnut Street & 7th Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Editor's Notes

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Editor’s Notebook: Big names did their jobs at the luncheon. So did the servers.

Editor’s Notebook: Getting The B Square unstuck from the ‘dangerous middle’

Editor’s Notebook: Summer in Bloomington is over

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

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

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 21, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 14, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 7, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 30, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 22, 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: August 2026

Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: July 2026

Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: June 2026