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Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

Landlocked Music will join stores in the U.S., Canada and U.K. for a June 5 reclaimed-vinyl release event backed by Secretly Group, which also marks its 30th anniversary with August concerts in Bloomington.

Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

North Park dead as jail site after Monroe County council repeats clear rejection, search for alternate location now urgent

North Park dead as jail site after Monroe County council repeats clear rejection, search for alternate location now urgent

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

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

Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)

Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)

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Local Government

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

ACLU makes swift move to dismiss Monroe County jail lawsuit, would open door to fresh action on current conditions

A federal lawsuit over conditions at the Monroe County jail is poised to end after the county council again rejected the North Park site for a new jail. But the dismissal could expose the county to fresh litigation, new court orders, and renewed scrutiny over overcrowding and jail conditions.

North Park dead as jail site after Monroe County council repeats clear rejection, search for alternate location now urgent

North Park dead as jail site after Monroe County council repeats clear rejection, search for alternate location now urgent

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

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

Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)

Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)

New Bloomington sewer policy targets ‘strategic’ sites like airport property

New Bloomington sewer policy targets ‘strategic’ sites like airport property

Seminary Pointe tenants get more time as Bloomington Convention Center host hotel moves ahead

Seminary Pointe tenants get more time as Bloomington Convention Center host hotel moves ahead

Cottage Grove conservation district OK’d by Bloomington city council on 7–1 vote

Cottage Grove conservation district OK’d by Bloomington city council on 7–1 vote

Connections

Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

Bloomington-based Secretly Group to release special edition albums as part of June 5 recycled vinyl campaign

Landlocked Music will join stores in the U.S., Canada and U.K. for a June 5 reclaimed-vinyl release event backed by Secretly Group, which also marks its 30th anniversary with August concerts in Bloomington.

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Photos: Ms. Lake Lemon pageant returns with mud dives, lawnmowers, and fancy dresses

Photos: Ms. Lake Lemon pageant returns with mud dives, lawnmowers, and fancy dresses

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Supporters rally at Friendly Beasts to keep Seminary Pointe housing, community space

Supporters rally at Friendly Beasts to keep Seminary Pointe housing, community space

Kids on Kirkwood: Bloomington’s townie summer begins with block party for families

Kids on Kirkwood: Bloomington’s townie summer begins with block party for families

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

K-12 Schools

MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school

MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school

The MCCSC board approved staffing changes tied to its 2-year fiscal recovery plan, including one reduction in force that prompted tense public comment from a student. Trustees also advanced a new cell phone policy, approved anti-harassment revisions, reviewed online school growth.

MCCSC board to start digesting findings from yearlong redistricting effort

MCCSC board to start digesting findings from yearlong redistricting effort

MCCSC trustees review redistricting study, construction projects, preschool contracts, new cell phone law

MCCSC trustees review redistricting study, construction projects, preschool contracts, new cell phone law

School district moves to unload $3M former Herald-Times property amid budget pressures

School district moves to unload $3M former Herald-Times property amid budget pressures

MCCSC could hold March 24 hearing on possible sale of former Herald-Times building

MCCSC could hold March 24 hearing on possible sale of former Herald-Times building

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

Impact of state law: MCCSC to distribute larger TAG stipends, but to fewer teachers

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property

Almost Daily Bulletin

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May 28, 2026: Jail vote, jail court filing, Lake Monroe high water

May 25, 2026: MCCSC staff cuts, airport sewer expansion, Cottage Grove conservation, Seminary Pointe leases, Kirkwood closure fight

May 21, 2026: Historic protection OK’d, skybridge art chosen, fare-free week for public buses, Ms. Lake Lemon!

May 18, 2026: Carless Kirkwood, unsafe bridge, extra tax money, rally for housing

May 14, 2026: North Park vote, Kirkwood Avenue, AG versus sheriff, free speech

Business

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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

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

Situation Desk

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Bloomington police seek suspect after gunfire at rooftop party on North Walnut, no injuries

Water levels at Lake Monroe high, but not record-setting, drier weather in forecast

Canvas breach hits Indiana University, MCCSC as hackers threaten data leak

Called-in tips help ID Bloomington man in Kirkwood shooting; second shooter still sought

Bloomington police looking for shooting suspect wearing shark- or dolphin-style backpack

Sports

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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

16 teams converge for bike polo in Bloomington at Hoosier Tenderloin Classic tournament

Photos: Candy Stripe Criterium brings bicycle racing back to Bloomington streets

Hoops: Terre Haute North rallies late to deny Bloomington South sectional title 44–39

B There

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Washington Street & Kirkwood Avenue (Buskirk-Chumley)

Washington Street & 7th Street

Morton Street & 6th Street

College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue

Shuffle Creek Road north of Unionville

Editor's Notes

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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

Editor’s Notebook: Embrace our shared geography, please do not let me die with stickers left over

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

Property Transfers

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Monroe County property transfers through May 21, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 12, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through May 5, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through April 27, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through April 23, 2026

Civic Solver

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Civic Solver: May 25, 2026

Civic Solver: May 18, 2026

Civic Solver: May 11, 2026

Civic Solver: May 4, 2026

Civic Solver: April 13, 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)