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Monroe County council sticks with proposed 2027 salaries, keeps commissioners at 85%

Monroe County council sticks with proposed 2027 salaries, keeps commissioners at 85%

The Monroe County Council adopted a $147 million budget for 2027, but rejected an appeal from county commissioner Julie Thomas to bring commissioner salaries in line with other elected officials. Councilor David Henry called for a broader review of county administration in January.

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

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

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

Monroe County plans chemical safety program in effort to avoid proposed $3K fine by IOSHA

Monroe County plans chemical safety program in effort to avoid proposed $3K fine by IOSHA

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

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 14, 2026

Monroe County property transfers through Oct. 14, 2026

Local Government

Monroe County council sticks with proposed 2027 salaries, keeps commissioners at 85%

Monroe County council sticks with proposed 2027 salaries, keeps commissioners at 85%

The Monroe County Council adopted a $147 million budget for 2027, but rejected an appeal from county commissioner Julie Thomas to bring commissioner salaries in line with other elected officials. Councilor David Henry called for a broader review of county administration in January.

Monroe County plans chemical safety program in effort to avoid proposed $3K fine by IOSHA

Monroe County plans chemical safety program in effort to avoid proposed $3K fine by IOSHA

Monroe County jail notebook: Population stays below ACLU threshold for 11 straight days

Monroe County jail notebook: Population stays below ACLU threshold for 11 straight days

Bloomington proposes $6.87M bond issue for fire truck, street safety, plans for regular borrowing

Bloomington proposes $6.87M bond issue for fire truck, street safety, plans for regular borrowing

Bloomington council votes 7–0 to ban license plate readers, after debate over some exceptions

Bloomington council votes 7–0 to ban license plate readers, after debate over some exceptions

Bloomington council approves 2027 budget 6–1, with president as lone dissenter

Bloomington council approves 2027 budget 6–1, with president as lone dissenter

Monroe County election board reviews problems with accessible ballot system

Monroe County election board reviews problems with accessible ballot system

Connections

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

October and November are peak months for deer collisions as mating season sends bucks running across roads. DNR estimates put Bloomington’s deer population at roughly 2,258. With Monroe County deer crashes rising from 169 in 2024 to 185 in 2025, drivers are urged to slow down, especially at dusk.

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

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

Immigration judge sets $10K bond for Bloomington man after federal habeas win

Immigration judge sets $10K bond for Bloomington man after federal habeas win

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. 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

Oct. 12, 2026: Bloomington AI ban; murder charge; Showers West costs; Stinesville ICE agreement; 2027 city budget

Oct. 8, 2026: Bloomington budget cuts, $2.5M proposal fails; Habitat water deal; early voting; $30M police HQ; food inspections

Oct. 5, 2026: Early voting starts; Bloomington budget cuts; Kirkwood shooting warrant; ICE bond; jail report; B Square’s future

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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6th Street & Walnut Street

Madison Street & 10th Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street

Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue

Switchyard Park

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. 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

Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 11, 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