Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: The bridge connecting the two parts of the convention center should be called "Luke" you know, like "Luke, the Skywalk." Star Wars, you know? Hilarious, right?
Why does Fish say that’s not going to happen?
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Monroe County property transfers through July 9, 2026
New federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional conditions at Monroe County jail
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Local Government
New federal lawsuit alleges unconstitutional conditions at Monroe County jail
The ACLU has filed a proposed class action on behalf of two Monroe County jail prisoners, alleging unconstitutional overcrowding, unsafe conditions and a deteriorating facility. The suit was filed one day after commissioners declared an overcrowding emergency in preparation for inmate transfers.
Support heard for renovation of Monroe County jail with added space using Curry Building
Monroe County declares jail-overcrowding emergency, sheriff preps to move up to 100 inmates
Monroe County commissioners unveil jail-site map, scoring grid as they push case for North Park
Dora, MHG pitch host hotel plans for Bloomington convention center, land-swap question lingers
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Connections
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: The bridge connecting the two parts of the convention center should be called "Luke" you know, like "Luke, the Skywalk." Star Wars, you know? Hilarious, right?
Why does Fish say that’s not going to happen?
Photos: Bloomington’s 2026 Fourth of July parade
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Retro photos for July 4th: Red-tailed hawk, great white egret, great blue heron
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Photos: Bloomington Convention Center expansion construction
Photos: Skate the Rainbow roller derby returns to Bloomington
K-12 Schools
3 MCCSC board incumbents to run unopposed in 2026
Three MCCSC board seats are up for election in 2026, and all three incumbents—Erin Wyatt, Ashley Pirani and Aja Jester—are running unopposed. District 7 briefly had a challenger, but Cole Pospisil withdrew after Hatch Act concerns tied to Indiana’s new school board party-label law.
MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK’d despite board qualms
Bloomington High School North graduation 2026: That’s a wrap!
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MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school
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