B There 17th Street & Eagleson Avenue New pedestrian islands being installed on 17th near Eagleson. New pedestrian islands being installed on 17th near Eagleson. New pedestrian islands being installed on 17th near Eagleson. (Mark Stosberg, Jan. 7, 2026)
Rokita backs Stinesville ICE agreement, but town board puts off up-or-down decision Indiana AG Todd Rokita says Stinesville’s ICE agreement is valid without town board approval. Immigration attorney Christie Popp disputes his legal reasoning. On Tuesday, the board delayed a decision a month, and created a fund to receive the federal money. County commissioners drew criticism.
2027 Budget: Bloomington council rejects $2.5M general fund cut, still withholds millions for housing, parking projects Bloomington’s city council rejected a $2.5 million general fund cut, but withheld $5.5 million in housing and parking appropriations and cut vehicle-monitoring funds. The debate exposed tensions over spending oversight and staff morale. A final budget vote is expected Oct. 14.
Oct. 8, 2026: Bloomington budget cuts, $2.5M proposal fails; Habitat water deal; early voting; $30M police HQ; food inspections This morning's edition has reports on Bloomington's 2027 budget amendments, including: a failed $2.5 million cut; a water-service settlement for Habitat's Osage Place; the start of Monroe County early voting; plans for a $30 million police headquarters; and August food inspections.
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