6th Street & Walnut Street
The action figures greeting people at the now-open Japones in the former Princess Theater are One Direction. Servers offer by way of explanation: “It's an old band.”
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Bloomington Transit: Route 13 safe for at least six weeks; testimony urges tweaks, not termination
Bloomington Transit will keep Route 13 running for 45 more days, after public comment uniformly urged against cutting the service. The extension gives Monroe County time to finalize possible funding for the route, which serves major employers west of the city and requires non-city subsidy.
Monroe County council adopts jail resolution, reaffirms ‘no’ to North Park, confronts tighter financing limits
County councilors voted to adopt a resolution committing to a new jail that provides constitutional care, while reaffirming rejection of the North Park site. A consultant’s $135-million financing estimate has heightened concerns about the county's ability to pay for a bigger, co-located facility.
Bloomington board of public works: Kirkwood open to traffic in 2026, with parklets allowed for outdoor dining
Bloomington’s board of public works approved a 2026 Kirkwood dining plan that keeps the street open to vehicle traffic while allowing restaurant parklets. The move ends departs from seasonal closures used most years since 2020, despite city council objections.
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