Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street
The poster advertising the Lotus Festival highlights the Backyard Comedy Showcase, which takes place Friday, Oct. 2, at 9 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Admission is free.
Dave Askins
Council’s proposed Bloomington budget cuts add to millions, but savings are much smaller
Bloomington councilmembers will review millions of dollars in proposed 2027 budget cuts Wednesday, but many would trim placeholders or align appropriations with expected spending rather than produce new savings. Policy-driven proposed reductions total about $452,000.
Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street
Construction on the condominium and restaurant project has now reached to top of the CVS.
Courthouse square
The posting on the vacant storefront window that says "No Posting" which went up a few days ago, after a layer of postings had accumulated, seems to be working so far.
College Avenue & Kirkwood Avenue
The flyer is advocating for the ordinance that Bloomington’s city council will be considering for a vote at its Oct. 14, 2026 meeting, which would ban the use of automatic license plate reading technology like that used in Flock Safety cameras.
New grant opportunity with $10M in play could reshape Bloomington parks capital plan
Bloomington parks is reworking its capital plan after a Lilly-backed grant created the possibility of up to $10 million more for projects. Priorities include pools, ice, pickleball, baseball, trails and a possible sale of the department’s South Walnut Street property.
Smith Street & Walnut Street
Darn Good Soup has been back for a few weeks after a seasonal hiatus. A new flavor is delicious: Chorizo Potato Poblano.