Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Was talking to a father buffalo, whose first-born male child went off to school to study to be a mascot. When he left, you know what the dad said? What does Fish say in reply?
Dave Askins
‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now
Bloomington’s city council voted 7–1 on Wednesday to postpone indefinitely a proposal to name the area around Miller-Showers Park the “Stadium District.” Neighbors objected to the branding effort, saying it ignored residents and would amplify unwanted “stadium culture.”
Bloomington gathers more feedback on College-Walnut corridor overhaul
Bloomington planners are gathering public input on redesign options for the College-Walnut corridor, including possible two-way traffic. Open houses and pop-up events, as well as an online form, are the tools city staff are using to collect feedback.
Early voting for 2026 primaries in 5 months, Monroe County preps new space, vote centers linger
Monroe County is preparing new space for early voting and voter registration inside the North Showers building, which also houses Bloomington city hall. Remodeling is supposed to start this month under a $653,600 contract, with early voting to begin April 7, 2026.
Monroe County historic courthouse
In the rotunda of the courthouse, the Christmas tree is getting set up in preparation of the Canopy of Lights ceremony, which takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Nov. 6, 2025: Charlotte Zietlow, Princess Theater, economic news, infrastructure, social services
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City Hall
A group of cyclists is assembled on Fernandez Plaza in front of city hall ready to leave for their regular ride on the occasion of the full moon.