7th Street & Grant Street
The construction on The Beverly, which replaces the old Poplars building is progressing towards the planned opening for fall 2026.
Dave Askins
Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street
Signs have appeared promoting the condominium units to be constructed on the surface parking lot next to the CVS. That‘s a literal sign of progress—ground was hoped to be broken in in the spring, but Duke Energy needs to do some work to move power lines.
7th Street & Walnut Street
The Monroe County health building has guardrails installed around the edge of the roof. It looks like it’s probably related to roof repair work, but that’s not certain. The answer is probably in the minutes of a board of county commissioners meeting.
Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street
It’s common to see demonstrators on the southeast corner of the courthouse, but not very common to see someone on a Sunday afternoon. This man, wearing a hockey mask, is holding a sign that reads, “Jesus says defend the weak, not the strong.”
Dirge for democracy: Bloomington protesters stage mock funeral at Switchyard Park
A mock funeral procession at Bloomington’s Switchyard Park on Saturday served as a protest against the Trump administration. The demonstration featured a casket labeled “Rule of Law,” mourners in black, and a brass band playing "March and Canzona (Funeral Music for Queen Mary)"
Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk: Why did the frog make extra sure his car was parked correctly in the reverse angle on-street spot? What does Fish say in reply?
6th Street & Lincoln Street
A red-tailed hawk perched on the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church takes a short flight to a tree on the same property, perches for only a minute, then continues on its way.