City hall
The current exhibit in the display case is by Hoosier National Forest, and features a remarkable gadget—the relaskop. It can be used to find the height of a tree the diameter of a tree. No computers involved.
Dave Askins
As fixed-route use slips, Bloomington Transit works on unified marketing, microtransit expansion
Bloomington Transit is developing a 2026 initiative called “Bloomington Transit for Everyone,” aimed at unifying messaging across fixed routes and BLink microtransit. The initiative comes as fixed-route ridership continues to fall. BT is also exploring expanded BLink hours and citywide coverage.
Bloomington rejects all 5 bids for Hopewell East, plans new offering in 2026
Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has rejected all five bids for Hopewell East, which was released as a $6.1 million public offering a year ago. A revised public offering is expected in 2026 as the city looks for closer alignment with its housing goals at the former hospital site.
Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street
The flyer has the title "ROCK BAND ADVERTISEMENT" and is trying to recruit the other members of a rock band. The poster is a singer and guitar player and is looking for all the other members, including drums, bass and bass player.
Kirkwood Avenue & College Avenue
A Cassady Electric worker in a lift bucket is checking a strand in preparation for the Canopy of Lights on the day after Thanksgiving.
Nov. 17, 2025: Free speech, government merger, football, grant denial, property transfers
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Before kickoff on gameday, protesters hold ‘funeral’ for free speech at Indiana University
A dozen protesters staged a funeral-themed demonstration at Sample Gates on Saturday, criticizing IU’s leadership and state policy changes they say restrict free speech. The event was held ahead of the IU–Wisconsin game.