Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
Hawk is ready to defend his fish friend from what he thinks is a discriminatory proposal to ban carps from Kirkwood Avenue.
Dave Askins
Bloomington council to weigh liquor-permit rules with reach beyond two new state slots
Bloomington’s council will consider rules for recommending scarce three-way alcohol permits, after a new state law opened two more slots. The framework would favor local, restaurant-based economic development and apply to historic-district permits and any future riverfront district.
Bloomington argues $37,500 cap on legal fees in annexation loss; remonstrators seek $200K
After losing its bid to annex Areas 1A and 1B, Bloomington is now disputing the legal fees it owes. Remonstrators seek nearly $200,000, while the city says state law caps reimbursement at $37,500. Special judge Nathan Nikirk will decide after proposed orders are filed July 8.
Monroe County election board sends complaints about candidate for clerk to prosecutor
Monroe County’s election board voted Thursday to send two complaints against clerk candidate Joe Davis to the county prosecutor, after hearing allegations about campaign signs, electioneering in the polling chute, and voter intimidation. Davis denied wrongdoing.
Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council
Bloomington’s city council voted 8–0 Wednesday for a new letter to the RDC that backs a possible College Square–Seminary Pointe land swap, even if unequal, to clear a path for a convention center host hotel while preserving affordable apartments and community-oriented businesses.
June 4, 2026: College Avenue closure, fire department logistics center, Hopewell South, public transit for everyone
This week’s edition includes reports on another College Avenue closing, the fire department’s new logistics center, the next steps in the Hopewell South neighborhood development, a trial run of Bloomington Transit's new on-demand service.
College Avenue to close June 30 for Bloomington Convention Center skywalk enclosure
College Avenue between 3rd and 2nd streets is set to close June 30 through July 24 for work to enclose the skywalk linking the convention center expansion to the existing facility. City officials are coordinating paving work on Rogers Street, which is one detour route.