Dave Askins

Bloomington water customers will see higher rates starting in August, after the IURC approved CBU’s settlement-backed rate case. A typical residential user will pay about $3.72 more a month; businesses face a 38% increase. The case funds capital work, including fluoride-line replacement.

Bloomington’s historic preservation commission voted 4–2 Thursday to release demolition delays for two “contributing” Seminary Pointe buildings, removing a key hurdle to hotel development. CIB officials say demolition bids will cover the whole block, with work possible starting as early as Oct. 1.

At a Thursday Rotary talk, Monroe County commissioner Julie Thomas said a one-story jail is necessary, not just preferred. The stance could narrow site options as a city-county group works toward a July 13 location recommendation after the county council twice rejected North Park.