6th Street & Walnut Street
Bluestone Tree Service is on the scene to take down the rest of the pin oak tree that split back on Aug. 19, 2025.
Dave Askins
Bloomington backs 21% drinking water rate increase; IURC role could see future debate
At its regular meeting on Monday, Bloomington’s Utilities Service Board voted to approve a drinking water rate increase that means CBU residential customers will eventually pay about 21% more for drinking water than they do now. But the rate increase won’t be final until the IURC signs off on it
7th Street & College Avenue
Plants in Monroe County circuit court judge Catherine Stafford’s office. Plants in her office are available free for the taking. County commissioners have given justice building employees until the end of the day today to have all plants removed as a mold-prevention measure.
6th Street & Walnut Street
Sandwich board sign for Cup & Kettle says: “A Tea Rex!” with a chalk drawing of a dinosaur. The dinosaur is saying: “Move Oolong, nothing to tea here.” Cup & Kettle is located past the scaffolding—there’s a way to navigate past it along the orange barriers.
Walnut Street & 2nd Street
Sign says Seminary Park was established in 1975. Made me wonder if the city of Bloomington has a celebration planned. A quick email to parks and recreation director Tim Street confirms there are no such plans this year.
Sept. 8, 2025: Jail, elections, football, property transfers
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14th Street & Walnut Street
Sign says now leasing for the 2026-2027 term. That’s next fall. That’s barely a month after the normal move-in period for the current year’s term.