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Hawk: The bridge connecting the two parts of the convention center should be called "Luke" you know, like "Luke, the Skywalk." Star Wars, you know? Hilarious, right? Why does Fish say that’s not going to happen?

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from June 3 to July 9, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

The ACLU has filed a proposed class action on behalf of two Monroe County jail prisoners, alleging unconstitutional overcrowding, unsafe conditions and a deteriorating facility. The suit was filed one day after commissioners declared an overcrowding emergency in preparation for inmate transfers.

A jail-site panel heard public support Thursday for renovating the downtown justice center and expanding, by using the Curry Building. Members kept a July 13 deadline, and prepared to recommend a site from five remaining options after a few weeks of review.

An 85-year-old Bloomington man was killed Thursday morning when police say his SUV turned into the path of a box truck on SR 45/46 near I-69. The truck driver was taken to a hospital and voluntarily submitted to a blood draw. Bloomington police are investigating.

Monroe County commissioners declared a jail-overcrowding emergency Thursday after sheriff Ruben Marté said the county must prepare to move 50 to 100 inmates elsewhere. The first-year cost could reach $5.09 million as the jail population far exceeds its functional capacity.

Monroe County commissioners say time and space will drive their jail-site decision—and both factors point to North Park. They also unveiled a site-evaluation grid and dynamic map, while warning of mounting legal, financial and human costs as a city-county panel nears a recommendation on July 13.