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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.

Holiday tree viewing for the “Hope for the Holidays” fundraiser opens Monday at Switchyard Park pavilion. The three-day event features music, children’s performances, Santa visits, and a food truck, leading up to Wednesday’s live auction benefiting New Hope for Families.

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.

Hawk: Did you hear that Richland Township and Ellettsville are thinking about getting married? What does Fish say in reply?

This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2025. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

At a joint meeting Friday, Ellettsville and Richland Township officials reviewed how a possible 2027 consolidation could structure taxes and services across rural and urban areas. Reorganization committee appointments will come soon.

Bloomington South erased an early 7–6 deficit with 49 unanswered points to beat Floyd Central 55–7 and claim a third straight regional title. Duncan Combs threw for 186 yards, Braylen Townsend ran for 110, and Sam Giles sparked the surge with a 98-yard kickoff return.