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Bloomington’s board of public works approved a 2026 Kirkwood dining plan that keeps the street open to vehicle traffic while allowing restaurant parklets. The move departs from seasonal closures used most years since 2020, despite city council objections.

A challenge to incumbent Clear Creek Township trustee Thelma Jeffries over CAN-12 paperwork was denied by Monroe County’s election board. Jeffries had written “NA” for all entries, including employer. A 2–1 vote kept her on the GOP primary ballot, leaving a three-way race intact.

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission has reviewed a proposal to pay CASA $45,751 and provide parking passes to vacate the Showers West building. The move is part of efforts to clear all private tenants from the bond-funded property, as lawsuits continue.

Land values for more than 100 downtown Bloomington commercial properties have been rolled back to 2024 levels, reversing steep increases. The move is supposed to provide targeted tax relief as longer-term fixes are weighed for the struggling corridor, plagued by boarded-up buildings and graffiti.

Ninety-nine MCCSC teachers will receive state-funded stipends of $3,500 or $5,000 under a revamped Teacher Appreciation Grant program. A new law caps awards at 20% of teachers, replacing smaller stipends that previously were distributed to almost all teachers.

A weather balloon launched Sunday from Indiana University’s Northwest Quad was part of an international forecasting effort led by professor Travis O’Brien. The release also doubled as a video shoot backdrop for local band New Semantics.

Hawk: How are city council debates like the Winter Olympics? The answer from Fish will leave you laughing until tomorrow.