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April 6, 2026: Batman, Flock cameras, Hopewell South PUD

April 6, 2026: Batman, Flock cameras, Hopewell South PUD

This report includes an article with photos from inside the Batman House, some news about a change in city policy on ALPR cameras, and a report from last Wednesday’s Hopewell South PUD action by the city council, which was postponement.

April 2, 2026: Hopewell South put off again, city loses 2 lawsuits, forum for county clerk candidates

April 2, 2026: Hopewell South put off again, city loses 2 lawsuits, forum for county clerk candidates

This edition includes a note about the Hopewell South PUD, news that Bloomington lost two lawsuits in the dispute over leases for Showers West tenants, and a report on a county clerk candidate forum.

March 30, 2026: No Kings, North Park jail clash, Hopewell South delay, school redistricting, polling-place changes

March 30, 2026: No Kings, North Park jail clash, Hopewell South delay, school redistricting, polling-place changes

This edition includes reports about the “No Kings 3.0” protest on the courthouse square, and renewed clashes over a North Park jail site. Also: Hopewell South delayed again, MCCSC redistricting and cell-phone law updates, polling-place changes, and BZA sign variances.

March 26, 2026: Hopewell South put off, women’s commission lockout, former H-T building to be sold, and more

March 26, 2026: Hopewell South put off, women’s commission lockout, former H-T building to be sold, and more

This edition includes reports on a inadvertent lockout of the Monroe County women’s commission, the now-pending sale of the former H-T building by MCCSC, a voting machine test that was passed, and a candidate forum for the county commissioners race.

March 23, 2026: Hopewell South, election prep, voting, pretty birds

March 23, 2026: Hopewell South, election prep, voting, pretty birds

This edition includes reports on final preparations for the May 5 primary election with early voting starting on April 7. Also in this edition is a preview of the city council’s vote on Hopewell South at its Wednesday meeting.

March 19, 2026: $16M potential deficit for Bloomington, Trades District Hotel, jail site search

March 19, 2026: $16M potential deficit for Bloomington, Trades District Hotel, jail site search

This edition includes reports on a potential $16-million annual deficit for the city of Bloomington by 2029, the Trades District hotel deal, and an update on activity related to the site of a new county jail.

March 16, 2026: Branding contract questions, displaced tenants in county-owned apts, editor’s note

March 16, 2026: Branding contract questions, displaced tenants in county-owned apts, editor’s note

This edition includes a report on a branding contract for Bloomington that looks like it was paid in full, without having all the deliverables, even four months after the last payment.