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These are short one- or two-sentence items, often including a photo, filed by anyone who sends in an item—by text message, email, or phone call. [734-645-2633] They're meant to be factual observations about the world outside the observer's own head, in the course of their ordinary travels through our community.

7th Street & Washington Street

7th Street & Washington Street

A Feb. 27, 2025 news release from the city of Bloomington announced the planned re-installation of stop signs along 7th Street based on a 180-day order from the city engineer. The news release said to expect the installation to start Monday. But no work has started here at 7th &

Morton Street & 8th Street

Morton Street & 8th Street

A sign that reads "Not a pedestrian walkway" has been placed on a tree grate along Morton Street in front of Bloomington's hall. Public works director Adam Wason responded to an emailed question by writing, "This is an urban forestry/legal/risk management initiative to

A sign placed in the flower bed says, "Put a woman in charge." A woman has a megaphone with the word "ACTION" written on it.

Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street

There's a sign placed in the flower bed that says, "Put a woman in charge."

A red-tailed hawk is sitting on top of a church steeple.

6th Street & Lincoln Street

There's a red-tailed hawk sitting on top of the First Presbyterian Church steeple.