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Request for host hotel proposals OK’d by CIB at Seminary Pointe, activists still hope for land swap

Request for host hotel proposals OK’d by CIB at Seminary Pointe, activists still hope for land swap

Monroe County’s CIB approved an RFP for a convention center hotel using the Seminary Pointe real estate, with proposals due June 30. Housing advocates urged a land swap to preserve 29 affordable units, as Bloomington's RDC pursues its own RFP for College Square.

Bloomington council OKs residential TIF for Summit, now back to RDC for final step

Bloomington council OKs residential TIF for Summit, now back to RDC for final step

Bloomington’s council created the 140-acre Summit District EDA and named Shasta Meadows as its first residential TIF district. The plan aims to fund major infrastructure, but sparked discussion about growth and a shift toward public financing of development.

County council stand against North Park jail location backed by Bloomington counterparts

County council stand against North Park jail location backed by Bloomington counterparts

Bloomington’s city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to oppose a new jail at North Park, backing an in-city alternative as legal deadlines approach for the county government. County officials warn that delays risk renewed litigation and higher costs.

Deckard, Henry outline competing approaches to Monroe County leadership

Deckard, Henry outline competing approaches to Monroe County leadership

Democrat county councilmembers Trent Deckard and David Henry faced off at two forums Tuesday as they compete for the District 1 county commissioner nomination. Housing affordability, local taxes, homelessness and plans for a new jail were among the issues discussed.

Bloomington RDC signs off on public offering for College Square, declines 30‑day pause for land‑swap talks

Bloomington RDC signs off on public offering for College Square, declines 30‑day pause for land‑swap talks

Bloomington’s redevelopment commission voted April 20 to proceed with a public offering for the 2-acre College Square site, declining a CIB request for a 30-day pause to explore a land swap tied to a convention center host hotel. Responses to the $7.59M minimum offering are due July 20.

Four finalist proposals revealed for Bloomington Convention Center art, public input sought

Four finalist proposals revealed for Bloomington Convention Center art, public input sought

The Monroe County capital improvement board has released four finalist proposals for public art at the Bloomington Convention Center expansion and is inviting community feedback. People can review the proposals and submit comments online through May 1.

Student cards again barred as ID at Indiana polls as federal appeals court halts prelim injunction

Student cards again barred as ID at Indiana polls as federal appeals court halts prelim injunction

A federal appeals court on April 20 stayed a district court order that had allowed student IDs for voting in Indiana’s May 5 primary. The ruling restores application of a 2025 state law barring IDs issued by educational institutions while the state’s appeal of the injunction proceeds.