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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 87°F | Low: 70°F
Looks like we’re in for a bit of a mixed bag today, my friend. As you sip your morning coffee, maybe take it out on the porch and enjoy the mostly sunny start. We’re looking at a warm one with temps nudging up to around 87, so it might be a good day to wander around the Arboretum. The blooms there can really brighten up your morning walk 🌼😊.
But keep one eye on the sky, because after breakfast, we might see a few sprinkles dancing through. If you’re heading out to grab one of those delightful vegan donuts at Rainbow Bakery, maybe toss an umbrella into your bag—just in case. Nothing too dramatic, but a little shower could pop by to say hello mid-morning.
By the time lunch rolls around, you might consider a cozy indoor spot like La Bonita Restaurant and Market. A good taco and a chance to browse the market might be just the ticket if those clouds decide to hang around 🌮☁️.
Afternoon should calm down, though, with the winds settling in from the southwest, just enough to rustle the leaves. If the clouds part, it might turn into one of those picture-perfect Monroe Lake afternoons. Imagine the sun setting over the water, painting the sky with those big, gorgeous Indiana colors 🌅🛶.
This evening’s shaping up to be partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Perfect for a little porch sitting or maybe a stroll through the Bloomington Antique Mall to uncover some hidden treasures 🕰️. Whatever you do, it’s one of those days where Bloomington offers a little bit of everything. Enjoy it!
Last updated: June 6, 2026 4:30 pm
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Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County. Whether it’s city hall or the farmer’s market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- Courthouse square
- Bloomington Transit’s first 60-foot articulated bus arrives at Grimes Lane depot
- Bloomington argues $37,500 cap on legal fees in annexation loss; remonstrators seek $200K
- Monroe County election board sends complaints about candidate for clerk to prosecutor
- Bloomington council delays vote on carless Kirkwood until June 10, after commission review

- IU launches Grubhub food delivery robots on Bloomington campus
- Indiana University cuts ribbon on new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.
- Merchants Bank, IU Athletics to host summer autograph series beginning Friday in Bloomington
- Bloomington man arrested in internet crimes against children investigation
- Bloomington police say Lauren Spierer case remains active 15 years after disappearance
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A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
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- 🟨 Limestone Post – Longform features, arts, and community stories
- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
- 🏛️ IU News – Highlights from Indiana University & campus life
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