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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 51°F | Low: 31°F
Oh, hey there, neighbor! Just peeked outside, and it's shaping up to be a delightful day in our cozy corner of Bloomington. 🏡☀️ Looks like we're in for mostly sunny skies with a high near 51—perfect for a stroll around the Indiana Geological Survey or maybe a quick visit to The Olive Leaf for some gourmet goodies. 🫒🌞
Now, later in the day, our weather app is whispering about a chance of rain creeping in between 11pm and 4am. But hey, no need to worry just yet—it's all part of the natural rhythm of our Midwestern weather dance. And get this, a slight chance of snow might join the party after 4am! ❄️🌧️ Just enough to sprinkle a little magic over our Bloomington night.
As we tuck in for the night, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 31. The west wind will be taking a breather, slowing down to a calm evening pace. And who knows, maybe we'll wake up to a dusting of snow before 7am—Mother Nature's way of saying, "Good morning, Bloomington!" ☃️❄️
Looking ahead, tomorrow promises another pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and a high near 50. A light and variable wind will be gently caressing our IU Biology Greenhouse and the Apna Bazaar International Market. 🌱🛒 So, grab your favorite mug, settle in, and enjoy the charm of our Bloomington weather—it's all part of the beautiful tapestry of our little corner of the world. Take care out there, neighbor! 🌈☕
Last updated: February 25, 2026 11:32 am
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📰 Bloomington News
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.

- Monroe County council adopts jail resolution, reaffirms ‘no’ to North Park, confronts tighter financing limits
- Bloomington board of public works: Kirkwood open to traffic in 2026, with parklets allowed for outdoor dining
- GOP primary for Clear Creek Twp trustee remains three-way, as Monroe County election board denies Dem challenge 2–1
- Bloomington RDC weighs $45K payment to CASA to vacate Showers West building
- Land values in parts of downtown Bloomington rolled back to 2024 levels, based on appeals, economic distress

- Bloomington man arrested Tuesday on allegation of possessing child sex abuse material
- Indiana House advances SB 27 to create Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, paving way for potential Bears stadium in The Region
- Earth Connection Film Festival Brings International Short Films and Earth Day Hope to IU Cinema
- Young, bipartisan senators push bill to speed FAA approval process for electric air taxis and other next-gen aircraft
- Cleanup Continues Friday After Tornado Thursday Night
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
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- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
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