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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 88°F | Low: 70°F
Well, looking out the window this morning, it seems like one of those days where the sun’s doing its darnedest to stick around 🌞. We're looking at temperatures getting cozy around 88 degrees, so it might be a good day for a stroll down Clear Creek Trail before it gets too warm. Keep an eye out for those butterflies fluttering by; they seem to love this kind of weather 😊.
Now, if you're thinking about heading over to the B-Town International Market for some midweek grocery adventures, I'd say do it before lunch. There's a little mischief in the air with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms sneaking in between 2 and 4 PM. You don’t want to be caught without an umbrella while pondering which ramen to try next 🍜.
The wind's got a bit of a playful streak today, coming in from the southwest. You might feel a few gusts up to 18 mph, just enough to ruffle your hair but not quite enough to send your hat flying down 3rd Street 🚦😄.
As the evening tiptoes in, things should calm down a bit. The temperature's settling comfortably around 70 degrees, which sounds perfect for a porch-sitting evening. Maybe grab a good book from the Lilly Library’s collection in your mind and enjoy a quiet read as the sun dips down 🌅.
So, whether you’re diving into local history at the Monroe County History Center or just taking it easy, it’s a day to savor the simple joys. Stay dry, and enjoy the little surprises Bloomington weather brings our way!
Last updated: June 6, 2026 5:00 am
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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.

- 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
- Land swap to save Seminary Pointe housing now backed by Bloomington city council

- 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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