Meet Bloomington
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🌟 Life in Bloomington
We’re more than just a college town. Bloomington is where limestone meets live music, where co-ops thrive alongside corner cafes. Whether you’re walking the B-Line Trail, catching a matinee at the Buskirk-Chumley, or grabbing tamales at the Farmers’ Market — this town has a rhythm of its own.
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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 18°F | Low: 3°F
Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little winter wonderland action today! 🌨️❄️ A slight chance of snow this morning, so maybe grab that cozy scarf before you head out. After lunch, we're looking at scattered flurries—kind of like nature's confetti, right? 🎉
Temps might not make you want to do a happy dance, with a high near 18, but hey, we're tough Midwesterners, right? Wind chill values dipping as low as zero might make you snuggle up a bit tighter. 🧣
Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 3. Wind chill values dropping to -4, brr! But hey, it's the perfect excuse to bust out those fuzzy socks and hot cocoa, right? ☕️
Tomorrow, we'll get a peek of sunshine with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -3, but don't worry, the wind will calm down a bit, becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. So, maybe grab your shades and soak up that Vitamin D while you can! 😎☀️
And hey, if you're looking for a cozy spot to escape the chill, maybe swing by Gather :handmade shoppe & co: downtown for some local art vibes, or take a peaceful stroll near the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center to find your zen. 🛕🧘
Stay warm, Bloomington! Enjoy those snowy flurries and remember, we're all in this winter wonder together. 😊❄️🌬️
Last updated: January 31, 2026 11:30 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.
- Live Report: Perry Township trustee vacancy caucus (2 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026)
- Protestors call for the end of Flock camera contract with city, Bloomington mayor says ‘that is one of the options’
- MCCSC hears community feedback about former Herald-Times property
- Stull Street
- Early voting hours in Monroe County uncertain as council delays funding decision
- Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring IU’s undefeated national champion football season
- Hundreds rally outside Bloomington City Hall, call for end to ICE cooperation and removal of Flock cameras
- ‘Success Sequence’ bill requiring marriage-before-children instruction advances from Indiana Senate
- DeLaney amendment to undo IU trustee power shift fails in House panel
- Indiana hospitals warn of cuts, closures without lawmaker intervention
Our News Sources
A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 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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