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- Madison Street & 7th Street
- MCCSC board OKs no raises for non-teacher pay, gets finance report, hears safety update
- 3rd Street & College Avenue
- Private roads, public emergency: Snow exposes Monroe County plowing gap
- Rogers Street & Kirkwood Avenue
- MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
- Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design
- Marcus Ericsson leans into “bounce-back” mindset, searches for feel and confidence ahead of 2026 IndyCar season
- CBP virtual recruitment event posted at IU as DHS faces scrutiny over Minnesota shootings and overseas backlash
- Indiana Democrats’ Statehouse roundup: utilities, property taxes, public lands, DCS safeguards, and Guard/ICE accountability
- Obituary: Charles Daniel “Carp” Combs, 73
- Rahal to IndyCar Critics of Proposed D.C. Freedom 250 Indy Car Race: “Get a life”
- Pato O’Ward on INDYCAR’s new officiating plan: “We just want it to be fair”
- Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28
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🌞 BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 21°F | Low: 3°F
Well, good morning, Bloomington! 🌞 Just peeking out the window this morning, and it looks like we've got a bit of that patchy freezing fog to start our day. So, if you're headed out early, take it slow and steady on those roads. But don't worry, it should clear up by around 9 am.
Now, as for the rest of the day, it seems like we'll be seeing mostly cloudy skies with a high near 21. Brr, that wind chill might make it feel like -4, so definitely bundle up if you're planning on wandering around the Monroe County History Center or grabbing a slice of delicious Pizza X for lunch.
Tonight, there's a chance of flurries and a slight chance of snow before 11 pm, so keep an eye out for those beautiful snowflakes dancing through the night sky. The low will dip down to around 3, but hey, that's perfect weather for cozying up with a warm drink from Turkuaz Café, right?
Tomorrow, we're looking at partly sunny skies with a high near 19. Wind chill values might make it feel like -3, but hey, that's just more reason to layer up and enjoy the crisp winter air. Maybe a nice walk around the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center would be a peaceful way to embrace the day.
Remember, whether you're off to work, school, or just out and about in our lovely town, stay warm, stay safe, and always keep an eye on the sky! Have a wonderful day, Bloomington! 🌳🍕🧘♂️
Last updated: January 29, 2026 5:00 am
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