Partly Cloudy
Today, Thursday, July 23, 2026, Bloomington enjoys a partly cloudy day with temperatures rising to a comfortable high of 80°F, perfect for a stroll at Switchyard Park. The northeasterly breeze at 9 mph and low humidity of 44% make the air feel refreshingly crisp. With no chance of rain, tonight's low will dip to a cool 57°F, ensuring a pleasant evening under clear skies.
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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.
- 🎭 See what’s on stage or playing downtown
- 🍅 Explore local food & drink
- 📚 Find community resources & programs
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🗞️ This Week in Bloomington
An editor’s roundup of the week’s stories from across Monroe County’s local outlets — grouped by theme, linked to the source.
This Week in Bloomington
Sports
This week in sports, a top prospect discusses his recruitment journey.
Real Estate
Explore the latest property listings and transfers in Bloomington.
- 7126 W Prominence Pointe, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
- 5220 E Ratliff Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 | Zillow
- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
Jobs
Job opportunities in Bloomington are on the rise with new positions available.
- Branch Director (RN) | Home Health | $10K Sign On Bonus! – Bloomington, IN 47404
- Top Delivery Route Driver jobs hiring near me Bloomington, IN at FedEx
City & Government
Stay informed about local infrastructure and transportation updates.
- Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Bloomington electric scooter ridership drops 82%, city prepares new licensing round · The B Square Bulletin
Community Events
Join a variety of community events happening around Bloomington this week.
- Live Music · Events Calendar
- Author event with Eliza Knight at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, the Moment · Events Calendar
- Lake Lemon Shoreline Session: Gentleman Caller/Rodeola & More · Events Calendar
- SUP Yoga FLOWT · Events Calendar
- Tarot for Everyone: Class with Scoot Kellogg · Events Calendar
- Hand-building from Nature · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
- Trivia · Events Calendar
- Learning Lab · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Yacht Club Open House · Events Calendar
- Jazz in July: Weekend Live Music at Oliver Winery · Events Calendar
- badknees Market Experiment · Events Calendar
Opinion & Commentary
Dive into thought-provoking opinions and commentary on current issues.
- Power Often Exceeds Authority, or Why Trump’s Speech Was Very Ominous · Democracy in Dark Times
- We live in a Perfect World · The B-Town Bee
- Bloomington Moms are Changing the Conversation on Maternal Mental Health · Limestone Post Magazine
More around town
- Civic Solver: July 20, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish · The B Square Bulletin
- Intelliday · Doc Searls Weblog
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- July 23, 2026: Kirkwood veto stands; Bloomington Transit’s new management firm; College Square bids; Monroe County jail profile
- Bloomington council falls short of overriding Thomson veto of seasonal Kirkwood closure
- Bloomington Transit picks new management firm on split vote, ending Connell’s tenure
- Washington Street & 6th Street
- Two hotel-and-apartment proposals submitted for Bloomington’s College Square
- Sons of the American Revolution to Dedicate Liberty Tree in Bloomington
- The Bishop announces fall lineup featuring Mdou Moctar, Humbird, Triptides and more
- Indiana DNR adds 15 forested acres to Austin Bottoms Conservation Area
- Opinion: For a car-free Kirkwood by Chris Donahue
- Facebook Restores Bloomingtonian News Page on Facebook
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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📅 What’s Happening This Week
From happy hour specials to live shows — stay in the loop with Bloomington’s best deals and events.