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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: 82°F | Low: 59°F
Well, peeking out the window this morning, it looks like Bloomington's serving up a postcard-perfect day. We’ve got sunny skies and the kind of crisp air that makes you want to take a stroll along the ridge trail at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve. If you’re a fan of birdwatching, it might be a good day to bring your binoculars and see what feathered friends are about 🪶.
This afternoon, though, you might want to have an umbrella handy if you're planning to grab a coffee or browse records at Landlocked Music 🎶. There's a 30% chance we’ll see some showers pop up after 4 PM. It's the kind of unpredictable weather that makes me think of that old Hoosier saying: "If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes."
With a high near 82 degrees, it feels like perfect porch-sitting weather 😊. A gentle west-northwest breeze will keep things pleasant, though you might notice a bit of a gust now and then trying to ruffle your hair or scatter your picnic napkins. By evening, the sky will clear again, with temperatures dipping down to a comfy 59 degrees. Feels like a nice evening for a sunset paddle on Monroe Lake 🌅 or maybe just a leisurely walk along the Jordan River on campus.
So, whether you’re catching an exhibit at WonderLab or just relaxing in your backyard with a good book, it’s a day to savor. Enjoy the day, neighbor!
Last updated: June 12, 2026 4:30 pm
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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.

- City, county officials launch working group to recommend new jail site inside of a month
- 7th Street & Morton Street
- Seminary Pointe demolition clock starts as downtown Bloomington land-swap hopes continue
- June 11, 2026: Kirkwood vote, Hittle exit, North Dunn stormwater, gunfire arrests, street camping policy
- Bloomington council votes 5–4 to codify permanent seasonal Kirkwood closure

- Danville man accused of driving school bus while intoxicated arrested after ISP investigation
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- Bedford man identified after being found dead outside downtown Bloomington business
- Sounds From the Black Hole to present experimental music show at Walkover Record Shop
- Person found dead outside downtown Bloomington business
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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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