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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 80°F | Low: 59°F
Looks like we've got a lovely day ahead in our neck of the woods! 🌳☀️
The ol' weather app tells me it's gonna be mostly sunny today, with temps reaching up near 80. Not too shabby for a stroll around the Mathers Museum or a leisurely browse through the rare treasures at the Lilly Library, eh? 📚🏛️
Don't forget to pack a light layer, though, 'cause we might see some clouds rolling in later. Looks like the wind will be whispering from the east-northeast at a gentle 3 to 7 mph. Just enough to ruffle the leaves in Dunn Woods, I reckon. 🌬️🌳
As we head into the evening, it'll stay mostly cloudy with temps dipping down to a comfy 59. Perfect for a peaceful evening walk by OT 987 or maybe swinging by Rong Cheng Supermarket or Apna Bazaar for some international culinary inspiration. 🍜🌙
And hey, tomorrow's looking pretty nice too—partly sunny skies with a high near 79. The wind will be calm in the morning, but might pick up a bit to around 5 mph from the east in the afternoon. So, maybe plan for a picnic in Bryan Park or a bike ride through the B-Line Trail. 🚲🌤️
Looks like Mother Nature's giving us a solid dose of that classic Bloomington charm today. So, enjoy it, my friends! And as always, stay safe, stay curious, and soak up every bit of this beautiful day. 🌸😊
Last updated: May 25, 2026 11:30 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.

- Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)
- May 25, 2026: MCCSC staff cuts, airport sewer expansion, Cottage Grove conservation, Seminary Pointe leases, Kirkwood closure fight
- Civic Solver: May 25, 2026
- MCCSC board advances staff reductions, cell phone ban, gets update about online school
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish

- Column: Corvette stunt at IMS sparks memories of fast cars, Vietnam and a father on Memorial Day weekend
- Bloomington High School South shelter-in-place lifted after student found with BB gun
- Bloomington Police Department summaries for May 12-19 include burglaries, assaults, thefts and drug arrests
- Pantry 279 to receive 40,000-pound food delivery in June
- MCCSC says financial strategy saved $13.2 million while limiting classroom impact
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- 🎙️ 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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