This Week in Bloomington

Community Events

This week, Bloomington hosts a variety of community events for all ages.

• One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
• Children’s Story Hour at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
• Dearly Departed Cemetery Tours · Events Calendar
• BSWERS Jamboree Benefit Concert · Events Calendar
• Story: Sajik Kim · Events Calendar
• One Love Event · Events Calendar
• Open Studio – at Gather · Events Calendar
• Hope for the Holidays Tree Festival November 17th · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Bloomington, IN: Participation Options
• Boozy Book Fair · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Open Studios Tour · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Boogies Workshop at Monroe County History Center · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Boogies Workshop at John Waldron Arts Center · Events Calendar
• The Barn of Terror · Events Calendar
• Trivia · Events Calendar
• The Flying Ace, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Smithsonian Event
• Learning from Community Connections: Reflections from the 2026 Rural Indiana Faculty Tour · IU Newsroom News
• Bloomington Boogies at WFHB’s Saturday’s Child · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Boogies at Cardinal Spirits · Events Calendar
• Sweetwater CEO Mike Clem to keynote inaugural AMP Bloomington, Oct. 28-30 · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Invites Community Input on Housing and Development Rules at Oct. 28 Plan …
• Bloomington Invites Community Input on Housing and Development Rules at Oct. 28 Plan Commission Special Hearing · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Future Tense 2026 · Events Calendar
• 90’s Country Night w/Jake Dodds · Events Calendar
• Front Door celebrates grand opening of a “home away from home” · WFHB
• Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization Opens Public Review of 2028–2032 Transportation Improvement Program · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Learning Lab · Events Calendar
• Bloomington Pub Quiz · Events Calendar
• Miller-Showers Park · The B Square Bulletin
• Trivia Night/Mini Pumpkin Painting · Events Calendar
• Howl at the Moon · Events Calendar
• 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch · Events Calendar
• Activate! Janet Sutherlin, Special Olympics · WFHB
• Annual Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour · Events Calendar
• 33rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival · Events Calendar
• Photos: Fugu Dugu leads the Lotus Festival Parade through downtown Bloomington · The Bloomingtonian
• Meet Me at the Metz Carillon Series · Events Calendar
• 31st Annual Run for the Animals 5K · Events Calendar
• Sunday Live Music · Events Calendar
• Bingo Brunch · Events Calendar
• Buddy Walk 2026 · Events Calendar
• KinderYoga – Baby & Mom Music & Movement · Events Calendar
• Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
• Artists from around the world come to perform in Bloomington · The Optimist
• Gallery: 3rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival – Friday night – The Bloomingtonian
• Mens Soccer vs Maryland – Image 8: BLOOMINGTON, IN – October 02, 2026 – Indiana University
• Movies in the Parks: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island · Events Calendar
• Trick or Treat Trail · Events Calendar
• Maya, Give Me a Title | Adapt/Contruct, CINEKid’s International Children’s Film Series · Events Calendar
• Live Music at The Tap · Events Calendar
• Tarot Readings with Scott Kellogg on Saturdays at oak. · Events Calendar
• Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
• People’s Market · Events Calendar
• Hoosiers Outrun Cancer · Events Calendar
• Welcome to the Neighborhood · Events Calendar

Arts & Culture

Engage with the vibrant arts and cultural scene in Bloomington.

• Nicole Sifuentes Advances To ITA Regional Main Draw – Indiana University Athletics
• ‘First Five’ documentary tracking Bob Knight’s initial IU recruiting class premieres at … – WBIW
• Elvis singing, “Little Darlin””, in Bloomington, Indiana. May 27th, 1976. – Facebook
• Ballet Hispánico brings world-class dance to the Ogle Center Oct. 15-Free and open to all · IU Newsroom News
• Poet and author Thomas Lynch to deliver Patten Lectures · IU Newsroom News
• Hoosier Hot Takes ep.5 · WFHB
• LOCAL LIVE: Yuki Kawana · WFHB
• Jens_Lekman_shows0529.JPG | Jeremy Hogan Photography – Bloomington, Indiana
• PHOTOS: A look at the 2026 Lotus Festival – Indiana Daily Student
• Hola Bloomington – Sofía Crespo, bailadora de Flamenco · WFHB
• Free Riders & Verona · Events Calendar
• Middle Ground · Events Calendar
• LOCAL LIVE: Patrick Kellar · WFHB
• Movie Mondays (On Saturday) EPISODE 2: Hangover Square (1945) · WFHB
• Revisiting the Deam: Cathy Meyer and the Ever-Evolving Wilderness · Limestone Post Magazine
• Blues and Boogie Woogie on Saturday’s Child Oct10 · WFHB
• WFHB TOP ALBUMS 10/6/26 · WFHB
• When Is the Best Time for Fall Family Photos in Bloomington, Indiana?
• Korea Restaurant – Bloomington Indiana Restaurant – HappyCow
• Making Music Work: A Conversation with Zack James of Dari Bay and Robber Robber · WFHB
• Comedian Paula Poundstone brings 47 years of material to Bloomington | Arts – NUVO.net
• Two Prosecuters | Arthouse Now · Events Calendar
• Paula Poundstone · Events Calendar
• Joseph Habedank in Concert · Events Calendar
• Emo Nite · Events Calendar
• BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — OCTOBER 3: Chicago-based Fugu Dugu, a female-led “Wild …
• Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Matinee Classics · Events Calendar
• War Paint: Women at War | Art and a Movie · Events Calendar
• Writers Guild Prose Series in October: New Play Reading · Events Calendar
• The Writers Guild at Bloomington: First Sunday Prose Reading Series · Events Calendar
• Author Event with Liza Black · Events Calendar
• Mangrove School + Makongo/Caterpillars w/ Q&A | For All the Children · Events Calendar
• Polish Music Through Time: Celebrating 50 Years of Polish Studies at IU · Events Calendar
• An Evening with Sutton Foster · Events Calendar
• The Flying Ace w/ Q&A | Additional Films and Guests · Events Calendar
• Jazz at Poindexter · Events Calendar
• Shanda’s Back In The Attic! – Bloomington – The Comedy Attic
• Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life w/ Q&A | IU Cinema Jon Vickers Scoring Award · Events Calendar
• Gallery: 3rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival – Friday night · The Bloomingtonian
• Hoosier Hot Takes ep.4 · WFHB

Local News

Stay informed with the latest developments and happenings in Bloomington.

• Police take person into custody after shooting on North Illinois Street · The Bloomingtonian
• Husker volleyball sweeps Indiana in Bloomington – Ground News
• ‘We Are Going To Stop It’: JD Vance Calls Out Microsoft For Alleged H-B1 Visa Abuse
• PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Invites Community Input on Housing and Development …
• PRESS RELEASE: VolunteerBloomington! Weekly Features for Oct. 12 – Oct. 18, 2026
• Analysis: State tax changes, rising costs and expensive housing put pressure on Bloomington — and its workers · The Bloomingtonian
• Complete Comfort Expands Operations With New AC Repair Service Locations
• Bloomington council rejects $2.5 million cut, withholds housing and parking money amid debate over workers’ pay and spending oversight · The Bloomingtonian
• The City of Bloomington Opens Applications for $150000 Violence Reduction Grants
• Monroe County shifts emergency-preparedness position from state health fund over immigration-eligibility rule · The Bloomingtonian
• Police: Daycare worker forcefully rocked crib before it broke, injuring 1-year-old · The Bloomingtonian
• Bloomington Receives 2026 Best of Indiana Award for Technology Partnership with Indiana …
• WonderLab plans regional outreach growth with new funding – Reporter-Times
• In the early hours of June 3, 2011, Lauren Spierer, twenty years old, walked out of an apartment in
• Indiana men’s soccer comes from behind to defeat Kentucky and remain unbeaten
• College Avenue & 6th Street · The B Square Bulletin
• Parents withheld food from 14-year-old, locked her in bedroom before death: Docs – NewsNation
• ‘We Are At An Inflection Point’: Rubio Sounds Alarm On Threats To The ‘Whole Of Our Civilization’
• Hardy Stresses Preparation Ahead Of Nebraska – Hoosier Huddle
• Indiana University investigating three more fraternities as Greek life scrutiny escalates
• Bloomington parents charged with neglect after teenage daughter’s death · The Bloomingtonian
• Fletcher calls for creation of task force to deal with Somali gang violence | News
• Traffic Suggestions – Bloomington, IN – #214749 – Open311 Status
• Watch CFB – Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers – 10/17/2026 | FOX One
• Prince-Alexander Moody Is Setting The Standard For Indiana In His Freshman Year
• Fall 2026 second 8-Week courses and tips – News at IU – Indiana University
• WFHB Local News – October 6th, 2026 · WFHB
• Zenflow raises $52M, inks distribution deal with Cook Medical | MedTech Dive
• Bloomington utilities, Habitat settle Osage Place water dispute · The B Square Bulletin
• Mads P. Finished for the Season – Ground News
• ‘An Absolute Dream’ – How Ella Troutt Found Her Home in Bloomington – Indiana University Athletics
• WonderLab receives $208,500 grant to expand youth programs · The Bloomingtonian
• Bloomington seeks design proposals for police headquarters at 714 S. Rogers St. · The Bloomingtonian
• Student First Technologies Achieves 2nd SOC 2 Type II Report, Reinforcing Data Protection …
• Bloomington redevelopment board approves Hopewell South TIF district · The Bloomingtonian
• Bloomington approves $1.125 million change order after Dillman filters fail · The Bloomingtonian
• Monroe County commissioners ask Stinesville to suspend ICE agreement pending public vote · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana University Student Signs Franchise Agreement to Bring College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling …
• Children of the Corn: Motorcycle rider who fled police called mother for pickup from cornfield · The Bloomingtonian
• BREAKING IN BLOOMINGTON: INDIANA HEAD COACH CURT CIGNETTI AND HIS WIFE JUST …
• PHOTOS: D3 Club Hockey at IU falls to Notre Dame 5-4 – Indiana Daily Student
• Firefighters extinguish house fire on South Grant Street – The Bloomingtonian
• Firefighters extinguish house fire on South Grant Street · The Bloomingtonian
• Bloomington looking for architect to design $30M police HQ project at 714 S. Rogers · The B Square Bulletin
• Indiana University investigating 3 more fraternities for hazing allegations | wthr.com
• The Upstairs Pub on X
• WFHB Local News – October 5th, 2026 · WFHB
• Behind the Scenes of Tuesday · WFHB
• Tussle – Indiana Public Media
• Kickoff, TV network set for Ohio State’s Oct. 17 game vs Indiana
• BMCMPO Opens Public Review of 2028–2032 Transportation Improvement Program
• Fall Color Chemistry | City of Bloomington, Indiana – IN.gov
• Drivers will see a big change at a busy Bloomington crossing
• IEMBot IND on X: “BLOOMINGTON IN Oct 4 Climate: High: 75 Low: 45 Precip: 0.0” Snow …
• Oct. 5, 2026: Early voting starts; Bloomington budget cuts; Kirkwood shooting warrant; ICE bond; jail report; B Square’s future · The B Square Bulletin
• Lane Restriction – City of Bloomington, Indiana
• Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan – Indiana University Athletics
• Indiana hockey tops Ohio 3-1, keeping the rivalry even – The Hoosier Network
• Indiana football goes Turbo-mode for rewarding report card at Rutgers – IndyStar
• Monroe County jail notebook: Population down to 231 with recent trend slightly downward · The B Square Bulletin
• #6 Indiana extends with Winning Streak to 21 Straight Games with dominating win over Rutgers · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana football goes Turbo-mode for rewarding report card at Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• Report card for Indiana football’s win over Rutgers – IndyStar
• Photos: Indiana University football vs Rutgers – Coverage Sponsored by the IU Credit Union · The Bloomingtonian
• Indiana Availability Report: Lee Beebe’s Status and Who’s Out vs Rutgers – Yahoo Sports
• US Manipur Digital Archiving Workshop concluded 20261004 – E-Pao.net
• Emergency Medicine | Acuity Variety | South Indiana – DocCafe
• Bloomington, IN – Shih Tzu/Chihuahua. Meet Midas a Pet for Adoption – AdoptaPet.com
• Travel ALLIED-NMT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Bloomington, Indiana … – Workwolf – Login
• Pre-Rally Challenge #4: Vote Early in Bloomington, IN Before October 17 Rally – Facebook
• Indiana vs Rutgers Prediction Oct. 3: Can The Home Dog Get The Cover? – TheSpread.com
• Bloomington police identify suspect in Sept. 6 Kirkwood shooting, warrant issued · The B Square Bulletin
• Bloomington offers free solar installations for qualifying homeowners – The Herald-Times
• No. 6 Terps Suffer 3-1 Road Loss to No. 2 Indiana – BVM Sports
• IEMBot IND on X: “BLOOMINGTON IN Oct 2 Climate: High: 78 Low: 64 Precip: 0.56” Snow …
• Immigration judge sets $10K bond for Bloomington man after federal habeas win · The B Square Bulletin
• What drivers should know as Hilly Hundred cyclists hit Monroe County roads
• 3 bold predictions that will define Indiana’s Week 5 matchup vs. Rutgers
• Keys To The Game: Three things Indiana must do to win at Rutgers – On3

Obituaries

We remember those who have recently passed in our community.

• Sebastian Lee Boles Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Allen Funeral Home and Crematory
• Steven Groh II Obituary – The Herald Times
• Henrietta D. (Robertson) Kemper Keith Obituary – The Herald Times
• Betty “Diane” Anderson Obituary – Visitation & Funeral Information
• Daniel Bier Obituary (2026) – Madison, WI – Cress Funeral & Cremation Service – Legacy
• Thomas “Joe” Fleener Obituary – Bloomington, IN – The Funeral Chapel
• Steven Groh Obituary, Age 41 – October 4, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Steven Groh II Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Chandler Funeral Home – Ellettsville Chapel
• Morris Hickman Obituary – Bloomington, IN | Raheem M. – LinkedIn
• Betty “Diane” Anderson Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Allen Funeral Home and Crematory
• Betty Anderson Obituary, Age 90 – September 21, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Obituary: Judith K. Rayle | WBIW
• Judith K. Rayle Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George …
• Ric Manning, former Courier Journal technology columnist, dies at 79
• Robert “Bob” Harris Obituary, Age 76 – October 1, 2026 – Bloomington, Indiana – Legacy
• Patricia Ruth Lucas obituary, 1939-2026, Fort Wayne, IN – Legacy
• Carol Jean Mayo Obituary (2026) – Clayton, IN – Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home – Plainfield
• Hugh M. Rohrer Obituary Oct 2, 2026 – Baker Funeral Service
• Larry James Martin Obituary – The Herald Times

Jobs & Careers

Explore new job opportunities and career advancements in Bloomington.

• HIRING CLEANER(S) – Bloomington, IN – general labor – job employment – Craigslist
• 2027 Research & Science Internships in Bloomington, IN
• Now hiring at Uptown Cafe – Bloomington, IN – WalkupHire
• School-Based Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Bloomington, Indiana
• Assistant Registrar – Bloomington, Indiana | iHireSchoolAdministrators
• Technologist-Surgical Skilled – Main OR in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
• Certified Nursing Assistant CNA / Night Shift, $1K Sign on Bonus – Bloomington, IN 47403
• Product Marketing Manager 2, Zenflow in Bloomington, Indiana
• Business Development Coordinator in Bloomington, Indiana | Careers at Monroe Hospital
• Open Rank, Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Robotics Job Opening in Bloomington, Indiana
• ATV Coordinator at Ransburg Scout Reservation – Internships.com
• Patient Care Technician – Part Time Days – Emergency Department in Bloomington, Indiana …
• Assistant General Manager – Panera Bread jobs
• Library Technician – Careers In Government
• Part-time Small Sort Handler•Bloomington,IN•UPS | Hiring – UPS Careers
• Laboratory Assistant I in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Join Bealls as a Inventory Supervisor in Bloomington, IN | Gethired
• Registered Nurse – 3E Acuity Adaptable in Bloomington, Indiana, United States
• Head Brewer at The Tap Brewery — Bloomington, IN – HiringCafe
• Room Attendant / Housekeeper at Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington (IN) | HHM Hotels
• From backyard microbes to career possibilities, Spencer Schaberg ’28 pursues a passion for scientific discovery · IU Newsroom News
• John D. Ciorciari named provost, executive vice chancellor of IU Bloomington · IU Newsroom News
• IU students explore a more accessible future for Orange County Community Gardens · IU Newsroom News
• Echo Cardiac Technologist in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Team Captain Endzone & Loyalty (Front End) in Bloomington, IN | Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Bloomington, IN | Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Rehabilitation Services Technician – Bloomington/Multi-sites PRN – IU Health Careers
• Bone Dry Roofing – Sales Representative – Bloomington, IN – Lever
• Medical Assistant II- Orthopedics in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
• Dispense Nurse – LPN (Part time) – Bloomington, IN 47403 – Indeed.com
• Alexis Danielle Kraus, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bloomington, IN, 47405
• US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Custodian in Bloomington, IN – Snagajob
• UPS Warehouse Jobs in Bloomington, IN — Now Hiring – Page 8
• FOOD SERVICE WORKER-Part-Time – Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indeed.com
• School-Based Speech Language Pathologist Bloomington, Indiana – iHireSchoolAdministrators
• Support Tech – Bloomington, IN – Indeed.com
• Apply for Branch Manager jobs at Burger King in Bloomington, IN | Vacant Listings
• Apply for Customer Service Associate jobs at Petco in Bloomington, IN | Vacant Listings
• 81 bloomington jobs found – Full Time Careers
• Superintendent – Bloomington, IN | SkilledTrades.com
• Best Buy hiring Retail Warehouse Associate in Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn
• Jobs in Spencer, IN | Taco Bell Careers
• Facilities jobs in Bloomington | October 2026 – Chronicle of Higher Education
• Overnight Receiver at RG&T Solutions — Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn Jobs
• Patient Care Technician – Full Time Nights – Emergency Department – Indeed
• Customer Service Representative in Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America – Circle K
• Psychiatrist in Bloomington, Indiana job with IU Health Medical Group – NEJM CareerCenter
• Find Kroger openings for Produce Specialist jobs near me Bloomington, IN
• Registered Nurse Home Health in Bloomington, Indiana – Humana Careers
• Explore Latest Dollar Tree Customer Service – $14-$17/hr jobs near me Bloomington, IN at …
• MDS Assistant RN – Bell Trace Health and Living at Bell Trace — Bloomington, IN – HiringCafe
• Sales Representative in Bloomington, Indiana | Core-Mark Careers

Real Estate

Discover the latest real estate listings and opportunities in Bloomington.

• 6021 W Merry Way Lane, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
• Four-Bedroom Bi-Level Home With Attached Garage in Bloomington, IN – Apartment List
• Lincoln Street Townhomes – 514-520 N Lincoln St, Bloomington, IN – Commercial Search
• 712 E Sherwood Hills Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401 | ShowMeTheRent.com
• 3501 S Swartz Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401 | MLS #202641789 | Zillow
• 2345 S Burberry Lane, Bloomington, IN 47401 – ShowMeTheRent.com
• New Lexus NX 450h+ For Sale Near Bloomington, IN | Rohrman Auto Group
• 403 E 15th St, Bloomington, IN 47408 – ShowMeTheRent.com
• 420 W 13th – 420 W 13th St Bloomington IN (2 units available) | Zillow
• 341 S Lincoln Street Apt 1, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Granite Student Living
• Rental Listings Near Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington | Zillow
• Bloomington, IN Apartment Renter’s Guide
• 905 Timothy Ct, Bloomington, IN 47403 – Huff Realty
• 204 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408 – HotPads
• 469 E Kenwood Place, Bloomington, IN 47408 – MLS# 202641034 – Coldwell Banker
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 [Updated 10/4] – Realtor.com
• Monroe County property transfers through Sept. 30, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 – Homes.com
• 9020 W Graves Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 | MLS #202641109 | Zillow
• 4627 N Thomas Road, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
• 604 N. Smith Road, Bloomington, IN 47408 – Granite Student Living
• 7219 W Susan St Unit 7243, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Homes.com
• 1508 W 11th St #Id1626376p, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Zillow
• 720 S Washington St, Bloomington, IN 47401 – 5 bedroom House Rental – Zumper
• 1800 N Loesch Rd #D, Bloomington, IN 47404 | Zillow
• 730 E Sherwood Hills Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Apartments.com
• 1313 S Lincoln St, Bloomington, IN 47401 | HotPads

State & Government

Stay informed with the latest updates from local government bodies and officials.

• What you need to know about county council and commissioners  · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• IU funds six teams for defense-focused biotechnology research · The Bloomingtonian
• Rokita backs Stinesville ICE agreement, but town board puts off up-or-down decision · The B Square Bulletin
• Lincoln Party candidate Ballard starting TV ads in Indiana secretary of state race · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• 2027 Budget: Bloomington council rejects $2.5M general fund cut, still withholds millions for housing, parking projects · The B Square Bulletin
• Rising prices may be here to stay, but poverty doesn’t have to be · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Inside Indiana’s state surplus warehouse · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Oct. 8, 2026: Bloomington budget cuts, $2.5M proposal fails; Habitat water deal; early voting; $30M police HQ; food inspections · The B Square Bulletin
• With election pressure mounting, states move to suspend fuel taxes · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Sharp divides in Indiana secretary of state debate over noncitizen vote, spending audit · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Lincoln Party puts out statement of principles, which foe calls ‘bare minimum’ · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Council president proposes $2.5M across-the-board target for Bloomington general fund · The B Square Bulletin
• You’re not crazy. Voting in Indiana is intimidating. · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Big money stirs up squabbles in Indiana secretary of state’s race · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana DNR plans public wildlife land at former Newport Chemical Depot · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Americans’ water bills are growing faster than groceries, overall inflation · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana BMV offices ranked nation’s best in analysis of reviews · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Polls open for early voting in Monroe County ahead of Nov. 3 election · The B Square Bulletin
• Indiana reviews Medicaid waiver assessments amid scrutiny of new tool · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Trump drops longtime aversion to mail-in voting with GOP trailing in polls · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Bloomington city hall · The B Square Bulletin
• Judge tosses Trump rule on immigration status and education · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Former GOP lieutenant governor endorses Ballard in secretary of state race · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• What you need to know about the bail amendment on your ballot · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Indiana tallies $13M boost off ‘blackout’ license plate sales, invests in BMV modernization · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• 58,000 Hoosiers not in compliance with new HIP work rules · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Right to bail: Amendment asks voters to rewrite pretrial detention rules · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• A new partnership is helping Indiana librarians meet mental health needs · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Indiana starting anonymous school safety tip line in January · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• Prediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments · Indiana Capital Chronicle
• One Person, No Vote: A Lecture and Q&A with Carol Anderson · Events Calendar
• Talking Conservation: Indiana’s Lake Michigan Shoreline and the Public Trust Doctrine in Action · Events Calendar
• Indiana football at Rutgers: How to watch, odds, predictions, more – Yahoo Sports
• Can Indiana pass its first road test? Rutgers odds and score prediction for Week 5
• Indiana men’s soccer remains unbeaten with decisive 3-1 victory over No. 6 Maryland

More around town

Catch up on other noteworthy happenings around Bloomington.

• Week 6 College Football Survivor Top Picks (2026) – PoolGenius
• Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing | Bloomington Indiana
• Nebraska volleyball vs. Indiana live updates, stats and highlights – Cornhuskers Wire
• Business After Hours: JCBank · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Multimedia Gallery
• This small-town Indiana festival is like ‘going to Disney’ for some kids · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Why you’ll see more news from the Uplands region on our site · Southwest Indiana Archives – FPI News
• Grunting and Tennis · A Moment of Science
• Grunting and Tennis · A Moment of Science
• How to Ask Customers for Reviews Without Feeling Pushy · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Bloomington Receives 2026 Best of Indiana Award for Technology Partnership with Indiana University · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Member News
• Conservation Heroes: Riley Morris ’26 – Lees-McRae College
• 11 South students gain recognition as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program · The Optimist
• No. 7 Indiana faces road test against Nebraska before showdown with Ohio State
• North eliminated from boys tennis regional | Sports | cnhinews.com
• PA – Primary Care – DocCafe
• Space heater exchange program returns · IU Newsroom News
• Giving to women’s and girls’ organizations in 2024 surpassed $12 billion for first time · IU Newsroom News
• Office of Student Life introduces ‘IU Be Well’ · IU Newsroom News
• Indiana University names Rahul Shrivastav vice president for student success · IU Newsroom News
• Indy hospital screening patients for measles as cases, concerns continue to rise · IU Newsroom News
• Talking Leaves to debut new issue featuring 26 students · IU Newsroom News
• Time to book your rides · Doc Searls Weblog
• Better Beware – Forget This, Remember That · WFHB
• Fall 2026 second 8-Week courses and tips · IU Newsroom News
• Nebraska was the measuring stick in 2024, plays similar role for Indiana in 2026
• Super Bats · A Moment of Science
• Super Bats · A Moment of Science
• Is Indiana football underrated? Biases, data inform poll voters. Here’s what matters – IndyStar
• Infrared Sauna Benefits in Bloomington, Indiana – Serenus Float
• Will Compton on X: “Everyone salivating over Bama vs Georgia this weekend No sir Biggest …
• What time is Survivor on CBS tonight? – Asbury Park Press
• Guest Bedroom And Bathroom Preparation This Friday – Care.com
• Licensable picture: NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Indiana | Reuters Connect
• Bloomington Cremation Society – Bloomington, IN 47408 – Yellow Pages
• BHSC Superintendent Dr. Brent Comer creating pipeline for student teachers in regional workforce · IU Newsroom News
• IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy selects new scholars and practitioners to join its Community of Fellows · IU Newsroom News
• Volunteer at the Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Office of Student Life – News at IU
• Ziona Riley, October 18 | River Cities’ Reader
• New Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale Near Bloomington, IN | Rohrman Auto Group
• Streets to Stability: A Conversation with Morgan Smith · WFHB
• Making Old Skin Young Again · A Moment of Science
• Making Old Skin Young Again · A Moment of Science
• Anyone looking for cleaning services in Bloomington In currently? – Reddit
• Cluesday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Items 1 (List) – BridgeUSA at Indiana University Bloomington
• Indiana University Southeast announces 2027 Chancellor’s Medallion honorees: Millicent and Norman Stiefler and Patty Cress · IU Newsroom News
• Latha’s Latest: Chancellor Updates · IU Newsroom News
• Win tickets to ‘My Hero Academia Live in Concert’ · IU Newsroom News
• Win tickets to ‘Dennis James Hosts Halloween’ · IU Newsroom News
• IU leaders mark milestone in construction of IU LAB · IU Newsroom News
• Tom and Barbara Schoellkopf continue generous support of mental health counseling · IU Newsroom News
• NOTICE TO CREDITORS | Legal Announcements – JDNews.com
• Sports Recovery Days in Bloomington, Indiana – Serenus Float
• 2027 Internships in Bloomington, IN
• Nebraska’s ‘savvy’ quarterback Anthony Colandrea has Indiana football’s attention
• Corn Nation Reacts Survey: Nebraska vs. Indiana – Pick Your Winner! – Yahoo Sports
• Prescription for Healthcare – Wade Catt, 4th year MD/PHD student, “Medical Student Activism in the Indiana State Medical Association” October, 2026 · WFHB
• Request a copy of the file – IU ScholarWorks
• WaningCrescentMoonday · Doc Searls Weblog
• Monroe County Retail Food Inspections: August 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
• Discovered in a Museum Drawer · A Moment of Science
• Discovered in a Museum Drawer · A Moment of Science
• Paisley’s Posh Nosh Episode 16: Midnight Munchies · WFHB
• Louisville Concludes Indiana Invitational
• Cost of living, corporate influence and war powers dominate 9th District forum · The Bloomingtonian
• Ohio State’s Pranav Jani wins Intellectual Freedom Award – The American Bazaar
• Liberal Arts alum builds strategy, spaces, and stronger communities in Indianapolis · IU Newsroom News
• Learn about new NASA telescope at free Observatory open house · IU Newsroom News
• Luddy excels at major international digital humanities conference · IU Newsroom News
• Upcoming Windows 11 update may affect IU wireless connections · IU Newsroom News
• IU Indianapolis prepares for Higher Learning Commission mid-cycle comprehensive evaluation · IU Newsroom News
• Halfway Point Between Bloomington, Indiana and Lexington, Kentucky – MeetWays
• Design & Donuts at The Mill · Events Calendar
• The Student Spotlight – Growing with purpose · WFHB
• Editor’s Notebook: Getting The B Square unstuck from the ‘dangerous middle’ · The B Square Bulletin
• Rental Listings Near Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington | Zillow
• Walk-In Tattoo Shops in Bloomington, IN — 3 Locations | TattooAtlas
• Badminton Booking System in Bloomington IN | Book & Go
• Bloomington, IN Weather History
• Digital Opportunity Grant Program (2026) – Granted AI
• Eco Report – October 2, 2026 · WFHB