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Happening in Bloomington
- Trivia Night at The TapTue, Oct 20 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
- 90210 Presents: Julian Fijma at The BluebirdTue, Oct 20 at 9:00 pm · The Bluebird, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Book Share: This Magnetic NorthWed, Oct 21 at 4:00 pm · Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Trivia Night at The TapWed, Oct 21 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Bluegrass & Sugar Hiccup at Bethel Lane Farm StopThu, Oct 22 at 5:30 pm · Bethel Lane Farm Stop, 4501 E Bethel Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
Food & drink today
- Kilroy's on Kirkwood$2 Tuesday: $2 specialty grilled cheese, drinks & more
- La BodegaMon & Tue: Burrito special: $8.99 (Asada, Chorizo, Cabeza, Rib Eye, Tongue, Arrachera)
- Le Petit CaféCrepe Tuesday: savory crepe (meat or veggie, GF available) or croque monsieur + salad – $6.45
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- Editor’s Notebook: Big names did their jobs at the luncheon. So did the servers.The B Square Bulletin · 9 hours ago
- Monroe County farmer opposes livestock bill as beef imports rise and meat recalls draw scrutinyThe Bloomingtonian · 9 hours ago
- Bird flu detected in wild ducks in Greene County, geese in Hamilton CountyThe Bloomingtonian · 9 hours ago
- City calls for porch railing after Bryan Street deck collapse; at least five transported to hospitalThe Bloomingtonian · 9 hours ago
Arts & Culture
- VonnegutFest returns to Indianapolis Nov. 7-11The Bloomingtonian · 10 hours ago
- WFHB TOP ALBUMS 10/20/26WFHB · 17 hours ago
- Bloomington’s week ahead includes Robert Cray, IU concerts – Yahoo17 hours ago
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State & Government
- Stable jobs support healthier Hoosiers and a more sustainable Medicaid programIndiana Capital Chronicle · 17 hours ago
- State Senate control likely safe for Republicans but Democrats aim to make gainsIndiana Capital Chronicle · 17 hours ago
- With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majorityIndiana Capital Chronicle · 18 hours ago
- ‘Every single day without them is a struggle’: Mother urges Indiana to uphold death sentenceIndiana Capital Chronicle · 1 day ago
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