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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: 55°F | Low: 46°F
Peeking out the window this morning, it seems Bloomington's got its cozy sweater weather going on. The sky's a bit moody with those clouds hanging around, but it's not all doom and gloom—just the kind of day that invites you to linger over a cup of coffee at The Trojan Horse, maybe with a warm gyro in hand 🥙.
As we wander into the afternoon, keep an eye out for a little sprinkle—just a 20% chance, but you know how these things go. Might be wise to tuck a small umbrella in your bag if you're heading to the IU Office of University Archives to dive into some history 🏛️📚.
Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s, so it's a great excuse to pull on that favorite hoodie. And with a bit of a breeze picking up, I’d say it’s perfect for a brisk walk down the B-Line Trail 🚲. You might even work up an appetite for some bulk bin goodies at Bloomingfoods 🛒🥕.
Tonight, temperatures dip a bit more, making it feel like one of those evenings best spent on the porch with a warm drink, perhaps swapping ghost stories about Dunn Cemetery's crying babies 👶🌑. Winds will get a bit feisty—up to 41 mph gusts—so hold onto your hats and porch furniture!
All in all, it's one of those Bloomington days that feels like a gentle nudge toward autumn's embrace. Stay warm and maybe take a moment to enjoy the rustling leaves. 😊
Last updated: March 14, 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.

- Bloomington paid full $95K branding contract, key deliverables still not finished 4 months later
- Revised Bloomington Convention Center hotel plan collides with housing affordability crisis at Seminary Pointe apartments
- March 12, 2026: Buses, hotel taxes, Perry Township trustee candidates
- Murky picture for Monroe County innkeeper’s tax revenue even muddier due to short term rentals
- County council approves $184K to keep Bloomington Transit Route 13 running to west side

- Photos: Live power line burns through tree after storm at Bloomington apartment complex on Longview Avenue
- Southern Indiana flooding turns deadly as 3 die and 1 remains missing
- Photos: Work continues on the convention center expansion
- Trump-backed INDYCAR race to turn National Mall into high-speed street circuit in Washington
- Person found dead after truck overturns on I-69 near 100 mile marker
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- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
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- 🟨 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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