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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 69°F | Low: 55°F
Well, it looks like today’s weather is giving us a bit of a mixed bag, a little like rummaging through the sale bin at Book Corner hoping for a gem. This morning, as you sip your coffee and gaze out the window, you’ll notice it’s mostly cloudy out there. It’s the kind of day where the sun is playing a bit of hide-and-seek behind those clouds, and our high is flirting with 69 degrees. Perfect for a stroll over to the Eskenazi Museum of Art if you’re in the mood for some I.M. Pei architecture and a touch of modern art. 🖼️
The wind’s got a bit of spirit today, coming from the east-northeast at about 10 mph, and it could pick up a little gust here and there. So, maybe hold onto your hat if you’re headed downtown for a show at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. 🎭
Now, as we move into the afternoon, those clouds are likely to gather their forces, and we’ve got a good chance of showers moving in after 5pm. If you’re planning on heading to The Olive Leaf for some olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, you might want to carry an umbrella just in case. 🌦️
Temperatures will hang around a high of 71, and as the evening cools down, expect lows near 55. It’s going to be one of those cozy evenings, maybe perfect for curling up with a new bestseller from Book Corner or exploring some local history at the Monroe County History Center. 📚🏛️
All in all, it’s a classic Bloomington kind of day—just enough variety to keep things interesting. 😊
Last updated: May 21, 2026 11:30 am
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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.

- Cottage Grove conservation district OK’d by Bloomington city council on 7–1 vote
- Kirkwood proposal, power struggle over Bloomington streets, cued up for June 3
- May 21, 2026: Historic protection OK’d, skybridge art chosen, fare-free week for public buses, Ms. Lake Lemon!
- Skybridge sculpture selected as public art for Bloomington convention center expansion
- Fare-free week, new west side route, ‘Bloomington Transit for Everyone’ to launch June 1

- 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
- Ellettsville Fire Department announces July 4 fireworks show
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