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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 61°F | Low: 52°F
Looks like Mother Nature has her own plans for our day here in Bloomington! 🌧️☁️ Looks like we're in for a bit of a rainy start, with showers likely dancing through our neighborhoods before 5 pm. So, if you're heading out for a stroll or popping over to Janko's Little Zagreb for a cozy lunch, you might want to tuck an umbrella in your bag just in case. 🌂
Temps are keeping things steady, hanging around a comfortable 61 degrees, with a gentle north northeast breeze rustling through the trees at about 8 mph. 🌬️ And hey, even though it's a bit damp out there, let's find the silver lining—maybe it's the perfect excuse to cozy up with a good book or dive into some antiques at the Bloomington Antique Mall. 📚🛍️
As we head into the evening, those raindrops will likely bid us adieu, with just a slight 10% chance of a lingering sprinkle before 8 pm. The sky will stay mostly cloudy, wrapping us in a gentle nighttime embrace with temperatures dipping down to a soothing 52 degrees. 🌙
And for tomorrow's forecast, it looks like we're in for a bit of sunshine breaking through the clouds, with a high near 70! So if you've been itching to hit the B-Line Trail for a refreshing bike ride or picnic, tomorrow might just be your day. 🚲🌤️ Just keep an eye out for that east northeast wind playfully gusting around 10 to 13 mph, giving us a bit of a playful nudge as we soak up the sun. 🍃
So, my dear neighbors of Bloomington, grab your rain boots for the morning, your cozy sweater for the evening, and get ready to embrace whatever the day brings our way. Remember, a little rain can't dampen our Bloomington spirits! Stay dry, stay warm, and stay wonderful, my friends. 🌈💕
Last updated: May 20, 2026 4:30 pm
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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.

- 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
- Kirkwood Avenue & Walnut Street
- Bloomington formally closes road to unsafe Club House Drive bridge, as officials dispute ownership
- Election complaints target Monroe County clerk hopeful over signs, electioneering in ‘chute’

- Ellettsville Fire Department announces July 4 fireworks show
- Waxahatchee to perform June 20 at Switchyard Park as part of Granfalloon
- Bryan Park Pool, Switchyard Park spray pad open May 23; Mills Pool delayed by leak
- Caitlin Clark named Indy 500 grand marshal as IMS urges sellout crowd to arrive early
- Wheeler Mission marks 10 years of service in Bloomington
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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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