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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 74°F | Low: 65°F
Peeking out the window this morning, it’s one of those cozy, gray days—perfect for diving into a good book at the Lilly Library, maybe even catching a glimpse of that Gutenberg Bible if you're feeling fancy 📚✨. As you’re plotting your day, just a heads up: there’s a gentle chance we might see a few showers around lunchtime. Might be worth tossing an umbrella in your bag if you’re heading to Vintage Vogue for a little treasure hunting 👗🖼️.
Temperature’s holding steady in the mid-70s, which isn’t too shabby for a fall day in Bloomington. Feels like the kind of weather where you can enjoy a nice walk through Dunn Cemetery—just keep an ear out for any ghostly whispers of crying babies 👶👻, especially if you’ve got a good ghost story up your sleeve.
Later in the afternoon, looks like we could see some thunderstorms rolling in. Picture Memorial Stadium on a stormy game day, but without the crowd cheers 🏈. Best to keep an eye on the sky if you’re planning to stroll through Kirkwood or grab a coffee at Hopscotch. By the evening, there’s a fair chance of rain, and it might stick around overnight. A little thunder could even join the party, so it’s one of those nights where a porch-sit might turn into a cozy evening in with some comics from Vintage Phoenix 🦸♂️📚.
As you settle in tonight, keep that umbrella handy for tomorrow morning too. Looks like we could start the day with a sprinkle, but the forecast is a bit like a good mystery—always keeping you guessing. Whatever the weather, it's a good excuse to brew a cup of something warm and enjoy the fall vibes 😊.
Last updated: May 26, 2026 11:35 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.

- North Park vote as it unfolds: High-profile statements underscore stakes of jail decision
- Washington Street & 7th Street
- Monroe County council faces yet another high-stakes North Park jail vote on Tuesday (May 26)
- May 25, 2026: MCCSC staff cuts, airport sewer expansion, Cottage Grove conservation, Seminary Pointe leases, Kirkwood closure fight
- Civic Solver: May 25, 2026

- Column: Corvette stunt at IMS sparks memories of fast cars, Vietnam and a father on Memorial Day weekend
- 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
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- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
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