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- Hopewell South PUD prompts mayor’s last-minute affordability financing proposal—could now see action by Bloomington council
- Monroe County jail impasse: After $4.2M North Park design spend, council-commissioner rift persists
- Bloomington council approves $778K CDBG plan amid long-term federal decline
- Jan. 15, 2026: New festival policy, Northgrove subdivision, North-South hoops, IU football, 2026 county budget order, 2025 year-end Bloomington budget
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- Bloomington approves new special events policy amid disputed attendance figures, denied records requests
- Bloomington plan commission sends Northgrove subdivision to second hearing amid concerns
- Hoosiers Practice in Miami Ahead of CFP National Championship Game
- Gallery: Indiana Hoosiers Football during Media Day before CFP Championship in Miami
- Indiana University Football Team Arrives in Miami for CFP Title Game
- Bloomington adds free CFP title-game watch party after MLK Day program; police plan road closures, extra staffing amid cold forecast
- Thousands Head to Assembly Hall for IU Rally Towels Ahead of Miami National Championship
- Showalter Fountain Fish Removed Ahead of IU Football’s National Championship Game
- Hoosiers put on a show at Peach Bowl, defeating Oregon and advancing to Title Game
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High: 22°F | Low: 10°F
Looks like we're in for a bit of a chilly one today, neighbors! 🌬️ The weather folks are saying we can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 22. But hold onto your hats—literally, 'cause those wind chill values might dip as low as -1. Brr! 🧤
As we head into the evening, it's gonna get even colder with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 10. And yep, you guessed it, those wind chill values lingering down there near -1. Seems like the winds are gonna play musical chairs too, starting from the south southwest and then switching gears to the west northwest after midnight. Keep cozy, friends! 🌬️🌙
Tomorrow, we're looking at mostly sunny skies, but it's gonna be another cold one with a steady temperature around 13. Those wind chill values not giving us a break either, possibly feeling as low as -6. The west wind will be making its presence known, blowing between 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Hang onto your hats, folks! 🌬️🌞
So, it looks like we might need to bundle up a little tighter today and tomorrow, maybe grab an extra scarf or two before heading out. And hey, if you're in the mood for a little indoor adventure, why not swing by the Grunwald Gallery of Art for some contemporary exhibits or cozy up with a good book from Caveat Emptor Used Books? Stay warm and safe out there, Bloomington! 📚🎨🧣
Last updated: January 18, 2026 5:01 am
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