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Today in Bloomington, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a pleasant high of 77°F. The day begins at a cool 66°F and will dip to a comfortable 56°F tonight. With a gentle north wind at 8 mph and no rain in sight, it's a great day for a stroll through Switchyard Park. Though humidity is at 88%, it should feel quite nice under the sun's warmth.
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🌟 Life in Bloomington
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.
- 🎭 See what’s on stage or playing downtown
- 🍅 Explore local food & drink
- 📚 Find community resources & programs
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🗞️ This Week in Bloomington
An editor’s roundup of the week’s stories from across Monroe County’s local outlets — grouped by theme, linked to the source.
This Week in Bloomington
Real Estate
This week features several real estate listings and property updates in Bloomington.
- 7126 W Prominence Pointe, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
- 5220 E Ratliff Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 | Zillow
- 203 S Johnson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47404 | MLS 202540789
- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
Jobs
Job opportunities are available in Bloomington, including positions in healthcare and delivery services.
- Branch Director (RN) | Home Health | $10K Sign On Bonus! – Bloomington, IN 47404
- Top Delivery Route Driver jobs hiring near me Bloomington, IN at FedEx
- Find CDL – HAZMAT Truck Driver jobs near me in Bloomington, IN at Live Trucking
Community Events
Bloomington hosts a variety of community events this week, from live music to educational classes.
- Live Music · Events Calendar
- Author event with Eliza Knight at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, the Moment · Events Calendar
- Lake Lemon Shoreline Session: Gentleman Caller/Rodeola & More · Events Calendar
- SUP Yoga FLOWT · Events Calendar
- Tarot for Everyone: Class with Scoot Kellogg · Events Calendar
- Hand-building from Nature · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
- Learning Lab · Events Calendar
- Trivia · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Yacht Club Open House · Events Calendar
- Jazz in July: Weekend Live Music at Oliver Winery · Events Calendar
Sports
Sports news includes updates on top prospects and their recruitment status.
Obituaries
The community remembers Martha 'Nadine' Way.
Local News
Catch up on local news including street updates and civic discussions.
- Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Civic Solver: July 20, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Activate! Randy Rogers, United Way of South Central Indiana · WFHB
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish · The B Square Bulletin
More around town
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Meta tells The Bloomingtonian its Facebook suspension is permanent
- Police Training on Bloomington’s North Side Mistaken for ICE Activity
- Indiana closes fiscal year with $3.99 billion in reserves as Democrats question unspent education funds
- Pierce says Indiana lawmakers must reverse utility policies favoring companies over ratepayers
- Yoder accuses Braun of double standard after state ends minority, women contracting preferences
Our News Sources
A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 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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📅 What’s Happening This Week
From happy hour specials to live shows — stay in the loop with Bloomington’s best deals and events.