Cloudy
Today, Saturday, August 1, 2026, Bloomington skies are mostly cloudy with a current temperature of 75°F, climbing to a high of 78°F before cooling off to 66°F tonight. Pack that umbrella if you're heading to Taste of Bloomington, as there's a 79% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds are moving east-southeast at 8 mph, and we could see up to three-quarters of an inch of rain.
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This Week in Bloomington
Community Events
Bloomington is buzzing with community events this week, offering something for everyone.
- Children’s Story Hour at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Sunday Live Music · Events Calendar
- Relax and Unwind · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- My Sister’s Closet Ribbon Cutting · Bloomington Chamber of Commerce – Multimedia Gallery
- Gallery Walk · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Gem and Mineral Show · Events Calendar
- People’s Market · Events Calendar
- Saturday Crafternoons at the Wylie House Museum · Events Calendar
- 31st Annual Run for the Animals 5K – Indiana Public Media
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
- Bingo Brunch · Events Calendar
- Trivia · Events Calendar
- Decades Trivia Night · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Preserve-a-Preserve Volunteer Workday: Seed Collection · Events Calendar
Arts & Culture
Explore the vibrant arts and culture scene in Bloomington with these upcoming events.
- Ahnay Hering · Events Calendar
- Author event with Valena Beety at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Tarot Readings with Scott Kellogg on Saturdays at oak. · Events Calendar
- Tarot Readings with Scott Kellogg · Events Calendar
- Meet the Author with Audrey T. McCluskey at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Doubt A Parable by John Patrick Shanley · Events Calendar
- Live music with The Uketones at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
Local News
Stay informed with the latest happenings and important updates in local news.
- Monroe County jail notebook: 6 DOC inmates transferred to Brown County as population trends up · The B Square Bulletin
- Police seek video after racist pepper-spray assault at greenhouse; market looks toward more growing sites · The B Square Bulletin
- Body Recovered Near Two Herons Marina Believed to Be Missing Person · The Bloomingtonian
- Monroe County jail notebook: Population trends upward, hits 264 as short stays drive churn · The B Square Bulletin
- Body Found Near Cutright area at Lake Monroe Thursday · The Bloomingtonian
Obituaries
We remember those who have recently passed in our community.
- John Bays Allen Obituary – The Herald-Times
- Donald Browning Obituary – The Herald Times
- Donald Browning Obituary (1943 – 2026) – Unionville, IN – The Brown County Democrat
- Judith Ann Skirvin Obituary – Bloomington – The Herald-Times
- Deloris Ann “Dee” Crum Obituary (2026) – Bloomington, IN – Allen Funeral Home and Crematory
- James Hart Obituary – The Herald-Times
Jobs & Careers
Explore new career opportunities available in Bloomington.
- Manufacturing Production Lead in Bloomington, IN – Search Jobs
- Document Specialist – 3rd Shift – Bloomington, IN – Jobs | Kelly Services
- Painter / Power Washing Technician in Bloomington, IN – Express Employment Professionals
- Senior Software Engineer, reputed company Experiences – Bloomington, IN, USA
- Residency Program Director, Internal Medicine-Bloomington – CareerBuilder
- Laboratory Assistant II in Bloomington, Indiana, United States – IU Health Careers
- Novo Nordisk hiring Technician II, Engineering – Process in Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn
- Needed Special Needs Caregiver In Bloomington – Jobs
- In-Home Sales & Tech Support (Full-Time) | Bloomington, IN, USA – eFinancialCareers
- Foster Care Case Manager Salaries in Bloomington, IN for Sevita | Indeed.com
- Coastal Elite Pro hiring CDL A OTR Truck Driver – LinkedIn
- Family Practice Nurse Practitioner at Prime Healthcare – Bloomington, IN – Marit Health
- General Nurse Practitioner Job in Bloomington, Indiana – HospitalRecruiting
Real Estate
Discover the latest real estate listings and opportunities in Bloomington.
- 3404 S Oaklawn Circle, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Indiana Regional MLS
- 3800 S Christa Court, Bloomington, IN 47401 | MLS #202621156 | Warsaw, IN Real Estate
- 2631 Windermere Woods Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401 – Listing – Signature Realty Services
- 1824 E Waters Edge Dr Unit 84, Bloomington, IN 47401 | Homes.com
- 903 W BAYWOOD DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403 – The Indiana Team
State & Government
Stay informed on state and government news affecting Bloomington and beyond.
- Neighborhood Residential Parking Permit Eligibility | City of Bloomington, Indiana – IN.gov
- Bray won’t seek another term as Indiana Senate leader after redistricting fallout · Indiana Capital Chronicle
- Indiana tax amnesty program underway with prospect of collecting at least $100M · Indiana Capital Chronicle
More around town
Catch up on a variety of other interesting stories from around town.
- Connor Hickman – Photos – On3
- CPO Agate Black Metallic 2023 Ford Edge SEL for Sale in Bloomington, IN | 2FMPK4J98PBA42210
- Cooperative Multimetal Chemistry Enables Precision Synthesis of High-Entropy Oxide …
- Patterson Pointe Senior Residence in Indiana | Oasis Senior Advisors
- Christian Church in Bloomington, IN | 333 South Highland Avenue | Church of Jesus Christ
- Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark IGNORE security | Indiana Fever WNBA playoffs …
- Bloom Insurance Agency Number of Employees 2026 – Revelio Labs
- Jim Giordano | Free Press Newspapers
- Heart-shaped mirrors at Lake Monroe in Bloomington, IN landscape photography – Facebook
- In HelloNation, Endodontic Expert Dr. Allen Meier of Bloomington, IN, Helps Patients Decide …
- Friday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish (Taste of Bloomington edition) · The B Square Bulletin
- Dolphins May Help Us Understand Menopause · A Moment of Science
- 820 Words: The Ultimate Lowlight? · The Electron Pencil
- Learning Lab · Events Calendar
- Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti on taking job: ‘Things were going to change’
- How a Professor Reached Lean FI Using the Permanent Portfolio Strategy – Business Insider
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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
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