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Today, Thursday, July 23, 2026, Bloomington is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a current temperature of 73°F, climbing to a pleasant high of 80°F. If you're heading out for a stroll on the B-Line Trail, expect a gentle east wind at 7 mph and a comfortable 50% humidity. With just a 6% chance of rain, tonight will be partly cloudy, cooling down to a low of 57°F.
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🌟 Life in Bloomington
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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
City & Government
This week in Bloomington, city and government news includes updates on electric scooter ridership and property transfers.
- Bloomington electric scooter ridership drops 82%, city prepares new licensing round · The B Square Bulletin
- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
Community Events
Bloomington's community events offer a variety of activities 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
Local News
Local news highlights include a permanent Facebook suspension and police training activities.
- Meta tells The Bloomingtonian its Facebook suspension is permanent · The Bloomingtonian
- Police Training on Bloomington’s North Side Mistaken for ICE Activity · The Bloomingtonian
Politics & Society
Political discussions this week focus on redistricting and the implications of Trump's speech.
- Common Cause rallies Hoosiers against mid-cycle redistricting · Indiana Capital Chronicle
- Power Often Exceeds Authority, or Why Trump’s Speech Was Very Ominous · Democracy in Dark Times
Education
In education news, discussions on a potential 4-day school week and performances by music students are featured.
- 4-day school week? It has potential — if lawmakers let it · Indiana Capital Chronicle
- Music students perform with regional bands. · IU Newsroom News
Arts & Culture
Arts and culture in Bloomington this week include a variety of creative expressions and discussions.
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish · The B Square Bulletin
- Bloomington Moms are Changing the Conversation on Maternal Mental Health · Limestone Post Magazine
- 890 Words: A Tough Guy President & Bullshit · The Electron Pencil
More around town
- Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Civic Solver: July 20, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Intelliday · Doc Searls Weblog
- We live in a Perfect World · The B-Town Bee
- Finches Categorize Colors · A Moment of Science
- InOrOutDay · Doc Searls Weblog
- A time capsule in steel words: The story of (C)olumn · The B Square Bulletin
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Monroe County commissioners vote to end Flock contract, remove six license plate cameras
- Monroe County commissioners re-float Hopewell as possible new jail site, seek city’s quick support
- July 23, 2026: Kirkwood veto stands; Bloomington Transit’s new management firm; College Square bids; Monroe County jail profile
- Bloomington council falls short of overriding Thomson veto of seasonal Kirkwood closure
- Bloomington Transit picks new management firm on split vote, ending Connell’s tenure
- Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church
- Sons of the American Revolution to Dedicate Liberty Tree in Bloomington
- The Bishop announces fall lineup featuring Mdou Moctar, Humbird, Triptides and more
- Indiana DNR adds 15 forested acres to Austin Bottoms Conservation Area
- Opinion: For a car-free Kirkwood by Chris Donahue
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.