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🌞 Today’s Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AM · Sunset 9:09 PM · Moon: Waxing Crescent
Heads up, folks: an Air Quality Alert is in effect for today, so if you’re planning to head outside, make sure to pace yourself and keep hydrated. It’s a sunny Sunday with highs reaching the upper 80s, but watch out for patchy smoke in the morning and a bit of fog lingering before 9. If you're out for a stroll on the Limestone Greenway, those clear skies should make for a pleasant afternoon once the haze lifts.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies and a comfortable low in the mid-60s. The air should calm down nicely, making it a good night to enjoy the quiet or gaze at the stars if the smoke clears.
Last updated: July 19, 2026 5:00 am
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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.
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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
Community Events
Bloomington is buzzing with a variety of community events this week, offering something for everyone.
- 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
- badknees Market Experiment · Events Calendar
- Bloomerang – Music Festival & Art Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
- BYOCraft with Talia · Events Calendar
- Mirth’s Grand Re-Opening · Events Calendar
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) · Events Calendar
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
- PALS Mane Event Gala · Events Calendar
- The 3 Jays at Sleeper’s Bar · Events Calendar
- Youth Pottery Pizza Night · Events Calendar
Local Sports
Exciting news for local sports enthusiasts as Bloomington welcomes a top recruit.
Weather
Stay informed with the latest weather updates for Bloomington.
Youth Programs
Engaging opportunities for the youth are available, focusing on science and radio.
- Youth Radio Presents: Summer Science Program in Biochemistry 2026 · WFHB
- Claire Pendreigh – Youth Radio Summer Camp Feature · WFHB
Arts and Culture
Immerse yourself in Bloomington's vibrant arts scene with these events and programs.
Jobs
Explore the latest job openings in Bloomington across various sectors.
- Office Jobs, Employment in Bloomington, IN | Indeed
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes hiring Ambassador in Bloomington, IN | LinkedIn
- Volleyball Coach for Middle School Girls | Bloomington | JobLeads.com
- Patient Registration | Bloomington, Indiana – LHH
More around town
- Intelliday · Doc Searls Weblog
Straight from the source
📰 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 Farmers’ Market, this is where Bloomington stays in the loop.

- Bloomington electric scooter ridership drops 82%, city prepares new licensing round
- A time capsule in steel words: The story of (C)olumn
- Jail-capacity figure struck from overcrowding resolution by Monroe County commissioners
- July 16, 2026: Host hotel; Scientia tax break; North Dunn subdivision; jail plan; parking rate overhaul
- CIB selects Dora for Bloomington Convention Center hotel, declines delay for potential land-swap

- 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.
