Cloudy
Today in Bloomington, expect a cloudy sky with a high of 77°F, perfect for a stroll at Switchyard Park. The humidity is at 88%, and there's a slight chance of isolated rain showers before 2 PM, followed by potential thunderstorms. Winds are mild from the south at 5 mph. Temperatures will cool slightly to 75°F this afternoon, settling back to 68°F tonight. Keep an eye out for those afternoon clouds!
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City & Government
This week, Bloomington's city planning and infrastructure developments are in the spotlight.
- Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Bloomington electric scooter ridership drops 82%, city prepares new licensing round · The B Square Bulletin
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Bloomington hosts engaging community events, bringing locals together.
- Civic Solver: July 20, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish · The B Square Bulletin
Real Estate
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- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
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- Intelliday · Doc Searls Weblog
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📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Judge caps Bloomington’s annexation legal-fee payment at $37,500
- Monroe County justice building closed Monday, July 27 due to ‘plumbing issue’
- Seminary Pointe units boarded up after removal of unauthorized occupants, reports of drug use
- 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
- Seminary Pointe apartments boarded up before demolition
- Secretly Group to celebrate 30th anniversary with three-night Bloomington concert series
- Monroe County Justice Building to Close Monday Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’
- IU football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges following Bloomington arrest
- Woman Reports Being Pepper-Sprayed During Racist Confrontation at Bloomington Church
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