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Bloomington Transit meeting 'Zoombombed' with porn, slurs during COVID-19 updates

By Ty Vinson · Friday, April 17,2020 8:44 p.m.

Two or three people screen-shared pornography and said racial slurs.

Bloomington mayor's mother-in-law dies of COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Friday, April 17,2020 3:57 p.m.

Carolyn Johnsen was 79 years old.

Community Foundation helps connect essential workers with child care options

By Ben Price · Thursday, April 16,2020 10:13 p.m.

The foundation found more than 230 children of essential workers in need of care.

City responds to Schooner Creek Farm lawsuit, asks court to rule in its favor

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, April 15,2020 6:53 p.m.

The city also asked the court for compensation for losses and injuries from the lawsuit.

Cook Medical Group employees to see at least 20% pay cut for next three months

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, April 14,2020 5:19 p.m.

Employees making more than $50,000 will switch to a four-day work week.

A near-empty Kirkwood Avenue is pictured. IU experts said COVID-19 has been difficult on the economy and predict that it will be especially hard on small businesses and the hospitality industry.

IU experts say economic effects of COVID-19 will hit small businesses, hospitality industry hardest

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, April 13,2020 9:20 p.m.

The experts expect the hospitality industry to suffer due to social distancing.

Bloomington middle schoolers win national C-SPAN documentary awards

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, April 13,2020 8:41 p.m.

Students across the United States submitted documentaries about presidential candidacy topics.

A crosswalk construction sign is pictured April 8 at Kirkwood and Indiana avenues. Various road-improvement and infrastructure projects in Bloomington have started during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order, which is scheduled to last until April 20.

City accelerates infrastructure projects, aims to finish before students return

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 13,2020 7:35 p.m.

Construction workers are wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

Bloomington tap water may have pink tint, but the city says it's harmless

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, April 12,2020 2:19 p.m.

The water is harmless, according to a press release.

First COVID-19 death reported in Monroe County

By Kyra Miller · Sunday, April 12,2020 12:56 p.m.

The patient died Saturday night at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Eastside Market rebrands as People’s Market, moves online during COVID-19 pandemic

By Ty Vinson · Friday, April 10,2020 6:36 p.m.

People can pick up their items from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

UPDATE: Bloomington’s First Lady Dawn Johnsen tests positive for COVID-19

By Ty Vinson and Sara Kress · Friday, April 10,2020 12:41 p.m.

There are two other confirmed cases of COVID-19 among city employees.

Bloomington Community Farmers' Market caps online orders, extends pickup hours

By Mary Claire Molloy · Thursday, April 9,2020 7:52 p.m.

Online orders are capped at 325 for faster curbside pickup.

UPDATE: About 2,500 Monroe County homes, businesses still without power after Wednesday storm

By Alex Hardgrave · Thursday, April 9,2020 12:47 p.m.

The county's power is estimated to be restored by 11:59 p.m. Friday.

Bloomington apartment robbed, people inside held at gunpoint

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, April 8,2020 4:21 p.m.

The robbers told everyone inside to get on the floor and empty their pockets.

Bloomington City Council approves relief fund for businesses affected by COVID-19

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 7,2020 11:28 p.m.

The Bloomington Rapid Response Fund is $2 million.

Need a job? Here are some businesses in Bloomington that are hiring

By Nick Telman · Monday, April 6,2020 10:21 p.m.

CVS, Walmart and Aldi are among the businesses hiring in town.

Bloomington housing activists help organize rent strikes, tenants unions

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 6,2020 6:44 p.m.

A March 19 executive order from Holcomb put a freeze on evictions and foreclosures.

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IU Health Bloomington Hospital, satellite branches prepare for coronavirus surge

By Joey Bowling · Friday, April 3,2020 6:33 p.m.

The hospital system has been running surge simulations for weeks.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Friday, April 3,2020 6:07 p.m.

The person is the second city employee confirmed to have the coronavirus.

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