Bloomington

United Way COVID-19 fund supports Monroe County community during pandemic

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, April 2,2020 9:43 p.m.

United Way has donated more than $290,000 to community service organizations.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market to go online beginning April 4

By Ty Vinson · Thursday, April 2,2020 9:27 p.m.

All purchases have to be made by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

Monroe County courts adjust operations amid coronavirus pandemic

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, April 1,2020 7:19 p.m.

A deputy prosecutor said many trials are postponed for the foreseeable future.

Bloomington charities continue to provide food, shelter for homeless during pandemic

By Cate Charron · Tuesday, March 31,2020 7:20 p.m.

Everyone who enters Shalom Community Center facilities is screened for COVID-19.

‘Felt like the right thing to do’: Airbnb manager-owner duo lends properties to medical staff

By Joey Bowling · Tuesday, March 31,2020 5:38 p.m.

They both will provide the temporary free housing as long as it's needed.

Bloomington places of worship move online during coronavirus pandemic

By Payton Romans · Monday, March 30,2020 9:02 p.m.

Faith services will continue even with buildings closed.

Bloomington man dies in four-wheeler incident

By Cate Charron · Monday, March 30,2020 8:38 p.m.

The man died early Saturday morning.

Pregnancy resource center helps Monroe County families get diapers during coronavirus pandemic

By Ty Vinson · Monday, March 30,2020 8:10 p.m.

Diaper distribution is noon to 5 p.m. every Tuesday.

Illinois man shot after entering Bloomington apartment, threatening occupants

By Cate Charron · Monday, March 30,2020 7:16 p.m.

The man is in critical but stable condition.

Man without stable housing tests positive for COVID-19, is ejected from Bloomington hospital

By Peter Talbot · Sunday, March 29,2020 6:16 p.m.

The hospital said he was no longer contagious.

Bloomington firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

By Kyra Miller · Sunday, March 29,2020 3:19 p.m.

Other exposed firefighters have yet to show symptoms or test positive.

3 things to know from local health officials’ COVID-19 videoconference

By Shelby Anderson · Friday, March 27,2020 8:29 p.m.

The conference informed citizens and allowed them to send officials questions.

Animal response kits for injured pets, wildlife added to 18 IU Health ambulances

By Ben Price · Wednesday, March 25,2020 8:56 p.m.

The kits will include instructions for pet resuscitation.

BPD neighborhood resource specialists aim to build relationship with community

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, March 25,2020 8:10 p.m.

They conduct extra patrols to try to decrease common crimes in neighborhoods.

Monroe County closes parks, city eliminates bus fare as coronavirus cases rise

By Ty Vinson · Wednesday, March 25,2020 10:29 a.m.

City, county and IU officials spoke briefly about updates in their workplaces.

How IU Health and Bloomington public safety is responding to coronavirus

By Cate Charron · Tuesday, March 24,2020 8:52 p.m.

Medical and public safety personnel have equipment to protect themselves from exposure to COVID-19.

COVID-19 isolation shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Bloomington to open next week

By Shelby Anderson · Tuesday, March 24,2020 8:48 p.m.

Those at risk of spreading coronavirus need isolation space while they recover.

Bloomington business owners find ways to help community during COVID-19 pandemic

By Ty Vinson and Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, March 24,2020 5:16 p.m.

Cardinal Spirits is making its own hand sanitizer with extra high-proof alcohol.

Bloomington businesses ask city for funding assistance amid coronavirus pandemic

By Joey Bowling · Sunday, March 22,2020 8:04 p.m.

City officials said reallocation is a possibility, but needs further discussion.

Bloomington to withdraw from Fourth Street Garage legal battle

By Joey Bowling · Sunday, March 22,2020 4:32 p.m.

The dispute began when the city tried to acquire private property using eminent domain.

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