Bloomington

City releases eclipse visitor estimates for seven Bloomington parks

By Jonathan Frey · Wednesday, April 17 9:11 a.m.

Bloomington’s eclipse visitor numbers are continuing to suggest lower totals than expected.

The Burning Couch Festival celebrates local bands and businesses April 14

By Lilly Dingman · Monday, April 15 5:11 p.m.

Attendees listened to live music while learning about small businesses.

Switchyard Park drew an estimated 8,000 visitors for eclipse day

By Benjamin LeGrand · Thursday, April 11 4:23 p.m.

City officials had estimated 200,000-300,000 visitors in Bloomington ahead of the eclipse.

Bloomington under flood warning until 5 p.m. Thursday

By Ryan Murphy · Thursday, April 11 2:39 p.m.

The National Weather Service advises caution when driving.

Mayor Thomson highlights 100 days in office, goals for Bloomington at State of the City

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, April 9 11:21 p.m.

More than 20 demonstrators protested outside the theater in support of a ceasefire resolution.

Eclipse day traffic much lighter than expected

By Madelyn Hanes · Tuesday, April 9 8:25 p.m.

There were five minor vehicle crashes in total, less than a normal weekday.

LIVE UPDATES: Scenes, news around Bloomington during the solar eclipse

By Jack Forrest , Salome Cloteaux , Taylor Satoski , Mia Hilkowitz , Jacob Spudich , Benjamin LeGrand , Nadia Scharf , Daniel Flick , Ethan Roberts , Andrew Miller , Isaac Perlich , Jonathan Frey and Haley Ryan · Monday, April 8 9:20 a.m.

The Indiana Daily Student will bring you live updates, scenes and news from Bloomington throughout the day of the eclipse.

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra performs eclipse-inspired concert at Switchyard Park

By Benjamin LeGrand · Sunday, April 7 8:15 p.m.

The concert featured the Voces Novae chamber choir.

City council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, condemns antisemitic speech from public comment

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, April 4 5:48 p.m.

The council unanimously passed the resolution.

Bloomington Farm Stop Collective: Helping local farmers and food systems

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, April 3 4:17 p.m.

Opening in 2021, the BFSC operates as an agricultural co-op with around 50 owners.

Public safety officials ask for preparedness, patience during eclipse

By Madelyn Hanes · Tuesday, April 2 2:36 p.m.

ISP’s and BPD’s focus will be on traffic control and safety.

Track the presence of a cancer-causing gas using this Monroe County map

By Marissa Meador · Monday, April 1 1:47 p.m.

The Monroe County Health Department released a map of radon presence.

Local economic experts, businesses share plans for eclipse

By Christina Avery · Sunday, March 31 11:52 a.m.

Bloomington experts say the total eclipse on April 8 could bring 300,000 visitors.

Monroe County and IU offer free eclipse text alert system

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, March 29 7 a.m.

The temporary opt-in system will be online for five days.

Driver killed in a single vehicle crash in Bloomington

By Madelyn Hanes · Tuesday, March 26 7:54 p.m.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

City of Bloomington to host Safety Week events April 1-5

By Jonathan Frey · Tuesday, March 26 11:50 a.m.

The city will host community-oriented events to educate and promote road safety.

City of Bloomington installs new bike lane safety measures

By Benjamin LeGrand · Sunday, March 24 7:41 p.m.

Third St.’s bike lanes now feature barriers and posts.

Your local guide to the 2024 solar eclipse

By Matei Cloteaux and IDS staff · Sunday, March 24 2:27 p.m.

What is an eclipse?

By Ethan Roberts · Saturday, March 23 12:59 p.m.

Bloomington will see a total solar eclipse April 8, 2024.

16-year-old juvenile accused of attempted murder in Bloomington after a shooting

By Madelyn Hanes · Thursday, March 21 6:16 p.m.

Monroe County filed four felonies against the Bloomington 16-year-old.

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