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These Bloomington businesses opened or closed in 2024

By Marty Blader · Wednesday, Dec. 18 7 a.m.

Staples and Party City will close in January.

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Novo’s takeover of Catalent set to proceed after FTC declines to challenge deal

By Andrew Miller · Saturday, Dec. 14 4:19 p.m.

Bloomington’s Catalent plant will be sold directly to Novo Nordisk.

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Episode 7: Subpoena against former IU men's basketball physician, first state execution in 15 years and changes to Monroe County

By Annabel Prokopy and Jonathan Soco · Monday, Dec. 9 10:52 a.m.

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EU approves Novo’s Catalent acquisition, step forward for Bloomington plant workers

By Andrew Miller · Friday, Dec. 6 1:32 p.m.

The takeover still needs to go through Federal Trade Commission approval.

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What Novo’s takeover of Catalent could mean for Bloomington workers

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Dec. 4 5:20 p.m.

Workers hope the acquisition goes through. It’s unclear if it will.

32 Monroe County businesses receive critical violations in newest reports

By Marty Blader · Thursday, Nov. 21 7 p.m.

The violations take place between Sept. 28 and Nov. 20.

Indiana-based Berry Global bought by rival Amcor in $8.4 billion deal

By Mike Badrov · Thursday, Nov. 21 1:29 p.m.

Amcor announced the purchase Tuesday.

EllieMae’s Boutique to open in place of former Irish Lion location

By Marty Blader · Wednesday, Nov. 13 7 a.m.

Ellie Mae’s plans to include charcuterie boards, cookie decorating and wine tastings in new location.

New Smoothie King location brings more wellness options to Bloomington

By Marty Blader · Sunday, Nov. 3 12:36 p.m.

Smoothie King’s products don’t contain high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and preservatives.

Mark Cuban, IU professor weigh in on how Trump’s tariff plan could affect America

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Friday, Nov. 1 11:42 a.m.

Donald Trump proposed a heightened universal tariff on U.S. imports.

Village Pantry near Eigenmann Hall becomes Way2Go Mart

By Marty Blader · Sunday, Oct. 27 9:50 a.m.

The location is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

WonderLab executive director set to retire in early 2025

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Friday, Oct. 25 8 a.m.

Karen Jepson-Innes is leaving WonderLab, but her impact will be remembered.

New Coffee Beanery location with late hours to open in Bloomington

By Marty Blader · Wednesday, Oct. 23 9 a.m.

The new Coffee Beanery location is the first of the franchise in Indiana.

How Bloomington is promoting affordable housing for workforce community

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, Oct. 15 3:12 p.m.

The Annex of Bloomington used the Unified Development Ordinance to offer more affordable housing.

Fowler Pumpkin Patch features Bob Knight corn maze this fall season

By Maddie Hensley · Sunday, Oct. 13 10:45 a.m.

The corn maze is more than just a tribute to Bob Knight.

Bloomington unemployment dropped full percentage point in August, new data shows

By Andrew Miller · Thursday, Oct. 3 11:58 a.m.

Average wage growth in the Bloomington metro’s private sector has leveled out.

21 Monroe County businesses face critical violations in recent food inspection reports

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, Oct. 1 2:11 p.m.

Critical violations more commonly contribute to foodborne diseases.

Bloomington welcomes Academy Sports and Outdoors on Sept. 20

By Marty Blader · Thursday, Sept. 12 6:40 p.m.

Students and families can purchase sports and outdoors equipment.

Local businesses rebound after student-less summer

By Mike Badrov · Tuesday, Sept. 10 5:03 p.m.

Mother Bear’s Pizza had to cut its staff in half in past summers.

Catalent reports Q4 earnings above analyst estimates

By Andrew Miller · Sunday, Sept. 1 10:08 a.m.

The company laid off 130 people earlier this year.

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Business & Economy

These Bloomington businesses opened or closed in 2024

Novo’s takeover of Catalent set to proceed after FTC declines to challenge deal

Episode 7: Subpoena against former IU men's basketball physician, first state execution in 15 years and changes to Monroe County

EU approves Novo’s Catalent acquisition, step forward for Bloomington plant workers

What Novo’s takeover of Catalent could mean for Bloomington workers

32 Monroe County businesses receive critical violations in newest reports

Indiana-based Berry Global bought by rival Amcor in $8.4 billion deal

EllieMae’s Boutique to open in place of former Irish Lion location

New Smoothie King location brings more wellness options to Bloomington

Mark Cuban, IU professor weigh in on how Trump’s tariff plan could affect America

Village Pantry near Eigenmann Hall becomes Way2Go Mart

WonderLab executive director set to retire in early 2025

New Coffee Beanery location with late hours to open in Bloomington

How Bloomington is promoting affordable housing for workforce community

Fowler Pumpkin Patch features Bob Knight corn maze this fall season

Bloomington unemployment dropped full percentage point in August, new data shows

21 Monroe County businesses face critical violations in recent food inspection reports

Bloomington welcomes Academy Sports and Outdoors on Sept. 20

Local businesses rebound after student-less summer

Catalent reports Q4 earnings above analyst estimates

Indiana football lands 2025 QB Jacob Bell just 1 day after offering

2 candidates file for county council seat after Councilor Cheryl Munson’s death

Safety Louis Moore transfers back to Indiana football after 1 season at Ole Miss

Indiana men’s basketball closes out nonconference play against Winthrop

Indiana women’s basketball dominates Wisconsin, improves to 2-0 in conference play