Business & Economy

Monroe County attorneys, judge fear CDC eviction moratorium won't prevent evictions

By Mel Fronczek · Tuesday, Sept. 15,2020 6:30 p.m.

One attorney said rent forgiveness or rent freezes would be more useful.

Residents at Plato’s Court at Knights Landing face parking, pricing issues

By Avraham Forrest · Sunday, Sept. 13,2020 6:36 p.m.

Residents said they've had little communication from management.

Here are some Bloomington restaurants that currently offer outdoor seating

By Raul Moreno · Tuesday, Sept. 8,2020 10:15 a.m.

The closure of Kirkwood Avenue creates more space for outdoor seating.

Bloomington booksellers voice importance of supporting local bookstores during the pandemic

By Swarna Gowtham · Sunday, Sept. 6,2020 9:39 p.m.

The Friends of the Library Bookstore gives back to the Bloomington community.

Bloomington restaurant The Owlery reopens, announces plans for new ownership

By Haley Ryan · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 7:20 p.m.

The restaurant has been closed since March but recently reopened.

IU, Bloomington buses see a ridership decrease due to coronavirus

By Natalie Gabor · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 6:09 p.m.

Bloomington Transit ridership is at 22%, general manager Lew May said.

Bloomington Transit driver tests positive for coronavirus

By Raiha Zainab · Tuesday, Aug. 4,2020 3:34 p.m.

This is the second Bloomington Transit employee to test positive for coronavirus.

Loyal customers, committed owner keep Book Corner alive amidst pandemic

By Phyllis Cha · Monday, Aug. 3,2020 12:13 p.m.

Several local businesses have closed, but the Book Corner remains open.

La Una Cantina closes for a week after multiple employees test positive for COVID-19

By Lilly St. Angelo · Monday, July 20,2020 9:33 p.m.

Employees spoke out against the restaurant on social media for not handling the situation correctly.

PPP loans help Bloomington businesses stay afloat

By Raiha Zainab · Monday, July 20,2020 9:16 p.m.

Over 200 Bloomington businesses received loans of over $150,000.

Mother Bear’s Pizza employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, July 14,2020 8:14 p.m.

The employee’s last shift was July 5.

Ways to support Bloomington’s Black community with donations, time

By Wei Wang · Thursday, July 9,2020 12:34 a.m.

Three local organizations discuss how they support the Black community and how people can help.

Wheeler Mission Center for Women will close July 5

By Grace Opinker · Friday, June 26,2020 2:13 a.m.

Services are being suspended due to lack of funding.

Hoosier to Hoosier Community Sale canceled, items to be donated to local nonprofits

By Lauren McLaughlin · Tuesday, June 23,2020 11:22 p.m.

Items will go to nonprofits including Middle Way House and Shalom Community Center.

City council approves weekend Kirkwood street closing, relaxation of signage rules

By Lilly St. Angelo · Thursday, June 18,2020 1:31 a.m.

The closure will allow businesses to use sidewalks and parking spaces for seating.

‘The meter kept running’: Bloomington couple struggles to keep B&B alive amid COVID-19

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, June 16,2020 1:06 a.m.

Zack and Donna Malham are mostly relying on government grants for support.

IU students raise tens of thousands of dollars for various causes after George Floyd's death

By Grace Opinker · Wednesday, June 10,2020 11:54 p.m.

Money has gone to bail funds, memorials and a local community center.

Business spotlight: 3 Black-owned businesses in Bloomington

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, June 10,2020 8:42 p.m.

Read more about a Black-owned hair salon, popcorn company and tattoo studio.

Pygmalion’s to close after nearly 50 years of art supplies, cats, a personal touch

By Lauren McLaughlin · Monday, June 8,2020 7:23 p.m.

Owner Nancy Crenshaw said she’ll work with anyone wanting to rebuild Pygmalion's.

Want to support a black-owned business in Bloomington? Here are some to consider.

By Cate Charron · Monday, June 8,2020 4:33 p.m.

Bloomington has over 30 black-owned businesses.

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