Business & Economy

Kilroy’s Sports Bar reopened Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions

By Lauren McLaughlin · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 10:01 p.m.

Guests are required to wear masks and reserve a table.

Three new restaurants open during winter break in Bloomington

By Hunter Haines · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2021 5:49 p.m.

The list includes spots for coffee and donuts, burgers and wings, and Japanese food.

Kilroy’s Sports Bar announces spring reopening, date unclear

By Lizzie Kaboski · Saturday, Jan. 30,2021 5:01 p.m.

The bar said it will implement new protocols to ensure customer safety.

Two IU students open Trap Mike’s, late-night delivery-only restaurant

By Emma Uber · Friday, Jan. 29,2021 4:22 p.m.

Trap Mike’s opens Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 p.m. - 4a.m. starting Feb. 4.

30-year-old Grant Street Inn in Bloomington closed until May, may close permanently

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 11:31 a.m.

The pandemic has negatively affected Bloomington’s hospitality industry, leaving the inn few options.

Local food trucks struggle with event cancellations, fewer clients during COVID-19 pandemic

By Raul Moreno · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 4:10 p.m.

Bloomington food trucks have experienced financial uncertainty in the pandemic.

Indiana legislators propose bills protecting businesses from being sued for COVID-19 risks

By Haley Ryan · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 3:34 p.m.

The bill could prevent businesses from being held responsible for COVID-19 exposure.

Holcomb promises COVID-19 relief, improved teacher pay in State of the State address

By Lizzie Kaboski · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 11:54 p.m.

The governor discussed effects of the pandemic.

Bloomington’s Caveat Emptor Used Books struggles to make it to fiftieth anniversary

By Wei Wang · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 7:20 p.m.

Loyal customers kept the store alive, but the owner said it's not enough

Bloomington nursery owners fulfill pandemic-driven houseplant demand

By Raul Moreno · Tuesday, Jan. 12,2021 5:12 p.m.

Plant keeping has become an increasingly popular hobby during the pandemic.

Cars drive under the Canopy of Lights in downtown Bloomington.

How to stay safe when doing your holiday shopping online or in person

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, Dec. 16,2020 2:08 p.m.

IU experts discuss how to stay safe shopping online and in person and how to benefit local markets.

Bloomington location of Dunkin' opens Monday, has successful first day

By Kimberly Smith · Tuesday, Dec. 8,2020 3:42 p.m.

The new location will be offering 10% off for IU students forever.

Bloomington community shares plans to shop local, small for the holidays

By Mel Fronczek · Sunday, Dec. 6,2020 9:24 p.m.

Some local small businesses have started online shops amid the pandemic.

Kelley forecast predicts economic restart, recovery will continue into 2021

By Natalie Gabor · Sunday, Dec. 6,2020 3:12 p.m.

Output is expected to recover, but unemployment may remain high into 2022.

Bloomington Dunkin', Baskin Robbins location to open Monday, Dec. 7

By Kimberly Smith · Friday, Dec. 4,2020 3:13 p.m.

There will be a 10% off deal through December for IU students and teachers.

Bloomington restaurants adapt outdoor seating for colder weather

By Kimberly Smith · Friday, Nov. 20,2020 7:48 a.m.

Many of Bloomington’s local restaurants have introduced creative outdoor seating.

Kilroy’s on Kirkwood did not reopen after talks with city, aims to reopen in 2021

By Jacob deCastro · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 4:56 p.m.

The bar canceled plans to reopen in late October.

Employees reflect after the Pourhouse Cafe closes its doors

By Kimberly Smith · Monday, Nov. 2,2020 4:08 p.m.

The Pourhouse Cafe is closing after 12 years on Kirkwood Avenue.

Kilroy's on Kirkwood reverses Saturday opening plans, will temporarily close

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Oct. 23,2020 8:29 p.m.

The popular bar has been closed for eight months during the pandemic.

Kilroy's on Kirkwood to open this weekend while COVID-19 cases spike in Indiana

By Matt Cohen · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2020 10:19 p.m.

Kilroy's on Kirkwood is reopening for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

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