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City council passes $10 million bond for parks improvements

 Mayor John Hamilton said the improvements would be a gift to future generations.  

Bloomington adopts sustainability plan

 The plan sets 33 sustainability goals for the next five years. 

Dia de los Muertos event brings Latino community together

Students celebrate this Mexican tradition with the help of La Casa.

Bloomington police temporarily increase school security amid school shooting threats

Two students have been suspended since making the threats.

IU scientist group fights for science-based public policy

Group leaders say they want non-scientists to join too. 

Jordan Greenhouse roots for research and education

 The Jordan Hall greenhouse serves as a research space and community center.

What we know about the Halloween weekend IU fraternity shooting

None of the victims were IU students.

News you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 31

Everything you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 31. 

Senate candidates talk immigration, foreign policy in final debate

The moderator reminded one candidate to answer the questions she posed.

Double, double, toil and trouble: Students taste the Witch's Brew Frappuccino

The drink is only in stores through Oct. 31. 

Man arrested on charge of assaulting his ex-girlfriend over vodka and cigarettes

The man was involved in a hit-and-run and trespassed at Walmart earlier in the day. 

Bloomington woman charged with abuse and neglect of 7-year-old son

Child services and police got involved after the child showed a welt to his school nurse.

City of Bloomington Utilities shows city's water history through paintings

Ben Pines creates art to celebrate Bloomington’s water sources.

Watch live: Mike Braun, Joe Donnelly debate in Indianapolis ahead of midterm election next week

The debate will start at 7. 

IndyStar columnist and IU graduate Matthew Tully dies at 49

Matthew Tully graduated from IU in 1992.

News you need to know for Tuesday, Oct. 29

Pace, Birds, Limes: ‘Technology is outpacing legislation’

 The city is working on agreements with Bird and Lime.  

Bloomington gathers to honor those killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

People were led in the traditional prayer of mourning, the Mourner’s Kaddish.

300 attend IU vigil for slain 21-year-old

The vigil took place at the Showalter Fountain.

Woman struck by car, killed outside Bloomington hospital

She died in the emergency room before she could be airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital.