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One-story jail design is "necessary," Monroe County commissioner tells Rotarians
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (1374+ words) At a Thursday Rotary talk, Monroe County commissioner Julie Thomas said a one-story jail is necessary, not just preferred. The stance could narrow site options as a city-county group works toward a July 13 location recommendation after the county council twice…...
Revamped Monroe County jail-site group maps path to July 13 recommendation
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (660+ words) After a quorum fix, the Collaborative Justice Project Working Subcommittee met June 24, elected Bloomington city councilmember Sydney Zulich vice chair and set five meetings before a July 13 jail-site recommendation. The group is chaired by county councilor Liz Feitl. On Wednesday…...
MCCSC policy banning cell phones OK'd despite board qualms
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (1249+ words) MCCSC trustees approved a state-mandated student cell phone storage policy despite board misgivings. They also adopted new facilities-use rules and rental fees. Jennifer Hester and Kelsey Pearson were appointed as principals. A July discussion of redistricting is planned. As part…...
Bloomington police investigate shots fired into SUV with 7 aboard
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (169+ words) Bloomington police are investigating a June 23 shooting in the 1000 block of North Summit Street, where a known male suspect allegedly fired 78 rounds into a white GMC SUV. Three adults and four children were inside; no injuries were reported. Bloomington police…...
Monroe County judges, sheriff decline jail-site working group role, first meeting canceled
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (396+ words) A jail-site working group formed by county and city officials last week missed its first meeting for lack of a quorum. Judges and the sheriff's office declined to participate, leaving the panel about three weeks to recommend a location amid…...
Hotel timeline narrows window for Seminary Pointe land swap in downtown Bloomington
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (742+ words) Seminary Pointe's future as a convention center host-hotel site remains likely, despite a push from affordable housing advocates for a land swap with the RDC-owned College Square lot. The CIB says it does not plan to respond to the RDC…...
June 18, 2026: North Dunn court fight, Kirkwood veto clock, jail site, Showers West, tap-to-pay bus fares, trash rates
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (365+ words) This morning's edition includes reports on the North Dunn subdivision fight, the Kirkwood closure veto question, judicial support for a co-located jail and justice system, Showers West lease appeals and mediation, Bloomington Transit's tap-to-pay launch, and possible trash cart rate…...
Monroe County judges underscore support for co-located jail, justice system
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1104+ words) Monroe County judges Catherine Stafford and Mary Ellen Diekhoff urged jail planners to keep courts, jail, sheriff, clerk, prosecutors and public defenders close together, citing safety, cost, constitutional access, remote-hearing limits and the county's commitment to alternatives to incarceration. When…...
After losing in court, Bloomington RDC files appeals, preps Showers West mediation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (675+ words) Bloomington's RDC voted Monday to authorize its president, or a designee, to settle two Showers West lease disputes in mediation. The cases involve Warrant Technologies and the Bloomington Board of Realtors, whose leases the city sought to terminate after buying…...
Tap-to-pay now a fare option for Bloomington Transit, as new west side route gets a test
1+ week, 3+ day ago (510+ words) Bloomington Transit has launched tap-to-pay with credit cards as a fare payment option, along with a redesigned Route 16, combining former Routes 3 West and 13 for west side service. A Monday test ride showed light midday ridership but on-time performance after a…...