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The old oak tree in Bloomington shines brightly once again
5+ hour, 9+ min ago The "Lighted Oak" tree on Meadowview Road in Bloomington is shining brightly once again, a decade after it went dark as a result of the property's sale. Cherry pickers were required to string lights to the top of the 60-foot…...
Bloomington Richfield Sun Current Sports Shorts for Dec. 11
1+ week, 5+ day ago Bloomington Blast Fastpitch will host three Try Fastpitch for Free dates in January and February at the Jefferson Activity Center. They are scheduled for 7-8 p.m. Jan. 13; 9-10 a.m. Feb. 7; and 6:30-7 ... Try Fastpitch dates setBloomington Blast Fastpitch will host three Try Fastpitch for Free…...
An old ring finds a new home in Bloomington
2+ week, 6+ day ago A ring memorializing a woman who died in Boston more than 200 years ago found a new home in Bloomington earlier this year. A lost ring is often lost forever, but the power of the internet and a little sleuthing has…...
Poilce chief analyzes results of Bloomington prostitution sting
1+ mon, 3+ day ago A three-day operation dubbed "Operation Creep" by the Bloomington Police Department resulted in the arrest of 16 men arrested on suspicion of attempting to solicit a 17-year-old for prostitution. "We have the very best detectives here in the city of Bloomington....
Bloomington settles 2025-27 teacher contract
1+ mon, 4+ day ago It took a few months into the new contract term, but the Bloomington Federation of Teachers and Bloomington Public Schools have agreed on a new two-year contract. It took a few months into the new contract term, but the Bloomington…...
Former flight attendant to speak in Bloomington
1+ mon, 1+ week ago The first man to be hired as a flight attendant by the former Northwest Orient Airlines will speak at next week's Bloomington Federated Woman's Club meeting. The first man to be hired as a flight attendant by the former Northwest…...
Bloomington to help fill the gap in hunger relief
1+ mon, 2+ week ago If the ongoing federal government shutdown continues, many organizations and businesses are readying contingency plans to assist those affected by stoppages in federal funding, and the Bloomington City Council agreed to offer its assistance, as well. To that end, the…...
Meet the candidates for Bloomington
2+ mon, 3+ hour ago Candidates for Bloomington's city council and school board elections have been invited to a meet-and-greet next week. Candidates for Bloomington's city council and school board elections have been invited to a meet-and-greet next week. The League of Women Voters Bloomington…...
Bloomington building manager's prostitution tip leads to his arrest
2+ mon, 1+ week ago A tip from an apartment building manager launched an investigation that resulted in the arrest and charges against a 42-year-old Bloomington man accused of assisting in the brokering of prostitution at a Bloomington apartment. And that 42-year-old suspect is the…...
Bloomington taxpayers facing a 9.44% property tax levy increase
2+ mon, 2+ week ago Bloomington taxpayers are facing a tax levy increase of more than 9% in 2026, based upon the city's preliminary budget and property tax levy. At 9.44%, the increase is down from an earlier tax levy forecast which called for a 17.92% increase, according to…...