Today
in Bloomington
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cozy Table will reopen at its new westside location at 3870 W. Third St. at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. The restaurant offers the same menu — seating about 96, while its former spot will later become a Chick-fil-A restaurant. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A week of live music unfolds in Bloomington. Six Foot Blonde (21+) plays at The Bluebird Wednesday at 10 p.m., Buskirk-Chumley Theater hosts an Abbey Road tribute Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Over the Rhine love songs Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday features shows at Orbit Room and The Bluebird. Indiana Daily Student
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health Bloomington cardiologist Dr. Joan Crawford urged immediate emergency care if heart attack symptoms occur during American Heart Month — she noted that women may experience subtler signs such as fatigue or discomfort and advised on healthy lifestyle changes. The Bloomingtonian
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Realtor.com data showed Monroe County's median home prices dropped from $340,000 to $286,720 in November, with single-family homes + townhomes also declining as recorded sales fell 20.1% compared to November 2024. The Herald-Times
- ➤ New property transfers in Monroe County were reported by The B Square, covering Jan. 23 to Feb. 4 using Beacon data. Sales include a $5,850,000 deal at 120 S Fairfield Dr from FH-Hotel Bloomington to Shree Hotel Inc (other transactions ranged widely), showing an active market. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball beat Purdue 74-59 on Sunday at Assembly Hall, with over 9,000 fans cheering the Hoosiers; the team will face USC at the Galen Center on Thursday night. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball will host Oregon today at 8:30 p.m. in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as the Hoosiers look to build on key wins over Purdue, UCLA, and Wisconsin, with seven games remaining before March 15 to secure an NCAA Tournament spot. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana Hoosiers host the Oregon Ducks today at 8:30 p.m. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington as the team seeks to boost its NCAA Tournament resume. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball beat Purdue 74-59 on Feb. 8 (at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall) with junior forward Edessa Noyan scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while senior guard Shay Ciezki played 40 minutes and pulled 12 rebounds. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men’s tennis improved to a 5-2 record after defeating Dartmouth College in a closely contested match in New Hampshire on Saturday. The team will travel to Memphis on Feb. 15 to face the University of Memphis. Indiana Daily Student
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Bloomington Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Check website for registration details — Take the plunge to support Special Olympics athletes in a thrilling and chilly challenge.
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The World According to Sound
7-9 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Experience a unique sonic journey that transforms academic inquiry into immersive soundscapes.
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American Pirates Album Release
8-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a surreal night of music with American Pirates and enjoy Food and Folklore.
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Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Affordable tickets available — Don't miss this exciting clash between the Ducks and Hoosiers in a thrilling women's basketball showdown.
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Laid Back Country Picker Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $24.72 — Enjoy an evening of good music and a friendly atmosphere with Laid Back Country Picker and The Hammer and the Hatchet.
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Sword II Live Concert
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets on sale now — Experience the thrilling live performance of Sword II in Bloomington for their first time ever.
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Brass Band Concert with Nick Hinman
8 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of a breathtaking orchestral performance led by conductor Nick Hinman.
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feeble little horse Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets available now — Experience the unique sounds of feeble little horse live in concert.
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Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: Between Silence and Strauss
5-8 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Children FREE, Students $16, Adults $29 — Experience an evening of classical music featuring soloist Shawn Tairyu Head and award-winning performers.
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