Today
in Bloomington
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local readers can nominate favorite businesses for the Best of B‑Town Community’s Choice Awards as voting begins in April, with Alternative Care Solutions LLC spotlighted for its 24/7 home care services that offer daily support to residents. Nominations opened in February to honor trusted care providers. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new student exhibit, Changing Rooms, soft-launched yesterday at Pillar Arts where students transformed a former Victoria's Secret into healing spaces including a release room for venting (part of an eight-week design seminar). The full SOLACE art exhibit will open at 4 p.m. on April 18, 25, and 26. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 154 Maurer J.D. students will get $10,000 each in May from nearly $1.6 million donated by anonymous benefactors — the surprise was shared at a March 31 event at Baier Hall to ease law school costs. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana University placed its Alpha Kappa Lambda chapter on cease and desist on Thursday for alleged hazing — the order stops the fraternity from hosting social and recruitment events while the investigation continues. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT will reduce a lane on a 0.4-mile stretch of Ind. 46 about five miles east of Bloomington starting Wednesday, Apr. 8 for drainage work to replace an aging box culvert — work is set to continue until early June. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution near the work zone. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Monroe County will have lane restrictions on Bennett Lane (and on Kerr Creek, Curry Pike, De Ann Drive, and Rogers Street) from April 6 to April 10, with Bennett Lane closed daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rockport Road will be closed from June to November for bridge work. The Herald-Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Pinnacle Asset Management purchased Bloomington’s historic Batman House (a limestone Victorian at Kirkwood and Madison) for $770,000 after winning an online auction; developer Peter Dvorak is assessing uses such as offices, boutique hotel and apartments while consulting with city planning staff. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IU senior Shay Ciezki competed in the College 3-Point Championships and finished as runner-up behind Kansas' Elle Evans, marking a strong performance on the court. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana baseball lost 9-6 to Rutgers Saturday at Bart Kaufman Field after blowing a four-run lead; Rutgers scored eight unanswered runs in the later innings to seal the win. Indiana Daily Student
-
Senior Recital – Eowyn Bakke, Horn
7 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket Purchase Required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Eowyn Bakke's horn recital in a breathtaking performance.
-
Live @ The Orbit Room Featuring Garden Cinema
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of eclectic performances with Producing a Kind Generation and Garden Cinema.
-
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant hip-hop at this electrifying concert.
-
Doctoral Recital by Min Ji Kim, Violin
8:30 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket required — Experience the magic of a breathtaking performance by violinist Min Ji Kim.
-
Johnny Socko Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info TBD — Dance to the ska-funk rhythms of Johnny Socko, a beloved local band from Bloomington.
-
Molly Tuttle Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the award-winning songwriting and virtuous guitar of Molly Tuttle live in Bloomington.
-
Performer Diploma Recital – Monacella Gracia, Piano
5 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live performing arts with a captivating piano recital.
-
Fourth Annual Celebration of Math and Music
7-9 p.m. — Maxwell Hall — Free entry — Enjoy an insightful evening of mathematical concepts intertwined with musical performances by expert musicians.
-
Informatics Capstone Fair 2026
1-4 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — Discover innovative solutions as over 50 senior informatics teams showcase their capstone projects.
-
The Museum in Question: An Inside Look at Two New IU Exhibitions
1-4:30 p.m. — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Pre-registration required — Explore two new exhibitions with curators while enjoying a historical campus tour.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.
~ James Clear
About Today in Bloomington
Welcome to the Today in Bloomington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bloomington, Indiana community. If you like the Today in Bloomington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bloomington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bloomington and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Bloomington
A free Bloomington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinbloomington.com/sitemap