Today
in Bloomington
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local events offer music, games and community fun this weekend. The Bloomington Early Music Festival continues today with workshops and concerts at venues like Lilly Library and Trinity Episcopal Church, Friday hosts a Lady Gaga dance party at The Back Door, and Saturday features board games at the Convention Center. The Herald-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 27, Lake Monroe was nearly 13 feet above normal—among the highest late-May levels on record—which flooded beaches, campsites, and roads while keeping boating open, and drier weather along with limited spillway releases are expected to gradually lower water levels. The B Square Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for its 2026 Green Home Improvement Program, offering rebates on solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, and more to cut fossil fuel use. Residents should apply on the BGHIP website before starting projects (rebates vary by income). The Bloomingtonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington South girls track team earned eight wins at the regional meet on Tuesday, May 26, with Adriene Shaevitz setting a school record in the 100 hurdles (13.84 seconds) and anchoring a record 4x100 relay as the team outscored Columbus North 139 to 110. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IHSAA baseball sectionals in the Bloomington area are underway today with games at Northview and Linton — including Cascade versus Edgewood and North Knox versus Linton at 5:30 p.m. — while additional matchups are set from Bedford to Martinsville through Monday. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington area high schools are hosting youth sports summer camps in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball starting in early June. Camps take place at North, South, Edgewood, Lighthouse Christian, and Seven Oaks — registration details vary by sport and grade. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football announced kickoff times for the first five games of the season. The Hoosiers will face North Texas at noon Sept. 5 at Merchants Bank Field in Bloomington — host Howard and Western Kentucky, play Northwestern at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 and travel to Rutgers on Oct. 3. Indiana Daily Student
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The Goonies | 15 Years, 15 Hits
4 PM — Indiana University Cinema — Ticket info not provided — Experience an epic adventure with a classic treasure hunt as the Goonies embark on a thrilling quest.
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Strawberry Shortcake Festival
All day — Switchyard Park Pavilion — $9 Strawberry Shortcakes and $5 Hot Dog Specials — Indulge in sweet treats and family-friendly fun at this local festival.
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Tales of Ambergrove at Nexus Convergence
10 AM - 6 PM — Bloomington Convention Center — Free entry — Explore video games, TTRPGs, and unique vendors at this exciting game-themed convention.
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Greg Mendez at The Bishop
9-11 p.m. — The Bishop — 18+ — Experience the poignant alt-pop sounds of Greg Mendez with tracks from his latest album, 'Beauty Land'.
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Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival 2026
June 17-20 — Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground — Tickets sold separately — Experience top bluegrass performances with legendary artists and local talent.
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