Good morning, Bloomington.

BUEA will support seven Enterprise Zone businesses in The Builder’s Room — a free six-week AI cohort for building practical tools without coding.

An info session is Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in The Mill classroom at 642 N. Madison St., with classes starting Sept. 8.

Residents and business owners inside Bloomington Urban Enterprise Zone can benefit from grants, tax deductions and scholarships offered by the BUEA.

The program supports local growth with help for equipment upgrades, building improvements and training + coworking opportunities.

Indiana University’s Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Woodrow Wilson International Center have received a $6M NEH grant to lead a three-year study of antisemitism’s roots with plans for conferences, training, and publications (efforts centered in Bloomington).

Three Indiana University Luddy School students are working as Library of Congress fellows this summer by cataloging historical collections in Washington, D.C. and online (they are building skills and professional networks).

Gov. Braun directed the Family and Social Services Administration on July 30 to join the federal BALANCE demonstration, letting eligible Medicaid members access GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Indiana-based Eli Lilly at $245 monthly, with the state paying $85+the federal government covering the rest. More details will follow.

Indiana has reported over 1,000 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, with 98 cases in Marion County and additional incidents in other counties.

The foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite has affected residents of all ages as officials continue monitoring the situation.

The American Red Cross reports a national blood shortage and is limiting type O blood use while Bloomington blood drives aim to ease low supplies.

Local drives will take place at Ivy Tech Community College on Aug. 4 and at IU Health on Sept. 4.

Bloomington shoppers can explore several local stores for IU merchandise, including The Indiana Shop (with locations on Kirkwood Avenue and Third Street), Greetings near Sample Gates, the official IU Bookstore in the Memorial Union, Homefield at Tracks on Kirkwood, and Plato's Closet for secondhand finds.

Indiana volleyball earned preseason recognition by ranking No. 6 in the Big Ten poll, with Jager and Kričković named to the Preseason All-Conference Team.

The Hoosiers will play a preseason exhibition at Wilkinson Hall on Aug. 14 before facing Louisville on Aug. 28.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti revealed at Big Ten Media Days (Thursday, July 30) that the Hoosiers will rework their offensive line for fall camp; Ajani will shift to right guard, Brunner will move outside, and Lynch will take reps at center while Evans and Smith continue on the left.

Indiana football won an undefeated national championship in 2025, and sports commentator Paul Finebaum admitted he lost money betting against the team and now praises their rise under coach Curt Cignetti (reflecting a dramatic shift in his views).

Indiana Athletics will limit student season pass ticket selection to five of eight games at Memorial Stadium due to record demand, and students will claim tickets in three windows (Aug.

12 to 13, Aug. 26 to 27, Sept. 30 to Oct. 1). The schedule includes key matchups against Ohio State (Oct. 17) and USC (Nov. 14).