Good morning, Bloomington.

Three local restaurants (Spudshack's, Feast Market & Cellar, and O'Charley's) closed permanently amid financial challenges, and on Friday, Sept.

18, The Tap will host its Taptoberfest Beer Dinner from 7 to 10 p.m., featuring five chef-curated courses paired with local brews.

City of Bloomington will host three fall workshops for artists and arts administrators at John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut Street) on Monday, Oct.

19, Nov. 2 and Nov. 16, with sessions on community collaboration, conflict resolution and burnout; registration is open until capacity is reached.

A local column shares tips for college students to enjoy reading by choosing books they love and reading during everyday breaks—such as waiting at bus stops.

By dedicating even 30 minutes a day, students can quickly rebuild a habit that enriches their college experience.

The IU Board of Trustees approved a $40 million plan to renovate the west bowl of Memorial Stadium by expanding restroom & concession facilities to meet ADA standards.

The board will submit the plan for state approval so renovations can be completed by fall 2027.

IU Bloomington Chancellor David Reingold answered student questions on Monday night about the campus free speech ranking, research space reassignments, and low-enrollment guidelines.

He explained that new investments in engineering and planned reviews of low-enrollment programs may help improve academic productivity.

Indiana men’s soccer moved up to No. 2 in Tuesday’s United Soccer Coaches poll & improved its record to 6-0-1 after a 1-0 win over Michigan.

The team will host Washington at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Indiana men's basketball added 7-foot-1 prospect Felix Kiehlneker, joining guard Chase Branham in the class of 2027 after he committed Tuesday; he averaged 8.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks with Ulm BBU in Germany + is set to start for a Pro-A team this season.

Indiana football beat Howard by a score of 55 to 0 Saturday at Memorial Stadium — running backs Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. each rushed for over 100 yards while the defense recorded four sacks and an interception return touchdown.

IU football players Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt testified in a Monday hearing over their eligibility in the NCAA case, leaving them facing potential ineligibility for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky — attorneys must submit final documents by Thursday.