Good morning, Bloomington.

Amethyst House will host a community dance on Saturday, Sept.

20 at Harmony School—909 E. Second Street in partnership with the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group to support its recovery services. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a cookout and continues at 8 p.m. with live music and on-demand poetry from local performers.

Indiana University’s Bloomington campus has added nearly 5,500 students since 2015 but only 370 new dorm beds, forcing many students into temporary rooms and a tighter rental market — some rely on converted dorm lounges for shelter.

Local experts say the housing gap adds stress to students as they seek safe and affordable rooms — a challenge in need of better long-term planning.

Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington moved its Marchant School of Nursing to the main campus—completing a new simulation lab funded by an IU Health grant that gives students practice in real hospital scenarios.

The college will also launch its first evening RN transition cohort this fall to help meet Indiana’s nurse shortage.

IU is testing small dining robots on its Bloomington campus to map sidewalks and check routes for a food delivery service via the Grubhub app — officials say a rollout timeline is still uncertain.

Students and workers are watching the trial closely, hoping the project will help get food to people faster.

Beginning October 2025, the City of Bloomington will raise monthly trash cart rates—small carts cost $9.01, medium carts cost $16.48 and large carts cost $24.72—to cover labor, carts, fuel and environmental compliance costs.

The rate change follows a delay that resulted in nearly $48,000 in undercollected revenue through August and is meant to support reliable sanitation service.

A study by researchers at Fairbanks School of Public Health and Regenstrief Institute evaluated four methods to identify patients' social needs and found that simple screening questionnaires best measured food insecurity, transportation barriers and legal issues — though all methods struggled with financial strain and fairness. The authors recommended using a mix of these approaches with direct patient engagement to better connect patients to needed resources.

A new Redfin study reports that Bloomington home sales rose by 32% and listings increased 25% over the past year, making it the top college town for buyers among 50 towns.

Economist Chen Zhao said the stable Midwest market offers more value — a sign of a balanced market.

No. 9 Illinois will travel to Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. Saturday to face No. 19 Indiana in a nationally televised football game; both teams are 3–0 and looking to strengthen their College Football Playoff chances.

Coaches highlighted key strengths—Illinois’ win streak with efficient turnovers and Indiana’s strong rushing attack—during their recent press conferences.

The Indiana women's basketball team finalized its 2025-26 schedule with a New Year's Day game at Assembly Hall against Michigan State, a West Coast trip with USC on Feb.

12 and UCLA on Feb. 15, and Oregon visiting Bloomington on Feb. 22—rebuilding after graduating three starters and losing six players to transfers.

The new 2025–26 IU basketball schedule for Darian DeVries’ first season shows a spread-out preseason with a public scrimmage plus an Oct.

17 game against Marian and a mix of nonconference matchups against traditional opponents. It also sets up a challenging January road stretch—including games at Maryland and Michigan State—that may decide the team’s NCAA tournament chances.

Bloomington South beat North 5–0 on Wednesday as they continued an eight-match run that outscored opponents 46–1.

Senior Ellie Barada, returning from an Oregon visit, set up two early goals—while coach David Prall said the team showed more scoring weapons than ever seen in town.

Ted Leo Live Performance

7 PM - 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — 18+ with Brenda's Friend — Enjoy a night of eclectic music from acclaimed songwriter Ted Leo and the collaborative sounds of Brenda's Friend.

Rick Wood's Album Recording at The Comedy Attic

7 PM — The Comedy Attic — Ticket prices vary — Experience incisive storytelling and witty humor from a talented comedian and writer.

Lotus World Music & Arts Festival

11:59 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket required — Experience exceptional talent and celebrate world cultures at this annual arts festival.

The Brook & The Bluff Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience expertly crafted songs and sublime musicianship from Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff.

American Aquarium Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the commitment of American Aquarium as they showcase their latest album.

S. Carey Live Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Ticketed event — Experience the soothing sounds of S. Carey in an intimate Bloomington venue.

Paint the Town Pink

2-8 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Free entry — Celebrate breast cancer awareness with a month-long community initiative featuring local support services and activities.

Bloomington IN Wool & Fiber Festival

Fri 9 a.m. – Sat 4 p.m. — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with vendors showcasing wool and fiber arts at this delightful festival.

Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K

5K Run/Walk — Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN — Registration fees vary — Participate in one of Indiana's oldest and largest runs to support cancer programs.

Developing Capable Young People Training Program

10 PM — Renwick Village Center Holding — Openings available — Program aimed at empowering parents and professionals to positively influence youth in the community.