Good morning, Bloomington.

The City chose community names for two new Hopewell South lanes as W.

Heartwell Lane (north) and W. Possibility Lane (south) after a vote. A public meeting on the project will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Bloomington First Church of the Nazarene.

Duke Energy announced Monday that funding for its Share the Light Fund will increase to $900,000, giving qualifying Monroe County customers up to $250 in electric bill credits; residents can call the South Central Community Action Program with guidelines based on income (family size criteria apply).

The Trades District Block Party takes place Saturday, Sept.

26 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Bloomington. Hosted by Indiana University and the Trades District, the free event will feature a mural unveiling by Journey Matthews, live music from Amy O and The Sera-Tones, tech demos, and food trucks.

Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music has teamed with the Metropolitan Opera as co-producers for Lincoln in the Bardo—an opera based on Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders’ novel that will open on Oct.

19 at the Met and run through Nov. 15. The collaboration also gives Jacobs students valuable opportunities through a multifaceted educational program.

Science educator Bill Nye will appear at IU Auditorium on Oct.

15 at 7 p.m. for a moderated conversation on science and space exploration. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday — prices are $25 for the public, $15 for faculty and staff, and free for IU students.

Kelley School of Business at IU Bloomington is now ranked sixth among business schools (its highest ranking ever) following Tuesday’s U.S. News report.

The campus also improved its public school ranking to No. 32 and remains at No. 73 among national universities.

Bloomington’s parks department is exploring a $7.3 million bond in 2027 to repair and improve local parks facilities; the Board of Park Commissioners will meet at Switchyard Park Pavilion Monday, Sept.

28 at 5:30 p.m. (The proposal remains open for public input.)

Monroe County council approved $1 million from the ED LIT fund for Beacon Inc.’s West 3rd Street shelter and housing project after a $4 million financing shortfall.

The vote on Tuesday, Sept. 22, clears the way for a two-phase project starting with 20 supportive apartments in December.

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County is contesting the decision by Bloomington Utilities to withhold water meters in Osage Place’s second phase, saying required notification procedures were not followed.

The Utilities Service Board will reconvene for further discussion on Oct. 5.

The 2026 Indiana Youth Survey shows youth substance use declining with drops in vaping, drinking, and other drugs among students in grades six through 12.

Conducted by Prevention Insights at IU School of Public Health-Bloomington (over 53,000 responses), its findings will guide local prevention programs.

Lennie's at 514 E. Kirkwood hosts Oktoberfest with German fare and local beer from Sept.

29 to Oct. 1. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse at 214 W. Kirkwood offers an Angel's Envy tasting dinner on Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Ocean Sports Bar has reopened its buffet.

Bloomington South girls soccer won 2-0 over Bloomington North on Monday, Sept.

21 when reserve freshman Kat Selo and veteran midfielder Chloe Trinidad scored to boost team depth after Maddie Norman’s injury sidelined her. Coach David Prall (team coach) said the performance shows the team now includes 11 players scoring goals.

Guard Brookeslee Colvin, a 4-star recruit from Coeur d'Alene High School who averaged 30.9 points and 5.4 steals, announced her commitment via Instagram Tuesday to Indiana women's basketball — she joins Finley Parker as the second 2027 recruit; the team begins with a preseason exhibition on Oct. 28 at Marian University in Bloomington.

Indiana’s field hockey team ended its five-game winning streak Sunday with a penalty shootout loss to Iowa (then-No. 2) and dropped to a 5-3 record; the Hoosiers will host Wildcats on Oct.

16 at Deborah Tobias Field and Terrapins on Oct. 25 to resume play.