Today
in Bloomington
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 5th—two days ago—a group of cyclists gathered at Fernandez Plaza in front of city hall for their regular full moon ride. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Bloomington leaders honored Charlotte Zietlow, a pioneering advocate for women's rights and government transparency who died on Nov. 5. Former city and county officials praised her decades-long mentorship and noted that her legacy continues to shape public service+ her contributions made our local government more open and fair. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Today, Bloomington hosts a screening of 'Weird' at IU Cinema at 7 p.m. and an adults-only craft night at Allison-Jukebox Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m., with members previewing the History Center’s 44th annual garage sale (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The Handmade Market at Monroe Convention Center will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday as a family day, while the full garage sale takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Herald-Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Wednesday morning fire at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn and Marina on November 6th destroyed three boats and moderately damaged a fourth as firefighters used several hundred feet of hose lines and pushed burning vessels into the lake to prevent further spread—no injuries were reported. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bluebird — originally a deli and bar that added a music venue — remains a key part of Bloomington’s music scene under owner David Kubiak. He books local bands and touring acts to create shows that appeal to IU students and town residents. Indiana Daily Student
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation will begin controlled deer hunts at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve on Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 22-23 to reduce deer browse pressure on native plants and trees — only selected hunters may participate. The preserve will be closed to the public from 11 p.m. Friday before each hunt until 5 a.m. Monday after. City of Bloomington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women’s basketball, fresh off an 80-46 win over Lipscomb, will play its second regular season game today at 7 p.m. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington—UIC enters the matchup after a 78-63 loss to Robert Morris. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana volleyball will play Iowa today at 6 p.m. at Wilkinson Hall and then travel to Madison on Sunday at 2 p.m. to face Wisconsin—after reaching a historic No.18 ranking following wins over Penn State and Maryland. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football ended an 11-1 season and was ranked No. 2 in the first 2025 College Football Playoff rankings—trailing only undefeated Ohio State and ahead of Texas A&M. Committee chair Mack Rhoades said small differences in defensive and offensive line play helped set the top teams apart. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men's soccer will face Rutgers today at 8 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington—Indiana aims for a win to secure a spot in the Big Ten Tournament while Rutgers looks to bolster its NCAA Tournament hopes. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana men’s basketball opened its season with a dominant 98-51 win over Alabama A&M at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as players Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries each made four 3-pointers to build a 47-point lead—emphasizing coach Darian DeVries’s call to let it rip. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington South and Bloomington North will compete today at Huff Field for the Class 5A Section 15 championship—South won 36 to 7 in their last meeting while North has won six straight games and is aiming for a spot in the state tournament. The B Square Bulletin
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Jacobs Live at the Movies: The Wizard of Oz
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Indiana University Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience the timeless classic 'The Wizard of Oz' with live orchestral accompaniment from talented IU musicians.
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Life Science Industry Workshop and Poster Session
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Engage in learning and networking within the life sciences industry.
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Vibration of Light Festival
6-9 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Cost info N/A — Experience a magical evening of cacao and sound healing for heart and spirit nourishment.
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Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball
3:30 AM - 7:00 PM — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Check for ticket pricing — Witness the Incarnate Word Cardinals take on the Indiana Hoosiers in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Butler Bulldogs vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
2-8:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Lowest price guaranteed — Catch an exciting women's basketball showdown with Butler and Indiana.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Alex Falcone
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Alex Falcone, known for his appearances on Portlandia and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Monroe Community Kitchen
3-6 p.m. — Community Kitchen — Free meal — Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner served to anyone in need, no questions asked.
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Fall Prospect Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Armstrong Stadium — $160.00 — A dedicated soccer camp for female athletes to showcase their skills and potential.
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Historic Homesite Volunteer Workday
1-7 p.m. — Fairfax State Recreation Area — Free — Help uncover the remnants of a historic late 1800s farm and home site.
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Joe Pug Live Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket price unknown — Experience the soulful sounds of Joe Pug, a masterful singer-songwriter with heartfelt lyrics.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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