Today
in Bloomington
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County begins road work today on Old Ind. 37 North and several local roads, with lane restrictions and closures in areas including Stipp Road, Graves Road, Maple Grove Road, and Ridgewood Drive through later this week and into the month. Drivers are advised to slow down for worker-safety. The Herald-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ IU Health Bloomington Hospital will test a new on-call schedule starting Dec. 28 that requires nurses to commit 12 hours every six weeks with shift swap options; the hospital offers a $30K bonus for new hires + a $5K referral bonus until Mar. 31 to boost in-house staffing. Indiana Daily Student
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The B Square has reported new Monroe County property transfers covering Nov. 14 to Dec. 3, 2025. The Beacon-sourced report highlights residential and commercial sales, including a $75,000 sale on Dec. 3 and several higher-valued deals in the area. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Hoosiers will play in the Rose Bowl quarterfinals on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. ET after their Big Ten Championship win. Fans can buy tickets starting at $377, with premium front row seats available for $1,630. The Herald-Times
- ➤ After winning the Big Ten Championship and a 13-10 victory over Ohio State, the Hoosiers at IU were named the top seed in the College Football Playoff bracket. The team will prepare for the tournament starting Dec. 19 as it earned its first Big Ten title since 1967. WTHR
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said his team could face his old team, JMU, in a playoff quarterfinal if the bracket works out. Coming off a 13-10 win over Ohio State and favored as No. 1 seed, Indiana may prompt memories of his 52-9 record at JMU + past success. The Herald-Times
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Nutcracker Behind-the-Scenes Tour
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Musical Arts Center — Limited to 30 guests per tour — Explore the set and costumes of The Nutcracker in a guided tour.
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Woolery Mill — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs. Siena Heights Saints
7 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling college basketball matchup as the Hoosiers take on the Saints.
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
4-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Bloomington — Ticket required — Celebrate early with games, food, and a festive family countdown to 2026!
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