Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington and Monroe County provide a variety of resources for people experiencing homelessness, including emergency shelter, free health services, and financial assistance for renters. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for expiring terms on various boards and commissions to influence community policies and programs. City of Bloomington
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Several Bloomington businesses, including Staples, Party City, and local eateries like Irish Lion, have closed or announced closures, while new ventures like Academy Sports and Outdoors, and Malatang have opened up, demonstrating the city's shifting commercial landscape in 2024. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bloomington is holding a public meeting to discuss the potential new locations for its Police Department headquarters, including financial and operational considerations. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Bloomington is repurposing a house it owns into affordable housing rather than demolishing it, aiming to enhance the city's affordable housing stock. The B Square Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seven Bloomington stores offer unique holiday gifts for food lovers, including handmade chocolates, local goods, spirits, cookbooks, kitchen tools, wine, and eco-friendly products. The Herald-Times
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men's basketball redshirt freshman guard, Jakai Newton, underwent successful surgery for a lower body injury and is out indefinitely, with expectations to return this season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana's football team enters the CFP with a top-ranked red zone offense thanks to Coach Cignetti's focused film study and strategic changes. The Herald-Times
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More
Experience a live candlelight concert featuring an array of classical pieces, including Vivaldi's Four Seasons, performed by the Listeso String Quartet in an enchanting venue.
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WonderLab Science Museum Open on Christmas Eve
Experience a festive day at the WonderLab Science Museum, which will be open for special holiday hours on Christmas Eve.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Busman's Holiday
Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music from Busman's Holiday at The Bishop Bar in Bloomington, Indiana.
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2025 Indiana University Winter ID Camp for Soccer Prospects
The Winter ID Camp offers high school players a chance to develop their skills and be evaluated for collegiate soccer opportunities.
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2025 IU Winter Identification Camp
The 2025 IU Winter ID Camp offers high school soccer players an evaluative and developmental experience to prepare for collegiate play.
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From Page to Stage: A Discussion with Playwright Sandy Rustin
The event features playwright Sandy Rustin discussing the transformation of literary works into theatrical performances, presented by the Union Board and IU Auditorium.
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Essential First Aid and CPR Training by American Heart Association
This hands-on event provides vital training in first aid and CPR techniques to help participants confidently handle emergencies.
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