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in Bloomington
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington grocery stores will have special holiday hours on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day. For example, Kroger and Walmart will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 — Aldi and others will have shortened hours before returning to normal schedules on Dec. 26. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington Volunteer Network is offering local volunteer opportunities today. Volunteers can serve at Wheeler Mission’s Christmas Day meal service, become theater ushers at Buskirk-Chumley Theater with training on Jan. 27, help care for wildlife at WildCare Inc., and donate to New Hope for Families to support families facing homelessness. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County Commissioners extended the eviction notice period from 7 to 30 days for residents of a homeless camp located between Switchyard Park and RCA Community Park (with camp clearouts deferred until March 2) to help them prepare for winter weather. WRTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti locked in new three-year deals for defensive coordinator Bryant Haines and offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan today ahead of the Rose Bowl. Haines is expected to earn over $3 million a year while Shanahan has played a key role since 2016. The Herald-Times
- ➤ IU Alumni Association and IU Foundation are offering free Rose Bowl Celebration kits for fans to cheer on IU as they meet Alabama in Pasadena on Jan. 1 — the kit includes cupcake toppers, game day bingo, themed crowns, food labels, napkin wraps, and more. WTHR
- ➤ On Monday, Indiana men’s basketball beat Siena University by 81-60 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for its 10th win this season. Lamar Wilkerson scored 23 points as the team enters a 13-day break before resuming Big Ten play. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The final poll for IU Health Herald-Times Athlete of the Week is live and readers can vote as much as they like until noon on Friday, Dec. 26. Nominees from North, South, Edgewood, Eastern Greene, and Owen Valley delivered standout performances during Dec. 15-20. The Herald-Times
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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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Mama Said String Band with Chris Dollar
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy live music from Mama Said String Band and Chris Dollar at a top-rated Bloomington venue.
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2026 IU Winter ID Camp
5:00 a.m. to 4:59 a.m. — Mellencamp Pavilion, Bloomington, IN — Registration fee applies — A developmental camp for high school soccer players aiming for collegiate play.
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Catalpa Concert Featuring This Burning Ghost
7-11 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic tunes of Sean South by Catalpa and dive into the world of live music.
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WFIU's The Soul Kitchen Dance Party
6:30 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — A vibrant evening of soul, funk, and music, featuring a dance lesson and DJ set.
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Dylan Ryan Performance
6:30-9:30 a.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a morning filled with live music from the Benton / Myers / Garber Trio and Dylan Ryan.
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