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Thursday, December 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Christmas Eve, the Bloomington Rail Trail was adjusted to cross Rogers Street at a right angle for greater safety and a flashing warning light was added—officials spent over $200,000 on the update and plan to add a new streetlight early in 2026.  WRTV

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Data from Realtor.com shows that Monroe County median home list prices fell to $369,000 in November, 1.6% lower than October and 7% higher than last November, while Bloomington metro saw its median price drop to $364,900 with homes averaging about 1,916 sqft.  The Herald-Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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!

    Wed, 12/31/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/9/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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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.

    Thu, 1/15/26

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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.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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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.

    Wed, 1/21/26

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  • Ben Cartha Fowler Project & Sam Finley Trio

    6:30-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Experience a lively jazz double feature with local talent and enjoy food and drink.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.

~ David Foster Wallace

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