Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ken Nunn, a longtime local personal-injury lawyer, died at age 85 on Dec. 24. He founded his law office in 1967 — starting only with a card table and folding chairs — and his firm, now employing nearly 90 staff, announced his passing on Christmas Day and will be led by his daughter. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The church, built in 1919, resumed service on Christmas Eve—its first since an Oct. 1 fire—and will host free breakfast after Sunday service as crews work on restoring the sanctuary for a late January reopening. WRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County CIB will wait until Jan. 21 for Dora Hospitality to present a host hotel proposal as a stalled land deal and funding gap at the College Square site have delayed progress (officials say a new RFP will be issued if no plan is confirmed). The B Square Bulletin
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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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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.
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