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New alcohol permits offer cheaper option in Bloomington

Downtown Bloomington businesses can apply for new three-way alcohol permits that cost $25,000 and allow restaurants to serve beer, wine and liquor. Applications are open through Nov. 30, according to a community announcement. The new permits are intended to give locally owned restaurants a less expensive option than traditional alcohol permits, which have reached $250,000 under Indiana's quota system, according to the announcement. Businesses can apply at bton.in/civic . Ordinance 2026-18, approved by the Bloomington City Council, made additional permits available through two eligible state programs: the Downtown Redevelopment District and Courthouse Square Historic District. Unlike traditional permits, the new district permits cannot be sold or transferred. A permit must be returned to the state when it is no longer being used. The $25,000 fee is set by the state. How Bloomington's alcohol permit process will work The application period runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. City staff will first review applications for eligibility before a committee reviews them. Staff will then make recommendations to the Common Council, which will review applications and recommend permits to the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Applicants who receive a Common Council recommendation must complete a second application process directly with the state

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Our Favorite Six Indiana Delis Pile Corned Beef High Enough To Share

Some sandwiches are lunch, and some sandwiches are a group project. Across Indiana, a handful of delis stack corned beef so high that splitting one with a friend starts to look like a smart plan instead of a polite gesture. This list covers six spots, from a longtime Indianapolis cafeteria...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d
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This 24-Hour Indiana Diner Lets You Order a Full Breakfast at 2 in the Morning

Breakfast here costs half price from 8 p.m. to midnight, and the kitchen never closes. That means pancakes at late dinner, skillets at 11 p.m., and a full-priced chicken and waffles craving satisfied at 2 a.m. The ovens and grills stay on all day and all night. Bakers make fresh...

Highland, IN · 6d
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These 4 Old Indiana Truck Stop Diners Still Serve Breakfast Like It’s 1970

Some of the best breakfasts in Indiana are not found downtown. They are served next to diesel pumps and big rig parking, where the coffee keeps coming and the gravy never went out of style. Truck stop diners were built to feed hungry drivers fast, and a few of them...

Indiana · 4d
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Escape The Noise And Discover Indiana’s Most Blissfully Peaceful Nature Park For A Perfect Day Trip

Somewhere between your last frustrating commute and your next overbooked weekend, there is a wooden sign hanging between two stone pillars in North Salem, Indiana, and it is waiting patiently for you to find it. McCloud Nature Park doesn’t advertise itself aggressively or demand your attention. It simply exists,...

North Salem, IN · 6d

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You’ll Want To Hit The Road For These 7 Tiny Hot Dog Joints In Indiana

Ready to track down the best tiny hot dog joints in Indiana?. These 7 spots serve up incredible flavors and unforgettable bites!. 1. Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island (Fort Wayne) Walking into Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island feels like the whole world slows down just a little bit.

Fort Wayne, IN · 13h

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Bloomington invites residents to share big ideas for Gateway North’s future over free pizza and community conversation

Bloomington, Indiana – What should Bloomington’s Gateway North area look like in ten years? The city is putting that question to the people who know it through their daily routines, inviting them to help shape a long-term plan for its future. A community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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The Little-Known Indiana Nature Preserve That Will Make You Feel Like An Explorer

There’s a version of Indiana that most people have never seen, and it involves sandstone cliffs, deep ravines, and trails that make you feel like you’ve discovered something the rest of the world hasn’t found yet. Pine Hills Nature Preserve near Waveland, Indiana is that version of...

Waveland, IN · 1d

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Three Generations Have Ordered Barbecue Ribs At The Log Inn, Indiana’s Oldest Restaurant

Somewhere in the farm country of southern Indiana, grandparents, parents, and kids keep pulling into the same parking lot for the same kind of supper. The building looks modern from the road, but it is hiding an old log structure inside that a future president is said to have visited.

Haubstadt, IN · 21h

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Spencer Hanover to stand in Indiana

New Haven, IN — Pond-A-Acres and Hunterton Farm have announced that Spencer Hanover 2,1:52.3; 3,1:51.3f-’26; BT 1:51-’26, a son of Chapter Seven with career earnings of $1,062,544, will stand in Indiana for the 2027 breeding season. Spencer Hanover established himself among the sport’s elite performers. As a...

New Haven, IN · 1d

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Sherri French shares holiday party essentials for the season

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday season is quickly approaching, bringing opportunities to gather with family and friends, host celebrations and enjoy seasonal traditions. Lifestyle and parenting expert Sherri French is sharing ideas to help Hoosiers get holiday party ready, whether they are entertaining at home or heading out to celebrate. From festive accessories and outdoor cleanup […]

Indianapolis, IN · 23h

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Bubba’s 33 offers free Veterans Day lunch to military members

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Bubba’s 33 is continuing its annual tradition of honoring veterans and active-duty military members by offering a free lunch on Veterans Day. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active members of the U.S. military can enjoy a complimentary meal at Bubba’s 33 locations in Indianapolis, Fishers and Avon. The offer is available […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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2026 Open Space: Art About the Land—Award Winners

We are proud to announce the award winners for Open Space: Art About the Land. Each year, Open Space: Art About the Land invites artists from across Indiana to celebrate the relationship between creativity and the natural world. Hosted in partnership with the Anderson Museum of Art and in cooperation with Red-tail Land Conservancy, this juried exhibition highlights exceptional works that reflect the beauty, fragility, and inspiration found in Indiana’s landscapes. A portion of the exhibition’s proceeds supports Red-tail’s mission to preserve, protect, and restore natural areas and farmland in East Central Indiana—furthering a shared commitment to stewardship and environmental awareness.

Indiana · 2d

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This Small-Town Indiana Steakhouse Keeps Locals Lining Up For More

There’s a building in Terre Haute, Indiana, that used to house horses, and now it houses something far more dangerous to your willpower: an extraordinary steakhouse. Stables Steakhouse is the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about dining in the Midwest. When most...

Terre Haute, IN · 14d

The Herald-Times

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Bloomington restaurants, bakeries, shops offer Thanksgiving fare

It's not yet mid-November, but Thanksgiving is fast approaching. For restaurants, bakeries, grocers and catering businesses that means it’s time to prepare items and meals for their customers. Here’s a listing of many of the options available in the Bloomington area for people looking for a special addition to their Thanksgiving meal or a whole meal. Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci Brick House Bakery and Piccoli Dolci have a special collaboration for Thanksgiving this year. Combining the Brick House expertise on breads and yeasted doughs with Piccoli Dolci's experience with Italian and European foods has resulted in three dishes available for the holidays. A savory option is the French onion panade, with hand-crafted bread layered with caramelized onions and Gruyere-Emmental cheese melded with veggie stock. Focaccia rustica is a savory pie of focaccia dough filled with ricotta and spinach, Recla Speck and Italian crescenza cheese. A vegetarian option will be available. Stella is a star-shaped vanilla brioche layered with an orange-cardamon filling and finished with pearl sugar. Orders must be received by Nov. 21 at www.piccolidolci.net , info@piccolidolci.net, www.brick-house-bakery.com or brickhouse.1865@gmail.com. Orders can be picked up 2-6 p.m. Nov. 25 at 223 Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 27. Samples will

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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Netflix announces new ‘Stranger Things’ live-action prequel set to stream in 2028

Prepare to go back to the Upside Down, but not in Hawkins, Indiana.

Indiana · 3d

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Chef For Hire and Ahlers Meals Unite as Choice Kitchen to Scale Medically Tailored Meals

Medically tailored meals have moved from a niche benefit to a frontline tool in American healthcare — and the operators who deliver them are scaling up fast. The latest proof point comes out of Vandalia, Ohio, where two trusted home-delivered meal providers have joined forces under a single banner.

Vandalia, OH · 1d

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Indiana’s Covered Bridge Country Hides These 5 Diners Worth Pulling Over For

West-central Indiana is famous for its old wooden covered bridges, and Parke County alone claims the title of Covered Bridge Capital of the World with 31 of them. But after a morning of bridge hopping on winding county roads, you are going to get hungry. The good news is that...

Parke County, IN · 4d

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This Old-Fashioned Candy Store In Indiana Has Been A Sweet Local Legend For Over 130 Years

Some places just refuse to be forgotten, and Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Indiana is one of them. It’s the kind of spot that makes you stop mid-step on the sidewalk, press your nose against the glass, and wonder if you’ve somehow wandered into a different century. Step...

Jeffersonville, IN · 11d

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This Adorable Amish Town In Illinois Is A Hidden Foodie Paradise That Rivals Any Big City

You don’t need a plane ticket or a fancy travel agent to find food that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Arthur, Illinois is a small Amish town tucked into Douglas County, and it’s serving up a foodie experience that puts plenty of big-city restaurants to serious shame.

Arthur, IL · 11d