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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 · 10d

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Vigo County Commission announces extension in school consolidation planning

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The ongoing talks about consolidating Vigo County’s Schools and building a new high school will continue into the new year, County Commissioners announced Tuesday morning. During Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners announced that the item was being removed from their agendas in November and December and that a deadline that had put […]

Vigo County, IN · 1d

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Monroe County property transfers through Nov. 4, 2026

The B Square reports property transfers in Monroe County. Generally these reports will be published every Sunday. This report includes new property transfers in Monroe County that haven’t previously been reported by The B Square, with dates ranging from Oct. 16 to Nov. 4, 2026. The data in this report comes from Beacon, the county’s online geographic information system for property and parcel data.

Monroe County, IN · 3d

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Vaughn says changes are coming to Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office

Democrat Johnny Vaughn defeated Republican incumbent Terry Modesitt in the Vigo County prosecutor election and is set to implement a new staffing system when he takes office on January 1st.

Vigo County, IN · 1d

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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

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Bloomington, Indiana, Bans Superintelligent AI, Hoping 350 Other Cities Will Follow (opinion)

Amid the nationwide backlash to AI via data center bans, one Indiana town has moved to prohibit "artificial super intelligence" (ASI). Last week, the Bloomington City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that "prohibits the distribution and deployment" of ASI. The ordinance, which was backed by the Safe AI Forever Institute, defines ASI as a "system or entity capable of significantly outperforming humans on essentially all cognitive tasks" that can operate without "continuous human oversight." Covered models are prohibited from being activated by any user interface within the borders of Bloomington, regardless of where the underlying developer is located. Students at nearby Indiana University won't be booted off of ChatGPT just yet, as the city is yet to designate any models "superintelligent."

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Editor’s Notebook: A musical welcome to Bloomington, in the key of 20 mph

Bloomington has budgeted $125,000 for public art at the Miller-Showers Park gateway. In case the decision makers need another two cents: Don’t put the art next to the road. Put it right in the pavement. If a piece of visual art is spectacular, in all the ways public art...

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Purdue drone completes milestone 50-mile Indiana flight

Purdue University is playing a central role in a new Indiana testing corridor for autonomous aircraft after a university-owned Windracers ULTRA completed a flight of more than 50 miles beyond its operators' visual line of sight. The flight occurred Oct. 31 within the newly established 200-plus-mile Indiana Drone Corridor, according to a community announcement. The demonstration took place as the corridor opened at Terre Haute Indiana Airport. The unmanned aircraft, owned by Purdue, is manufactured by British autonomous aircraft company Windracers and has a 33-foot wingspan. It uses a proprietary flight control system to fly autonomously and can drop cargo from three bays. Purdue's role in the Indiana Drone Corridor The corridor encompasses southern Indiana and Purdue, where researchers are working with Windracers to study the safety and efficiency of autonomous aircraft systems. Purdue is making its Windracers ULTRA available to test potential uses relevant to Indiana. Among those is delivering emergency supplies by parachute to communities affected by seasonal flooding. "This is a major milestone for Indiana and the broader Midwest, delivering significant value to a diverse group of stakeholders," said Damon Lercel, an associate professor in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute's School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. "By providing

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Deer hunts to close Griffy Lake for two weekends

The Griffy Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to all public access and recreational use for the next two weekends because of deer hunts . The preserve will close: At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23. “The closure includes all trails, shoreline areas and the entire lake,” the city of Bloomington’s parks department said in a news release. “Hiking, fishing, boating and all other recreational activities are prohibited during the closures. No watercraft may be launched onto Griffy Lake during either hunting weekend.” The 1,220-acre nature park north of Bloomington offers scenic woodlands and a 109-acre lake that formerly served as Bloomington's primary drinking water source. The parks department has managed the preserve since 1971. The city has conducted hunts in the preserve since 2017 to reduce deer browsing of native vegetation. The city said “excessive” browsing can reduce the number of trees and “reduce the abundance and diversity of native plants. Managing deer populations helps these native plant communities recover and supports the long-term regeneration of the forest.” Julie Ramey, community relations manager for the parks department,

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New Market plans Thanksgiving meal

NEW MARKET — The 36th annual New Market Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 21 at CrossWay Covenant Church in downtown New Market. Organizers encourage everyone to join together for a traditional, homemade Thanksgiving meal with your family, friends and neighbors from 5-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

New Market, IN · 1d

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Powell Preserve reopens in northern Monroe County after more than five years

Sycamore Land Trust has reopened Powell Preserve near Gosport after a stream changed course in 2021 and washed away part of the parking area. Hikers returning to the 68-acre preserve in northern Monroe County can now cross the restored stream on a new footbridge and follow an expanded loop trail to the banks of Beanblossom Creek, the land trust announced Nov. 6.

Monroe County, IN · 2d

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Art Walk Return to Downtown Bloomington for the 28th Year

The art walk is designed for artists to showcase their work. Brian K. Simpson, artist and owner, describes the event as humble beginnings. He explains that people began collecting studios and there were about four downtown. Everyone thought that it was amazing to have four artist studios together. The art...

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After failed vote, recess, plan commission backs Hilltop Court switch from condos to rentals

For the Hilltop Court project on West Allen Street, the developer’s request to replace 10 planned condominiums with 24 one-bedroom rental apartments won a unanimous recommendation from Bloomington’s plan commission on Monday (Nov. 9). It’s a change to the PUD zoning that was approved seven years ago, in...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Vigo County’s $222 Million High School Plan: Casino Funding, Cost Comparisons and Political Gridlock

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Vigo County’s proposed $222 million high school is not just a construction project. It is a test of whether school officials, county leaders and casino-backed donors can agree on how to pay for a new building that would combine Terre Haute North and South Vigo high schools—while continuing to serve students at West Vigo.

Vigo County, IN · 4d

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Hundreds play bingo to help veterans

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — People got the chance to play bingo to win purses or sportsman equipment all while helping veterans in need all at the same time. The Terre Haute Area Associations of Realtors hosted their third annual Purse and Sportsman’s Bingo event at the Clay County Fairgrounds. People played bingo for prizes […]

Terre Haute, IN · 3d

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Bloomington Council Narrowly OKs $6.87M Bond for Fire Truck, Street Fixes

The $6.87 million bond Bloomington’s city council approved Wednesday combines a replacement aerial platform fire truck with transportation and street-safety work. The 5–2 vote also exposed a broader divide over the city’s borrowing: how to pay for capital projects while ensuring that approved funds are spent as promised.

Bloomington, IN · 4d

Indiana Daily Student

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Community Input on Gateway North Planning Effort

The following is a press release written by Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington. The City of Bloomington invites residents, business owners, and other community members to share their priorities for the future of the Gateway North area at a community conversation on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street. The event will include a pizza dinner and informal discussions with Planning & Transportation staff about how people live, work and spend time in the area, as well as what they would like to see in the future.

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Bloomington city council approved ordinance restricting AI superintelligence last week; Lack of federal action cited

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — November 10, 2026. The Bloomington Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance Nov. 4 that prohibits the distribution and deployment of artificial superintelligence within city limits, framing the measure as an interim public safety response to what its sponsor described as risks from increasingly autonomous AI systems.

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Local clerk-treasurer has been censured

The Farmersburg Town Council issued a formal censure against clerk-treasurer Angela McCullough following allegations of employee misconduct and potential alcohol misuse during work hours.

Farmersburg, IN · 4d

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