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šŸŒ± Will Bloomingtonā€™s new convention hotel erase or preserve Seminary Pointe housing?

Bloomington, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Bloomington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Bloomingtonā€™s new convention hotel erase or preserve Seminary Pointe housing?
  • How much did Bloomington rents actually drop this spring?
  • How a Bloomington risk leader wants AI used as ā€œcoā€‘pilotā€

Also on today's calendar: BloomingArts Theatre Company.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clearing and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
  • Monday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Request for host hotel proposals OK'd by CIB at Seminary Pointe, activists still hope for land swap (bsquarebulletin.com) ā€” Plans for a new host hotel just south of the Bloomington Convention Center are moving ahead, with developer proposals due June 30. At the same time, housing advocates are pressing city and county leaders to pursue a land swap that could preserve Seminary Pointeā€™s 29 affordable units and community spaces amid what they call a local housing crisis.
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2. Bloomington apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last March (heraldtimesonline.com) ā€” Bloomington renters are seeing a modest break, with Marchā€™s median asking rent dipping to $1,600, down from both last month and last year. One- and two-bedroom units have fallen even more year-over-year, though local prices still sit well above Indianaā€™s statewide median while remaining below national averages.
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3. Risk professionals grapple with rapid expansion of AI (businessinsurance.com) ā€” A Bloomington-based Cook Group risk executive is helping shape how major companies govern artificial intelligence, stressing cross-functional teams and a ā€œcoā€‘pilot, not auto pilotā€ approach. The piece explains how organizations worldwide are building AI policies, protecting sensitive data, and adapting to fastā€‘moving regulations that will also affect employers and professionals here in Bloomington.
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4. Secretly Group to celebrate 30th anniversary with string of shows in Bloomington (nuvo.net) ā€” Secretly Group is marking its 30th anniversary with three nights of shows in Bloomington from Aug. 27ā€“29 at the Bluebird, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, and Switchyard Park. The influential indie label, long based in Bloomington, plans a diverse lineup celebrating artists it has championed over three decades.
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5. From the midwest to LA: A ballerina's journey (newsandsentinel.com) ā€” Bloomington readers can follow Indiana University dance student Sarah Yoak as she finishes her degree at Jacobs School of Music before heading to Los Angeles to join American Contemporary Ballet. From long days in IU studios to cross-country auditions, she describes how Bloomington became the launchpad for her childhood dream. Her story blends campus life, artistic grind, and big-city ambition.
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  • I wanted to make sure everyone knows about the NEW Urgent Care animal clinic in town!
    It's called Pitties & Pals and is located at 719 W 2nd St in Bloomington. They are open Mon, Thurs, Fri: Noon - 8pm ; Sat & Sun: 9am- 5pm. They areā€¦ (Nextdoor Clear Creek)
  • Members of the Bloomington Police Department will be at the Highland Village Kroger (located at 500 S Liberty) this Saturday April 25 from 10am-2pm for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
    The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of unwanted or otherwise unusedā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Assistant (Bonused) in Bloomington. Apply here.
  • Cook, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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