š± What Jillās House closure means for Bloomington families needing dementia care
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In today's newsletter:
- What Jillās House closure means for Bloomington families needing dementia care
- How The Millās big upgrade could reshape Bloomingtonās startup scene
- Want your next book night to support second chances in Bloomington?
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- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Bloomington families mourn loss of Jill's House memory care home (heraldtimesonline.com) ā Families in Bloomington are mourning the closure of Jillās House, a longtime memory care home on Tamarack Trail that many saw as uniquely supportive for dementia patients. Relatives describe its small groups, IU student volunteers, and intergenerational programs as irreplaceable, and worry the shutdown leaves the city with fewer options for specialized dementia care. 
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2. The Mill to unveil major renovation supporting Bloomington's growing startup community (wbiw.com) ā A major renovation at The Mill, Bloomingtonās flagship startup hub in the Trades District, will be unveiled at a free public celebration on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Residents can tour new workspaces, collaboration areas, and an upgraded event hall, hear from Mayor Kerry Thomson and IU leaders, and learn how the expansion supports local entrepreneurs and high-wage tech jobs. Ā Ā Ā
3. PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Book Event to Benefit New Leaf New Life and Celebrate the Power of Second Chances (idsnews.com) ā Bloomington readers are invited to a September 23 book event at Redbud Books benefiting local reentry nonprofit New Leaf New Life. Authors will share stories of resilience, recovery, and second chances, with most of each $20 ticket supporting the organizationās work with people affected by incarceration. Ā Ā Ā
4. Public health expert building dashboard to track costly bird flu outbreaks in Indiana (iu.edu) ā An IU public health researcher in Bloomington is building a statewide dashboard to track avian flu in waterways, aiming to give poultry farmers early warnings before outbreaks devastate flocks and local economies. Using samples from places like Clear Creek and advanced mapping tools, the project will help Indiana producers strengthen biosecurity and reduce costly mass depopulations. Ā Ā Ā
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