Boris Ladwig

2 weeks ago | reporter-times.com | Boris Ladwig

Bloomington landlord Jeff Jones continues to rent some properties despite the city's revocation of occupancy permits. Tenants express concerns about potential displacement and ongoing maintenance issues like mold and uneven flooring. The city of Bloomington is pursuing legal action against Jones, including fines and a lawsuit over one property.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Boris Ladwig

Construction on the $71 million Bloomington Convention Center expansion in the heart of the city has begun. Here's what you need to know. When did construction on the convention center begin? City, county and other civic leaders ceremoniously broke ground Tuesday, June 3. What did local leaders say about the convention center expansion?

3 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Boris Ladwig

Monroe County officials dismissed as 'political theater the Trump administration's allegation the county is obstructing the enforcement of immigration laws. The county maintains its policies comply with all laws, including the Fourth Amendment, and prioritize community safety through inclusive practices. Research suggests immigrants have lower felony arrest and incarceration rates than native-born individuals, contradicting the administration's claim of a public safety threat.

3 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Boris Ladwig

A major road construction project on Bloomington’s southwestern edge is causing some headaches for commuters and library patrons. Here’s what you need to know. Where exactly is the road construction project? The county is working on a project to install a roundabout south of Batchelor Middle School and the southwest branch of the Monroe County Public Library. The roundabout will connect West Gordon Pike, South Clear View Drive to the south and the access road to the library and school to the north.

4 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Boris Ladwig

Monroe County is the only government in the state of Indiana named on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that federal officials allege are obstructing the enforcement of immigration laws. “Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities,” DHS says on its website.