Chicago Bears say HQ, training facility would not be part of stadium deal in Indiana
Last week, the mayor of Hammond said the NFL franchise had been talking about moving “Halas Hall, everything” to Indiana.
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Chicago-based pizza chain Lou Malnati’s to open in Carmel this fall
The company also plans to open a location in Broad Ripple next year, but the opening date for a previously announced 86th Street location is uncertain.
Franklin College’s Minar stepping down as president
Franklin College President Thomas J. Minar said he had “accomplished the things” he came to Franklin to do and was “looking forward to [his] next challenge.”
Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars
Expectations are rising that the Fed will cut rates at least once and possibly twice before year's end, in part because of the consequences of the trade war.
Chicago to get casino as part of major Illinois gambling expansion
Illinois legislators have approved a giant gambling-expansion bill that allows sports betting and as many as six new casinos, including one in Chicago.
Developer to convert downtown office building into $25M hotel
Local firm KennMar plans to turn a downtown law office building on East Washington Street into a Tribute by Marriott-branded boutique hotel with 90 rooms, a restaurant, a courtyard and a rooftop patio.
Indy Fuel extend affiliation with Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons
The Indy Fuel will continue to play as a minor league hockey affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks through the 2021-22 season under a contract extension announced Thursday.
Former Indianapolis sportscaster Chet Coppock dies after car accident
Longtime sportscaster Chet Coppock devoted most of his career to Chicago but spent much of the 1970s in Indianapolis.
Amtrak supporters appeal for funding for Hoosier State line
Supporters of Amtrak’s Indianapolis-to-Chicago service, including Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, rallied at the Statehouse on Wednesday to make a last-ditch appeal for the funding.
National pizza chain plans first Indianapolis restaurant
A 43-year-old pizza chain with more than 100 restaurants in 22 states is planning its first foray into Indianapolis with a location near the airport. It also plans a Whitestown location early next year.
Amtrak suspends ticket sales for Hoosier State line after June 30
Amtrak on Monday issued an official notice that it plans to suspend operation of the Hoosier State line, which provides Indianapolis-to-Chicago service, starting July 1. The state hasn’t included funding for the line in its next budget.
UPDATE: Food manufacturer plans $310M plant, 460 jobs in Shelbyville
Illinois-based Greenleaf Foods, which makes burgers, hot dogs, sausages and other vegetarian meat alternatives, plans to build a 230,000-square-foot plant at Interstate 74 and State Road 44.
Carmel-based CNO says new CFO will work in Chicago
The insurance company’s executive team is split between three cities that house its major brands. Chicago-bound CFO Paul McDonough will replace Erik Helding, who was based in Carmel.
BMO Harris Bank names new regional president
Chris Michalski will oversee the bank’s operations in four Midwestern states from his home base in Indianapolis.
Staybridge Suites, Old Chicago Pizza on tap in Whitestown
Construction of the restaurant and a nearby hotel could start this spring after Whitestown planning officials allowed the developer of both projects to move forward.
Indianapolis doesn’t instantly revive Amazon pursuit after NYC report
Several cities were quick to renew their courtship of Amazon after a report Friday that the e-commerce giant was reconsidering its plan to open a 25,000-worker H2Q campus in New York City. Indianapolis wasn’t among them.
Hoosier State train route could derail without state cash
Supporters are fighting for continued public funding of the Indianapolis-to-Chicago rail service—even as they acknowledge the route’s travel times and ridership levels need improvement.
NFL wild-card round ratings up 12 percent over last year
Of the weekend’s four NFL playoff games, the Indianapolis Colts-Houston Texans matchup averaged the least number of viewers.
Downtown taco restaurant closes after 13 months
The 7,500-square-foot restaurant and bar, which opened at the northeast corner of South Meridian and Georgia streets in November 2017, was the first location outside of Chicago for Broken English Taco Pub.
Indiana wine retailer seeks to sell across state lines
Lebamoff Enterprises will be allowed to reopen a 2016 lawsuit against Illinois after prevailing in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.