FEB. 6-12, 2026
The Indiana Forest Alliance switched strategies in its efforts to preserve forested parcels in Indianapolis. Taylor Wooten explores its plan to persuade private landowners in specific areas to sell their properties to public entities. Also in this week’s issue, Dave Lindquist reports on the retail turnover at 17th and Bellefontaine streets that’s generating buzz for the Kennedy King neighborhood. And Daniel Bradley explains how Hancock Health is reaching out to women to expand conversations about health topics affecting female patients.
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Frustrations remain for forest alliance even after shifting strategies
The group wants the city to dedicate funding to buy forested areas, to protect them from private development.
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Hancock Health podcast aims to speak to female patients
Jenn Wells, an executive at the Greenfield-based health care system, is trying to make difficult conversations more accessible through a women’s health podcast she started last fall called “Just Jenn.”
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Q&A: Radio Shack sale led to a career in construction industry
Adam Campagna’s work in central Indiana’s construction industry has shifted from creating partnerships for vertical construction projects to those focused specifically on infrastructure.
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Popular tea and coffee destinations invigorate Kennedy-King neighborhood
New businesses The Alchemist, Recess and Flora & Flame have generated a buzz.
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Trump draws attention to Lilly’s massive building spree. Here’s what’s in the works.
Eli Lilly and Co. has announced $50 billion in U.S. expansion commitments since 2020, including numerous manufacturing plants all over the country.
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Mark Montieth: Super-frosh Wagler is the latest player to erupt on the road in Indiana
That’s particularly true in basketball, where home-court advantage is an overwhelming factor.
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FAA reconsidering heliport closure after Rokita’s intervention
In a letter, Indiana Attorney General Todd said he believes that the $15 million offer made by Chuck Surack prior to the approval of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport’s sale to the city did not receive due consideration.
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Venture capital investment in tech firms declined in 2025, TechPoint report says
TechPoint, the growth initiative for Indiana’s tech sector, said the report highlights “a year defined by recalibration and renewed focus on long-term value creation.”
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Retail developer, philanthropist Sidney Eskenazi dies at 95
Eskenazi built one of the largest private retail development firms in the nation and became one of central Indiana’s most generous philanthropists.
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Laurel Judkins to lead Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Judkins has more than two decades of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors.
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Does Indiana’s environmental reform bill streamline standards or make unnecessary cuts?
Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order for state agencies to keep businesses in mind when setting environmental rules. That directive could soon materialize in changes to rules governing the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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Editorial: Lawmakers should be cautious as they tackle housing questions
The state could find other ways to financially incentivize communities — which are already worried about the impact of tax changes on their revenue — to create more affordable housing.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: Combined newsroom improves coordination
Today, The Lawyer reporters — the talented Maura Johnson and Cameron Shaw — report to the same editing team that IBJ reporters do.
Read MoreStephen Goldsmith: Cities must innovate to deliver services better, cheaper
I learned in the 1990s what city leaders need to accept now: Developing innovative ways to deliver government services better, faster and cheaper is essential to improve the quality of life in our communities.
Read MoreGregg Keesling: State should invest in employment social enterprises
ESEs are businesses built to do good — they provide jobs, training and support to people overcoming experiences like incarceration or homelessness.
Read MorePete the Planner: AI is great at math but lacks emotional intelligence
AI is spectacular at a few things that most people are, frankly, terrible at.
Read MoreGarrett Mintz: When changing direction, err on the side of transparency
Driving effective change starts with transparency.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Fed chair nominee Warsh could revive Friedmanomics
Warsh readily proclaims that Friedman influenced his economic views.
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Justus Cos. opens $7.3M headquarters in Noblesville
The Justus Cos., a 116-year-old real estate development and management firm, began moving into the 20,000-square-foot building this month.
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Audiochuck announces $1M gift to nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth, young adults
Nonprofit IYG plans to use the unrestricted grant to nearly double its ability to offer services and gathering spaces to young Hoosiers.
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Developer withdraws rezoning request for proposed Pike Township data center
American Tower Co. submitted plans for the project to the city of Indianapolis late last year. The proposed plans called for a single-story data center that would use about 4 megawatts of power.
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