SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2015

Steve Hilbert is back in the insurance business. The controversial co-founder and former CEO of Conseco Inc. has joined other investors to acquire a life insurance firm. J.K. Wall has the scoop from leader Hilbert on his intentions for growing the firm. Also in this issue, Hayleigh Colombo explains how property tax bills in Marion County could rise, if big-box retailers successfully appeal assessed valuations for their buildings. And in A&E Etc., sports columnist Mike Lopresti catches up with Tamika Catchings as she puts the final touches on her legacy.

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Lilly leaps into new frontier of cancer drugs

September 10, 2015 | J.K. Wall

For two years, Eli Lilly and Co. has been building a team of immuno-oncology researchers in New York City and has struck a series of deals with other drug companies.

Steve Hilbert seeks comeback in insurance

September 10, 2015 | J.K. Wall

The controversial co-founder and former CEO of life insurance giant Conseco Inc. (now CNO Financial Group Inc.) spearheaded the purchase of a small life insurance company operated out of Texas and plans to gradually build up its operations here.

More events, more people give Georgia Street new life

September 10, 2015 | Sam Stall

The section of Georgia Street west of the fieldhouse was conceived as a way to create an eye-catching Super Bowl pedestrian zone in 2012. The challenge since has been to find a sustainable role for the venue.

All property tax bills could jump if retailers win appeals

September 10, 2015 | Hayleigh Colombo

Uncertainty still looms over how much retail assessment appeals could reduce revenue for local governments, libraries and schools or whether they’ll shift costs to other taxpayers, including businesses and homeowners.

Colts seek teens where they talk, with Kik messsaging app

September 10, 2015 | Anthony Schoettle

The Colts have launched a marketing campaign on the social media messaging site Kik, an initiative team officials think could reach hundreds of thousands of teenagers—a notoriously difficult group to target through traditional channels or even other digital platforms.

Indy Chamber creates new position to harness Steven Stolen’s diverse talents

September 10, 2015 | Sam Stall

Stolen, who began his life with designs on a music career, will use his myriad personal connections to help the chamber find new members and funding sources and build stronger central Indiana ties as it works to become more regionally focused.

Judge tosses lawsuit over Bank of Indiana’s flameout

September 10, 2015 | Greg Andrews

The dismissal sidelines an array of allegations related to a soured purchase of bonds from prominent homebuilder Estridge Cos. and other transactions that went south.

Angie’s CEO vows to fix fundamentals, grow e-commerce

September 8, 2015 | Jared Council

Analysts say the hiring of Scott Durchslag suggests Angie’s List is intent on a turnaround and not a sale. The new CEO shared his vision Tuesday.

Ransom Place project needs more tuning, commission says

September 8, 2015 | Hayleigh Colombo

The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission has asked the developer of a housing project planned for Ransom Place to make more changes to accommodate neighbors’ concerns about student renters and parking.

Noblesville invests millions downtown to appeal to younger generation

September 10, 2015 | Lindsey Erdody

Officials seek “hipstoric” vibe to attract millennials and keep the courthouse square alive after the sun sets.

EDITORIAL: Big-box tax appeals take heavy toll

September 10, 2015 | IBJ Staff

As national retail giants seek to dramatically shrink the local property taxes they pay, they put at risk the budgets of schools, libraries and other local units of government that already struggle to make ends meet.

MAURER: Let’s build the perfect presidential candidate

September 10, 2015 | Mickey Maurer

Absent any great choices, I’m daydreaming about who would get my vote.

FRIEDMAN: Regional Cities, regional cage matches

September 10, 2015 | Shaw Friedman / Special to IBJ

The Regional Cities legislation was a lousy idea designed to divert Hoosiers from the notion that their state government should support all regions of our state. Instead, we are pitting one region against another, fighting for scraps from the state’s table.

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