Why Lilly is pouring billions into LEAP
In recent years, the pharmaceutical manufacturer has seen dizzying growth in its pipeline for a wide range of diseases. And modes of drug delivery are becoming increasingly complex.
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City’s first Black equity theater looks to cement legacy in 2nd season
The second season of Naptown African American Theatre Collective shows opens Oct. 17 with the Indiana premiere of “Judy’s Life’s Work.”
IndyGo’s new Purple Line to launch on Sunday
The rapid-transit bus line connecting downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence and areas of the far-east side will take off from the Julia M. Carson Transit Center on Oct. 13.
Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine to add Mass Ave location
The owners of Broad Ripple restaurant Fernando’s Mexican & Brazilian Cuisine plan to open a Mass Ave location in early January.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail plans headquarters expansion
The not-for-profit that manages the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to support the acquisition of its headquarters at 132 W. Walnut St. and an adjacent building to accommodate the expansion plan.
Central Indiana’s largest office park secures new loan, additional investment
More than $36 million already has been invested into the campus over the past eight years, with updates to building systems, indoor and outdoor amenities, lobby spaces, restrooms and facades.
Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
IBJ Podcast: Indy’s ‘A Couple Cooks’ on becoming internet famous, publishing new cookbook
From the kitchen in their home south of Broad Ripple, Sonja and Alex Overhiser have created, tested and posted more than 3,000 recipes to their 14-year-old food-influencer website, which receives millions of pageviews per month.
Blood specialists in demand as caseloads grow
In response, an Indianapolis medical practice is trying to train more early-career physicians in the field of hematology to reverse the trend of dwindling numbers of physicians entering the field.
CIB, bond bank commit to increased support for Indy Arts Council
In 2024, Indy Arts Council distributed grants to 91 arts and culture not-for-profit organizations in Indianapolis.
Leading Indiana Wind Symphony is new adventure for Purdue bands chair
The Indiana Wind Symphony’s new music director isn’t planning a solemn future for the Carmel-based ensemble made up of 80 musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments.
WNBA names Caitlin Clark rookie of the year, confirming earlier report
The 2024 No. 1 pick became the third Fever player to win rookie of the year, joining teammate Aliyah Boston (2023) and Hall of Fame guard Tamika Catchings (2002).
South Korea-based hotel firm planning high-end hotel with 215 rooms in Westfield
Plans call for the 215-room L7 Westfield hotel to be built on 6.5 acres in the Lantern Commons development near the intersection of U.S. 31 and 161st Street.
City commission approves abatement for Angi building apartment conversion
Plans for the 180-apartment project also call for an entertainment commercial tenant for 18,000 square feet on the second floor and a white box retail space on the west side of the first floor.
Luxury apartment complex at Westfield’s Chatham Hills nears completion
Missouri-based Mia Rose Holdings is developing the 250-unit The James at Chatham Hills on 21 acres in Westfield, marking the company’s entry into central Indiana.
Lilly to invest another $4.5B in Lebanon site for new ‘medicine foundry’
The new funding, for an advanced manufacturing and drug development center, will bring the Indianapolis-based drugmaker’s total investment in the Boone County site to more than $13 billion.
City harassment investigative committee begins law-firm selection process
The City-County Council’s new investigative committee convened for the first time Tuesday evening, with the group hearing an overview of the city’s current sexual harassment reporting process.
IU to honor John Mellencamp with statue on Bloomington campus
Seymour native John Mellencamp co-founded Farm Aid and he became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Civic leader, prominent attorney Robert H. McKinney dies at 98
McKinney’s name adorns the Indianapolis law school where he enrolled after World War II, and his presence has been felt throughout Indiana for more than 75 years, whether as an attorney, entrepreneur, banker, public servant, or civic leader.
Owner of former Anthem HQ lists building on Monument Circle for sale
Listing the property for sale is a marked change from a years-long strategy of only looking for tenants to lease the sprawling, 213,600-square-foot office building.