Indiana lawmakers say talks with Chicago Bears are in very early stages
State legislators say they are waiting to hear more from the Bears before they can work on proposals to relocate the team to northwest Indiana.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting, gutted of federal funds, votes to dissolve
The vote ends a 58-year-old agency that distributed federal funds to NPR, PBS and more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations.
Indiana high schoolers set record graduation rate in 2025
It represents the third straight year of post-pandemic improvement kicked off in 2023, following a decade-low graduation rate in 2022.
Shelbyville officials advance request to annex 429 acres as part of data center plan
Prologis Inc. hopes to build the sprawling, 13-building operation east of the State Road 44 and Interstate 74 interchange on property straddling the city’s eastern boundary.
Rep. Jim Baird expected to make full recovery after car crash, his office says
Baird, 80, represents Indiana’s 4th District, which includes much of Boone, Hendricks and Morgan counties.
Cunningham plans two-story restaurant concept in Fishers District
Developer Thompson Thrift announced several new leases for restaurants in The Union at Fishers District on Tuesday.
INDOT cancels, postpones projects as it applies for tolling option for I-70
INDOT had planned a “major” interchange project near Whitestown but will now break that into three smaller projects.
First GLP-1 weight-loss pill now available, with pledge of abundant supply
Novo Nordisk is aiming to avoid losing ground to its main rival, Eli Lilly, which is seeking regulatory approval for its own GLP-1 weight-loss pill.
US cuts number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
The United States took the unprecedented step Monday of reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for every child—a move that leading medical groups said would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
Proposal to eliminate sales tax on Indiana utility bills sees some bipartisan support
A Democratic representative and a Republican senator have each filed bills to do away with the state sales tax on utility bills. The measure could save the average ratepayer more than $150 a year, but would see the state miss out on hundreds of millions in tax revenue.
Irsay-Gordon: Bringing back Steichen, Ballard comes with ‘sense of urgency’
In her most significant decision since taking over the franchise’s day-to-day operations, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon ignored the urge to fire her coach and general manager.
Indianapolis City-County Council elects Maggie Lewis as president
Lewis, who previously served as council president from 2012 through 2017, succeeds Vop Osili, who announced his decision to step down from leadership in early December.
Partnership between public affairs firms highlights growing Indiana-Ireland bond
A former Hoosier lawmaker and a former Irish government minister are linking their firms as Indiana’s ties to Ireland grow.
US-based multinational companies to be exempt from global tax deal
The amended version excludes large U.S.-based multinational corporations from the 15% global minimum tax after negotiations between President Donald Trump’s administration and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy nations.
Senator seeks more policing, criminal prosecution from state in downtown Indianapolis
State Sen. Michael Young has introduced legislation that could lead to a state takeover of policing and criminal prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
Garfield Brewery, Houlihan’s and Big Woods locations among year’s first closures
The closures are in Garfield Park, the Fashion Mall at Keystone and Hamilton Town Center, where a longtime tenant has closed to make way for a new steakhouse.
Single eatery replaces Fishers Test Kitchen restaurant accelerator
Clutch Kitchen, a restaurant founded by Indiana University alum and “MasterChef” competition winner Kelsey Murphy, has taken over the spot previously filled by three counter-service concept eateries.
Nonprofit group Indy Women in Tech disbands after 9-year run
Indy Women in Tech was formed in 2016 to encourage women and girls to enter science, technology, engineering and math careers.
Indiana attorney general sues Lilly over insulin prices
Attorney General Todd Rokita said the lawsuit, filed last Wednesday in the Lake County Superior Court, is part of his office’s intensifying efforts to lower insulin prices and improve health care affordability.
IBJ Podcast: ‘I joke that I went from selling paper money to toilet paper,’ former banker says
In this encore edition of the IBJ Podcast: Something was missing from her career as a commercial lender, and Cindy Schum found it in a small firm that sold janitorial and cleaning supplies.