Companies push AI-assisted shopping tools for holiday season
Although AI-powered purchases are in early stages, techshopping assistants and agents rolled out by the likes of Walmart, Amazon and Google can do more than the chatbots of holidays past.
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Chicken N Pickle calls off plans for Fishers location
The chain announced plans in 2023 to open an indoor/outdoor entertainment complex with a restaurant, sports bar and pickleball courts in Fishers District.
Midwest travelers see hundreds of flights canceled, delayed after snowstorm
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was hardest hit by weekend snow, but travel issues were experienced thoughout the Great Lakes region.
Shoppers spend billions online on Black Friday, despite wider economic uncertainty
Consumers have turned to online deals to make post-Thanksgiving purchases from the comfort of their own homes—or opt to stretch out spending across longer promotions now offered by retailers.
UPDATE: No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue
After completing the first perfect regular season in school history, the No. 2 Hoosiers will face off against No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Pastry chef Cindy Hawkins finally captures title of ‘dessert world champion’
After placing in the Top 10 at four previous editions of the World Food Championships competition for chefs, Cindy Hawkins didn’t have to settle for “nearly victorious” status in 2025.
Q&A with Cory Lewis, whose emphasis on collaboration has driven INCOG’s rapid growth
Lewis sat down with IBJ to talk about his leadership style and the role of cycling in his life.
IU Health prepares for huge increase in energy use with $4.3B hospital complex
The health care system’s plan to meet its energy needs includes working closely with its electricity provider, AES Indiana, building additional backup power systems and operating its own natural gas utility plant for heating and cooling.
First Internet Bank finds small business is big business
With $5.6 billion in assets, Fishers-based First Internet Bank might best be described as modest in size. But in the world of small business lending, it’s among the nation’s powerhouses.
ReElement Technologies aims to close mineral recycling gap
The company uses technology developed and patented by Purdue University to refine and purify rare earth metals and permanent magnets
Scripps adopts poison pill after takeover bid by Sinclair
The board said it took the action in an effort to ensure all shareholders get the best deal and protect them from “coercive tactics
Film based on kidnapper Tony Kiritsis set for January release
The latest retelling of 1977’s kidnapping of mortgage broker Richard Hall in Indianapolis is scheduled to arrive in theaters in January.
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions of dollars
The latest negotiated prices apply to some of the prescription medications on which Medicare spends the most money.
Alliance members weigh in on who should govern IPS, charter schools
The 4 governance options unveiled at the group’s recent meeting range from a fully elected IPS school board to a fully appointed one.
Lilly rolling out direct-to-employer obesity drug coverage
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said the coverage would be administered by third-party administrators to provide employers “transparent, flexible cost-sharing options” for their workers.
New-home applications fall for 3rd month in row in central Indiana
Four of the area’s nine counties saw increases in filings, but usual home- construction hotbeds Hamilton County and Marion County experienced decreases.
Indiana unveils multiyear rural health plan in newly released federal application
The plan is described as a “collaborative effort” to be jointly led by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Health.
Property owners receive letters seeking easements for $560M Lebanon Water Supply Program
Citizens Energy said Eagle Creek will be one of 10 water sources that will be part of the supply program, which will provide 25 million gallons of water per day to Lebanon and the LEAP District by 2031.
Federal agency boosts size of single-family loans government can guarantee to $832,750
The Federal Housing Finance Agency adjusts the limits of a confirming loan annually to reflect changes in U.S. home values, which have been rising this year.
IU, Ohio State poised to make historic Big Ten title football game
If Indiana University and Ohio State win this week against rivals Purdue and Michigan, they’d both bring undefeated overall records into the Big Ten Conference title game in Indianapolis.