Hammond mayor: Illinois ‘can’t afford the Bears anymore’
Gov. Mike Braun has also said that the Bears “recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate,” and he is ready to work with the team to build a new stadium in the Hoosier State.
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Trump’s plan to seize, revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces hurdles
President Donald Trump said he plans to ask American companies to take over Venezuela’s oil industry after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
Indianapolis Colts to retain Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen after season’s second-half collapse
Sunday’s 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans was the seventh straight loss for the Colts (8-9), who were eliminated from postseason contention last week by a Houston win.
Oregon’s Lanning and Indiana’s Cignetti hope to outwit each other as teams meet again in CFP
Cignetti said his study sessions ahead of the Hoosiers’ rematch with Oregon have been derailed as he and the campus host more than a dozen prospective players from the transfer portal.
From cellphones to STEM: Education issues to watch in Indiana’s 2026 session
Multiple education bills have already moved, and one—a cellphone crackdown proposal—was heard in the Senate education committee in early December.
Investment firm targets ultra wealthy for growth
As of Dec. 5, Sapient Capital LLC had $13.3 billion in assets under management—the total value of assets a firm manages for its clients—and it’s working to more than double that figure in the foreseeable future.
Westfield unveils blueprint for downtown redevelopment
Westfield leaders want the city’s downtown to be more than a place to drive through on State Road 32, so they are setting the stage to make it a destination.
12 ways to be entertained in Indiana in 2026
Highlights of the year include a packed Final Four weekend, the debut of a reimagined concert venue at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a museum exhibition of flashy Western wear and the opening of a high-fidelity listening bar in Noblesville.
Lawmakers mull shift in how utility rates are set
As utility companies attempt to bring new power sources online to meet skyrocketing demand, Indiana legislators are considering using performance-based ratemaking to set utility rates.
Staying true to herself, her employees and her clients helps CEO elevate Connor Painting amid challenges
She and her husband, Robert, purchased the company in 1997, but she worked her way up the corporate ladder before taking on an official role.
Indiana routs Alabama for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into College Football Playoff semifinals
The win is Indiana’s first Rose Bowl title and the program’s first bowl game win since the Copper Bowl in 1991.
Stock market falls in light trading on final day of 2025, but enjoys another big year
All of the major U.S. stock indexes posted double-digit gains in 2025, in a market driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
Indianapolis man faces fraud charges from SEC in alleged $300M Drive Planning Ponzi scheme
Gerry Linarducci, former managing director of Drive Planning LLC, faces charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud real estate investors in Indiana and nationwide.
Liquor store manager expected to enter guilty plea in forged documents case
Jitender “Jay” Singh faces two felony counts of forgery related to accusations he altered documents required for alcoholic beverage permits.
Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
The rise is being fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production.
Tariff worries spur growth of Indiana life sciences group purchasing program
Participants in the program via the Indiana Life Sciences Association can receive significant discounts—up to 75%—off list prices on goods including lab equipment, office supplies, corporate travel and insurance.
Trump made many tariff threats in 2025, but some never materialized
Some of Trump’s unrealized threats reflect a broader approach from a president with a track record of using sky-high levies to pressure other countries into new trade deals.
New-home applications fall for 4th month in row in central Indiana
The year-over-year decline was the sixth during the first 11 months of 2025 following a streak of 20 straight months of rising applications.
Online lottery sales, new casino on Indiana’s gambling docket
In 2025, Indiana could see its biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had wide impact
Locally, IBJ carried stories about the deaths of several influential figures. Here’s a look back at those we lost in 2025.