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EDITORIAL: Dreaming big about soccer
The idea of becoming a major-league soccer city is great, although it’s way too early—and Ersal Ozdemir’s plan way too sketchy—to pass judgment yet on whether Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration and CIB should support any city financial involvement in making it a reality.
FEIGENBAUM: Will Lake County finally get its due from lawmakers?
Residents of the key economic and industrial hub associate more with Chicago for news, economic welfare, entertainment and sports than with anywhere in Indiana and feel ignored by state government in Indianapolis.
LOPRESTI: Memories still flowing 5 years after Super Bowl XLVI
The echo of that week still carries, in different ways. A near-east-side legacy center and neighborhood revitalization. Georgia Street, a civic gathering spot that helped give the world the zip line. A track record of delivering, under high-stakes pressure, the city can claim when wooing other events.
LOU’S VIEWS: Vonnegut for beginners
Don’t feel left out of the Year of Vonnegut just because you haven’t read one of his books yet. Here’s where to start.
MAURER: Patch the holes in your philosophy
I still ask myself on occasion, “What would Glick do?”
LETTER: Important answers to key pre-K questions
We’re encouraged by the bipartisan support from Indiana lawmakers for expansion of quality pre-K.
NIEDERPRUEM: Accuracy, not speed, leads to trust in media
So heading into the strong headwinds of 2017—realizing you might rather be on the banks of a 5-foot snow drift reporting in subzero temps than at a Washington presser—here are some items that could save your face and preserve your grace.
GOLDSMITH: Trump and his private-sector appointees
Given his background, it’s not surprising that President Donald Trump gravitates to strong leaders. Many of his cabinet nominees served as either private-sector CEOs or military generals, executives with strong personalities and substantial experience at the top of large organizations. Closer to home, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has selected some top aides from the private […]
EDITORIAL: Judicial selection process must be open
We urge Republicans—who control both the House and Senate—to listen to the concerns of Democrats. It would be unwise and unfair to design a system that created an advantage for one party over another.
KIM: Time in market, not timing, key for millenials’ investing
Compound interest is a powerful lever that can make your financial life better. Or it can kill you.
BOHANON & STYRING: Economic effects of smoking are not all obvious
If you think federal spending and deficits are out of control or that the state of Indiana needs a bigger surplus, advocate cigarette smoking.
LETTER: Sisters have touched employees, community
Hare Chevrolet owners are extremely talented, very smart and a joy to be around.
LETTER: VA should respect forest, pick new spot for cemetery
There are other nice areas nearby that would not cost the taxpayers the money for old-growth tree removal, nor cause the VA the negative publicity.
Residents stopped Hustler
The difference between Hustler’s denial and the other two existing adult stores in the area is that concerned residents and business owners got involved here.
MADDOX: Conflicts of interest now acceptable in D.C.?
I am a big believer that the ethics of a business or government operation always start at the top and directly flow down to the worker bees.
McDONALD & SOARDS: Securing a vision for state’s tech future
Expanding and making transferable Indiana’s venture capital investment tax credit is a strong initial step.
FEIGENBAUM: Lawmakers likely to craft next budget conservatively
Much of the budget in terms of subject areas appears to have largely been carved out given past legislative and current gubernatorial druthers, leaving just a small chunk of cash for discretionary purposes.
DINING: Go beyond the drink menu for tasty grub at new brewpub
Cannon Ball Brewing Co. stands out among recent brew-focused additions.
LOU’S VIEWS: Reheated ‘Dinner’ brought to the IRT table
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better ensemble cast, with stand-out work from Craig Spidle and Cleavant Derricks as the fathers.