Greg Hinz: The Bears’ Indiana feint may be paying off—in Arlington Heights
Suddenly, the Illinois folks are optimistic, almost bubbly about prospects of finalizing an Arlington Heights deal.
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IU football watch parties for public filling up fast
Plans for parties are taking shape across central Indiana and the rest of the state to view the national championship game, but organizers report they’re hot tickets.
Nominations are open for Be Better Awards honoring Jim Morris
IBJ is overseeing the nomination process and selection of 10 people who demonstrate the values of Morris, a longtime business and civic leader who died in 2024. The awards are part of a larger campaign associated with the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
Indiana positions itself to attract Bears as Braun prepares for second State of the State address
The governor is expected to address the Bears situation during his speech Wednesday night, although the Governor’s Office is keeping specifics—and the names of the guests it has invited to the event—under wraps.
Catchings returns to Pacers, Fever to serve as brand ambassador
In her new position, Catchings will champion the Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers and Noblesville Boom, the Pacers’ G-League team, and work to elevate sponsorship and business initiatives. She’ll also represent the teams at community events.
Report: NFL commissioner visits northwest Indiana amid Bears stadium search
Late last month, the Bears reportedly sent a drilling and testing crew to a site near Wolf Lake in Hammond.
IU Indianapolis adds sports business-focused co-major
Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis offers three co-majors, which are 15-credit-hour programs students can take in addition to their core major.
Mayor: Bears could save ‘hundreds of millions’ by moving to Indiana
“I think that they seriously are considering Indiana,” Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott said on Inside INdiana Business this week. “I really feel that way.” He cited the state’s property tax system as a key reason.
Airlines add flights to Miami as ticket prices rise for title game
Resale tickets for the IU-Miami game start at about $3,800 and top out at nearly $30,000, while the CEO of Bullseye Event Group says the group’s VIP travel packages are selling fast.
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is going home for championship game
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback grew up in Miami and attended Christopher Columbus High School, roughly 30 minutes south of Hard Rock Stadium.
It’s Indiana and Miami in a college-football title matchup that once seemed impossible
Against the odds, Miami and Indiana have a date in the College Football Playoff final—a first-of-its-kind matchup on Jan. 19 in the second national title game of the expanded-playoff era.
IU earns spot in title game with dominating win over Oregon in Peach Bowl
The top-ranked Hoosiers will play No. 10 seed Miami, which advanced with a 31-27 victory over Mississippi on Thursday night in the first CFP semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Simons expand property holdings near Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Led by investments at and around Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Herb Simon and his family have spent over $26 million the past two years buying more than a half-dozen downtown properties.
Editorial: Let’s motivate the Chicago Bears to defect from Illinois to Indiana
We think there are ways to ensure the region is a net gainer from the endeavor.
IU, Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
In October, the Indianapolis-based NCAA shifted from two portal windows to one. The 15-day transactional window now spans from Jan. 2-16, giving players and coaches alike just over two weeks to set themselves up for success the following season.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle gets his 1,000th victory after monthlong wait as team ends 13-game skid
Carlisle became the 11th NBA coach to reach the milestone when the Pacers won 114-112 at Charlotte. He’s the first coach to join the group since Doc Rivers in November 2021.
Indiana House speaker ready to talk Chicago Bears, but not MLS, in 2026 session
House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, on Thursday told reporters that discussions involving the Bears need to happen quickly, after the team just last month publicly announced it was expanding its search for a stadium to Indiana.
Hogsett optimistic on pro soccer in Indy, but legislative leader says plans ‘not feasible’ so far
While Mayor Joe Hogsett remains optimistic at the prospect of bringing a professional soccer team to Indy, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Ryan Mishler told IBJ he’s less certain of a team’s long-term viability.
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.
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.