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North of 96th roundup: Steakhouse, record store, thrift store among openings
A new steakhouse, taco eatery, record store, hotel and thrift store are among the retailers, restaurants and other businesses that have recently opened or announced plans to open in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Mayor: New luxury hotel to be built near Fishers Event Center
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, during his annual State of the City speech, said the hotel project will occupy the site that previously had been earmarked for Chicken N Pickle.
Retail developer, philanthropist Sidney Eskenazi dies at 95
Eskenazi built one of the largest private retail development firms in the nation and became one of central Indiana’s most generous philanthropists.
SkyLake Adventures teams with Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment
Under the partnership, Butler University students will receive real-life experience in hospitality and entertainment, and real-life experiences and practical skills in marketing, social media and communications.
Justus Cos. opens $7.3M headquarters in Noblesville
The Justus Cos., a 116-year-old real estate development and management firm, began moving into the 20,000-square-foot building this month.
Central Indiana existing-home market closes 2025 with strong December
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana jumped last month, helping the market finish 2025 on an overall positive note.
UPDATE: Elevance shares wobble on Trump administration plans, lower projections
In a call with shareholders Wednesday, Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux said the Trump administration’s plan to limit federal payments to Medicare Advantage “doesn’t keep pace with the current medical cost and utilization trends.”
Central Indiana sees December surge in new-home applications
The jump in December helped snap a four-month streak of falling numbers and pushed the entire year into positive territory.
Indy Chamber picks Citizens’ Harrison to chair board
“The Indy Chamber is where business and community come together to move central Indiana forward,” Harrison said in a statement.
UPDATED: Central Indiana officials say stay home after more than 11 inches of snow this weekend
Mayor Joe Hogsett said travel in Marion County should be limited to first responders, health care workers and other essential personnel at least until Monday evening.
Massive winter storm brings ice, frigid temperatures, widespread power outages
Indiana was barely hit by power outages as of early Sunday afternoon. Poweroutage.com, which tracks outages nationwide, reported only 79 customers without power as of 1 p.m. out of more than 3.2 million customers.
Indiana governor declares state of emergency over winter storm
Thousands of flights across the U.S. that were set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country, knocking out power and snarling major roadways with dangerous ice.
Indiana’s first padel facility opening in Westfield
The new facility has two courts dedicated to padel, a fast-growing racquet sport that blends elements of tennis and squash.
Coca-Cola replacing Pepsi as official soft drink sponsor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Under the new deal, Coca-Cola Consolidated will serve as the official partner of the Indy 500 Red Carpet and will participate in multiple community activations, including Indy 500 Porch Parties and Bike to the 500.
IU football updates: Mendoza says Kirkwood celebration ‘epitomizes the Hoosier spirit,’ will sign autographs in Bloomington on Wednesday
IBJ reporters bring you coverage of the fanfare, festivities and the football from central Indiana and south Florida as the Hoosiers take on The University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Madam Walker Legacy Center establishes $8M endowment
The endowment fulfills a strategic goal the Legacy Center set in October 2023 when it sold the Walker Plaza building at 719 Indiana Ave. to the Indiana University Foundation for $7.2 million.
Looking for IU game commentator options? Alternate broadcasts feature Pat McAfee, sync Don Fischer with ESPN video.
If you have access to ESPN through cable or a streaming platform, you’ll have more than a dozen choices for how you watch and who brings you the game.
The 5 biggest donations by Hoosiers in 2025
The $20 million donation to the Indiana University Health Foundation by Sarah and John Lechleiter and Deborah and Randall Tobias was the largest contribution by Indiana givers to an Indiana organization last year.
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.