Walgreens reports $75 million of looting damage in third quarter
With about 9,300 locations in the United States, Walgreens is one of the largest retailers by store count.
Banks set aside billions, bracing for more economic pain
The results from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup on Tuesday offer perhaps the broadest glimpse yet into how badly the pandemic is affecting the financial health of American consumers and businesses.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana rise by 648, deaths by 13
Indiana has seen COVID-19 cases rise by more than 4,000 over the past week, up from an increase of just over 3,000 the previous week.
Lilly Endowment launches pandemic-related fund for youth-serving organizations
The Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. on Tuesday announced plans to dedicate up to $20 million to organizations serving youth populations during the ongoing public health crisis.
Demand for robot cooks rises as food-service kitchens combat COVID-19
Robots that can cook—from flipping burgers to baking bread—are becoming more popular as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushed June consumer prices up 0.6%
Some economists said the June rise in prices would ease concerns that the country could be in danger of slipping into a destabilizing period of deflation, something not seen in the United States since the Great Depression.
Federal government pushing for COVID-19 therapeutics by early fall
New treatment options for COVID-19 could arrive months before a vaccine, senior Trump administration officials said at a briefing Monday, and will still be needed even after a vaccine is developed.
New York & Co. parent files for bankruptcy, might close all stores
Established in 1918, RTW Retailwinds operates nearly 400 locations in 32 states, including four in Indiana.
More than 200 schools back lawsuit over foreign student rule
The lawsuit challenges a recently announced directive saying international students cannot stay in the United States if they take all their classes online this fall.
Public transit systems sparkle, but does cleaning decrease COVID-19 risk?
Transit officials are studying more advanced methods that might someday automatically disinfect transit systems around the clock.
New disease? No problem. Regenstrief has new codes to help sort through COVID-19
The codes are critical to help track the virus by allowing health systems and public health officials around the world seamlessly exchange information.
Stew joint with deep roots in Indy closes after 109 years
Founded by two brothers from Macedonia, John’s Famous Stew became an Indianapolis institution for its devotion to meat-and-potatoes fare.
Indy Eleven first pro team in state to get back into action during pandemic
The Indy Eleven soccer team got back into action Saturday, opening its 2020 home season before a thinned-out crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indiana reports increase of 425 COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
The Indiana State Health Department on Monday reported 114 new cases and 25 more deaths at nursing homes over the past week.
Washington Township calls off in-person instruction for start of new school year
Washington Township will only offer virtual instruction when school begins this year, a shift in course for the Indianapolis district that had planned to open in-person and full-time with an online option.
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IBJ Podcast: When will office workers return to downtown Indy?
IBJ reporters Samm Quinn and Anthony Schoettle spent a week talking with the leaders of downtown companies and learned that many are delaying plans to bring workers back to the office.
Election costs expected to soar in prep for voting during pandemic
As officials prepare for the Nov. 3 election, one certainty is clear: It’s coming with a big price tag.
Indiana reports increase of 533 COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 9.9% of the state’s intensive care units were occupied by COVID-19 patients.
Indiana reports fifth straight daily increase in COVID-19 cases
Marion County has now seen more than 12,000 cases during the pandemic, accounting for 23.5% of Indiana’s total.
Stocks extend weekly gains, buoyed by positive Remdesivir findings
Gilead Sciences Inc. advanced after reporting its Remdesivir treatment cut COVID-19 mortality risk by 62%.
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