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.
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New Riley Children’s Foundation CEO looks to exceed $300M fundraising goal
Courtney Roberts’ job is to help ensure that when children with serious illnesses, injuries and conditions must be in the hospital, Riley Health is fully funded to meet their medical and care needs and to advance research to also improve care.
Boonville bank sues state depositor insurance fund
A small bank in southwestern Indiana claims that it and other financial institutions around the state are owed a combined hundreds of millions of dollars that are held in a state-run bank deposit insurance fund.
Restaurant designer puts stamp in Carmel with upscale Japanese eatery
In November, Kimmie Chang opened Okonori Japanese High Kitchen in The Corner, a new mixed-use development by Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group at the intersection of East 116th Street and Rangeline Road.
Nate Feltman: An important update at Indiana Lawyer, IBJ
By integrating The Indiana Lawyer into IBJ’s print edition, we significantly expand the audience for its reporting and commentary while adding meaningful value for IBJ subscribers.
State blames costly, complex federal changes for schoolchildren summer food aid opt-out
SUN Bucks provides $120 in grocery benefits across a summer per eligible school-age child. The federal government covers the benefit, and splits administrative costs 50-50 with states.
Senator files bill that would make way for $750M Indianapolis casino
The bill, authored by Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, would allow casino operator Full House Resorts Inc. to move its gaming license from Rising Sun to Marion County–with a few conditions.
Sluggish hiring closes out frustrating year for job seekers, but unemployment slips to 4.4%
Economists were encouraged by the lower unemployment rate, which had risen in the previous four straight reports.
Legislative roundup: Here’s what IBJ is tracking as session picks back up
From utility rates to tenderloin sandwiches, here are some bills IBJ is following this legislative session.
Bill from Indianapolis Republican seeks to ban lobbyists for public schools, universities
Rep. Andrew Ireland said he authored the bill because he’s concerned about school districts hiring lobbyists with money that could be going toward the classroom.
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.
Former GLP-1 users regain lost weight after about 18 months, study says
People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss are projected to regain their shed pounds within about 1-½ years, a review of existing research has found.
Legislation calls for new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools, charter schools
A much-anticipated proposal that would give the Indianapolis mayor more power over schools while reducing the power of the existing elected school board has been filed at the Indiana Statehouse.
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 Republicans count affordability in utilities, housing among legislative priorities
House Republicans are emphasizing affordability through deregulation in their legislative priorities. The measures center on local zoning laws for housing, new methods of utility ratemaking and cutting down on code in education.
Trump wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to bring down mortgage rates
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage was about 6.2% on Thursday, down from nearly 7% when President Donald Trump took office.
Indiana wins national drone test site designation
Sen. Todd Young said the site will mean more training opportunities for the Indiana National Guard and other military who come here to train, plus spillover economic benefits to communities that host them.
Hogsett taps police chief Chris Bailey as new chief of staff
He succeeds Mayor Joe Hogsett’s former chief of staff, Dan Parker, who stepped down at the end of 2025 after more than three years in the post.
Documentary made in Indianapolis informs Hollywood’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’
Indianapolis-based documentary filmmakers Alan Berry and Mark Enochs made the first movie about Tony Kiritsis and Richard Hall.
Travel planners gear up for IU’s Peach Bowl appearance—and beyond
As thousands of IU football fans travel or otherwise celebrate the Hoosiers’ upcoming Peach Bowl appearance, local hospitality organizations juggle planning for Friday’s game and for a potential championship.