Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy protection
IRobot, which became well known for its robotic vacuums, has struggled of late, dealing with increased competition, layoffs and a declining stock price.
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Dave Neff named president and CEO of 500 Festival
Business and philanthropic leader Neff will take over for Bob Bryant, who is retiring after 12 years of leading the nonprofit.
Indiana film critics select Chase Infiniti as 2025’s breakout performer
The Indiana Film Journalists Association, which promotes the art of film criticism in the Hoosier state and supports Indiana’s film industry, released its year-end poll on Monday.
IBJ Podcast: The ‘difficult, complex work’ of extending life expectancy in five Indy neighborhoods
Jamal Smith of Indy Health District has a one-year progress report, including strategies that succeeded and situations where he needed to ask for grace and go back to the lab.
Philip Rivers emotional after nearly leading Colts to win in return
Rivers ended a nearly five-year retirement to start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks and played efficient football for the desperate Colts, who almost pulled off a last-minute upset.
DVDs and CDs are becoming cool again, thanks mostly to Gen Z
Pop stars like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga are leaning in, releasing their albums on CD and even rolling out special editions.
Fernando Mendoza tells kids who feel overlooked: ‘I was you’
The quarterback—the first football player from IU to win the Heisman Trophy—told head coach Curt Cignetti, “You drove me to a level I didn’t even know I had inside me.”
Caitlin Clark calls CBA negotiations ‘biggest moment in the history of the WNBA’
The opening day of USA Basketball camp Friday was Clark’s first time playing competitively in nearly five months after the Indiana Fever All-Star missed most of the WNBA season with a variety of injuries.
IU’s Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
Mendoza became the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
Ryan Rohrman leads the auto dealership group his grandfather started
The younger Rohrman, 41, worked his way up through roles as sales manager, used car manager, new car manager and general sales manager before leading his first store about 15 years ago.
State health insurance plan changes reflect Braun’s vision
For 2026, the plan features significantly lower out-of-pocket costs for members who use the plan’s “narrow network” that limits choice.
Suburbs, downtown seeing uptick in office demand after years of decline
After tens of millions of dollars of investment by property owners and developers, industry insiders say the office market is finally beginning to show signs of long-term recovery.
Carmel man faces 2 federal charges in complex fraud case
Jordan Chirico is facing both criminal charges and civil litigation over his alleged connections to what authorities describe as a $200-million-plus Ponzi scheme.
Citizens Energy ready to start work on Lebanon water project
Construction is set to begin early next year on a $560 million project to send millions of gallons of water each day to Lebanon to meet the demands of the state’s 9,000-acre LEAP Research and Innovation District.
Holiday Wish List: Charities are seeking notebooks, garment racks, food, tools and more
Wish List is our effort to help connect nonprofits with people who can help them. Anyone who wants to contribute should contact the organization directly.
FullBeauty Brands to merge with menswear retailer DXL
The all-stock deal will result in a company with combined revenue of about $1.2 billion, the companies announced Thursday.
CIB selects Shiel Sexton for soccer stadium pricing, construction duties
In addition to planning and budgeting, Shiel Sexton will also play a role in the design of the proposed stadium along with Populous Design and would oversee construction if the development advanced.
Fernando Mendoza looking to become IU’s first Heisman Trophy winner
Mendoza enters this weekend having won the Associated Press Player of the Year Award and as the the favorite to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
AI data center boom sparks fears of glut amid lending frenzy
The broader AI universe has also been caught up in the worries, with circular deals and soaring valuations taking a toll on the bullish sentiment that once dominated.
Entrepreneur Randy Stocklin joins Pragmatico as co-CEO, co-founder
Stocklin joins as Pragmatico, launched last year by serial entrepreneur Santiago Jaramillo, is shifting its focus from workshops to consulting.