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Indiana lawmakers urged to strengthen casino industry
A southern Indiana economic development association is urging the Legislature to strengthen the state's casino industry by revising existing gambling laws to allow it to remain competitive as casinos open in surrounding states.
Potential of higher car rental taxes drawing fire
People who come to Indianapolis for business, ball games or other reasons could pay more for their visits if local officials decide to raise taxes on car rentals and professional sports tickets early next year.
CIB to consider 1-year extension with Pacers, source says
The Capital Improvement Board of Marion County is expected to seek a one-year extension of its current lease deal with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, according to a former board member and current Indianapolis city-county councilor.
You-review-it Monday
Did you see 'Amahl and the Night Visitors'? Dance Kaleidoscope moving to the sounds of Sinatra and company? The IRT's classic "Christmas Carol"?
Face-lift nearly complete at Eagle Creek golf courses
Eagle Creek Golf Club received a long-awaited face-lift this year under a contract that will rescue the city from most of its expenses stemming from the previous operator’s loan default.
Deal to save racing show had many twists, turns
In a matter of a few months, operators of the Performance Racing Industry show and its upstart rival, the International Motorsports Industry Show, went from being bitter rivals to merging—a deal that will return the world’s largest motorsports trade show to Indianapolis next December.
DINING: Here, oh muse, comes a solid new Greek eatery
Second in a month-long series of reviews of late-in-the-year restaurant newcomers. This week: Odyssey Grill and Bar.
LOU’S VIEWS: Three long-running holiday shows offer degrees of variation
Tradition, by definition, involves familiarity. And three of the top Indy on-stage holiday offerings embrace tradition in their own way.
HETRICK: Sending all-seasons’ greetings in a newfangled way
During the holiday season, I used to love going to the mailbox.
BENNER: Remembering one of the most significant handshakes in sports
It was the flashbulbs. That’s what he remembers. That’s what everyone remembers who witnessed the moment nearly 50 years ago in East Lansing, Mich.
Tourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a 10-percent increase from the previous year.
Greetings from New Fantasyland
I’m in Florida attending the opening of the Walt Disney World expansion. So what’s your favorite Disney memory?
Two longtime execs gone from Indianapolis Downtown Inc.
Terry Sweeney, vice president of real estate development, and Julia Watson, vice president of marketing and communications, are no longer with the organization charged with promoting, managing and developing downtown Indianapolis.
Big Ten football title game crowd disappoints organizers
Organizers of the Big Ten football championship played in Indianapolis say they’ll consider making changes for next year’s game in an attempt to boost attendance.
Slinky maker hoping to purchase bankrupt Fundex
Plainfield-based Fundex Games Ltd., which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, said Poof-Slinky Inc. is the only potential purchaser that has shown interest in acquiring the company’s assets.
ISO reports smaller deficit after more support from foundation
The Indianapolis Symphony Society on Monday said its expenses exceeded revenue by $900,000 in the 2011-2012 fiscal year despite $11.4 million in funding from its endowment.
Indiana Historical Society wraps up $19M campaign
The Indiana Historical Society has raised $19.5 million to support the Indiana Experience, its series of interactive history lessons intended to draw more visitors to the local not-for-profit’s downtown facility.
A&E ticket giveaway: The return of ‘Jersey Boys’
Win tickets to opening night of the hit Four Season bio-show.
You-review-it Monday
I loaded up on traditional Indianapolis holiday offerings. What about you?