Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
The IndyCar driver said after the ruling that he was “disappointed that any damages have been awarded to McLaren” but has not decided on his next legal step.
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Indianapolis secures NFL Scouting Combine through 2028
Other announcements made at Visit Indy’s annual State of Tourism event include the addition of two medical conventions to the city’s slate.
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In State of the State address, Gov. Mike Braun says Indiana is ‘working hard’ to attract Chicago Bears
Some say Braun’s comments signal that Indiana appears to be making headway in discussions that could bring a second NFL franchise to the Hoosier State.
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Indianapolis Colts to retain Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen after season’s second-half collapse
Sunday’s 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans was the seventh straight loss for the Colts (8-9), who were eliminated from postseason contention last week by a Houston win.
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5 downtown Indianapolis development projects to watch in 2026
Several downtown development projects are in their infancy or just getting started. IBJ takes a look at a handful that could draw buzz throughout 2026.
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UPDATE: Key lawmaker wants Bears commitment before finalizing stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun told IBJ on Thursday that he hopes more concrete developments regarding the Chicago Bears’ potential move to northwest Indiana could come “within 10 days or a couple weeks.”
Legislative committee sends amended Bears stadium bill to full Senate
The vote came after little discussion and no testimony—no one from the public signed up to talk about the bill.
UPDATE: Gary Mayor Eddie Melton: ‘We made a lot of noise’ by rolling out Bears proposal
The public push by the northwest Indiana city, which includes a website called BearStadiumDistrict.com, comes after state lawmakers introduced a framework for the development of a new stadium governing body and financing mechanism.
Illinois governor says Soldier Field debt not all on the Bears
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the debt “is not the core issue” in making a deal to keep the Bears in Illinois.
Colts to move training camp from Grand Park to team HQ in 2027
The team, which will return to Grand Park for the final time this summer, has held training camp in Westfield since 2018–except for in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prominent law firm registers as Bears’ lobbyist at Indiana Statehouse
An application for Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP was completed Wednesday with the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission, indicating the firm will represent CBFC Development LLC, an affiliate company for the NFL franchise.
UPDATE: Bears say GOP stadium legislation is ‘significant milestone’ in talks to move team
Language introduced in the Indiana Senate on Thursday would create a stadium authority authorized to acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities, including NFL teams.
Greg Hinz: The Bears’ Indiana feint may be paying off—in Arlington Heights
Suddenly, the Illinois folks are optimistic, almost bubbly about prospects of finalizing an Arlington Heights deal.
Indiana positions itself to attract Bears as Braun prepares for second State of the State address
The governor is expected to address the Bears situation during his speech Wednesday night, although the Governor’s Office is keeping specifics—and the names of the guests it has invited to the event—under wraps.
Man sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun amid outdoor NBA Finals crowd
The incident occurred the night of June 22, 2025, when thousands of people were downtown to watch the broadcast of the championship game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers.
Report: NFL commissioner visits northwest Indiana amid Bears stadium search
Late last month, the Bears reportedly sent a drilling and testing crew to a site near Wolf Lake in Hammond.
Mayor: Bears could save ‘hundreds of millions’ by moving to Indiana
“I think that they seriously are considering Indiana,” Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott said on Inside INdiana Business this week. “I really feel that way.” He cited the state’s property tax system as a key reason.
Hogsett optimistic on pro soccer in Indy, but legislative leader says plans ‘not feasible’ so far
While Mayor Joe Hogsett remains optimistic at the prospect of bringing a professional soccer team to Indy, Senate Appropriations Committee chair Ryan Mishler told IBJ he’s less certain of a team’s long-term viability.
Indiana lawmakers say talks with Chicago Bears are in very early stages
State legislators say they are waiting to hear more from the Bears before they can work on proposals to relocate the team to northwest Indiana.
Hammond mayor: Illinois ‘can’t afford the Bears anymore’
Gov. Mike Braun has also said that the Bears “recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate,” and he is ready to work with the team to build a new stadium in the Hoosier State.
Amid stadium search, Chicago Bears conduct testing in northwest Indiana
Reports this week say the Bears sent a team of trucks and drilling equipment to a location not far off the Indiana Toll Road to conduct site testing.
Gov. Braun says he’ll work to build Chicago Bears a stadium in northwest Indiana
In an open letter on the team’s website, CEO Kevin Warren said the Bears will expand its search for a stadium site to a larger region that will include Indiana.
Braun says original proposal for soccer stadium ‘not doable,’ but MLS team is still possible
MLS plans have hit a snag, apparently over the city’s proposal for how to finance a stadium. On Thursday, the governor said he reviewed the city’s proposal, but deemed it financially infeasible.
Philip Rivers is on Hall of Fame ballots—and now the Colts’ practice squad
The 44-year-old quarterback (and grandfather) last played an NFL game in 2021 and is eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame—so long as he isn’t promoted to an active roster.