Judge strikes down Hamilton County’s restrictions on road signs
The order nullifies an ordinance that Hamilton County commissioners passed Feb. 12 and updated April 3. The ban largely targeting political and real estate signs along roads.
Real Estate
Articles
Memory Bank: Uncle Sam campaigns with C.I.O. in 1944
The national group was initially part of the American Federation of Labor but broke off to become the nation’s first political action committee.
Cafeterias still have cherished place in local dining scene
Though central Indiana doesn’t offer as many cafeteria options as in the past, diners hankering for this sort of fare can still slide their trays past a long line of choices.
Naked Tchopstix in Broad Ripple becomes Captain Sushi after sale
The new owner also operates Hirosaki, a Japanese restaurant in Avon that opened in 2016.
Walmart plans $24M in renovations, tech upgrades at Indiana stores
Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday announced plans to spend about $24 million over the next year to remodel seven stores in Indiana, including a supercenter in the Indianapolis area.
Bank of America building first local stand-alone center in Indy push
The bank has staked out the upscale Keystone at the Crossing submarket for a staffed, free-standing addition to its growing local operations.
Nora, developer reach settlement on controversial development
The settlement will allow developer Green Indy LLC to build a revised version of the so-called Alexander at the Crossing project that was initially denied by the Metropolitan Development Commission last year.
Pizza-and-beer restaurant to open first Indiana location
A Columbus, Ohio-based chain that was named one of the nation’s hottest restaurant concepts by Restaurant Business has signed a 3,500-square-foot lease at Hamilton Town Center.
Proposed residential project in Zionsville would feature Dye-designed course
Henke Development Group LLC has requested the rezoning of about 600 acres for a project called Holliday Farms, which would feature a championship golf course, homes, retail buildings and restaurants.
Franchisee sues Steak n Shake over pricing policy after losing money at 9 restaurants
A franchisee has filed suit against Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake in an effort to raise its menu prices because it says all of its restaurants are losing money.
Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque appeal city’s approval
Dissenters have raised concerns about property values in nearby upscale neighborhoods being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
Tinker Street chef to usher in restaurant’s return as a co-owner
After resigning on March 30 amid personnel issues at the high-profile eatery on East 16th Street, chef Braedon Kellner has returned to the kitchen with a stake in the business, according to one of its founders.
UPDATE: St. Vincent CEO confirms land option at 96th & Spring Mill
But Jonathan Nalli said the health system has no plans to build a $1 billion hospital complex.
Ivy Tech plans $43M in projects in Muncie
The school’s downtown campus will get $30 million in work, including a $17.2 million Downtown North Building to be constructed on the site of the former home of the Muncie Star Press.
Target settles suit claiming its hiring system discriminated
Target has agreed to settle a lawsuit that said its hiring process, which automatically rejected people with criminal backgrounds, disproportionately kept blacks and Hispanics from getting entry-level jobs at its stores.
Memory Bank: Baseball begins
Frank Sigamoos, a former Indianapolis Indians infielder, pitches the first ball to Joseph Taylor, director of program development at Flanner House, to mark the start of the Little League season in an undated photo believed to be from the 1950s.
Out-of-state ownership hamstrings effort to revive Broad Ripple eyesore
Broad Ripple leaders are working to confront a long-standing challenge: what to do about a mostly vacant building whose out-of-state owners have allowed the property to slide downhill for years.
Quirky Stutz complex is growing spot for techies, but still home to artists
Twenty-five years after developer Turner Woodard purchased the old Stutz factory complex at 10th Street and Capitol Avenue, the sprawling facility hosts 200-plus tenants.
Hamilton County approves funding for government center expansion
Hamilton County is moving forward with plans to expand its government and judicial center in Noblesville.
Walmart drops shoplifting-prevention program criticized by attorney general
A shoplifting-prevention program that had been implemented by Walmart at 36 Indiana locations has been voluntarily discontinued by the company after Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill questioned its legality.