Habitat for Humanity plans 84-acre neighborhood
A Habitat for Humanity group is planning to build possibly hundreds of homes on an 84-acre site in Bloomington.
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Two groups make deal on Sunday booze sales
Two powerful lobbying groups say they have resolved differences that previously led state lawmakers to give up on efforts to overturn the Prohibition-era Sunday carryout sales ban.
Giordano’s hopes to delve deeper into Indy with third location
The pizza purveyor’s move to establish a south-side location mirrors the plans of Portillo’s, another Chicagoland staple that recently entered the Indianapolis market with a north-side restaurant.
Developers propose $113M commercial project near I-65 in Whitestown
Plans from the two Indianapolis-area firms call for more than 2 million square feet of space in a development encompassing 170 acres.
One Fountain Square apartment project opening, another progressing
The five-story Forte on Shelby Street is set to welcome its first tenants next month, while the developer of a similar project five blocks east prepares to get under way.
Panera Bread acquiring Au Bon Pain as founder steps down
Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich is stepping down as CEO and the company is buying Au Bon Pain—bringing together two chains the executive helped build.
Former AIT Labs owner faces $4.4M suit over HQ building
The once-booming toxicology business struggled for years under declining revenue and huge debts before being acquired last year by a Texas private equity firm. Its Park Fletcher headquarters building remains empty.
East-side housing project part of city’s effort to retain teachers
Teachers’ Village in the St. Clair Place neighborhood will consist of 21 new or rehabbed houses priced below market, with the help of about $3.1 million in subsidies.
Sun King adding sausage-centric restaurant to downtown brewery
Oca, which opens Friday, is operated by a familiar name and will feature a variety of house-made game, vegetarian and seafood sausages.
Influential preservationist Baker stepping down from city
Over three decades, David Baker’s purview has grown to 12 historic districts, five conservation districts and many individual landmark properties.
Steak n Shake suffers first quarterly loss since last decade
Third-quarter revenue and customer traffic also declined for the Indianapolis-based restaurant chain.
Former Angie’s List CEO seeks to buy company’s HQ campus
Bill Oesterle has assembled a group of local heavy hitters in hopes of purchasing the 17.5-acre site east of downtown, now that ANGI Homeservices Inc. has put it up for sale.
Indiana, 34 other states back bid to collect online sales taxes
South Dakota is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether retailers can be required to collect sales taxes in states where they lack a physical presence. The case could have national implications for e-commerce.
Long lines are back at Apple retail sites for iPhone X
This year, Apple has marketed the iPhone X heavily, and new features like facial recognition and the edge-to-edge screen are stoking demand.
App lets shoppers funnel cash to charities
A year ago, Pam and Tom Cooper launched Boosterville Inc., which uses an app to connect cause-driven shoppers to businesses willing to donate a portion of sales to a charity the consumer chooses.
Craft brew industry continues to grow but loses froth
The explosive growth in craft breweries is starting to slow in Indiana, and a smattering of players have gone out of business. Yet industry observers remain bullish on the market.
Indy airport embarks on retail refresh
As vendor contracts expire at Indianapolis International Airport—and a slew of them lapse at the end of 2018, a decade after the terminal’s opening—officials are embarking on a project to freshen up the offerings.
Ale Emporium opening in Fishers, replacing Casler’s
The Castleton mainstay is branching out to Hamilton County and taking the space of Casler’s Kitchen and Bar, which closed on Wednesday.
Roundup: On south side, Whiskey Business stakes out site while Portillo’s progresses
Owners of the east-side hangout hope to replicate their success on Southport Road, albeit with more burgers. Meanwhile, Portillo’s has vaulted a hurdle for its location on U.S. 31 South.
Downtown’s Cadillac Ranch restaurant and bar closes
Owner Granite City announced the closure Wednesday, along with three Granite City restaurants in two Midwestern states. Adjoining lounge Bartini’s also closed.