Hammond mayor: Indiana’s bid for Bears relocation ‘extremely serious’
Indiana officials are keeping up their push to attract a planned new stadium for the Chicago Bears into northwest Indiana.
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Whiskey company to open tasting room along East 46th Street
Circle City Whiskey Co. plans to open a tasting room in March near the intersection of East 46th Street and the Nickel Plate Trail.
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Mayor: New luxury hotel to be built near Fishers Event Center
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, during his annual State of the City speech, said the hotel project will occupy the site that previously had been earmarked for Chicken N Pickle.
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Indianapolis to host World Food Championships event for third time
Indianapolis will host an event billed as the “world’s largest food sport competition” for the third consecutive year.
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UPDATE: Just Pop In! owners to close Broad Ripple location to focus on popcorn production
Just Pop In! owners Carly Swift and Mandy Selke opened their 5,000-square-foot Broad Ripple location in 2018.
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Visitors to some state parks could see entrance fees go up by $1
House Bill 1204 would let county councils pass ordinances to raise gate fees by $1 for parks in their counties to help pay for park-related public safety and infrastructure needs.
Pacers trade Mathurin, Jackson, draft picks to Clippers for center Ivica Zubac
Zubac, who turns 29 next month, is signed through the 2027-28 season, meaning he’ll be around when two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton returns from his torn Achilles tendon next season.
Indiana House speaker to sponsor Bears stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun said observers should start watching the Bears’ public responses to Indiana’s actions to get an idea “where this is headed.”
Indiana Sports Corp. to host service day honoring Jim Morris
The nonprofit will host the Jim Morris Day of Service on March 24, with a focus on tidying up downtown before the men’s basketball season culminates at Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse nearly two weeks later.
SkyLake Adventures teams with Butler Institute for Sports and Entertainment
Under the partnership, Butler University students will receive real-life experience in hospitality and entertainment, and real-life experiences and practical skills in marketing, social media and communications.
Senate passes Chicago Bears stadium bill in show of support for NFL team
Senate Bill 27 would establish the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities.
Senate greenlights bill to help Carmel build new hotel, conference center complex
State senators passed a measure to help Carmel fund a new hotel and conference center by rearranging collections from the Hamilton County Innkeepers’ tax.
Indiana Senate set to vote on Bears stadium bill this week
Senate Bill 27 creates the framework for a stadium deal by establishing a public body that can issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases.
Visit Indy: NFL set to tour possible draft host sites
Local officials are using the NFL Scouting Combine as an opportunity to show off the city as they seek to land the NFL Draft in the future.
Wienie 500 race coming back for Carb Day festivities
Oscar Mayer announced Sunday all six of its famed street-ready vehicles will compete for the second straight year on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval.
Indy Ignite prepare for home opener in rebranded league with new coach
The Indy Ignite professional volleyball team will take to the court Saturday for its home opener at Fishers Event Center with a 3-0 record, with club officials eager to build off an inaugural season in 2025 that saw the squad fall one victory short of a championship.
Monon 30 developer says upscale Hyatt coming to lagging mixed-use project
This week, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approved a rezoning request for the property at 1360 E. 30th St.
DePauw to host retrospective of New York-to-Indianapolis artist Samuel Vázquez
Vázquez turned his street art beginnings into a fine art career, studying at IU’s Herron School of Art and Design along the way.
Bill allowing Hoosier Lottery online sales won’t win in Legislature this year
The plug has been pulled on a bill that would give the Hoosier Lottery permission to sell tickets online and host instant games on its website.
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.
NCAA announces slate of events for Final Four weekend
Plans are coming together for what is expected to be the most action-packed Final Four weekend in history, with the NCAA on Wednesday unveiling community initiatives and events for this year’s event.
Coca-Cola replacing Pepsi as official soft drink sponsor at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Under the new deal, Coca-Cola Consolidated will serve as the official partner of the Indy 500 Red Carpet and will participate in multiple community activations, including Indy 500 Porch Parties and Bike to the 500.
IU football updates: Mendoza says Kirkwood celebration ‘epitomizes the Hoosier spirit,’ will sign autographs in Bloomington on Wednesday
IBJ reporters bring you coverage of the fanfare, festivities and the football from central Indiana and south Florida as the Hoosiers take on The University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Madam Walker Legacy Center establishes $8M endowment
The endowment fulfills a strategic goal the Legacy Center set in October 2023 when it sold the Walker Plaza building at 719 Indiana Ave. to the Indiana University Foundation for $7.2 million.