Long-awaited InterContinental Hotel yet to set opening date
Indianapolis-based Keystone Group has been working on the 170-room hotel, a $101 million adaptive reuse of the historic Illinois Building at 17 W. Market St., since 2018.
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Hickory Junction’s next phase to include 450-plus housing units, commercial space in Lebanon
Card & Associates is making plans to grow Hickory Junction, which already includes the $31 million Farmers Bank Fieldhouse and two planned hotels.
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year
The Indiana Fever superstar raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and earned the award for her impact on and off the court.
UPDATE: American Airlines operations up and running again after technical issue grounded US flights
In social media replies to frustrated travelers, the airline said: “Our team is currently working to rectify this. Your continued patience is appreciated.”
William McGowan, key figure in Indy’s convention and sports tourism strategy, dies at 89
McGowan led the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association from 1984 to 2002 and was instrumental in the city’s efforts to land the 1987 Pan American Games, the 1980 and 1991 Final Fours and the Indianapolis Colts.
Notre Dame-IU playoff game in South Bend brings unexpected Christmas bonus
“This is our version of the Final Four, of a Super Bowl, of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour,” said a local tourism official of the late-in-the-year game drawing 80,000 spectators.
Concert promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon must disclose extra fees up front
Consumers often see advertised prices for hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and tickets to sporting events and concerts only to be surprised later by so-called “junk fees,” including resort fees, cleaning fees, processing fees and other extra charges.
NCAA reveals logos for 2026 Men’s Final Four, other basketball championships
Also unveiled were the logos for the 2026 NCAA Division II and Division III men’s basketball championships, which will also be held in Indianapolis on the same weekend (April 4-6) as the Final Four.
Ten tuneful ways to ring in 2025 in Indianapolis
One way to select a New Year’s Eve music event in Indianapolis is to gravitate to your favorite decade. Here are 10 options where music from different eras will accompany the arrival of 2025.
Nicole-Taylor’s restaurant to rebrand as Corridor in 2025
Owners Erin Kem and Logan McMahan purchased Nicole-Taylor’s, 1134 E. 54th St., from founders Rosa Hanslits and Tony Hanslits in July 2023.
New sports bar Tom’s Watch opens in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the 13th Tom’s Watch Bar location. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant features 135 screens as well as a full food and drink menu.
IU-Notre Dame football game most expensive CFP ticket on Stubhub
Tickets to the College Football Playoff game between Indiana University and the University of Notre Dame are drawing top dollar on the secondary marketplace.
Indiana Sports Corp aims to keep Big Ten football championship in Indy
Indianapolis is set to host the conference’s big game through 2028, and Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty says the city has hopes to continue beyond that time.
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman praises Chatham Hills during visit to Westfield
Norman said Thursday that spectators at the golf circuit’s tournament in Westfield next year will experience a “100% different” type of atmosphere than they’ve become accustomed to at professional golf events.
Efforts to preserve Indiana music history are catching on
The Indiana Music History Project boasts a 1,000-square-foot gallery of exhibits open five days a week in Broad Ripple.
On its way out, Biden administration renews push for airline-consumer protections
Such a rule would go far beyond the current requirement for airlines to pay ticket refunds. It would make U.S. policy more closely resemble airline consumer protections in Europe.
Commission gives positive feedback on ISO’s Hilbert Circle Theatre plans
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presented its renovation plan Wednesday night in a preliminary review by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, which has purview because both the interior and exterior of Hilbert Circle Theatre are protected as historically significant.
City set to buy Simon-owned parking lot in proposed stadium district
The site is currently an 80-space surface parking lot operated by Indianapolis-based Denison Parking as well as the Presidential Place pocket park operated by Indy Parks.
Indoor concert venue planned to succeed Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi Annex
Concert company MOKB Presents announced plans Monday to open a 1,200-capacity venue in early 2026 at the former site of Well Done Marketing in the Murphy Arts Building.
Hole-in-one: How Westfield secured flagship LIV Golf event
The tour this week said The Club at Chatham Hills will host LIV Indianapolis Aug. 15-17, serving as the individual player championship round and regular-season finale.