Judge strikes another blow against proposed Illiana Tollway
A U.S. District Court judge in Chicago ruled Tuesday that the federal government's approval of the proposed Illiana Tollway linking northern Illinois and Indiana is invalid.
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Judge refuses to dismiss Indiana BMV overcharges lawsuit
A judge refused on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles overcharged drivers by tens of millions of dollars for fees and services.
KAR launches global push by acquiring English company
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired Canvey Island, England-based HBC Vehicle Services, marking its first foray into a market outside of North America.
Suburban cities may form regional group to fund transit route
Four cities are considering creating an economic development group to obtain state funding for the first phase of a regional rapid-transit route for all-electric buses.
UPDATE: Council to sue over city’s $32M electric car contract
Vision Fleet, the electric car vendor in the middle of a dispute between the City-County Council and the city of Indianapolis, is seeking a legal review of its contract in which a five-judge panel determines the validity of the pact.
OneJet adds nonstop flights from Indy to Memphis
OneJet, the company that offers commercial flights aboard corporate-size jets, announced Monday that it will offer nonstop service from Indianapolis to Memphis, starting June 22.
Anderson loses $3.5M in federal funds for new bus terminal
Local officials had asked the Indiana Department of Transportation to extend the deadline for tapping those funds until July because the city had not settled on a site for the new terminal.
Illinois governor kills Illiana tollway project amid budget fight
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans Tuesday to kill the $1.5 billion Illiana Expressway project, a proposed tollway that would link Interstate 65 in Indiana and Interstate 55 in Illinois.
LANGHAM: Will drones disrupt logistics?
With e-commerce growing at an exponential rate, and with economic factors such as truck driver shortages, it makes sense to look at how drones can be used as an asset in logistics and distribution.
Great Indy Innovations
Central Indiana has been the birthplace of groundbreaking innovation felt nationwide–even worldwide.
Amazon rolls out same-day delivery in Indy, 13 other cities
E-commerce powerhouse Amazon on Thursday began offering free same-day delivery service in some cities, including Indianapolis, to its Prime loyalty club members.
Indy’s Golden Age in 1920s shows way forward
In the 1920s, Indianapolis was one of the most innovative cities in the nation. But after “the dark tragedy of the roaring twenties,” Indianapolis lost its edginess for decades and only recently has begun to regain it.
Sale of Indiana Toll Road lease-holder closes for $5.7B
Australia-based IFM Investors plans to invest $260 million in capital improvements on the Indiana Toll Road over the next five years.
Amazon beefing up employment at distribution centers
Central Indiana distribution centers in Plainfield and Whitestown will be among those that will add staff, Amazon said.
Strapped for pilots, Republic asks partners to reduce flights
Republic CEO Bryan Bedford told investors that crew-related flight cancellations rose throughout the first quarter and continued at a high level in April and May. The labor shortage will reduce revenue by an estimated $15 million this year, the company said.
Environmental groups sue over Illiana Tollway approval
A lawsuit over the proposed Illiana Tollway claims federal approval for the project relied on faulty information and didn’t adequately consider environmental impacts.
Construction begins on aging I-65 ramp downtown
The temporary shutdown of the northbound Interstate 65 ramp to westbound Interstate 70 will allow workers to rehabilitate two ramp bridges that are more than 40 years old.
Baggott launches food-tech company ClusterTruck
Chris Baggott, one of ExactTarget’s three co-founders, said the main ingredients of the new startup are food trucks, delivery-only kitchens and Uber drivers. He predicts it will be a $1 billion company.
IUPUI professor’s winning car design mimics human rib cage
IUPUI professor Andres Tovar recently won an international automotive design competition by using advanced technology to mimic Mother Nature’s own blueprints.
Indiana details possible routes for final segment of I-69
State highway officials planning the final leg of the Evansville-to-Indianapolis Interstate 69 extension have released details of 14 possible routes they're considering that would either cut across Indianapolis' south side or adjacent suburban counties.