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More national chain restaurants take aim at Greater Lafayette
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Several national chain restaurants are coming to town, according to building permits filed with Lafayette and West Lafayette. According to the documents, a Chuy's Tex-Mex location is under construction at the former TGI Friday's at 110 S. Creasy Lane in Lafayette. Chuy's "menu is...
Dozens of jobs impacted by closure of area manufacturer
RICHMOND, Ind. (WDTN) — An area manufacturer is shutting its doors and conducting layoffs, according to a WARN notice. TBK America, Inc., a motor vehicle gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing plant in Richmond, has told the Indiana Department of Workforce Development the facility would be closing. According to the WARN notice, 86 jobs will […]
Illinois Dems Push Delegates to Get Out The Vote with Labor
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. Illinois Democrats kicked off the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a clear message: Democrats and unions need to work hand in hand to get out the vote. The...
Earlham College welcomes largest fall entering class in 5 years
Earlham College opens the new academic year today with its largest fall entering class in five years. The Class of 2028 features students hailing from 26 states and 29 countries. Nearly 22 percent of the class comes to Earlham from outside the United States, a welcoming sign that international enrollment is returning to pre-Covid pandemic levels.
Burlington opening new location in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Burlington, a national discount retailer, is opening a location in downtown Indianapolis. The new store will be opening on Friday, Sept. 6 at 110 W. Washington St., Suite A, near the Circle Centre Mall. On Friday and Saturday, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officials said the first 100...
Freshman move-in weekend marks beginning of Indiana University's 2024-25 school year
Indiana University’s class of 2028 and other dorm-dwelling students moved into campus over the weekend, ahead of the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 26. The weekend also marked move-in day for IU’s other campuses, including IU Indianapolis (formerly Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis) and IU South Bend. ...
McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House to be filmed on famous TV show
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — McGraw's Steak Chop & Fish House is expected to be filmed by America's Best Restaurants after gaining recognition this spring. The segment is expected to shine a light on the amazing restaurant and it's high-end food. Todd McGraw, founded the restaurant back in 1999...
2024 Devour Indy Summerfest Happening Now
INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s Devour Indy Summerfest is happening now, and you have through September 1st to take advantage of the deals! During Summerfest, you can try select, three-course meals at a variety of eateries around Indianapolis. This event is meant to boost business, highlight local restaurants, and welcome new customers by offering deals. The […] The post 2024 Devour Indy Summerfest Happening Now appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Bloomington closes Rail Trail encampments, adds homelessness coordinator in 2025 Budget
Another homeless encampment has been cleared in Bloomington, this time along the Rail Trail south of Country Club Drive and North of Gordon Pike. At a news conference in the first week of August, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said that the encampments along the Rail Trail, which had 30-day notices posted towards early July, were still on course for removal “in the next couple of weeks.”
IU football announces more additions to Memorial Stadium, including multiple iconic restaurant options
Indiana football game days at Memorial Stadium are going to look distinctly different in the 2024 season than what fans have previously known. On Wednesday, IU announced several additional enhancements to the fan experience at Memorial Stadium, including more food and beverage options from iconic Bloomington establishments, the opening of 'B-town Boulevard' on the South lawn behind Memorial Stadium, added information on the new student section and much more.
Study: New weight loss drug cuts diabetes risk by 94%
INDIANAPOLIS (NETWORK INDIANA) — Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, tirzepatide, has been shown to cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 94% in overweight individuals, according to a new study. The three-year study, the longest on this drug, involved over 1,000 patients with prediabetes. Those taking...
32 arrested, at least 27 suspects still wanted in central Indiana drug bust
(WXIN/WTTV) — Central Indiana police crews have arrested 32 people during a large drug warrant roundup throughout Johnson County and Marion County. Police are still looking to arrest 32 other suspects with active arrest warrants. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said that police crews from a total of nine departments executed over 50 arrest and […]
Delaware County breaks ground on mental health rehabilitation center
Delaware County has officially broke ground on a mental health rehabilitation center for the county, to be paired with the Justice Center. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Delaware County Commissioners had one goal for the federal COVID-era American Rescue Plan funds – to build a local in-patient center for mental health and substance use treatment.
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