A bill to increase the LaGrange County innkeepers tax rate from 5% to a maximum of 8% under the uniform innkeeper's tax statute has proceeded to the senate. Authored by Representative Tony Isa and co-authored by Representative Joanna King, HB 1215 got subsumed ...... Read More
With several executive orders focused on immigration signed on inauguration day, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to protecting the U.S. borders from illegal migrants, drug trafficking and cross-border crime.... Read More
The South Bend Redevelopment Commission approved the city’s plan to purchase the long-defunct State Theater for $800,000 at its meeting on Thursday. Often riddled with litigation, this is the first time in almost five years when the 17,000 sq/ft property ...... Read More
With two intercollegiate swimming competitions coming to town in February and March, Elkhart County is set to experience an economic boost that is a rarity in the winter months. The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Swimming & Diving Championships kicked ...... Read More
As a historian of race and medicine, Ijeoma Kola teaches students at the University of Notre Dame on the intersection of race and medicine during the 20th and 21st centuries. She leads Cohort Sistas, a mentorship community for Black women and non-binary ...... Read More
The clock is ticking for the 30-day tariff pause on imports from Canada and Mexico. If a more permanent solution is not reached by March 4, experts and stakeholders say the 25% tax would cause significant headwinds for the $140 billion dollar RV industry.... Read More
Transforming the fan engagement landscape for live entertainment events is at the core of South Bend-based Juke’s mission. Launched in 2021 by University of Notre Dame alumni, the company got its start after winning the McCloskey New Venture Competition.... Read More
One of 13 projects awarded part of the $42.5 million in READI 2.0 funds by the Northern Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA), South Bend’s Riverfront West development is set to convert a defunct office park into about 400 rental units on the St. Joseph ...... Read More
Gary Community School Corporation has received a $500,000 donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for basic needs and renovation across the district. The donation will be applied towards gym upgrades, including new wall mats, resurfaced floors and ...... Read More
In the four years since joining J2 Marketing, Austin Loveing has rapidly risen through the ranks at the boutique marketing firm headquartered in South Bend. From humble beginnings leading the studio team, Loveing’s drive, passion and initiatives helped him ...... Read More
