‘Hometown feel’ Highland is among ‘hottest’ zip codes in US

People don't want to live in big cities like they used to. With the popularization of remote working and both home prices and rent on the rise, cities like Chicago are seeing more people packing up than moving in, according to Axios. With increased mobility granted by work-from-home employment, people are prioritizing affordability over the perks of city centers. ... Read More

Fort Wayne begins work on next Riverfront project

Officials in Fort Wayne broke ground Wednesday on the next stage of redevelopment on the city's riverfront. Known as Riverfront Open Space Phase IIb, the $40 million project is designed to create expanded public space along the St. Mary's River.... Read More

Indy Airport nabs sixth J.D. Power award

Indianapolis International Airport is once again at the top of the J.D. Power North America Airport Satisfaction Survey for medium-sized airports. It is the fourth time in the last five years the airport has earned the distinction and the sixth time overall.... Read More

Hanover receives grant for park expansion

The town of Hanover has received a more than $330,000 grant from the Madison-based Bethany Legacy Foundation to support an expansion of Hanover Park. Officials say the grant fills a gap in funding caused by a significant increase in costs for the project.... Read More

Bila Solar seeks tax break on $36M in equipment for HQ, production facility

Bila Solar plans to create 244 jobs by 2026 at a facility partially used by Eli Lilly and Co. and Elanco Animal Health at 1249 S. White River Parkway East Drive. As IBJ reported in late August, the firm plans to spend $36 million on its portion of the 447,000-square-foot building to produce a lightweight solar module that weighs just 30% of regular glass solar panels and is 95% slimmer.... Read More

State unemployment continues to tick upward

The state's unemployment rate has risen slightly again from 3.3% to 3.4% in August, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The state’s unemployment has ticked upward one-tenth of a percent every month since April's 3%.... Read More