o IU basketball forward Justin Smith declares for NBA draft, retains eligibility By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:49:06 +0000 A fixture in IU's starting lineup for most of the past two years, Smith averaged 10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 2019-20. Full Article
o 'Mind Your Banners' podcast: Time to answer your questions By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:41:16 +0000 IU Insider Zach Osterman sits down with Chronic Hoosier to answer your questions, talking everything from IU sports to Btown eats to memories and more Full Article
o IU women's basketball: Grace Berger tweaks her game to a new level By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:42:37 +0000 "I could miss 15 shots, and I always have the mindset that the next one's going in," Grace Berger says. "I'm not worried about those other shots." Full Article
o Michigan RB David Holloman commits to IU football By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:34:44 +0000 Holloman, a three-star prospect from Auburn Hills, also had offers from West Virginia, Nebraska, Maryland, Iowa State, and Central Michigan, among others. Full Article
o Damezi Anderson transfers from IU basketball to Loyola By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:28:10 +0000 Anderson, a 6-7 wing from South Bend, put his name in the transfer portal exactly a week ago. Full Article
o With extended eligibility, IU baseball, softball planning for bigger rosters in 2021 By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:29:55 +0000 IU baseball, softball working out expanded rosters Full Article
o 2020 IU football schedule By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:16:36 +0000 Hoosiers are scheduled to start the season against Wisconsin and finish with the traditional Old Oaken Bucket game. Full Article
o In-state defensive lineman Rodney McGraw flips commitment from IU to Penn State By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 19:20:41 +0000 McGraw, a three-star defensive end, announced his decision Sunday via Twitter. Full Article
o 'There's no more important issue in collegiate sports.' How IU, Big Ten approach mental health By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:47:28 +0000 Key players at IU: Mental health providers battle depression among athletes Full Article
o State's top QB prospect Donaven McCulley on his top five, lessons learned from basketball By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 21:04:29 +0000 While McCulley became a key part of Lawrence North's run in basketball, there is no doubt that his collegiate future is in football. Full Article
o IU football: New defensive line coach Kevin Peoples represents impressive coaching tree By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:44:18 +0000 Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades. Full Article
o Cody Zeller recalls Harbaugh brothers telling IU basketball team to be 'blood-sucking bats' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:06:38 +0000 IU basketball alum Cody Zeller recalls getting an unusual pep talk from Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh Full Article
o IU football: Grad transfer Jovan Swann expects a lot of himself By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:37:12 +0000 Former Center Grove High School standout attended Stanford but will play for the Hoosiers in his remaining season. Full Article
o IU volleyball recruiting class ranks 15th — a program best By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:33:29 +0000 This week, PrepVolleyball.com released its Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The Hoosiers came in at No. 15 — a program best. Full Article
o 'That's when it changed.' Story of how 2009 team put IU baseball on the map By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:43:07 +0000 "I look at that group — it was not sexy at that time to play for Indiana. They made it sexy." Full Article
o As unemployment claims surge, how Indiana's benefits compare to neighboring states By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:54:33 +0000 Jobless claims have surged amid the coronavirus outbreak, revealing the limitations of a state unemployment system. Full Article
o 2 Indianapolis restaurants permanently let workers go By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:27 +0000 While Indiana restaurants are takeout-only during coronavirus, Next Door closes "indefinitely,'' and Punch Bowl Social's owner says it will return. Full Article
o You'll see these changes at the grocery as stores battle coronavirus By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:25:46 +0000 Grocery stores continue to make changes for the safety of shoppers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
o Trump assails GM, putting in question plan to have Indiana plant build ventilators By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:32:44 +0000 General Motors has partnered with Ventec Life Systems to rapidly boost the production of ventilators. It is considering GM's plant in Kokomo, Indiana. Full Article
o Coronavirus pandemic rocks Indiana lodging industry as hotels lay off hundreds of workers By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:28:43 +0000 Layoffs are mounting in the hospitality industry. "It's worst than 9/11," says the president of the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association. Full Article
o 'They still want you to come in': Some workers, businesses disagree on what's 'essential' By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:20:47 +0000 Some employees disagree with employers who say their businesses are essential. Experts say the definition's gray area makes it hard for workers. Full Article
o Here's how the $2 trillion federal stimulus will help Hoosiers By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:44:19 +0000 The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the latest aid package to help the U.S. economy stay afloat during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
o How empty Marsh stores are finding new life By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:00:39 +0000 Marsh supermarkets that were left vacant in 2017 after the chain's bankruptcy are slowly filling up in the Indianapolis area. Here's how that's benefiting the community. Full Article
o 'We are finished': Takeout and delivery isn't sustaining Indianapolis restaurants By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 22:03:58 +0000 Indianapolis restaurant owners report up to 80% sales declines during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they expect numbers to keep falling. Full Article
o Indianapolis announces $10 million fund for small-business loans during coronavirus crisis By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:09:10 +0000 The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Chamber announced a $10 million rapid response loan fund for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
o Coronavirus wrecked Girl Scout cookie season. These Hoosier scouts are getting creative. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:26:26 +0000 As coronavirus shutters cookie booths in Indiana and around the country, Girl Scouts take sales online and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. Full Article
o The coronavirus pandemic is hitting landlords and small-business owners. Now rent is due. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:14:39 +0000 The financial disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic are growing. April brings new challenges for renters, homeowners and small-business owners. Full Article
o These 10 restaurants that were supposed to open this spring. They'll get here, eventually. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:56:36 +0000 Plans have been delayed by actions taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but Indianapolis restaurant owners have not given up on their dreams. Full Article
o Simon Property Group slashes executive pay due to coronavirus pandemic By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:34:32 +0000 Securities and Exchange Commission filings detail executive pay cuts for Simon Property Group executives as forced closures impact business operations Full Article
o Indiana will distribute new federal unemployment benefits. It will just take time. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:34:14 +0000 Indiana will issue unemployment benefits to workers who do not typically qualify. But distributing new federal stimulus money will take time. Full Article
o 'Where are they when you need help?' Restaurants want insurers to cover coronavirus losses By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:49 +0000 Business interruption insurance replaces income lost when a business must close. But insurers say policies don't cover coronavirus-related closures. Full Article
o Indiana's unemployment funds will likely run out, experts say By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:23 +0000 Indiana's unemployment trust fund was recovering from the Great Recession. Then coronavirus hit. How long will the state's unemployment benefits last? Full Article
o Grocery store operating hours, latest shopping changes during the coronavirus pandemic By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:40:57 +0000 Here's how grocery stores are trying to accommodate shoppers with new hours, special times for at-risk customers and other changes as of April 29. Full Article
o Cummins is using Wisconsin facility to aid respirator production during COVID-19 outbreak By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:36:00 +0000 Cummins is partnering with Minnesota-based 3M to make filters for use in respirators used during the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Article
o Restaurants are selling groceries during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what's available. By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:24:02 +0000 Restaurants struggling during the coronavirus pandemic are becoming grocery stores to survive. Here's where to score groceries around Indianapolis. Full Article
o A glimmer of hope as fewer workers in Indiana, U.S. file initial unemployment claims By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:30:52 +0000 Nearly 120,000 more Indiana workers filed for unemployment, but the amount is less than the week before, signaling some encouragement. Full Article
o Some Indiana workers could see extra unemployment benefits soon By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:58:26 +0000 The federal boost to unemployment compensation is retroactive to March 29, though some Hoosiers will still be waiting. Full Article
o Here are the safety measures businesses should adopt if operating during the coronavirus By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:20:50 +0000 Indiana businesses operating during the coronavirus should follow certain sanitation measures. Guidelines vary based on a worker's risk of exposure. Full Article
o Why Indiana's March unemployment rate is so low amid empty streets and empty stores By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:13:43 +0000 More than 22 million Americans are out of work because of how the coronavirus has shut down much of the economy. Full Article
o Former Eli Lilly head Richard Wood dies; led company for nearly two decades By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:05:37 +0000 Richard Wood led Eli Lilly and Co. through prosperous times, thanks to products like Prozac. Colleagues say his foresight paid off. Full Article
o Indiana unemployment: Your questions answered By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:05:37 +0000 A compilation of question and answers about filing for unemployment insurance benefits in Indiana. Full Article
o 74 Indiana businesses receive verbal warnings for violating governor's coronavirus order By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:10:30 +0000 Indiana officials have investigated several hundred complaints about businesses accused of violating state-mandated safety restrictions. Full Article
o Conrad hotel in Downtown Indianapolis temporarily ceases operations By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:15:07 +0000 The Conrad Indianapolis temporarily suspended operations as occupancy rates for Downtown hotels nosedive because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
o More than 75K additional Indiana workers apply for unemployment insurance By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:23:25 +0000 The number of workers seeking unemployment benefits in Indiana rose for another week during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
o Indiana coal company with ties to Trump administration gets $10 million in coronavirus aid By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:35:59 +0000 The parent company of Indiana's second largest coal company, with ties to the Trump administration, landed $10 million in coronavirus relief aid. Full Article
o Self-employed, independent Indiana workers now can apply for new unemployment insurance By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:08:06 +0000 Here's how the self-employed, gig workers and others who don't typically qualify for state unemployment benefits can receive new federal benefits. Full Article
o Emmis Communications board votes to leave Nasdaq By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 23:52:14 +0000 Emmis hopes to reduce expenses, focus on growth. Full Article
o Plastic shields, capes: How salons, gyms plan to re-open after coronavirus closures By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:43:56 +0000 "This may become the new normal." The fitness and beauty industries may look much different after Indiana's coronavirus stay-at-home order is lifted. Full Article
o Leaked memo details Simon plans to reopen Indiana malls Saturday By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:26:26 +0000 Simon Property Group plans to reopen on Saturday Indiana malls shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a leaked internal memo. Full Article
o What business owners and experts say about how and when Indiana should reopen its economy By rssfeeds.indystar.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:41:26 +0000 Here's what business leaders and economists say Indiana needs to do to reopen the state's economy and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article