Why Are the Chicago Bears Considering Indiana?
Chicago Bears officials are considering Northwest Indiana as a possible home for a new stadium after years of delays tied to their efforts in Illinois. Hammond has become the center of Indiana’s push. Located about 28 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, the city would allow the franchise to cross aContinue Reading
ICE Operation Safe Community Leads to 426 Arrests Across Indiana
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 426 people across Indiana during a five-day enforcement action centered largely on the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Operation Safe Community-Indiana ran Aug. 30 through Sept. 3, 2026, with arrests also reported elsewhere across the state. ICE did not publicly confirm the operation until Sept. 16,Continue Reading
Tornado in Marion, Indiana Confirmed After Severe Storms
A tornado in Marion, Indiana was confirmed after severe thunderstorms swept through Grant County on July 27, 2026, leaving downed trees, damaged buildings, blocked roads, and power outages across several communities. National Weather Service investigators determined that a tornado traveled between the northeast side of Sweetser and the southwest sideContinue Reading
Caitlin Clark Returns to Indiana Fever for Crucial Final Stretch
Caitlin Clark is back with the Indiana Fever after adding a world championship to an already eventful 2026 season. Team USA defeated France 97-79 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup final, securing a fifth consecutive title before Clark shifted her attention back to the WNBA. Indiana resumes its schedule atContinue Reading
Indiana Companies With European Owners – What an Overseas Assignment Means for Employees
European-owned companies in Indiana may send employees to Europe for projects, training, knowledge transfer, or temporary staffing needs. Short-term assignments usually last three months to one year. Traditional assignments may last three to five years. Both can create career opportunities, but they also involve taxes, immigration, healthcare, housing, payroll, andContinue Reading
Indiana Tourism Just Had Its Biggest Year on Record. What Are 83 Million People Coming For?
Indiana welcomed about 83.3 million visitors in 2024, setting a new high for statewide travel. Visitor volume rose nearly 2% compared with 2023, while total spending reached a record $16.9 billion. Average spending came to about $203 per visitor. Tourism spending also surpassed pre-pandemic levels after increasing by 4.7% inContinue Reading
Gen Con Turns Indianapolis Into the Nerdiest City in America Every August – Here’s What It’s Like
Costumed adventurers, armored warriors, wizards, superheroes, and characters carrying oversized props fill downtown Indianapolis each August. Convention badges hang around nearly every neck, gaming merchandise fills shopping bags, and packed sidewalks create a scene closer to a fantasy festival than a typical Midwestern weekend. Gen Con brings tabletop gaming cultureContinue Reading
Moving to Indiana in 2026 – What Nobody Tells You Before You Get Here
Moving to Indiana can look like an easy financial win. Housing prices are lower than in many coastal and fast-growing states, commutes are often manageable, and many communities offer more space for the money. Daily life, however, depends heavily on location. Indianapolis, Carmel, Fort Wayne, Gary, Bloomington, and small ruralContinue Reading
Why Are People Leaving Illinois for Indiana? The Border Migration Explained
Indiana became the leading destination for Illinois residents who moved to another state in 2024. About 25,700 people relocated across the state line, placing Indiana ahead of Florida and Wisconsin. Proximity plays a major role in that decision. Northwest Indiana gives households access to lower housing costs and a differentContinue Reading
The Covered Bridge Festival Is Indiana’s Biggest Event You’ve Never Heard Of
More than 2 million people reportedly visit Parke County each fall for Indiana’s largest festival. Yet many travelers outside Indiana and nearby states have never heard of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. Historic bridges, bright fall colors, local cooking, craft markets, and small-town traditions fill ten busy October days.Continue Reading
Before Late Night, David Letterman Was an Indianapolis Weatherman
David Letterman became one of America’s most recognizable late-night hosts, appearing in more than 6,000 episodes during his television career. Long before national fame, he worked in Indiana as a radio announcer, television anchor, reporter, children’s-show host, and weatherman. Each position gave him room to test jokes, experiment with awkwardContinue Reading