See which 17 Indiana-based companies made the cut ⬇️ ow.ly/GGHP50Zblzu

.@ChicagoBears, Indiana, Hammond explore new site. Full interview this weekend on @IIB. @NWIForum @GovBraun

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More than 5,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators will gather in Terre Haute this weekend for the 2026 Special Olympics Indiana Summer Games. All events are free and open to the public. ow.ly/bQVf50Zbkng

Throughout the program’s eight weeks, students will see professional development, credential training, mentorship and coaching mixed in with their work-based learning experience. Participating employers will have the chance to build new talent pipelines. ow.ly/yeWI50ZbbL6

NEW: Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott tells @GerryDick the Chicago Bears are considering more than one site for a possible stadium in Hammond. You can watch the full interview on this weekend's show.

Once again, business and community leaders in Evansville stepping up...this time with a $1 million commitment to early education efforts in the region. Goal is to raise $5 million over two years says United Companies Executive Chairman Ron Romain. @IIB @WEHTWTVWlocal @evvregion

An Oakland City University women’s soccer coach has filed a lawsuit against the university that claims the school hasn’t paid her or other employees since late April. ow.ly/NxYJ50ZaioX

Around the same Indiana University student Grant Myers was starting business school, he also launched his own company. Myers launched PeakFusion, a line of supplements that includes Creatine, Vitamin D3, and a complete multivitamin.

TaylorMade Golf Co. is celebrating construction on the $58.9 million expansion of its operations in Evansville. It's expected to result in 50 new jobs, and Gov. Mike Braun's office said the jobs will offer average salaries 125% of the county average. ow.ly/FKlt50Z9VkN

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NEW: The former Scotty's Brewhouse space in downtown Indianapolis has a new tenant, and one of the partners apparently involved in the restaurant is already known for his dishes on the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a block south. My story for @IBJnews: ibj.com/articles/downtown-sc…

The Gary/Chicago International Airport sits about 10 minutes from the proposed stadium site and roughly 25 minutes from downtown Chicago. Leaders say the Chicago Bears coming to Indiana could provide opportunities for the airport to grow .

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A University of Notre Dame expert weighs in on what attributes make Indiana competitive when it comes to data center development.

The college said the $200 million campaign, “Ring Out Ring True,” aims to expand access, strengthen academic innovation, elevate women’s leadership, and “invest in the future of a Catholic liberal arts education.” ow.ly/lZwR50Z8Wvi

.@IIB STATEMENT: Gov. Mike Braun Welcomes Chicago Bears to Indiana INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Braun issued the following statement today following the announcement that the Chicago Bears will build a world-class stadium facility in Hammond, Indiana.  “Hoosiers, help me welcome the Chicago Bears to our great state! "We look forward to building a partnership as strong as the '85 Bears defense, creating opportunities and economic growth that will benefit our state and the Bears organization for decades to come. An NFL franchise in Northwest Indiana will be an economic boost to the entire region like we haven’t seen before.  "Thank you to Speaker Huston, the legislature, and Mayor McDermott for their partnership. I also want to thank the entire Chicago Bears organization for their partnership and commitment in making this move a reality. "Welcome to Indiana!”  - Governor Mike Braun