
Fifth Third Bancorp, MB Financial Inc. merger wins regulatory approval
Federal regulators on March 7 approved a plan by Fifth Third Bancorp of Cincinnati to acquire MB Financial Inc. of Chicago. The merger, announced in May 2018, was... Read more.

Latest phase of NIPSCO system upgrades represents $660 million investment
NIPSCO will be continuing its work to upgrade the electric and gas infrastructure across northern Indiana with nearly $660 million in planned investments this year.... Read more.

State Budget Director Jason Dudich stepping down from post
State Budget Director Jason Dudich will leave his post in May to take over as vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of the University of Indianapolis.... Read more.

Indiana’s general fund revenues in February come in below projections
Higher than expected corporate tax refunds and lower sales and use tax collections are among the reasons officials say state revenues came in lower than projected... Read more.

BMO Harris Bank names new Midwest regional presidents
BMO Harris Bank recently appointed new regional presidents for its Midwest market. New executives include: Chris Michalski, regional president, Minnesota, Kansas,... Read more.

Gary casinos another step closer to new owners
The Majestic Star Casinos in Gary are a step closer to having a new owner. The Indiana Gaming Commission on March 8 approved Spectacle Entertainment of Indianapolis’... Read more.

Indiana’s jobless rate continues to run below national figure
Indiana’s latest unemployment rate is continuing a five-year plus streak of running at or below the national rate. The latest data released by the Indiana Department... Read more.

Healy Group of South Bend adds new principals to firm
Healy Group, a South Bend-based employee benefits, financial services, risk management, property and casualty insurance agency, recently named new principals to... Read more.

Michigan-based RHP Properties acquires manufactured home community in DeMotte
RHP Properties of Michigan has expanded its portfolio of manufactured home communities. RHP recently announced it acquired 17 manufactured home communities in five... Read more.

Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau opening new visitor center by early summer
Tourism growth across northern Indiana is the primary driver behind the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s decision to open a new visitor center this... Read more.