After receiving the necessary administrative approvals, Third Street Ventures (TSV) can move ahead with plans to redevelop the former fire station located at 5555 N. Illinois St. On March 18, the City-County Council affirmed a […more…]
by Jim Grim What began as another leadership vacancy at a school in the heart of Midtown reflects a deeper crisis, according to close stakeholders. It’s déjà vu for parents, educators, and community supporters of […more…]
by Jim Grim A transformation is taking place at James Whitcomb Riley, Indianapolis Public School 43 in Midtown. After a turbulent few years of growing chaos, multiple school leaders, and departing teachers and staff, “this […more…]
On Friday, June 24, 2016, the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) announced its intention to close Station 16 at 5555 N. Illinois and consolidate it with Station 32 in Broad Ripple. The City of Indianapolis and […more…]
by Dan Carpenter Faced with the closure of Fire Station 16 at 5555 N. Illinois, Butler-Tarkington neighborhood tempers are running hot. Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) Chief Ernest Malone attempted to put out the fire at […more…]
FEBRUARY 2014 The City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) representatives on Monday December 9, 2013 to discuss a locally preferred alternative alignment for the Indianapolis North Flood […more…]
