Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:04 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:04:43 GMT
A near northwest side family has been displaced by a house fire early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out in the basement of a home in the 1800 block of Dexter Street. Firefighters say the blaze movedMore >>
A near northwest side family has been displaced by a house fire early Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:36:39 GMT
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination withMore >>
Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:12:37 GMT
You'll be seeing a lot of American flags displayed in the coming weeks as we approach the Fourth of July. It's your right to fly the flag at your home. There's a law that says so, but if you live atMore >>
Hoosiers are being ordered to take down Old Glory at some area apartment complexes and it could cost them if they refuse.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:39:29 GMT
A teenager drowned Tuesday in a river in southern Indiana. Conservation officers say the 16-year-old girl and a friend were swimming near a dam on the Blue River in Milltown when she was overcome by swiftMore >>
A teenager drowned Tuesday in a river in southern Indiana.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:27:24 GMT
A fire that could be seen over 20 miles away Saturday is now being inspected close up. An elite team of federal investigators gets to work Tuesday in Indianapolis looking for whatever sparked a massiveMore >>
Homeland Security and health officials have determined there is asbestos in the tile flooring, insulation and roofing materials of the Belmont Ave. warehouse that burned Saturday.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:13:34 GMT
The interim superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools proposed her recommendations to trim the district's budget shortfall at a meeting Tuesday night. Dr. Peggy Hinckley introduced a plan to cut $9More >>
The interim superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools proposed her recommendations to trim the district's budget shortfall at a meeting Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:43:00 GMT
City officials in Columbus are scheduled to talk about a proposed law Tuesday night that would make it illegal for kids and teens to fire BB guns within the city limits of Columbus. Police and city leadersMore >>
City officials in Columbus passed an ordinance Tuesday night that would make it illegal for kids and teens to fire BB guns within the city limits of Columbus.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:08:45 GMT
An Indiana congressman plans to introduce legislation shielding schools from penalties incurred by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Congressman Luke Messer (R-Indiana) told Education SecretaryMore >>
An Indiana congressman plans to introduce legislation shielding schools from penalties incurred by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:59:14 GMT
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. In a letter to congressionalMore >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:56:24 GMT
The Republican-led House has passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill, giving conservatives a claim to progress in their campaign against legal abortions and Democrats another reason to claim that theMore >>
The Republican-led House has passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill, giving conservatives a claim to progress in their campaign against legal abortions and Democrats another reason to claim that the Republican agenda is anti-women.More >>
CHICAGO -
Cities and school districts struggling with budget problems are increasingly considering private investment funds as a way of fixing up crumbling infrastructure.
Under the arrangement, financial institutions are invited put up money to build roads, renovate schools or modernize public buildings. The investors then receive steady returns from tolls, fees or tax payments. The city of Chicago recently approved a $1.7 billion fund with five institutions to pay for making 100 buildings energy efficient as well as other projects.
Some urban experts see the private funds as a solution to many cities' fiscal woes. But some community groups worry about putting public infrastructure under private control. In some cases, they fear, private investors will be able to raise tolls or reduce services in neighborhoods based on profitability.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:12:37 GMT
You'll be seeing a lot of American flags displayed in the coming weeks as we approach the Fourth of July. It's your right to fly the flag at your home. There's a law that says so, but if you live atMore >>
Hoosiers are being ordered to take down Old Glory at some area apartment complexes and it could cost them if they refuse.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:39:29 GMT
A teenager drowned Tuesday in a river in southern Indiana. Conservation officers say the 16-year-old girl and a friend were swimming near a dam on the Blue River in Milltown when she was overcome by swiftMore >>
A teenager drowned Tuesday in a river in southern Indiana.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:37 GMT
An misunderstanding over a graduation cake is quickly going viral. A Zionsville mom wanted a local bakery to draw a graduation cap on the picture of her daughter on the cake, but the worker taking theMore >>
A Zionsville mom wanted a local bakery to draw a graduation cap on the picture of her daughter on the cake, but the worker taking the order heard something different.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:04 AM EDT2013-06-19 07:04:43 GMT
A near northwest side family has been displaced by a house fire early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out in the basement of a home in the 1800 block of Dexter Street. Firefighters say the blaze movedMore >>
A near northwest side family has been displaced by a house fire early Wednesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:12:50 GMT
An armed robbery suspect struck again Tuesday, and police set up a huge perimeter in hopes of catching the suspect. Investigators suspect one person is responsible for several robberies on the west side,More >>
An armed robbery suspect struck again Tuesday, and police set up a huge perimeter in hopes of catching the suspect.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:23:07 GMT
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother while handling a firearm in their home late Monday night. Jennings County deputies were called to a home in Sand Creek Township near CR 1000More >>
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother while handling a firearm in their home late Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:59:14 GMT
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. In a letter to congressionalMore >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting government food vouchers be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:08:45 GMT
An Indiana congressman plans to introduce legislation shielding schools from penalties incurred by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Congressman Luke Messer (R-Indiana) told Education SecretaryMore >>
An Indiana congressman plans to introduce legislation shielding schools from penalties incurred by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:19:12 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. IMPD is looking for a gray or silver sedan that left the scene traveling north on Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue just before midnight.More >>
Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on the east side. IMPD is looking for a gray or silver sedan that left the scene traveling north on Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue just before midnight.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:13:34 GMT
The interim superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools proposed her recommendations to trim the district's budget shortfall at a meeting Tuesday night. Dr. Peggy Hinckley introduced a plan to cut $9More >>
The interim superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools proposed her recommendations to trim the district's budget shortfall at a meeting Tuesday night.More >>
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