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People move belongings across Michigan Street on May 20, 2020, from a privately owned lot to one owned by the city. South Bend Mayor James Mueller soon ordered the city lot cleared and two months later appointed a group to come up with solutions for homeless issues. The group plans to present its recommendations Monday to the common council. Tribune Photo/MICHAEL CATERINA

The South Bend Cubs are asking the Indiana General Assembly to again let the team capture state tax dollars to pay for ballpark upgrades, an effort that could also benefit a list of other publicly owned facilities and potentially even three downtown hotels. The bill would designate Four Winds Field, downtown South Bend’s three hotels, Indiana University South Bend facilities and the Howard Park Event Center as a “professional sports and convention development area,” where revenue...

If he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Buttigieg, as head of the Department of Transportation, would be responsible for pushing forward the incoming administrations infrastructure proposals. Buttigieg is 38 years old and is considered a rising star in the national Democratic Party. His role as Transportation secretary could boost him if he seeks to run for higher office again. Several of the contractors produced new roads, bridges and buildings for the city. South Bends most recent budget is ov...

Despite the pandemic and many months of delays, Granger-based Bare Hands Brewery is moving forward with plans to open a brewpub in downtown South Bend. An agreement at the start of the year ended what was tantamount to a legal stalemate and gave Bare Hands 18 months to complete the conversion of the former Gates Service Center into a brewery and restaurant. But that agreement was recently amended for the fifth time when the city provided another extension as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. B...