Jill Sheridan

Indianapolis

Government and Policy Reporter at WFYI-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

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Articles

Downtown Indy project will provide housing, historic preservation

1 month ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

March 21, 2025 Construction is underway on a project to transform historic downtown buildings into a residential mixed-use development. The Cole Motor project was first announced in 2022 as part of the city’s downtown resiliency plan. Developer 1820 Ventures was selected for the revitalization project that will convert a former car factory — and later, a jail — into a new development.
Curbside recycling program for all coming to Indianapolis in 2028

1 month ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

March 13, 2025 Marion County residents can look forward to universal curbside recycling but the long awaited move is still a few years away. A new contract deal was approved this week. Lakeshore Recycling Systems will take over solid waste collections starting next year and phase in universal recycling in 2028. The change will impact Marion County neighborhoods based on current districts where Waste Management and Republic have been providing service.
Old City Hall project set to receive 66 million in city loan

1 month ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

A signature project that transforms old City Hall into a museum with an adjoining mixed use skyscraper is much more expensive than first estimated. The city is now set to loan the developer about $66 million to complete the build. When the renovation of the historic building was announced in 2023 it was estimated it would cost around $140 million. Now that price has soared to nearly $250 million.
Lawmakers weigh new road funding formula for Indianapolis

1 month ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

March 10, 2025 The upkeep and improvement of roadways in the capital city is an ongoing issue. A proposed road funding formula that would better account for Indianapolis roadways is under consideration by state lawmakers. Indianapolis receives state funding through a formula that city leaders have long said is unfair to larger, urban areas. State Rep. Justin Moed (D-Indianapolis) has authored numerous bills addressing road funding over the past five years.
Leadership questioned at Indy's struggling animal care agency

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

February 21, 2025 Indianapolis Animal Care Services continues to struggle with ongoing changes and current leadership. Kelly Diamond has been leading the agency for over a year, and was set to take on the role of director until Indianapolis City-County Council members delayed her appointment in response to community concerns. Dozens attended a Community Affairs Committee meeting this week, and some spoke out about Diamond.
Demolition of apartment complex highlights vacant structure issue in Indianapolis

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

February 11, 2025 Thousands of vacant properties plague Indianapolis neighborhoods and continue to be a public health and safety issue, stalling revitalization. A recent city demolition project highlights how difficult the process of razing neglected buildings can be. The Courtyards at Roselawn Park apartment complex on the near northeast side sat vacant for more than a decade. In the years that followed fires, crime and blight moved in.
IPS drama at center of Democratic City-County councilor caucus ousting

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan |Sydney Dauphinais

February 4, 2025 Outspoken Indianapolis City-County Councilor Jesse Brown has been kicked out of the Democratic caucus. Brown commented on the move after Monday night’s council meeting saying his commitment to transparency put him at odds with other councilors. The decision may stem from a disagreement over Indianapolis Public Schools. Last week Brown called out three fellow Democratic councilors for pushing the district to share more resources with charter schools.
Downtown YMCA at Atheneaum to close in March

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

January 31, 2025 The YMCA at the Athenaeum on Mass Ave will close soon, leaving only one YMCA in downtown Indianapolis. The location inside the Athenaeum has been in operation since the took ownership of the historic building. The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis says the decision to close the location was agreed on by both organizations and will help long term sustainability. In a statement YMCA CEO and President Gregg Hiland commented on the closure.
Study finds major issues in Marion County emergency assistance program

2 months ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Jill Sheridan

This story was originally posted on WFYI. By JILL SHERIDANA new study identifies major issues in a local assistance program meant to help people in emergency situations. Across Marion County nine trustees administer so-called poor relief funds to people who qualify. Funds can be used to pay rent, utilities or medical bills for a resident in crisis. The system dates back to the early 1800’s in Indiana.
Study finds major issues in Marion County emergency assistance program

2 months ago | wfyi.org | Jill Sheridan

January 30, 2025 A new study identifies major issues in a local assistance program meant to help people in emergency situations. Across Marion County nine trustees administer so-called poor relief funds to people who qualify. Funds can be used to pay rent, utilities or medical bills for a resident in crisis. The system dates back to the early 1800’s in Indiana. The Marion County Township Trustee report finds varying degrees of success in distributing funds across the townships.