Mammoth Solar in Pulaski and Starke counties is partnering with Purdue University and solar technology firm Nextpower to study how large-scale solar farms can double as productive farmland. Senate Bill 27, which creates a framework for a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, is moving closer to the governor’s desk. Evansville-based Shoe Carnival announced its president and CEO, Mark Worden, has stepped down and resigned from the company’s board. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold an "investigative inquiry" in late March focused on rising energy rates. The Black Voices Art Show and Reception is debuting at the Goshen Theater, featuring regional visual artists, poets and musicians. The exhibit will remain on display through the end of March and is free to attend. Plus, the Heartland Handmade Chocolate Trail is underway in Shipshewana and Middlebury, inviting visitors to stop at 16 shops for handcrafted chocolates.