CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's Summer Reports: Turning Up the Heat on Trends Across 25,800+ Reports By Palmer Houchins There's nothing quite like summertime - sipping a cold drink by the pool, family vacations to the beach, and mosquitoes swarming the backyard - OK, that last one hits a little too close to home. So, now that it's time to fire up the barbecue and get out your SPF 50, that must also mean that G2's Summer 2025 Reports have arrived! The t  more

URBANA, Illinois, June 26 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Illini Angels-backed AI startup sends research to market in a flash When the FirstIgnite CEO and co-founder explains to prospective clients how his AI-powered platform condenses 30 hours of work into just three minutes, the reactions usually split into two camps. "Some say, 'That's amazing. Let's implement today,'" Chase Bonhag said. "Some find what we do terrifying. They say, 'I thought this was   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Kearney, a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kearney launches new Global Cities Framework to enhance global competitiveness of cities June 25, 2025, Singapore - Global management consultancy Kearney has today released its new Global Cities Framework, which offers a comprehensive road map to enhance a city's global competitiveness through eight areas of excellence. Conceptualized to steer cities toward global readiness, the fram  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- Lincoln Land Community College issued the following commentary on June 23, 2025: * * * Look to Modern Manufacturing for High-Paying, High-Impact Careers By Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College Did you know that manufacturing plays a significant role in our local, central Illinois economy? From small- and medium-sized local businesses to national brands employing almost 1,000 people, the impact of these businesses is criti  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars' Pending Acquisition of Kellanova Clears FTC Antitrust Review McLean, Virginia and Chicago, Illinois (June 25, 2025) - Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Adds Investment Data Science Clients in Hong Kong Keyrock Capital and Clean Alpha Partners Choose Northern Trust and Equity Data Science for Research Management Support * HONG KONG - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today it has been selected by Hong Kong-based asset managers Clean Alpha Partners and Keyrock Capital Management Limited to d  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in St. Charles, Illinois, Now Open New store features more than 650 products from 155+ Midwest-based suppliers * St. Charles, Ill. (June 25, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 36,234-square-foot store located at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The store's product assortment includes more than 650 locally sourced items from the Midwest, each meeting Whole Foods  more