EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Bacteria rewire digestive systems to turn plant waste into power * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story For years, scientists have marveled at bacteria's ability to digest the seemingly indigestible, including carbon from lignin, the tough, woody material that gives plants their rigidity. Now, a new Northwestern University study shows that Pseudomonas putida, a common soil bacterium, completely   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Receives National Recognition for Bringing Jobs and Economic Growth to Illinois * ComEd is again named a national leader when it comes to boosting jobs and investments across northern Illinois, based on the latest recognition by Site Selection Magazine. Today, the publication released its annual Top Utilities in Economic Development, recognizing ComE  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa Debuts in the Dominican Republic * The brand-new resort joins sister property Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa along an untouched coastline, offering a family-friendly, all-inclusive experience CHICAGO, IL (September 2, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the grand opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Travel Management Software * Today, we're back with our latest installment of Market Movers to reveal which products are making moves in travel management software. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. Why Travel Management? "Unit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New Categories Introduced to G2 in August 2025 * At G2, our mission is to help buyers discover, compare, and select the software solution that meets their needs and drives their success. To continue delivering on that promise, we're excited to announce the expansion of our taxonomy with the addition of seven new software categories. From emerging AI tools shaping the future of work to specialized pl  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * No-sort plastic recycling is near * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Chemists have developed an inexpensive, efficient catalyst that selectively breaks down polyolefin plastics * The most used plastic in the world, polyolefins are found in single-use products, including trash bags, condiment bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles and more * Catalyst still works in the presence of polyvin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Asset Management Launches US Dollar Treasury Strategy Public Debt CNAV Forms Part of Flagship UCITS Money Market range * LONDON -- Northern Trust Asset Management, a global leader in liquidity solutions with US$336 billion in short term assets (as of 30 June 2025), has expanded its flagship money market product offering, aimed at European investo  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize finalist and visionary puppeteer headline bold fall lineup at Wirtz Center Chicago * * 'Finding New Forms' merges technology and live performance Oct. 3-5 * 'Hang Time' by New York's Flea Theater, explores the interiority of Black men Oct. 17-18 * Ukrainian culture and memory are captured in 'The Magic of Light' Nov. 13-16 CHICAGO --- This fall, Northwestern University's Vi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Two states, two rescues, one lifesaving mission * On back-to-back days this July, emergency calls in Illinois and Minnesota prompted urgent rescue efforts by local fire departments. In both cases individuals faced life-threatening danger, but the first responders were ready when it mattered most. The successful rescues were made possible in part by the specialized tools and traini  more