12+ hour, 46+ min ago   (207+ words) Free full-day conference at the Center on Halsted August 29 equips community members with vital mental health and suicide prevention tools CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) presents Pride Pathways: A Suicide Prevention…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (300+ words) Homeowners receive an estimate built for their own home with personalized solar and storage offers side by side — costs, equipment, financing, and reviews — all without sharing their phone number, so they can take the next step when they're ready. It's…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (358+ words) Aurora Innovation's transition to commercial scaling introduces improved autonomous technology produced at half the cost through its second-generation truck, company executives said on a call with analysts on July 29. "Crucially, we expect this kit to drive a 50% plus reduction in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (278+ words) "Mental health is an essential aspect of everyone's overall well-being," said Cristal Gary, Meridian Plan President and CEO. "Through our partnership with Somethings, we're giving our teenage and young adult members another supportive resource that is youth-friendly and tailored to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (364+ words) Aurora Innovation announced two customer agreements this week to begin driverless hauls with Arizona-based carrier Value Truck and Charger Logistics of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The tractors utilized through both arrangements will feature Aurora's just-released second generation self-driving truck. Value Truck…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (258+ words) 13 Latina Leaders Share Stories of Breaking Barriers and Being Seen Together, their stories reflect careers forged in spaces where Latinas have historically been underrepresented and their expertise has often gone unseen or underestimated. Collectively, the contributors have helped shape legislation…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (225+ words) Applications are now open for Fall 2026. CHICAGO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence beginning in Fall 2026, becoming the first public university in Chicago to offer an undergraduate degree in AI. Applications…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (298+ words) Across central Illinois, some acreage once devoted strictly to corn and soybeans is being committed to wind and solar development. For landowners, leasing that ground can offer a more predictable paycheck than relying on farm income alone. The money involved…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (370+ words) Grant funding will support vital stabilization and planning efforts at significant sites across six Illinois communities CHICAGO, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $27,100 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through the Preservation Heritage Fund and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (456+ words) A federal judge on Monday granted an injunction against Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which barred payment processors and financial institutions from charging interchange fees on tips and state and local taxes. The judge found that the state law conflicted…...