Illinois counties

#ChiDuckyDerby Returns to Chicago River for Special Olympics Illinois on Aug. 5

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Geography of Illinois, Illinois counties, Chicago metropolitan area, Bathing, Rubber duck, Ducky, Jewel, Chicago, Splash

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, August 5, at 1 p.m., 70,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby presented by Jewel-Osco to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
  • In lieu of an in person event, last year featured a two-hour Virtual Festival that raised over $400,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
  • This year, Special Olympics Illinois will also offer the Chicago Ducky Derby Virtual Festival for those not attending in person.
  • Special Olympics Illinois athlete Mallory Taylor serves as the 2021 Duck Ambassador and will appear at the finish line to hold up the winning duck.

Paylocity Momentum Continues as Clients Embrace Modern Workforce Solutions To Improve Business Outcomes in Highly Competitive Labor Environment

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Paylocity, Schaumburg, Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area, Geography of Illinois, Illinois counties

Companies are leveraging these features to help elevate the employee experience in the current competitive environment, where attracting and retaining talent has become paramount.

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  • Companies are leveraging these features to help elevate the employee experience in the current competitive environment, where attracting and retaining talent has become paramount.
  • The company has also received recognition for these solutions from third-party organizations including G2 and Lighthouse Research and Advisory.
  • Paylocity clients also have access to deep insights into their organization through the Modern Workforce Index (MWI).
  • Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY) is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital named top hospital in Illinois and among the top 10 in the country by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University, Illinois counties, Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois, Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area, Streeterville, Chicago, NYU Langone Health, Medical centers in the United States

1 hospital in Illinois and Chicago and is again recognized among the top hospitals in the country ranking No.

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  • 1 hospital in Illinois and Chicago and is again recognized among the top hospitals in the country ranking No.
  • 10 on the prestigious "America's Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report inits 2021-2022 "America's Best Hospitals" rankings.
  • 1 ranking, several Northwestern Medicine hospitals were recognized as Best Hospitals in Chicago Metro and Illinois, including:
    Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital ranked No.
  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is recognized as High Performing in Orthopaedics and High Performing in six Procedures and Conditions.

Motorola Solutions to Issue Second-Quarter 2021 Earnings Results on August 5

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Data management, Security, Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Software, Hardware, Schaumburg, Illinois, American brands, Chicago metropolitan area, Illinois counties, Companies, Motorola Solutions, Motorola, MSI, Motorola Mobility

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) will issue its second-quarter 2021 earnings results after the close of the market on Thursday, August 5.

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  • Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) will issue its second-quarter 2021 earnings results after the close of the market on Thursday, August 5.
  • Motorola Solutions will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern) on August 5.
  • Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical communications and analytics.
  • At Motorola Solutions, we are ushering in a new era in public safety and security.

Paylocity announces Q4 FY21 earnings conference call

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Paylocity, Schaumburg, Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area, Conference call, Geography of Illinois, Illinois counties

To listen to the conference call live, dial (855) 226-3021 or (315) 625-6892.

Key Points: 
  • To listen to the conference call live, dial (855) 226-3021 or (315) 625-6892.
  • The conference ID is 1946417.
  • A press release highlighting the Company's results will be issued in advance of the conference call and will be accessible at www.paylocity.com in the investor relations section.
  • Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Cloud-Based Mobile Access Control Provider Openpath

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Networks, Security, Data management, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Schaumburg, Illinois, Chicago metropolitan area, American brands, Illinois counties, Companies, Motorola Solutions, Motorola, Motorola Mobility

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Openpath Security Inc., a cloud-based mobile access control provider.

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  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Openpath Security Inc., a cloud-based mobile access control provider.
  • The combined leadership of Motorola Solutions and Openpath in video security and access control will allow Motorola Solutions to build on its extensive footprint in supporting enterprise customers with an unparalleled security solution.
  • With Motorola Solutions, we will continue to pioneer the future of the access control industry, said Alex Kazerani, CEO, Openpath.
  • Any forward-looking statements represent Motorola Solutions views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing Motorola Solutions views as of any subsequent date.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Ting Lu Jointly Presented With €1 Million Future Insight Prize for Converting Waste Into Food

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Champaign County, Illinois, Illinois counties, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Forestry education, National Register of Historic Places in Champaign County, Illinois, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Grainger College of Engineering, Urbana

URBANA, Ill., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ting Lu, a professor of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received the 2021 Future Insight Prize .

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  • URBANA, Ill., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ting Lu, a professor of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received the 2021 Future Insight Prize .
  • This year, the theme of the Future Insight Prize is food generation with a target to convert non-edible biomass to edible biomass.
  • Lu shared the prize with Stephen Techtmann, an associate professor of biological sciences at Michigan Technological University.
  • "We congratulate Ting Lu and Stephen Techtmann for their promising research, and hope that the Future Insight Prize will help to accelerate their efforts."

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Launches First-of-Its-Kind AI in Medicine Certificate Program for Healthcare Professionals

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Champaign County, Illinois, Illinois counties, Illinois, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Applications of artificial intelligence, Grainger College of Engineering

URBANA, Ill., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched a new AI in Medicine Certificate program through an interdisciplinary partnership between the department of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.

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  • URBANA, Ill., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched a new AI in Medicine Certificate program through an interdisciplinary partnership between the department of bioengineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • This self-paced online certificate program will equip healthcare professionals with a conceptual understanding of AI and its applications through real-world medical case studies using machine learning models.
  • Current applications of AI in healthcare include disease diagnostics, health monitoring, enhancing electronic healthcare records and clinical decision support.
  • The purpose of this course is to familiarize clinicians with the key concepts and applications of AI in medicine.

Atlas Awarded Quality Inspection Contract for Department of Energy’s LBNF Project

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Particle physics, Physics, Illinois counties, Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, United States Department of Energy national laboratories, Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, Neutrino

Atlas will work as part of the Kiewit-Alberici Joint Venture (JV) with a contract term of 3.5 years.

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  • Atlas will work as part of the Kiewit-Alberici Joint Venture (JV) with a contract term of 3.5 years.
  • The LBNF will serve as home to the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), the most ambitious particle physics experiment on U.S. soil, hosted by the Department of Energys Fermilab.
  • Our selection is a testament to Atlas laboratory accreditation and technical expertise that provides quality assurance for our clients working in various environments across the country, said Atlas CEO, L. Joe Boyer.
  • Atlas has provided services including certified welding inspection, concrete and soil testing, storm water sampling, and Health and Safety plans over the past two years for this project.

International Truck Recognizes Fred Scheler As The 2020 North American Dealer Of The Year

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Mergers and acquisitions, Illinois counties, Companies, Navistar International, Pickup trucks, Lisle, Illinois, TRATON, International Harvester, Dealer

LISLE, Ill., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Truck, the commercial truck brand of Navistar, Inc., recently announced that Frederick P. Scheler, Dealer Principal of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Five Star International , LLC is being honored as its 2020 North American Dealer of the Year.

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  • LISLE, Ill., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Truck, the commercial truck brand of Navistar, Inc., recently announced that Frederick P. Scheler, Dealer Principal of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Five Star International , LLC is being honored as its 2020 North American Dealer of the Year.
  • The prestigious award recognizes top International dealers for their commitment to provide industry-leading uptime and unparalleled performance in annual sales, service and customer satisfaction.
  • "It's an honor to present Fred and his entire staff at Five Star International with the 2020 North American Dealer of the Year Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements," said Friedrich Baumann, President of Sales, Marketing & Aftersales.
  • Five Star International, LLC began in 1974 when Peter F. Scheler purchased the Erie, PA International Motor Truck branch from the International Harvester Company.