Scott AFB unveils new Joint Operations & Mission Planning Center

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – A new chapter in global mobility launched today with the official opening of the Joint Operations and Mission Planning Center, a facility designed to centralize the military's most critical transportation and flight planning operations under one roof.

Completed after five years of construction at a cost of $110 million, the JOMPC

'Legends in Session with Horace Grant' Wraps Production in Chicago, Releases First Trailer

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Horace Grant (R) poses with “Legends in Session” guest and Hall of Legends inductee Vernon Maxwell (L) during the taping of an episode of the show.

New TV series gears up for highly anticipated first season featuring some of Grant’s closest friends, fiercest rivals, and most respected teammates and coaches.

I’m proud of what we’ve captured, and I can’t wait to share these conversations with the world.”

— Horace Grant

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Filming has officially wrapped on the first season of "Legends in Session with Horace Grant," an all-new television series hosted by four-time

Westward360 Announces Merger with Omni Management Group, Expanding Operations in Missouri

Westward360, a leading provider of community association management services, announces its merger with Omni Management Group based in Dardenne Prairie.

Missouri, and St. Louis in particular, is a community we really believe in, and it deserves reliable, innovative, and solution-oriented management.”

— Kimberly Sutherland

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Westward360, a leading provider of community association management services in Missouri, is proud to announce its merger with Omni Management Group based in Dardenne Prairie. Effective May 1, Westward360 now services more than 120 communities, homeowners associations, townhomes, and condominium associations in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Since Westward360’s entry into the St. Louis community in 2025, the team has grown its

Kuvings AUTO10S Hands-Free Slow Juicer Does More Than Juice with 3-in-1 Functionality

The Kuvings AUTO10S allows users to make juice, smoothies, and sorbet using three interchangeable strainers.

Green juice made using the Juice Strainer on the Kuvings AUTO10S.

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Dragon fruit smoothie bowl made using the Sorbet Strainer on the Kuvings AUTO10S.

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Kuvings AUTO10S juicer, three strainers, and endless possibilities for juice, smoothies, and frozen desserts.

IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Many people think of a slow juicer as a kitchen appliance designed only for juice. The Kuvings AUTO10S Hands-Free Slow Juicer goes beyond traditional juicing with three interchangeable strainers for

Fantasy Island Schools for Kids offer Preschool, On-Site Meal for Northwest Side Families

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Fantasy Island Schools for Kids highlights full-day preschool, daily consistency, and support for Norwood Park families.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fantasy Island Schools for Kids, LLC is highlighting its full-day preschool model for families in Norwood Park and nearby Northwest Side communities

YAMAMOTO NORTH AMERICA EXPANDS OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

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New investments in facilities and personnel ensure high-level service as the company meets record-breaking demand

We are committed to making the investments necessary to ensure our customers continue receiving exceptional support, faster access to inventory, and the resources needed for long-term success”

— Joe Fleming, President of Yamamoto

BLOOMINGTON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Yamamoto North America continues its strong upward momentum with another major expansion of its Bloomington, Illinois

Sifter Solutions and Attane Health Join to Build the Nation's Most Complete Food-is-Medicine Platform

Merger connects health plans, retailers, and CPG brands on a platform that transforms food and nutrition care across America

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sifter Solutions announced a merger with Attane Health that creates a new level of integrated food-is-medicine service delivery. Together, these two

Veteran-Led Nonprofit Giving Away 3 Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley Pit Tickets to Support Veterans Nationwide

Enter to win 3 pit tickets to Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley in Chicago June 20, 2026

Support veterans and enter to win 3 pit tickets to Morgan Wallen's sold-out Soldier Field concert in Chicago.

Whether someone is searching for purpose, working through challenges, improving their health, or simply looking for a community that understands them, connection matters.”

— Caleb Masoner, Founder of Balanced Veterans Network.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Veteran-Led Nonprofit Launches Morgan Wallen Soldier Field Ticket Giveaway to Support Veterans and Families

Balanced Veterans Network (BVN), a veteran-

Disparti Law Group Helps Secure Nearly $7 Million Settlement for Unionized Correctional Commanders

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When institutions retaliate against workers who try to unionize, Disparti will be there to fight. And will win.

Unions have fought for safer workplaces, fair wages, reasonable hours, healthcare benefits, and other protections. When workers come together, they deserve to have their voices heard. ”

— Larry Disparti, Founder, Disparti Law

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --
Disparti Law Group, alongside co-counsel Linden & Bustamante, is proud to announce a $7,000,000 settlement on behalf of a group of

Applied Aeronautics Introduces SkyBeam Heavy Lift Quadrotor Platform

Applied Aeronautics unveils SkyBeam, a modular heavy lift UAS with 60+ minute endurance, 14 lb payload capacity, and open architecture flexibility.

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Applied Aeronautics today announced SkyBeam, a modular heavy lift quadrotor designed for demanding defense, public safety, and

AWARD-WINNING LONGEVITY DOCUMENTARY FOREVER YOUNG NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER ON APPLE TV

Forever Young available on Apple TV on May 26, 2026

Directed by David Donnelly, the Mill Valley Film Festival audience award winner brings leading longevity science to viewers beginning May 26

Can we live forever is one question. But what I became very interested in is: can we build a world where we want to live forever?”

— David Donnelly

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOREVER YOUNG, the new documentary from writer-director David Donnelly (Maestro, The Cost of Convenience), is now available for

Illinois Real Estate Startup IvyGro Debuts AI-Enabled Homebuying and Selling Platform

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IvyGro launches an AI-driven platform in Illinois, offering $2,399 flat-fee listings and buyer rebates to save homeowners thousands over traditional commissions

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IvyGro, a real estate technology company based in Illinois, has launched an AI-powered platform designed to support homebuyers and sellers through digital tools, licensed agent support, and alternative pricing structures.

The company’s platform combines artificial intelligence with flat-fee listing options and

Slabfolio Launches Card Collection Tracker for Pokemon, Magic, Lorcana and Graded Cards

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Unique PSA TCG card entries grew 5.7x from 2015–2025, reflecting the explosive rise of graded Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana and modern trading card collecting.

New platform helps collectors organize raw cards, graded slabs, wishlists and estimated collection values as TCG grading volume accelerates in 2026.

Slabfol.io is the slab tracker we all want and need: a simple way to see what cards we own, what they may be worth and what deserves attention next.”

— Kyle Eggleston

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Slabfolio, a digital card collection management platform available at Slabfol.io, today announced the launch of a

Seas the Day Chicago Launches as a Trusted Guide to Chicago’s Best Boat Charters and Water and Land Tours and Activities

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New Chicago-focused website brings a decade of hospitality and tour expertise from Seas the Day Charters U.S Virgin Islands to the Windy City

Chicago is one of the greatest cities in the world, and it deserves a trusted resource that helps people find truly memorable things to do both on the water and on land.”

— Hope Stawski

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seas the Day Charters USVI, a leading charter and tour company known for delivering exceptional yacht charters, boat rentals, and boat tours in