research and development

Chicago

Mars Snacking to Add 600 Jobs, Expand Global Headquarters in Chicago

Silence DoGood - March 29, 2026

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

Health

OpEd: Waiving IP Protections Hurts American Businesses

Silence DoGood - April 5, 2023

World-wide, there continues to be efforts to undermine the protections the United States affords innovators. #ipprotections

Politics

State of Illinois Launches $5 Million Grant Match Program to Spur Innovation in Cutting Edge Technologies

Silence DoGood - November 20, 2022

DCEO is currently accepting applications from businesses who have received a Phase I federal SBIR/STTR grant award. #tech

Latest news

Park Forest FOIA Request Seeks Records on Joe Woods’ Vehicle Use and Credit Card Spending

September 11, 2026

New transit board approves reduced fare pilots

September 10, 2026

Southland Partnership Aims to Turn Contracts Into Growth for Minority-Owned Businesses

September 10, 2026

Bolingbrook Residents to Get Second Chance to Comment on Illinois American Water Rate Request

September 10, 2026

Chicago Veterans Mark 15 Years of Utility Career Training Through UMAP

September 9, 2026