IJR News — today's news from every sideFive tiny state parks reveal ancient fossils, Lincoln ties and colonial history — Sep 6, 2026Across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Massachusetts, little-known state parks reveal extraordinary natural and historical treasures hiding in plain sight. From Channahon’s river confluence to Falls of the Ohio’s vast Devonian fossil beds, Lincoln Homestead’s Lincoln-era roots, Morris State Park’s protection of Crowley’s Ridge, and Roxbury Heritage’s historic John Eliot Square and First Church, these small gems offer accessible, richly meaningful experiences.
Jared Kim Never heard of Morris State Park before this but Crowley's Ridge sounds like a hidden gem, adding it to my list for the next road trip.Lyntris Files US IPO, Plans NYSE Listing — Jul 23, 2026Lyntris, a Falls Church, Virginia-based defense technology firm backed by Trive Capital, filed for a U.S. IPO on the NYSE under the ticker LYNX, aiming to raise about $300 million with six-month revenue of $241 million and a net loss of $13 million for the period ended June 30, while serving 200+ defense programs and highlighting no single program dominating revenue. The company markets “sense-to-act” connectivity across sensors, hardware, and software for DoD and allied customers, with Evercore ISI, Citi, Guggenheim Securities and others serving as underwriters.
