Oakwood Construction Services (OCS), a Downers Grove-based commercial construction firm, is proud to announce the completion of a signature buildout for Lo Key, a new speakeasy-style restaurant and cocktail lounge located at 115 W. Schiller Court in downtown Elmhurst.
Goldfinger Brewing Company has received major national recognition in the 2025 Craft Beer & Brewing Reader’s Choice Awards, earning the title of #1 Favorite Lager Producer in the country. The Downers Grove brewery was also ranked the #4 Favorite Small Brewery, and its flagship Original Lager placed #13 among the Favorite Beers of 2025.
Midwestern University proudly presented its highest honor, the Littlejohn Award, to three outstanding members of its community whose service, leadership, and commitment exemplify the values of the University. This year’s honorees include Kyle K. Henderson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physiology; Timothy Pridgen, Clinical Skills Coordinator; and Laura Licari, Pharm.D., alumna of the College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, Class of 2006.
Did you know that every two seconds, someone in America requires a blood transfusion? From trauma patients to those battling cancer, your donation can make a lifesaving impact. When you donate blood, you benefit people in need. Cancer patients, babies with sickle cell disease, and people with severe injuries are just a few of the […]
Students and faculty from across Midwestern University came together in October for the 10th annual Aphasia and Stroke Awareness Event, hosted by the Speech-Language Pathology Program and the University’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), at the Midwestern University Clinics in Downers Grove.
When Jamison “Jami” Manning lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 22, 2015, those who loved her refused to let her spirit fade. Instead, they transformed their grief into action, creating a legacy that has raised over $85,000 for ovarian cancer research while keeping Jami’s extraordinary character alive through music and community.
Midwestern University President and CEO Joshua Baker, O.D., joined host John Williams on WGN Radio AM 720’s “Noon Business Lunch” on Thursday, October 16, to discuss the University’s legacy, mission, and exciting new developments.