On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the heart of Downers Grove will once again beat strongly with love, hope, and community as Ben’s Memorial Mile returns to Fishel Park and the streets of Downers Grove. This vibrant, family-friendly festival and race honors the life and legacy of Ben Silver, Downers Grove North High School graduate, accomplished […]
Midwestern University proudly celebrated the graduation of 670 master’s and doctoral degree recipients during six commencement ceremonies held May 28th and 29th on the Downers Grove Campus. These ceremonies marked the beginning of professional healthcare careers for graduates across a wide range of disciplines.
College students from Aurora University got a taste of real-world healthcare training during a recent mentoring event at Midwestern University’s state-of-the-art Clinical Skills and Simulation (SIM) Center on the Downers Grove Campus.
Being a Chamber630 member offers endless opportunities to connect, grow, and position your business for success—but what if you don’t have time to attend events? The truth is that your membership goes far beyond networking meetups and social gatherings.
This week, Midwestern University announced the retirement of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, following an extraordinary tenure spanning nearly 40 years of leadership and service. The University has bestowed the honorary title of President Emeritus on Dr. Goeppinger in recognition of her lasting contributions to the institution. Dr. Goeppinger joined Midwestern […]
Laughter, hugs, and proud stories filled the air as graduates from the first 10 years of Midwestern University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program reunited this May on the Downers Grove Campus. The celebration marked a decade of incredible growth for the program and the hundreds of compassionate, career-driven clinicians it has launched into the world.
Ross Creative Works, a Naperville-based marketing agency specializing in brand development and strategy, has opened applications for its annual Create for a Cause grant. The initiative awards up to $10,000 in creative services to a woman-owned business or non-profit making a positive impact in its community.
Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, announced today it has opened a new location west of Chicago in the Oak Brook community. The new location is owned by Shayla Griggs and is the third Chicagoland center.
Midwestern University remains a key driver of economic growth and healthcare education in DuPage County and the state of Illinois, contributing $439 million to the local economy, according to a study by the consulting firm Applied Economics. The University’s operations, local vendor purchases, and spending by employees, students, and visitors collectively support thousands of jobs and businesses across the region.