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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.
Diveheart, a nonprofit whose mission is to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities, has been featured in Rotary International Magazine.
Since VHT Studios officially closed its doors on August 31, 2025, the Chicagoland real estate photography industry has been thrown into a state of rapid change. Hawk Edit, a growing creative agency specializing in real estate and portrait photography, reports being inundated with calls from both realtors in need of listing photos and photographers suddenly seeking work.
As part of our ongoing series on maximizing your Chamber630 membership, we’re going to cover the second and final point. In a world where business often feels fast-paced and transactional, Chamber630 offers something refreshingly different: a space where relationships come first.
The Board of Trustees of Midwestern University proudly announces that Dr. Joshua Baker has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, effective September 11, 2025.
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the Kankakee City Council unanimously approved a resolution designating several blocks of Hobbie Avenue on the city’s east side as “Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong
Avenue.” Wells-Armstrong, who served from 2017 to 2021, holds the distinction of being Kankakee’s first Black mayor and only the second woman elected to the role.
Midwestern University proudly celebrated the graduation of 124 master’s and doctoral degree recipients from the College of Health Sciences on August 28, 2025, on its Downers Grove Campus. The ceremony marked the beginning of professional healthcare careers for graduates entering two of the nation’s most in-demand fields: Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical Psychology.
SEASPAR is thrilled to once again partner with the Village of Indian Head Park for its beloved annual Movie in the Park event, bringing families and community members together for a magical evening of inclusive recreation and summer fun.
Downers Grove Living Magazine proudly celebrated its 5th anniversary. Launched in July 2020 amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Downers Grove Living Magazine was founded on the unwavering commitment to foster connections and uplift the Downers Grove community.