Midwestern Students Champion Medicine’s Future at State Advocacy Day

Medical Students Take a Stand for Osteopathic Medicine and Physician-Led Care in Springfield

Local Undergrads Hone Skills at Midwestern University Mentoring Event

Students explore hands-on learning and teamwork in healthcare simulation setting

Midwestern University Announces Leadership Transition

President Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., Retires After Nearly Four Decades of Service

Statewide Advocacy Award Given To District 58 Assistant Superintendent

Todd Drafall was recently awarded the Michael A. Jacoby Advocacy Award, which honors school business officials for their advocacy efforts.

10 Years Later: A Homecoming for the Speech-Language Pathology Program

Midwestern University celebrates over a decade of successful graduates

6 Students Got To Ride To School In A Fire Truck After Winning Contest

The Downers Grove Fire Department gets hundreds of submissions from third-graders each year for its Home Fire Escape Safety contest.

9 Downers North Students Earn Medals In National French Competition

The Grand Concours competition included more than 47,000 participants across the globe.

Contract Reached Between District 99 And Educators

The new contract includes a 4.02 percent salary increase for teachers, effective during the contract's first year.

St. Ignatius College Prep Student Named National Merit Scholar

A student from Downers Grove will receive a National Merit Scholarship to use as they head into college.

Midwestern University Recognized as a Carnegie Research University

New designation highlights commitment to healthcare research and education

Dist. 58 Artist Advances To National PTA Reflections Competition

Additionally, two other students received honorable mentions at the state level of the competition.

Referendum Construction 'On Schedule And Within Budget': District 58

Construction and repairs will continue into the summer for the district's elementary and middle schools, according to a recent update.

New Assistant Superintendent For Business Named For District 58

Dr. Gregory Harris has been appointed as the chief school business official and assistant superintendent for business for District 58.

Greenville, Midwestern Universities Launch Dual Acceptance Program

Agreement will fast-track career options for aspiring pharmacists

Bernard To Fill Vacant Spot On District 58 Board

Nicole Bernard had been set to run unopposed in the upcoming consolidated election.

Applications Open for Midwestern University’s Free Summer Program

Health Careers Institute for High School Students will take place in July

District 58 Students To Showcase Artwork In State Competition

Nineteen students from Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will compete at the state level of PTA Reflections contest.

Vice President Of District 58 Board Resigns

Vice President Greg Harris cited "personal reasons" for his resignation, according to the District 58 Board of Education.

Biggest Class Of National Honor Society Members Inducted At DGS

A record number of students from Downers Grove South were inducted to the National Honor Society.

Harlem Wizards To Play Teachers, Staff During District 58 Fundraiser

The popular trick basketball team will showcase their skills during a Jan. 19 event at Downers Grove South High School.

24 District 99 Students Chosen To Perform At State Music Festival

Students were chosen for Illinois Music Education Association's all-state choir, orchestra or band and jazz or composition workshops.

Downers South Named State Finalist In Samsung's STEM Competition

The high school was one of just six Illinois schools in the state finals.

Over $30K In Grants Awarded To District 58 Educators

Teachers will use the grants to fund more than two dozen projects aimed to make learning more fun and innovative for their students.

Midwestern's Proposed Veterinary College Earns Provisional Membership

American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has granted provisional membership to the proposed College of Veterinary Medicine–IL

7 Candidates In Race For District 99 Board Of Education

Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Community Hight School District 99 Board of Education.

Lauren Minardi 'Inspires Students To Love Learning:' Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

14 District 99 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Fourteen District 99 students were named as semifinalists in the 70th National Merit Scholarship Program on Wednesday.

District 58 School Board Honored With Governance Award

The district's board was one of just 46 in Illinois to receive the distinction.

Back To School: Downers Grove District 58 Calendar For 2024-25

The first day of school for District 58 students is Aug. 16. Here are all the dates you need to know for the 2024-2025 school year.

Back To School: District 99 2024-25 Academic Calendar

Students return Aug. 16 to Community High School District 99 for the start of a new school year.

New Assistant Principal Appointed For Herrick Middle School

Elizabeth McDonald was unanimously approved by board members during their July 8 meeting.

Raises For Teachers Under New 3-Year District 58 Contract

The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the new contract.

New Principal Appointed For Herrick Middle School

Dr. Steve Perkins was recently unanimously appointed to serve as Herrick Middle School's principal.

Student Named 2024 National Merit Scholar In Downers Grove

One student from Downers Grove will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.

More Than 3 Dozen District 58 Teachers Get Green Apple Awards

See which teachers were chosen by community members for the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 awards.

District 99 Brings In New Dean, Chief Technology Officer

The district recently hired Robert Godinez as dean of Downers Grove South and Philip Howard as chief technology officer.

Distinguished Service Award Winners Honored By District 58

Three staff nurses and a pre-school teacher were recognized for their positive impact on District 58 students.

Dr. Russell Honored As Superintendent Of Distinction For 2023-24

Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell was recently recognized by his peers for this statewide honor.

Midwestern University Faculty Member Honored by ISDA

Marc H. Scheetz, Pharm.D., Among 128 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists Recognized by the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Midwestern University Researchers Earn Significant Grants

Faculty researchers work with Midwestern students on important projects