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Midwestern University study questions common method for monitoring antibiotics in hospitalized children
Dr. Marc Scheetz of Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus published a research letter in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday, July 22, showing that a widely used method for monitoring vancomycin in hospitalized children may lead to unnecessary dose increases and kidney injury risk.
Sports
Westmont board approves varsity softball coach, athletic trainer
The Westmont CUSD 201 Board of Education approved Krista Sbarra as varsity softball coach and Melanie Veclavik as athletic trainer at its July 21 meeting, continuing a series of athletic staffing moves ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Community
Woodridge ARC closing three days in August for deep cleaning, upgrades
The Woodridge Park District's Athletic Recreation Center will close Wednesday, August 12 through Friday, August 14 for deep cleaning and facility upgrades; group exercise classes will relocate to the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center.
Community
Midwestern University study questions common method for monitoring antibiotics in hospitalized children
Dr. Marc Scheetz of Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus published a research letter in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday, July 22, showing that a widely used method for monitoring vancomycin in hospitalized children may lead to unnecessary dose increases and kidney injury risk.
Community
Midwestern University study questions common method for monitoring antibiotics in hospitalized children
Dr. Marc Scheetz of Midwestern University's Downers Grove campus published a research letter in JAMA Network Open on Wednesday, July 22, showing that a widely used method for monitoring vancomycin in hospitalized children may lead to unnecessary dose increases and kidney injury risk.
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Woodridge recovers 500+ items from waterlogged 1976 time capsule; digital archive to launch by July 4
Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham announced that village staff recovered more than 500 items from the water-damaged 1976 Bicentennial time capsule, mostly student letters from Jefferson Jr. High, and will release a digital archive before the Fourth of July.
Community
America turns 250: Your guide to Downers Grove and Woodridge Fourth of July celebrations
Downers Grove and Woodridge celebrate America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with a downtown parade at 1 p.m., a picnic at Castaldo Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and joint fireworks at 75th Street and Lemont Road at dusk.
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Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
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