Education
Elmhurst University will use $950,000 in federal Community Project Funding, secured by Rep. Sean Casten, to buy advanced simulation mannequins and 3D anatomy tables for its Health Sciences Building, where nursing and health sciences enrollment has grown 66% since 2021.
Education
York Community High School in Elmhurst ranked No. 25 out of 714 public high schools in Illinois in Niche's 2027 rankings, earning top marks for teachers, clubs and academics.
Education
Elmhurst District 205 is considering withdrawing York High School from the National School Lunch Program for the 2027-28 school year, aiming to offer more appealing meals and boost a 25 percent cafeteria participation rate while pledging to cover costs for low-income students.
Education
Elmhurst University will install a 3-D Anatomage Table and other advanced equipment in its Health Sciences Building after U.S. Rep. Sean Casten secured $950,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the campus.
Education
Illinois becomes the first state to mandate annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades 3-12, starting in 2027-28, and the DuPage Regional Office of Education is providing the Maro screening platform to local districts at no cost.
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