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Oak Park and River Forest High School students observe a medical training simulator displaying a simulated laparoscopic view while a visitor explains it.

OPRF students try their hand at a sweet surgical procedure

by Gregg Voss October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

On Thursday and Friday, Oak Park and River Forest high school students had the opportunity to experience the Da Vinci Xi, a $2 million medical robotics system from California-based Intuitive.

AP test scores on the rise at OPRF in five-year trend October 12, 2026
Oak Park and River Forest High School students set school records last year for the number of students taking Advanced Placement courses and exams.
OPRF students try their hand at a sweet surgical procedureOctober 12, 2026
On Thursday and Friday, Oak Park and River Forest high school students had the opportunity to experience the Da Vinci Xi, a $2 million medical robotics system from California-based Intuitive.
Roosevelt students gather, plant seeds to improve Thatcher Woods ecosystem October 12, 2026
On Oct. 7, students from Roosevelt Middle School traveled to Melrose Park to collect native plant seeds from a small prairie near the Silver Creek Family area alongside the Des Plaines River.
Two arrests made after shootings on Eisenhower Expressway October 12, 2026
Illinois State Police made two arrests following two separate road rage shootings on the Eisenhower Expressway last week.
Oak Park honors Hispanic Heritage Month with ¡Viva! Festival October 12, 2026
The diversity, equity and inclusion office of Oak Park’s village government hosted the event on the South Lawn celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live performances, food, local businesses and fun games.

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