Dupage County Animal Control is Hiring
DuPage County Animal Control is hiring for the position of Animal Caretaker I. If you are an experienced animal lover that would like to work with caring, committed colleagues and…
Month: August 2023
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Park District Preschool Registration Open
Registration for the West Chicago Park District’s preschool is now. Keppler Preschool focuses on the developmental needs of children from three to five years old. The program is designed to…
Potential Strike Looms at College of DuPage
The College of DuPage Faculty Association made an announcement on Thursday stating that full-time faculty members have voted to authorize a strike. This decision comes after the expiration of a…
Villa Announces Over $280 Million In Infrastructure Improvements
Building upon the infrastructure investments supported by State Senator Karina Villa, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of more than $280 million in road and bridge improvement projects…
USAgain Grand Opening for New Clothing and Textile Recycling Office
USAgain, a textile recycling business, along with the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting at their new West Chicago facility on Thursday, August 24. The commercial business…
West Chicago Library-NASA Reading Challenge
The West Chicago Public Library is hosting a special reading challenge throughout the month of September. Participants have an opportunity to earn rewards for completing the challenge. The program entitled,…
Judith Ann Jordan Obituary
Judith A. Jordan, age 75, of Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2023. She was born September 22, 1947, at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois….
West Chicago Basketball Feeder Team Tryouts and Camps Announced
The 2023-2024 Boys Basketball Season is approaching quickly! Below are the camp, tryout dates & link to register for West Chicago feeder team basketball. Age Groups: 4th – 8th Grade…
Main Park Apartments Gets New Playground
Last December, over ten families were displaced after a structure fire tore through a multi-level building at the Main Park Apartments in West Chicago. Ten days before the Christmas holidays,…
Leman Middle School: School Starts August 31
Deans at Leman Middle School prepare to welcome students on August 31st as school officially begins . Go Chargers! We’re all wishing you a great year ahead. Los decanos de…
West Chicago Food Fest A Huge Success
Today’s Food Fest in downtown West Chicago was a huge success. Over 20 vendors assembled to serve up such gastronomic delights such as Coconut Shrimp, Steak Tacos, Burgers, Pizza, Empanadas,…
Porcayo and Associates Celebrates Customer Appreciation Day
A cornerstone of the real estate community in West Chicago , Porcayo and Associates – located at 520 E. Main Street came out in force to show appreciation for their…
Timber Lake Apartments To Host DuPage County WIC Van
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) CareVan will be at the Timber Lake Apartments at 1200 Kings Circle, West Chicago from 9:30am – 6pm on October 17th! Mark your calendar….
High Temps and Fur Babies
In honor of National Dog Day (Today, Saturday, August 26th), we wanted to make readers aware of how the heat can affect our pets. Naturally, we think of rising temps…
WCCHS Volleyball Team Gives Back
The West Chicago High School girls volleyball team started the season off BEFORE the first day of school giving back to those in need at Feed My Starving Children, packing…
Did you Celebrate National Waffle Day? It’s Not Too Late
Pass the Syrup! Today was National Waffle Day – who doesn’t love a yummy waffle to get the day started off right? Waffles are always a good idea, and if…
Tanker Truck Rolls Over in Nearby Winfield
Traffic in all directions was affected Thursday, August 24th when a tanker truck apparently rolled over in next door Winfield, Illinois. The intersection at Roosevelt Road (Route 38) and Winfield…
The West Chicago Voice : Bilingual Diversity
The West Chicago Voice is committed to being a publication for and by locals, although we, personally do not speak Spanish, we are committed to bringing the news to the…
Concours d’Elegance This Sunday in Geneva
Nearby event in Geneva this Sunday, August 27. After you fill up your belly at the West Chicago food fest on Saturday, take a leisurely stroll on over to next…
Street Closure For Food Fest This Saturday
If you are attending this weekend’s Food Festival, please be aware of the following street closures that will be in effect on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:59…
Mary Alice Stark Obituary
Mary Alice Stark, age 63, passed away on Sunday August 20th. She was born May 13th, 1960 to the late Warren and Elaine (Dieter) Stark. She was one of 9…
Freezer Pops From Cops Event Cancelled Due To Heat : Freezer Pops del evento Cops cancelado debido al calor
A freezer pop tastes good on a hot day, but today is going to be TOO hot. West Chicago is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9pm tomorrow where we…
Northern Illinois Mobile Markets Announced – Se anuncian los mercados móviles del norte de Illinois
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting a mobile market for DuPage County this Saturday, August 26th. It will be held at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst-155 Victory Pkwy,…
Local History: Tales Tombstones Tell Date Set
Save the Date! On Friday, October 6th, the City Museum will present the 34th annual Tales Tombstones Tell at Oakwood Cemetery, located at York Street and Oakwood Avenue. Tours begin…