West Chicago Youth Cheerleading Goes To State Competition
The second grade squad from West Chicago Cheerleading are off to day one of the state championship! ¡El equipo de porristas de grado de West Chicago comienza el primer día…
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Early Morning Blaze At Main Park Apartments injures 5 plus firefighter
UPDATED 04:40 In the early morning hours of Thursday, November 30, two different apartments caught fire at both 809 and 813 Burr Oaks Drive in West Chicago. The units are…
Fused Glass Snowflake Art Class At Gallery 200 Offers Unique Art Experience
Looking to get creative this holiday season? Look no further than the upcoming fused glass snowflake art class hosted by Gallery 200. Located at 103 W Washington in West Chicago,…
DuPage County Board Passes Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
November 28, 2023 The DuPage County Board on Tuesday unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which includes a balanced, $625 million spending plan and keeps the property tax rate…
David Lee Todd Obituary
David Lee Todd, age 87, a lifelong resident of West Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. He was born June 21, 1936, to Joe and Verdina (nee Mertes)…
Saving At The Register: Jewel-Osco and Aldi November 29th – December 5th
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as Walgreens, Jewel,…
Winfield Man Sentenced To Probation For Shaking Baby Daughter
Child Abuse Allegations Emerge in Winfield Home: Authorities Investigate Disturbing Incident Byline: Heather Niziolek Staff Writer Date: November 30, 2023 A Winfield man was sentenced to five years probation Wednesday…
The Day Jesse Owens Came To West Chicago To Play Golf
On a warm summer’s day in 1953, a young Tom Kerner (then 12 years old), was waiting patiently for a customer to caddie for outside of the Pro Shop at…
Parker Anthony Douglas Obituary
Parker Anthony Douglas Parker Anthony Douglas, age 18, passed away on November 27, 2023. He was born on December 19, 2004 in Geneva, IL. He graduated from Geneva High School…
Important Electric Vehicle Rebate and Charging Station Update
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Illinois EPA) electric vehicle rebate program has surpassed the amount of available funds for this cycle. If have already applied and you are an applicant…
Solar Switch Chicagoland Fall/Winter Program
Take advantage of the sun’s rays to power your home. DuPage County is again participating in the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Citizens Utility Board’s (CUB) Solar Switch, a residential and…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens November 26th – December 2nd
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as…
Prepping Your Home for Winter: Maintenance Tips and Energy Assistance
Winter is just around the corner, and as temperatures drop, it’s essential to ensure your home is ready to combat the cold weather. From maintenance tasks to energy-efficient upgrades, taking…
Celebrating Giving Tuesday: A Day of Generosity and Kindness
Giving Back On Giving Tuesday Today, people around the world are coming together to celebrate Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity, philanthropy and making a positive impact in communities….
Postal Service Warns Of Scams Especially At Holiday Time
The West Chicago Police Department recently warned social media followers of postal scams that are circulating at this time of year, “It’s that time of year…time when scam artists use…
This Week At The West Chicago Public Library
Tuesday, November 28: Messy Masterpieces 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM West Chicago Public Library District, Main Program Room Explore art in the messiest way possible. We will use play-doh, paint,…
Wolfgang Paul Smailus Obituary
Wolfgang Paul Smailus, age 78, of Waterman, passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born in Weilsig, Germany on January 20, 1945 to Hugo Paul Smailus and Hilde Martha…
Hawthorne’s Backyard Hosts Festive Holiday Events
Hawthorne’s Backyard, a popular local establishment in West Chicago, is gearing up for the holiday season with a lineup of exciting events and a charitable initiative. From movie trivia nights…
Operation Rising Spirit Encourages Letters of Support To Illinois Veterans During The Holiday Season
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs launches a letter-writing campaign to show support to veterans in their care at its five residential homes The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)…
From The Editor’s Desk: Thanksgiving Is A Migration Story
From The Editor’s Desk: Last Thursday, as we gathered together with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, it is vital to remember that the very first Thanksgiving was, at its…
West Chicago Public Library District Tax Levy Public Hearing Tonight
Reminder: There will be a public hearing regarding a proposed tax levy for the West Chicago Public Library District tonight, November 27 at 6:45pm. The hearing will take place in…
Catherine Rzeszotarski Obituary
Catherine Rzeszotarski (nee Zarate), age 95, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1928 in West Chicago to Jacob and Emeteria Zarate. She attended…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes Prompts Nationwide Concern
Salmonella-Fruit Recall Broadens to 32 States with 2 Deaths and 45 Hospitalizations In a recent development, health authorities have issued a warning after an alarming salmonella outbreak linked to Malitchita…
DuPage County Health Department Advises Residents To Be Antibiotics Aware
Kicking off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in advising patients and their families to use antibiotics only…