In a decision that has raised concerns among legislators and advocates alike, the state agency responsible for overseeing services for individuals with developmental disabilities has proposed a significant reduction in funding. The potential consequences of this move have sparked a wave of criticism and calls for immediate action. Under the proposed plan, approximately 2.5 million…
The City of West Chicago is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on its Boards and Commissions. These volunteer opportunities provide residents, and non-residents in some cases, with a chance to be further involved in the community while sharing their own personal experiences, expertise, and talents. Appointments to Boards/Commissions are mostly reserved for residents by State…
Karen Jean Uelsmann, 62, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the Aperion Care nursing home in West Chicago, IL. Karen was born on August 20, 1961, the third of five children of William and Joyce Uelsmann, and grew up in Bloomingdale, IL. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects, cooking meals and baking,…
Northwestern Medicine and the South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District are collaborating to offer life-saving stroke diagnosis and treatment to residents of the South Elgin area and the northwestern suburb. Northwestern Medicine’s Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) can now be dispatched to essentially create an emergency room in a parking lot, saving precious minutes. The…
Wellness Nights Join Healthy West Chicago once a month starting January 18 for a family fun night of wellness! Parents enjoy a free Zumba class while kids have fun in the kitchen preparing a healthy snack. Click here for more details. Virtual Community Cooking Classes Join in on a family fun virtual cooking class on…
National Unclaimed Property Day is February 1: An Open Letter From Illinois State Treasurer Fighting to Make Sure You Get the Money that Belongs to You As a kid, if I saw money sitting on the ground, I firmly believed in the rule of “finders keepers.” My mother saw it differently. As I…
Congratulations to the following on their anniversaries with the West Chicago FPD. Ken Zahara – 23 years, Jason Morrow – 15 years and Erik Ronge 10 years. Thank you for all you do and for your continued service to our community. Felicitaciones a los siguientes por sus aniversarios con el FPD de West Chicago. Ken…
The dance team at the West Chicago High School will host a youth dance camp on Saturday February 3 and Tuesday, February 6 at the high school. El equipo de baile de la escuela secundaria de West Chicago organizará un campamento de baile para jóvenes el sábado 3 y martes 6 de febrero en la…
This is a very exciting time of year for the do-it-yourself garden planners and planters. We Grow Dreams will be hosting its fourth annual seed swap event on Saturday, February 10th from 9 AM – 2 PM where we will have a large selection of vegetable seeds up for grabs along with herbs, annual flowers,…
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, Aldi, and Dollar General. Her lists and links for coupons will help you stretch your shopping dollars and keep your money local as…
Illinois Senator Karina Villa’s office want your gently used clothing and they will be accepting winter clothing donations for the foreseeable future. Donations can be dropped off at her West Chicago office: 946 N Neltnor Blvd, Suite 104, West Chicago, IL 60185. The office is open from 9am-7pm. La oficina de la senadora de Illinois…
Casa DuPage will host unique English classes this winter . This popular class teaches attendees to speak English, be more confident in speaking and commit to bettering their English language skills. These classes are fun classes with a focus on speaking, through stories and a dynamic immersion teaching style with Master Companion Patrick- native speaker….
On Friday January 26, Jonathan Calderon was sworn in by DuPage County Undersheriff Edmond Moore as a new Deputy assigned to the Corrections Bureau. Corrections Chief Mark Garcia was there to welcome Deputy Jonathan Calderon to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. El viernes 26 de enero, Jonathan Calderón prestó juramento ante el subsheriff del…
As part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative, eligible local grocers can now apply for funding for energy-efficient equipment upgrades Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $3.5 million in available grant funding for local grocers through the Equipment Upgrades Program as part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative….
The West Chicago Voice is doing a new feature on important local organizations, groups, and individuals called “Someone You Should Know “ series. We’ll introduce you to groups and people we think the community would benefit from knowing better. We’re starting off the series with The West Chicago Garden Club. The club’s publicist put together…
The northbound lane of Wilson Avenue is closed at the Main Street intersection as construction crews complete the installation of a new sewer pipe within the region. Please seek an alternate route or be mindful of this change in traffic pattern if travelling through this area. El carril en dirección norte de Wilson Avenue está…
September 25, 1932 — January 26, 2024 Rita Beardsley, age 91, of West Chicago, passed away after a very brief illness on January 26, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Ottawa Illinois to Jessie and Raymond Parks. At the age of 17 she set out to put herself through nursing school in…
West Chicago Police To Hold Polar Plunge Community Event To Benefit Illinois Special Olympics Brrr! How does plunging into FREEZING water sound this winter? What if your favorite West Chicago Police Officer was the person being dunked? You NEED to save the date if this sounds fun… Oh, we forgot to mention it’s for a…
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in February as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, growing their business, and bidding on state projects. New and existing DBEs, as well as firms interested in becoming certified in the program,…
Homeless Man Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Woman Near Illinois Prairie Path DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that yesterday evening a jury found a homeless man guilty of sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path in 2018. The jury returned their verdict against Robert Davison, 44 (d.o.b. 9/16/1979) following a three-day…
Community High School District 94 Welcomes Dr. Kurt Johansen, as New Superintendent West Chicago, IL – The Community High School District 94 Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kurt Johansen as the new Superintendent, effective July 1. The selection process, conducted in collaboration with BWP & Associates search firm, began…
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING * WHAT…Flooding is possible due to a combination of rain, snowmelt, and heavy river ice. * WHERE…Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, Northern Will, Southern Cook and Southern Will and northwest…
On January 19-20, DuKane ABATE (A Motorcyclist Rights Organization covering Kane and DuPage Counties) attended the ABATE of Illinois State Seminar in Springfield, IL. The entire state came together for conferences and classes to bring new ideas to the area for work to preserve the rights and freedoms of motorcyclists. Illinois State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer…
With Covid Rates High In 22 Counties Across Illinois, The Deadline To Receive FREE Governmental Covid-19 test kits have been extended. Be Aware: Tests may show “expired” dates on the box, but FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates. As of November 20, 2023, residential households in the U.S….
