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West Chicago Community High School Senior Christopher Vargas Awarded 2024 Dell Scholarship

West Chicago, Illinois – West Chicago Community High School proudly announces that senior Christopher Vargas has been selected as a 2024 Dell Scholar. This prestigious scholarship recognizes Christopher’s outstanding academic achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to pursuing higher education. As a Dell Scholar, Vargas will receive a $20,000 scholarship disbursed over the course of his…

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Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Serve High School Graduates at Newly Repurposed Career & Education Center

SAINT CHARLES – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) celebrated the grand opening of a newly repurposed secure youth facility today that will specialize in vocational, career, educational, and life skills development opportunities for high school graduates ages 17-20 who are in the custody of IDJJ. The purpose of the Phoenix Emerging Adults Career…

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Special Program Highlight: Spoon River Anthology At West Chicago Public Library

This adult performance, based on Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, a classic portrait of life and death in early Illinois, will reveal the joys, sorrows, and secrets of unforgettable, intertwined characters as they speak from the grave. Masters wrote this poetry anthology from the perspective of townspeople speaking of their lives from the grave…

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Debra Lee Simandl Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Simandl. Debra passed peacefully on March 20, 2024 in DeKalb, Illinois. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many, Debra’s kind spirit and selfless heart will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Debra was preceded…

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DSCC & KSC Senior Dance Parties Return in 2024

Senior Dance Parties held by DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) and Kane Senior Council (KSC) are returning for the 2024 season. March 21st marked the first dance party of the new year. Each year, hundreds of seniors gather at these parties to enjoy a meal, get active through dance, and connect socially with other seniors…

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Joseph A. DiNicolo Obituary

Joseph A. DiNicolo, of Winfield, Beloved husband of Chrissy DeVine, loving father of Valerie DiNicolo and Katie Seelinger, Dear brother of Valerie (David) Thorsen, Louise (William) Dolen, Tricia (Sonny) Sassano , Lisa (Bob) Kaplan, Kasie (Bob) Hannan and Christopher (Bonnie) Griffin. Cherished grandfather of Declen, Adalynn, Colten, Claire and Gavin. He will be missed by…

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Wildcat Chronicle Takes Top Honors at NISPA

The Wildcat Chronicle took home top honors at the annual Northern Illinois School Press Association (NISPA) conference held at College of DuPage on March 15. Each year, competitors are scored on their content, coverage, design, interactivity. Those who fall in the top third of each division (based on school size) are awarded the coveted Golden Eagle, recognition…

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