West Chicago, IL- Only in Illinois could the National Weather Service issue a warning about brush fires and rainstorms in the same breath. The week is off to a rainy and wet start, with 45 mph winds predicted for Monday. Tuesday however, brings a bit of a twist, and hopefully no twisters- but it’s a…
West Chicago Property Transfers Date Range: Dec. 13, 2022, to Jan. 3, 2023 The following property transfers were recorded. This information is a matter of public record. West Chicago $264,000; 835 S Oak St., West Chicago; Sold on Jan. 3, 2023, by Martin H Herrera to Marjorie David Transferencias de propiedad en el oeste…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING March 22, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of West Chicago District 33, West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois that a public hearing will be held in conjunction with the Regular Board meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Leman Middle School, 238 E. Hazel…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WEST CHICAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO EFFECT INTERFUND TRANSFERS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of West Chicago Elementary School District No. 33, DuPage County, Illinois (the “District”) will hold a public hearing…
As West Chicagoans, we are lucky to have such a wonderful library, the West Chicago Public Library District offers robust programming and exciting activities for all. Here’s what is happening this week at the library: Beginning March 24: Eclipse Glass Giveaway, click HERE for more info. All Week Long: Read & Roll ~ I’m From/Soy De…
Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse that will pass over much of the southern third of the state. Locally, the West Chicago Public Library is excited to share the news of the celestial phenomenon. This once-in-a-lifetime event presents a fantastic learning opportunity for…
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…
The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is the critical next step in DuPage County Health Department’s decades-long journey to build the infrastructure needed to support a best-in-class behavioral health system and ensures all DuPage County residents will have “someone to call, someone to respond, and somewhere to go” when experiencing a mental health or substance use…
According to court documents, Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) has filed an appeal in the third district appellate court regarding their desire to establish a second solid waste (garbage) transfer station within West Chicago City limits adjacent to their current location at 1655 Powis Road. In 2023, the West Chicago City Council approved the waste management…
Around noon on Sunday RED Center dispatched The K9 Search and Rescue Strike Team (of which West Chicago k9, Thor and his handler are a part of) . They were dispatched at the request of the Harvard Police Department to aid them in locating a missing child. With almost every resource possible the team headed…
American Science and Surplus is bringing back one of their most requested children’s events: Whimsical Wind Chimes Using the beads, metal tubes, seashells (from the sea shore), wooden balls, dowels and more that we provide. You’ll design and make your own windchimes to enjoy in the gentle breezes. Free, no age requirement, parental supervision for…
Jerome “Jerry” Worel, age 67 of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane; proud father of Shanna (partner Israel), the late Jason, Sara (Joe) and Omar (Val); doting grandfather of Anisa, Nathan, Mateo, Frankie and Dannie; dear son of the late Charles and Pauline; fond brother of Chuck…
On Saturday, West Chicago Police announced they have one dog and a Peacock. -Do they look familiar to you? Right now they are at DuPage County Animal Services so call 630-407-2800 if you can help bring them home. -There is no deadline on shelter animals. Please watch the website to see if these animals become…
