In honor of Memorial Day and in solemn recognition of the brave souls who have sacrificed everything for the cherished freedoms we hold close to our hearts, The West Chicago Voice will suspend publication on Monday, May 27, 2024. We pay tribute to their unwavering courage and steadfast dedication. We will resume our regular publishing…
Get ready to kick off the summer with an energy-packed high school football summer camp that will get our Wildcats ready for an awesome season down on Memorial Field this fall! Registration is now open for Football Summer Camp 2024! Following a standout football season last year, the preseason is starting off with a bang…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — Members of the West Chicago Police Department (WCPD) participated in the annual Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run activities on May 17, engaging in a variety of initiatives to support this noble cause. One of the standout features of the day was the “Cop on a Rooftop” event held at all…
Get Ready for Pro Rodeo Thrills at Sonny Acres Farm! It’s the local beloved farm’s 2nd Annual Rodeo Event ____ Exclusively at Sonny Acres Farm June 7th and 8th Tickets Selling Fast! Giddy Up! Experience the ultimate family-friendly event at the Pro Rodeo and Bull Riding extravaganza! Prepare to be amazed by a thrilling lineup of…
Michael Alan McMillan, age 63 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Beloved son of Barbara McMillan nee Pascale and the late Donald McMillan; dear brother of Timothy (Roberta) McMillan; fond uncle of Joshua (Kylea) and Cole McMillan and Stephen McCall; great-uncle of Ethan McMillan. Michael enjoyed cars, motorcycles and computers. A…
Memorial Day Old Glory Baked Beans Recipe Total Time Prep: 1 hour 50 min. + standing Bake: 3 hours Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 4 quarts cold water, divided 1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup molasses 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground…
The West Chicago Garden Club’s May meeting will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. (NE Corner of Prince Crossing and Geneva Road.) The May speaker will be Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh. In this month’s presentation, Edible Flowers, Marcy will delve into the world of edible flowers with her photo-based presentation. Discover the delicious flavors of Day…
Reuniting Purple Heart Medals with Their Rightful Owners I was recently in Washington, D.C. for a couple of visits to the White House on fighting junk fees and discussing labor principles in private equity, as well as speaking to North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU). Between meetings, I walked with a friend to the Vietnam…
On Wednesday afternoon, the West Chicago Police launched a search for a missing 17-year-old juvenile with. The young man was last seen at 6:25 pm, prompting concern among authorities and the community Thanks to the swift response of the police and first responders, the missing juvenile was located and found safe and unharmed by 8:45…
A West Chicago man accused of selling cocaine to an undercover police officer in Naperville has been denied pre-trial release. 29-year-old Jeremy Soto, who has been charged with three counts of manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance, made his first court appearance on Tuesday morning, according to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert…
Lois Irene Lescelius, 85, went home peacefully to be with our Father in heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from her home. A descendant of Finnish immigrants who settled in the Copper Country area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the late 1890s, Lois was born June 30, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan to Irene…
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…
