Mayor Pineda Provides 2024 State of the City Address
Mayor Ruben Pineda shared details about the City’s recent achievements while identifying several positive items on the “bright horizon ahead” as part of his 2024 State of the City Address,…
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We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center Thrives in West Chicago
WEST CHICAGO, IL – This past weekend was a vibrant and bustling time at We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center, located on Washington Street. The greenhouse was alive with…
Hazardous Weather Ahead for WeGo: National Weather Service Says Tornadoes and Strong Winds on The Way For Area
Two rounds of storms are forecast to sweep through Illinois on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The first round, expected to move out of the area by 1…
In Observance Of Memorial Day
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…
WCCHS 2024 Football Summer Camp Registration Now Open
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…
Over $12,000 Raised For Special Olympics Illinois By West Chicago Police Via Cop On A Roof Top
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…
YeeHaw! Rodeo Galloping Into Town, Skeedattle Over To Sonny Acres
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…
Michael Alan McMillan Obituary
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…
Memorial Day 5 Star Baked Beans Recipe
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…
West Chicago Garden Club May Meeting Focus: Edible Flowers
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….
From The IL State Treasurer: Special Memorial Day Edition & Call for Help Identifying Military Heroes
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…
West Chicago Police Find Missing Autistic Teen
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…
West Chicago Man Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Officers in Naperville (Twice)
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…
Lois Irene Lescelius Obituary
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…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens May 19 – 25
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…
Illinois Department of Public Health Closes West Chicago Hub and Relocates Office To Westchester
In a surprising announcement today, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced announced that their West Chicago Regional Office relocated from 245 W. Roosevelt Road in West Chicago to the…
Possible Severe Weather Tomorrow : Memorial Day Local Weather Forecast
The National West Service is monitoring another potential severe thunderstorm happening for Friday in the West Chicago area. All hazards will be possible with these storms including damaging winds, large…
Anderson Humane Hosts Summer Solstice Concert
Imagine the longest day of sunlight surrounded by nature in an intimate setting with our Wildlife Team and the sounds of renowned harpist, Laura Fako Utley. Since ancient times, Summer Solstice traditions…
DuPage County Plans Memorial Day Observance
DuPage County will host a ceremony in observance of Memorial Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, at the DuPage County Government Complex in Wheaton. The ceremony will take…
IDNR seeking entries for cicada-themed art show
Art will be displayed in Conservation World during the Illinois State Fair The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair,…
Construction Along Harvester Road Scheduled through November
Beginning the week of May 20th, the City’s contractor, Plote Construction, Inc., will start construction along Harvester Road from Powis Road to Hawthorne Lane. During construction, traffic will be restricted…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens May 19 – 25
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…
Honoring Illinois’ Fallen Police Officers- and Recognizing West Chicago’s Fallen This Memorial Day
In a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by Illinois’ fallen heroes, Governor JB Pritzker has issued a directive through the Department of Central Management Services, urging all entities under…
West Chicago Police Cadets Learn Traffic Stop Procedures
Tuesday night West Chicago Police Cadets finished up their review lesson with some traffic stops. They all did an amazing job. Next month they will learn about radio usage. El…