Batavia July 4, 2024-Fourth of July Fireworks and Sky Concert This firework show and the accompanying concert is held each year on the Fourth of July at Engstrom Family Park in Batavia (located at- 326 Millview Drive, Batavia, IL.). The event includes food vendors and music by the Batavia Community Band. The fireworks show is…
The West Chicago City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of the role of the West Chicago City Council is available on the City website. Members of the public are welcome to speak at…
Residents of Carol Stream expressed outrage and frustration Thursday following the decision by the Page County State’s Attorney not to pursue charges against the officer involved in the fatal shooting of Isaac Goodlow. Goodlow, who was unarmed, was shot in his apartment bedroom during a police response to a reported domestic violence incident earlier this…
Craig Dudley Simmons, 77, passed away Monday evening, June 17, 2024. Born March 20, 1947, to Glenn and Ruby (nee Reid) Simmons of West Chicago, Illinois. While growing up in West Chicago, he raised and trained homing pigeons, enjoyed hunting with his 22-caliber rifle, and camping with his family. He graduated from West Chicago Community…
The West Chicago Voice will be celebrating America’s Birthday next week, we will NOT publish according to our regular schedule of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We will publish Monday, and be closed the rest of the week, July 2nd – 4th.
At the West Chicago Voice, our commitment to our readers extends to keeping them informed about local crime activity, encompassing DUI and drug offenses, as well as felonies filed by the West Chicago Police or DuPage County Sheriff’s Office (in unincorporated West Chicago). It’s essential to remember that those charged are presumed innocent until proven…
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 well. The…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High Get a DUI West Chicago, IL – As Independence Day approaches, the West Chicago Police Department is gearing up for increased traffic enforcement to ensure the safety of all residents and motorists. From June 21 through the early-morning hours of July 8, our officers will be working…
The City’s Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals usually meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Chicago City Hall located at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of this Commission is available on the City website. Members of the public are welcome to speak…
Marlon E. Brooks passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after a valiant and fierce battle with cancer. He is survived by his adoring Mother and Stepfather Onnie and Robert Duhme, his beloved children, Jordan Brooks and Kelsey Brooks, his sisters Lezlie Greene (Gaston), Lauren Thurman and his former wife Della Brooks. He was…
The West Chicago Park District shared that Turtle Splash Water Park staff received an overall 5-Star score on the first audit of the season through StarGuard Elite. During audits, Lifeguards are audited on the following criteria: • Lifeguard Observations/On-Chair Performance • Skills and Scenarios • Slide Dispatch Observations • Facility Observations and Management Congratulations and…
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, known for his philanthropy and civic engagement, has made a significant return to Chicago’s charitable scene with a $10 million donation to Northwestern Medicine. This generous contribution, announced by Griffin Catalyst, aims to advance research and treatment of esophageal diseases at the renowned institution. Last Wednesday, Griffin Catalyst revealed…
DuPage County has increased its rating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Rating System (CRS) program, which will result in increased savings on flood insurance for residents living in unincorporated areas of DuPage County. DuPage County has been upgraded from a CRS rating of 6 to a rating of 5, meaning unincorporated residents in…
350+ students recently graduated from district 33 through leman middle schools 8thgrafe graduation ceremonies this past week. Most of the students will now move ahead to district 94 and community high school in West Chicago (or other private high schools) Más de 350 estudiantes se graduaron recientemente de las ceremonias de graduación de octavo grado…
Northwestern Medicine Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program helps patients improve communication Language is not only David McClure’s livelihood, but also a point of pride. When a stroke impacted his ability to communicate, McClure admits he went to a dark place emotionally. A unique aphasia program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois is helping…
The DuPage County Board on Tuesday June 25 voted to provide $626,144.05 through its Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Investment Program to assist local food pantries. The allocations will allow 13 food pantries to fund capital equipment purchases or information technology investments. “Food insecurity continues to be a pressing need in this County. We believe these…
The West Chicago Voice has partnered with DuPage County Animal Services to connect readers looking to adopt a fur babe with a more than adorable, adoptable Pet of the Week. A dog, cat, or small animal available for adoption at the Dupage County-operated shelter will appear each Thursday. Meet Natasha-This week’s Pet of The Week!…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin Provides Statement Regarding Carol Stream Officer Involved Shooting Death of Isaac GoodLow: “Every case involving the use of deadly force by a police officer, whether on or off duty, must be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Such scrutiny is required to ensure the protection of the civil rights of those…
Roberta Z. Hall went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1930, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania and lived in Wheaton for 60 years. Her career was in the medical field where she was an electrocardiogram and lab technician at Central…
Officials from Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issued a dire plea for blood donations on Monday as the state faces a critical shortage. The shortage has reached alarming levels, jeopardizing local patients in need of life-saving transfusions. According to Versiti, certain blood types now have less than a day’s supply available, posing a serious risk…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning DuPage County, IL * Until 800 AM CDT. * At 717 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Romeoville, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… For…
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…
At the West Chicago Voice, our commitment to our readers extends to keeping them informed about local crime activity, encompassing DUI and drug offenses, as well as felonies filed by the West Chicago Police or DuPage County Sheriff’s Office (in unincorporated West Chicago). It’s essential to remember that those charged are presumed innocent until proven…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Morton Grove man accused of robbing a man at gunpoint and taking his vehicle in downtown Elmhurst. Isaiah Roach, 19 (d.o.b. 9/7/2004) of the 5900 block…
