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From the Editor’s Desk: Embracing Transparency in West Chicago – Desde el escritorio del editor: Adoptando la transparencia en West Chicago

In recent months, the call for increased transparency within our local government has resonated strongly throughout West Chicago. Prompted by dedicated residents and grassroots organizations like We Go For the People, this community has advocated tirelessly for measures to enhance public access to city proceedings. At the heart of this push was the reinstatement of…

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West Chicago and Geneva Police Departments Embrace Drone Technology for Enhanced Public Safety

In a bid to bolster their arsenal of crime-fighting tools, both the West Chicago and Geneva Police Departments have adopted drones as integral components of their operations. This move signals a shift towards leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety and improve efficiency in law enforcement tasks. Robyn Arms, Communications Officer and School Resource Officer…

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With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses. West Chicago Voice Newspaper

Dangerously High Heat Affecting Residents and Their Pets : IDPH offers tips and precautions

With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Exposure to extreme heat, and especially prolonged exposure, can cause serious health complications, including…

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Kane Co. Sheriff's Deputy Seriously Injured in Aurora Crash- A Kane County Sheriff's Office deputy sustained serious injuries early Wednesday morning in Aurora when his marked Tahoe squad car collided with another vehicle and subsequently crashed into a grocery store, authorities reported.

Kane Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Seriously Injured in Aurora Crash

KANE COUNTY, IL — A Kane County Sheriff’s Office deputy sustained serious injuries early Wednesday morning in Aurora when his marked Tahoe squad car collided with another vehicle and subsequently crashed into a grocery store, authorities reported. The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. as the deputy responded to an emergency call with lights and sirens…

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Phyllis Nordlof Obituary

Phyllis Nordlof (née Anderson), 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2024, in Carol Stream, Illinois. Phyllis was born on July 28, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up with her family in Chicago, and was the youngest of four children. After Phyllis graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952, she…

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73 WCCHS Students Inducted in World Language Honor Societies

The Community High School District 94 World Languages Division is proud to induct 73 students into the French, German & Spanish language Honor Societies. On Thursday, April 4th, West Chicago Community High School students were inducted into the French, German, & Spanish National Honor Societies.  Membership in these Honor Societies represents outstanding achievement in at…

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Suntegrity Skincare Recalls Sunscreen Foundation Sold Across Illinois Due to Mold Concerns

Last week, Suntegrity Skincare announced a voluntary recall of nine lots of its Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation across multiple shades. This decision follows the discovery of a “higher than acceptable microbiological mold count” in one of the product lots. The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) advises using Lot 115BU of the sunscreen…

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