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…
West Chicago, IL – The West Chicago Fire Protection District is set to honor dedicated firefighters with a special retirement and promotion ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024. The event will take place at 1 p.m. at the District’s headquarters located at 200 Fremont St. This ceremony marks an important occasion for the district as…
Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The goal of this year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of…
Major traffic impacts are anticipated along Hawthorne Lane between Pilsen Road and Industrial Drive which began yesterday Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, as part of a planned construction project managed by ComEd. Motorists should avoid this area during construction or expect significant delays. Se anticipan importantes impactos en el tráfico a lo largo…
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…
Major traffic impacts are anticipated along Hawthorne Lane between Pilsen Road and Industrial Drive which began yesterday Monday, June 24, through Friday, June 28, as part of a planned construction project managed by ComEd. Motorists should avoid this area during construction or expect significant delays. Se anticipan importantes impactos en el tráfico a lo largo…
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…
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…
West Chicago, IL – The West Chicago Fire Protection District is set to honor dedicated firefighters with a special retirement and promotion ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024. The event will take place at 1 p.m. at the District’s headquarters located at 200 Fremont St. This ceremony marks an important occasion for the district as…
Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The goal of this year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of…
