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Police Blotter: WeGo Police Conduct Battery Report Investigation at High School

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…

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Turtle Splash Staff Receives Five Star Audit-El personal de Turtle Splash recibe una auditoría de cinco estrellas

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…

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Ken Griffin Donates $10 Million to Northwestern Medicine for Esophageal Research

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…

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DuPage Residents Could Save on Flood Insurance Due To New Community Ratings Program

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…

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Leman Middle School Graduation – Graduación de la escuela secundaria Leman

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…

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David McClure practices techniques to overcome aphasia with Clare Goodman, speech pathologist at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Hospital West Chicago News - West Chicago Voice Newspaper

Writer works to regain his sense of identity after stroke impacts his language skills

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…

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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.

DuPage County Allocates $626,000 to Support Local Food Pantries – El condado de DuPage asigna $626,000 para apoyar las despensas de alimentos locales

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…

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