New Haunted House Revitalizes Vacant West Chicago “Synergy” Complex
A once-dormant building in West Chicago is about to spring back to life, thanks to a spooky new tenant. The highly anticipated 5 Points Haunted House, a commercial offshoot of…
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Local Olympian Swimming Hopeful: Brady Johnson’s Journey to the Trials
West Chicago’s own Brady Johnson, a recent graduate of West Chicago Community High School, has been making waves in the world of competitive swimming. This past June, Brady competed in…
Northwestern Appoints New President of Delnor Hospital
GENEVA, IL — September 16, 2024 — Northwestern Medicine has named Emily Jakacki as President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, a 159-bed community hospital serving the Kane County area. Jakacki…
Winfield Township Gears Up for the Annual Recycling Extravaganza
Mark your calendars! Winfield Township’s much-anticipated annual Recycling Extravaganza is set to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Township Road District…
Wildcat of the Week : Tommy Murphy (Football)
This week’s spotlight in West Chicago Community High School’s Wildcat of the Week shines on Tommy Murphy, a versatile player who dominates both the defense as a corner/safety and the…
DuPage County to Offer Energy Assistance Beginning Oct. 1
DuPage County will provide energy assistance funds to help income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane, electric bills, and furnace repairs beginning next month. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program…
The Bunker Bar & Grill Hosts Chicago Bears Game Day Charity Event
Join The Bunker Bar & Grill in West Chicago this Sunday, September 22, 2024, for a community-focused charity event featuring the Chicago Bears game at noon. Patrons are encouraged to…
Game Night at West Chicago Public Library
The West Chicago Public Library District is proud to present a brand new program series: Game night for adults! Enjoy open play of chess, scrabble, checkers and any of the…
Jobs: DuPage County Seeking Assistant Public Defender – Juvenile Divison
Position Title: Assistant Public Defender Job Code: 2132 Department: Public Defender Office Division: Juvenile Hiring Salary: $82,500 Schedule: Full-Time Job description (PDF) Apply for this position Título del puesto: Asistente…
West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District Members Take to the Skies for Mosquito Abatement Tour
West Chicago’s Fight Against Mosquitoes: A Community Effort for Health and Safety West Chicago, IL – City Council Member Becky Stout recently embarked on an aerial tour of the West…
West Chicago City Council Approves Over $550,000 in Disbursements for Public Projects and Services
By Lisa Yunker Welz The West Chicago City Council unanimously approved a corporate disbursement report totaling $550,914.43 during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 16. The disbursements were distributed across various…
IDPH Posts New “This is Public Health” Podcast Looking Ahead to Fall and Winter Respiratory Virus Season
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses by listening to a new edition of the…
Leonardo Avalos Obituary – Leonardo Avalos Obituario
Leonardo Avalos, age 78, of West Chicago, passed away on September 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda; children, Araceli (Guadalupe) Perez, Felipe (Diana) Aurioles, Esther (Otilio) Vasquez…
Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy Advocates for Mental Health Reform at DuPage County Summit
Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, believes the key to improving mental health care in America lies in a shift toward financial incentives that…
Two Citizens Voice Concerns Over Local Policies at West Chicago City Council Meeting
By Lisa Yunker Welz During a recent city council meeting in West Chicago, David Sabathne and Vicky Burris took center stage with appeals on behalf of the business community and…
Winfield, District 94 and School Districts in Settlement Talks Over Long-Running TIF Dispute
he village of Winfield and two local school districts are in negotiations to resolve their nearly three-year-long legal dispute over a special tax increment financing (TIF) district in downtown Winfield….
DuPage County Clerk Seeks Private Attorney Amid Legal Dispute Over Unpaid Bills
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek has requested to be represented by a private attorney, Ed Mullen, in a legal dispute initiated by the county regarding bill payments. The lawsuit, filed…
West Chicago City Council Approves Liquor License Expansion, Development Permits, and Infrastructure Upgrades
By Lisa Yunker Welz At the West Chicago City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, the consent agenda, consisting of several significant development and infrastructure projects as detailed below, was…
Tween Tie Dye Event At West Chicago Public Library
Tuesday 09/24 6-7 pm Please Register Let’s make our own tie-dyed t-shirts! Please bring your own pre-washed and dried cotton shirt. We will provide the dye and instructions! Wearing old…
From The Editor’s Desk : Why Local Journalism Matters: West Chicago’s Lifeline to Community News
From the Editor’s Desk: For more than 20 years, West Chicago was without a local newspaper, and the impact was deeply felt. The absence of a dedicated source for local…
Traffic delays On Route 59 This Morning
The City of West Chicago shared this message today: Southbound Neltnor Boulevard (IL-59) is experiencing significant traffic delays from Main Street to Roosevelt Road due to an earlier traffic accident….