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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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’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…
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…
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, 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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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: 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…
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….
The West Chicago Community High School Wildcats football team faced a challenging matchup in Week 3 against Glenbard South, falling 63-8 on Friday night. Despite the tough loss, standout performances…
In the early hours of September 13, 2024, at approximately 5:25 a.m., West Chicago police responded to a report of a man found on the side of Roosevelt Road (IL…
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…
The West Chicago Fire Protection District is growing, and the community couldn’t be more proud. Four new recruits—Laura Cleveland, Christopher Franzone, Brian Sanborn, and Tommy Enger—are the latest additions to…
The West Chicago Police Department is preparing for its highly anticipated fundraising event in support of Special Olympics Illinois. This exclusive event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024,…