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Early Voting All permanent early voting locations opened this week, including in West Chicago at 157 Washington Street. Locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,…
Month: October 2024
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West Chicago Wildcats Make History with Back-to-Back Playoff Berths
The West Chicago Wildcats varsity football team clinched a spot in the state playoffs on Friday night, marking the first time in the school’s history that they have made the…
Halloween in West Chicago: Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treat Fun
Halloween is fast approaching, and West Chicago is ready to celebrate! The city’s official trick-or-treating hours are set for 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, giving families plenty…
The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays
Albright Theatre Presents “The Game’s Afoot” This fall, the Albright Theatre in Batavia invites audiences to experience a thrilling and mysterious production, The Game’s Afoot. Set in December 1936, the…
Court Grant’s State’s Motion to Detain Pre-Trial Naperville Man Accused of Killing Family Dog/Threatening Stepdaughters
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville…
Maria del Carmen Taylor Obituary Obituario
Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in…
West Chicago Student Annaliesa Herbst Earns Prestigious National Hispanic Recognition Award
West Chicago’s own Annaliesa Herbst has been honored with the National Hispanic Recognition Award, joining more than 90,000 students across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board’s…
Local Dining Specials to Savor This Week in West Chicago
Whether you’re craving a slice of pizza, a classic burger, or gearing up for a football brunch, West Chicago has some enticing dining deals this week! With National Pizza Month…
Update: Naperville Woman Who Stabbed Girls While Babysitting Found Not Guilty
UPDATE: Babysitter Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Lisle Stabbing Case By Heather Niziolek, West Chicago Voice In an update to a case previously covered by the West…
From Aquanet to Active Electorate—How Times Have Changed for Young Voters
From the Editor’s Desk Editorial by Heather Gray Niziolek Back in 1988, when I graduated high school, civic engagement wasn’t exactly top of mind for most of us. We were…
Wheaton VFW Hosts Guitars, Cigars, And Whiskey Event
Join us for our Guitarsc, Cigars, & Whiskey Fundraising Event coming up on October 12th. This fundraiser will feature 3 hours of open bar, delicious food, and great raffles! We…
West Chicago Community High School Homecoming 2024: A Magical “Once Upon a Time” Celebration
By Heather Niziolek, West Chicago Voice West Chicago Community High School is gearing up for a fairy-tale week with its highly anticipated Homecoming 2024, themed “Once Upon a Time.” The…
Loane “Loie” Marie Dierking Obituary
Loane “Loie” Dierking, a lifelong resident of West Chicago and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, passed away rather suddenly on October 8th, 2024, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois….
We Grow Greenhouse & Garden Center Prepares for End of Season with Big Fall Discounts
The team at We Grow Greenhouse & Garden Center recently completed their fall planting in the historic downtown district, adding vibrant seasonal color to the area. While mums have been…
Sonny Acres Farm Presents: Night Time Festival
Sonny Acres Farm invites thrill-seekers to their Night Time Festival, featuring the Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride and the Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn. Experience the spine-tingling fun every Friday,…
DuKane ABATE Holding Membership Drive
This Halloween, don’t let the fear of losing your rights as a motorcyclist haunt you! For only $25 a year, you can join DuKane A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois in preserving your…
WCCHS Seeking Homecoming Snack Donations
The Wildcat Booster Club is looking for donations of desserts, snack foods and drinks to give out during the Homecoming dance. These treats are FREE to the students and your…
Registration Open For All Star Cheer
REC Cheer registration is OPEN! Great program to continue cheer for tackle football cheerleaders or new to cheer athletes. https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/ildre/page/home ✨Program runs November – March ✨2 competitions (Schaumburg) ✨Saturday Practice
Dine Out For A Good Cause : WAYS Fundraiser
Here’s the revised blurb, incorporating the additional information about classes: The Village Tavern & Grill in Carol Stream is hosting a special “Eat Out 2 Help Out” fundraising event on…
WCCHS American Government Students Lead DuPage County Candidate Forum Ahead of November Election
On October 8, 2024, West Chicago Community High School students from the American Government class, in partnership with the League of Women Voters (LWV), hosted a candidate forum for DuPage…
West Chicago to Host Two Family-Friendly Halloween Events on October 26
Get ready to enjoy the crisp autumn air and vibrant fall colors as downtown West Chicago comes alive with two exciting trick-or-treating events on Saturday, October 26, from 1 p.m….
Found Dog At DCAS
⚠️FOUND DOG⚠️ being held at DuPage County Animal Services. If this dog looks familiar to you, please contact the shelter. 🏢: 120 N County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 📞:…
Sports Illustrated Top 25 Illinois Rushers: Robert Lee of West Chicago Makes the List
By Heather Niziolek, West Chicago Voice Sports Illustrated has released its annual list of the top 25 high school rushers in the state of Illinois, and one name that stands…