West Chicago’s Mayoral Race is Heating Up
WEST CHICAGO – Incumbent Mayor Ruben Pineda, who became West Chicago’s first elected Hispanic mayor over a decade ago, is set to face competition in the upcoming April 2025 mayoral…
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llinois Student Assistance Commission to Host Financial Aid Workshop at West Chicago Public Library
WEST CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will hold a presentation and workshop on federal student aid on November 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the West Chicago…
Camerata Chicago to Perform Handel’s Messiah This Saturday in Naperville
NAPERVILLE – This Saturday, November 16, Camerata Chicago will bring the majestic sounds of Handel’s Messiah (Part I – Christmas) to New Covenant Church in Naperville. This one-day-only performance will…
Santa Brunch at Prairie Landing Golf Club – A Festive Family Event
WEST CHICAGO – Prairie Landing Golf Club is inviting families to celebrate the holiday season with a special Santa Brunch on Sunday, December 15. This festive brunch will feature an…
Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith at West Chicago Public Library
The next edition of Illinois Libraries Present is with Chef Art Smith! Just like the last few ILP programs, the West Chicago Public Library is offering virtual attendance, as well…
Frozen JR. to Be Performed by WeGo Community Theatre
WEST CHICAGO – WeGo Community Theatre will present Frozen JR., a musical adaptation based on the 2018 Broadway hit, at Wheaton Academy Fine Arts Center in West Chicago. Audiences will…
New Tween Space at Library
Check out the West Chicago Public Library’s new Tween Space in the Youth Services Department, and test your gaming skills at the same time! They are working hard to make…
Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum to Dazzle Visitors This Holiday Season
LISLE – Starting November 16, The Morton Arboretum will transform into a winter wonderland with Illumination: Tree Lights, a one-of-a-kind display of color, light, and sound that celebrates the beauty…
Northwestern Medicine study advocates for alternative biopsy approach for detecting prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States with estimates that 1 in 8 American men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Prostate biopsy,…
Wheaton Academy Players Recognized in All-Area Soccer Honors
Wheaton Academy had three players recognized in the DuPage County All-Area soccer honors this season. Sophomore Mason Brooke was named to the All-Area team for his role as a midfielder,…
New Hope United Methodist Church to Host Breakfast with Santa
West Chicago, IL — Families are invited to join Santa for a festive breakfast and a chance to meet the jolly man himself at New Hope United Methodist Church on…
DuPage County Wins National Strategic Planning Award
November 12, 2024 The National Association of Counties (NACo) EDGE announced DuPage County won the Excellence in Strategic Planning Award for 2024. The award recognizes counties that have created and…
Maria Isabel Duran Obituary
Maria Isabel Duran, passed away on November 6th, 2024. She was born in Buena Vista, Michoacán on Feburary 29, 1968. Daughter of Engracia and David Duran. Oldest sister to Maru,…
Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Teen Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Murder
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for…
Teen Charged as Adult in Double Homicide in West Chicago
West Chicago, IL — A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of two men in suburban West…
City of West Chicago Development Committee to Address Zoning Amendments and Community Projects on November 11
West Chicago, IL — On Monday, November 11, 2024, the City of West Chicago Development Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a series of…
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez Obituary
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez, age 57, passed away on November 6, 2024. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago,…
Wego Drama Brings “Her-Story” To Life With SIX The Musical: Teen Edition.
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 24-25 theatrical season with the empowering new musical SIX The Musical: Teen Edition. This new musical by is about the…
Two Dead, One Injured in West Chicago Shooting
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A tragic shooting in West Chicago Saturday evening left two people dead and one injured, authorities reported. Police responded to a call around 6:14 p.m. after…
Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Man Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash at DuPage County Government Complex
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a…
DuPage County Sees Strong Voter Turnout in General Election
West Chicago, IL- DuPage County residents turned out in large numbers for the general election on Tuesday, with a voter turnout reaching 72.54%. According to the latest data, a total of…
Incumbent Karina Villa Retains Illinois Senate Seat for 25th District
WEST CHICAGO, IL – Democratic State Senator Karina Villa, a West Chicago native, has successfully retained her seat in Illinois’ 25th Legislative District. Villa, who was endorsed by the West…
Delia Ramirez Secures Re-Election in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District
In a decisive victory, incumbent Democrat Delia Ramirez has been re-elected to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Ramirez shortly after polls closed Tuesday…