Registration Open for WCCHS Summer School
West Chicago Community High School Summer School 2024 Session 1: May 29 through June 13 Summer School 2024 Session 2: June 20 through July 8 Registration: April 8, 2024 through…
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Aurora Juvenile Charged with Possession of Semiautomatic Weapon
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that a fifteen-year-old male Aurora juvenile has been accused of possessing a loaded semiautomatic pistol. The…
Support Illinois Special Olympics On May 17
The City of West Chicago’s Police Department will be participating in the Dunkin’ Cop On a Rooftop event on Friday, May 17 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dunkin’…
Found Husky: Being Held at DuPage Animal Services
⚠️FOUND DOG⚠️ being held at DuPage County Animal Services. If this dog looks familiar to you, please contact the shelter. All animals that come to DCAS are checked for identification,…
Tammie Linn Ranzen Obituary
Tammie Linn Ranzen Tammie Linn Ranzen, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1960, to Nels and Carol Ranzen….
May is Bike Month, Enjoy West Chicago’s Prairie Path and Trails, Healthy West Chicago Installs Two New Bike Repair Stations On Trail
Healthy West Chicago has installed two new bike repair stations along the Illinois Prairie Path in West Chicago that are equipped with a bike tire pump and tools for basic…
Legal Notice: West Chicago Park District Notice of Public Inspection and Hearing
LEGAL NOTICE WEST CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC INSPECTION AND HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Commissioners of the West Chicago Park District that a tentative…
Asian longhorned Tick Confirmed In Illinois
L – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick…
Major milestone reached in State Gun Safety
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major milestone in its effort to promote firearm safety: the agency has now provided more than 100,000 free gun locks…
Sonny Acres Garden Center Open + Mothers Day Market
Garden Center is now open for the season at Sonny Acres Farm! It’s time to add some color and life to your outdoor space! Stop by and explore our wide…
Illinois libraries presents the Many Lives of Kal Penn
Tuesday 05/06 | 7-8 pm We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the…
District 94 board of education meeting
District 94 Board Of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting Notice: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:00pm Community High School District 94 Meeting Location Details- Committee of the Whole Meeting Meeting Type:…
West Chicago Starbucks closed for remodeling
The Starbucks at Route 59 and North avenue is closed for remodeling during the month of May and will reopen in June. El Starbucks en la Ruta 59 avenida and…
Monthly Brush Collection Begins This Week
Per the City of West Chicago’s Website, brush pickup begins this week, May 6th. Brush Collection Program begins Monday, May 6; brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, May…
Touch A Truck Comes To Reed Keppler
Touch a Truck is coming to Reed Keppler Park. After a short hiatus, this very popular event is back. West Chicago residents are encouraged to bring the family out June…
Overdose Deaths in DuPage Down 24% from Previous Year
DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. reports a 24% decrease in drug overdoses deaths in 2023 compared to 2022 “Though one year’s statistics does not predict the future, this significant…
Dog found on Prince Crossing
This found dog is being held at DuPage County Animal Services. Found near Prince Crossing and North Ave on 04/15. -Look familiar to you? Right now they are at DuPage…
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary age 95, of Winfield, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. As a child, he lived in Illinois, California, and…
A Note From The Treasurer of The State of Illinois
spring cleaning at my house. Well, I’m not sure that is exactly the right term. I still had a lot of unpacking to do from our move last year. The…
Cosley Run For The Animals
Last chance to score early bird pricing for the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals! Whether you decide to run, walk, slither or sprint, we there are distances for everyone to…
Jobs: DuPage County Hiring Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator I Salary: $52,500.00 Annually Location: Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 23-00148 Department: Division of Transportation Opening Date: 04/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,…
Art in Full Bloom Group Art Show at Gallery 200
“Art in Full Bloom” is the group exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of May. The display highlights the beautiful artwork of thirteen Gallery 200 artists. Stop into the…
Cantigny and Chicago Botanic Garden Provides Internships For Veterans
The Chicago Botanic Garden and Cantigny have joined forces to provide valuable support for military veterans as they transition to civilian life. This summer, both locations will be hosting the…
Governor Pritzker Launches $30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community Revitalization
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched $30 million in funding for the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital (RDMS, $20 million)…