Wheaton Academy Mourns the Loss of Sophomore Joseph Platt
WEST CHICAGO – The Wheaton Academy community is grieving the tragic loss of sophomore student and standout athlete Joseph Thomas Platt, who passed away in a car accident on January…
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Call for Artists: West Chicago Art Banner Exhibit 2025
The City of West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission is inviting artists from across the region and the nation to participate in the annual West Chicago Art Banner Exhibit. The event,…
Kellie Ann Wlodek Obituary
Kellie Ann Wlodek, born on July 6, 1976, peacefully departed this life on January 16, 2025, to reunite with Our Lord and Savior. Her faith is what we believe carried…
Jobs: Du-Comm is Hiring 911 Dispatchers
DU-COMM Seeking 9-1-1 Dispatchers: Rewarding Careers in Public Safety DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is currently hiring 9-1-1 dispatchers and telecommunicators, offering a unique opportunity for individuals eager to serve…
DuPage County Hosts Successful School Safety Summit
Fred Cadena, Director of Facilities and Safety for School District 33, praised the recent School Safety Summit in DuPage County, calling it a great event with incredible speakers. Among the…
Kenneth Ray Kiehn Obituary
Kenneth Ray ” Squirrel” Kiehn, age 70 of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 52 years to Deborah née Haberkamp; loving father of the…
From the Editor’s Desk: Setting the Record Straight on ICE Activity in West Chicago
From the Editor’s Desk: Recent posts circulating on social media have claimed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been spotted in the vicinity or have been conducting raids…
Jacqueline Kaspari Obituary
Jacqueline Kaspari, 73, of Villa Park, Illinois, found eternal rest in the loving embrace of our lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 18, 1951,…
NAI Hiffman Brokers $4.225M Sale of Industrial Outdoor Storage Property in West Chicago
January 28, 2025-West Chicago, Illinois NAI Hiffman has successfully brokered the sale of a prime 4-acre industrial outdoor storage property located at 2351 Powis Road in West Chicago, near the…
Traffic Alert For WeGo Today
Per the City of West Chicago- Traffic Impact Alert A section of Easton Avenue, near the intersection of Washington Avenue, will remain closed through the afternoon today, January 28, for…
December Student of the Month: West Chicago Community High School
Michaela Miller, a dedicated senior at West Chicago Community High School, has been recognized as the December Student of the Month.
A Virtual Evening With James McBride
The West Chicago Public Library invites the community to a special virtual event, “An Evening with James McBride,†presented through Illinois Libraries Present. The program will take place on Tuesday,…
Notice of Public Meeting
Public Information Meeting Scheduled by City of West Chicago, Illinois For Improvement of Nuclear Drive & Northwest Avenue The City of West Chicago (City) will hold a Public Information Meeting…
Incident on Pomeroy Leads To Large Police Presence
Late Saturday night, the West Chicago Police Department announced on social media that officers were investigating an “incident†that had occurred earlier in the evening. As of 11:50 p.m., a…
Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays
Flames Erupt from Metra Train, Causing Delays Recently, Union Pacific West (UPW) train #45, scheduled to arrive in La Fox at 5:50 p.m., was halted near West Chicago due to…
New Shopping Opportunity in West Chicago: Old Time Pottery Adds Clothing to Its Shelves
Local Business Spotlight- Old Time Pottery By Heather Niziolek Residents of West Chicago have a reason to celebrate as Old Time Pottery, located at [insert address], has introduced a new…
Kline Creek Farm Brings 19th-Century Ice Harvesting Tradition to Life
West Chicago, IL – In the heart of winter, Kline Creek Farm revives a cherished 19th-century tradition: harvesting ice from Timber Lake. This unique practice, part of the Forest Preserve…
Alexandra Chorobik (nee Holuj) Obituary
Alexandra Chorobik (nee Holuj), born May 1, 1931, died peacefully in her sleep January 15, 2025 in her home in West Chicago, IL. She was 93 years old. She is…
Traffic Alert For Hawthorne Lane
⚠️ Traffic Impact Alert ⚠️ Per the City of West Chicago- A section of westbound Hawthorne Lane, between Industrial Drive and Harvester Road, will remain closed through the afternoon today,…
West Chicago Garden Club to Discuss Seed Starting Techniques
The West Chicago Garden Club kicked off the new year with a lively and informative meeting on January 23, 2025, centered around seed-starting techniques. Long-time club members and seasoned gardeners…
Delbert Samuel Searles Obituary
Delbert Samuel Searles, age 57, of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14th 2025, in his home with loved-ones. Born on June 1st in Chicago, Delbert was a beloved…
West Chicago Secures $300,000 Grant to Expand Tree Canopy
The City of West Chicago has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to enhance its community tree canopy. This funding is part…
Library Hosts Presentation on Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals
The West Chicago Public Library will host a special program, “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad,” on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. The presentation…
Thomas Chester Bockman Obituary
Dr. Thomas Chester Bockman, 85, of West Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 20, 2025. Thomas was born October 20, 1939, in Medicine Hat,…