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William Henry “Bill” Davis Obituary

William Henry “Bill” Davis, age 86, of West Chicago, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 one day after his 86th birthday. Bill was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on March 2, 1939 to Jearl Bailey and Katie Josephine “Mart” Davis. On May 13, 1958, Bill married the love of his life…

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DuPage County Seeks Resident Input for Heritage Gallery Design

DuPage County has launched a survey inviting residents to provide feedback on the design and content of the County’s Heritage Gallery, located within the County Administration Building in Wheaton. The initiative aims to create a space that reflects the county’s diverse history. Through the survey, participants can review design plans and proposed content while offering…

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West Chicago Community High School Releases Honor Roll and High Honor Roll

2024-2025 Semester 1 Honor Roll​​​(Semester Ending 12/20/2024) WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 326 JOLIET STREET, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185 High Honor Roll Criteria:  Minimum GPA 5.000 or higher on a weighted scale.  Must have attempted credits of 2.0 or more for the current semester and be scheduled for a minimum of 3 classes.  No grade…

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DuKane ABATE Promotes Motorcycle Safety to Over 1,000 Students in Local Schools

In an effort to promote motorcycle safety and awareness among young drivers, DuKane ABATE recently visited seven high schools, reaching more than 1,030 students across DuPage and Kane counties. The organization’s dedicated volunteers, including Safety & Education Officer Steve Waltz, Membership Officer Mark Garrison, and Mike Bullis, spoke to students about the importance of motorcycle…

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Juanita K. Welch Obituary

Juanita Kay Welch nee Shelton peacefully passed away Saturday Feb 22 at L’Auberge in Naperville surrounded by family and friends. To call Juanita a force of nature is an understatement. She lived her life fiercely, compassionately, and fearlessly. Born June 24, 1942 in Chicago IL. to Hubert Shelton and Leona (nee Rodak) she grew up…

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Eddie Moore Announces Candidacy for DuPage County Sheriff

Following Sheriff Jim Mendrick’s announcement of his Illinois gubernatorial bid, Undersheriff Eddie Moore has officially declared his candidacy for DuPage County Sheriff. Moore, who has been endorsed by Mendrick, expressed his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to lead the Sheriff’s Office. “I am honored and humbled by Jim’s endorsement,” Moore stated. “After much thought,…

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Benny S. Daniels Obituary

Benny S. Daniels, the son of Mary (Tinnes) Warrick and Dave Daniels, stepson of Clyde Warrick, passed from this life January 31, 2025 at the age of 76 following a brief illness. Born Gary Lee Daniels on December 9, 1948 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Aurora, Illinois, Benny spent his early childhood living with his…

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Raise the Woof Gala Returns to Support Homeless Animals in DuPage County

DuPage Animal Friends is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Raise the Woof Gala, a premier fundraising event aimed at supporting homeless and rescued animals throughout DuPage County. The gala will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the elegant Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel, promising an evening of compassion, celebration, and community impact. Guests…

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Healthy West Chicago Hosting Bike Rodeo

The Bike Rodeo is back this April! Join in on a a fun-filled event with helmet fittings and giveaways, bike repairs, decorating, a safety course to ride, community partners sharing resources, and several bike giveaways. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of biking and safety! 🚲 ¡El Rodeo de Bicicletas está de regreso este…

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Legal Notices Affecting The Community of West Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Legal Notice – Foreclosure Notice

LEGAL NOTICE -Published 02/26, 03/05, 03/12- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC ., PLAINTIFF, V. LOUIS V. PAVONE, JR.; MEGAN PAVONE; R. SANCHEZ LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICE, INC.; THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO; JEFF LONIGRO; WALKER RESTORATION COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS, CASE…

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Alice S. Besch Obituary

Alice S. Besch, Batavia, IL, formerly of Winfield, IL passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born February 13, 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Her family moved to Chicago a year later where she was raised and then moved to Winfield, IL, where her parents bought a Ma & Pa store, her father being…

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​​ West Chicago High School’s Lifesmarts Team Wins Illinois Championship

West Chicago Community High School won first place in the 29th annual Illinois LifeSmarts State Competition.  The competition took place on February 25th and was hosted at West Chicago Community High School. Members of the winning team were Niya Patel (Captain), Elio Bregu, Alex Jacobo, and Keelie Steward.  The team will now compete at the…

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