Gloria Vicens-Ocotoxtle Obituario
Gloria Vicens-Ocotoxtle, 52 años, fallecido el 7 de Junio de 2025. Velorio viernes 20 de Junio de 2025 – 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria Norris-Segert y Servicios…
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Leman Middle School Students Donate to Special Olympics Through “Charger’s Café” Effort
Leman Middle School Students Donate to Special Olympics Through “Charger’s Café” Effort By West Chicago Voice Staff WEST CHICAGO — What started as a weekly classroom coffee delivery service has…
Letter To The Editor: Abandoning The Ship of Ward 2
Dear Editor, I’ve wanted to write this for some time. Fearing the jinx (!), I waited to make absolutely sure it was final. I’m incredibly frustrated that an alderman was…
Historic West Chicago at Your Fingertips: Museum Launches Searchable Digital Archive
Local history just got a little easier to explore. The West Chicago City Museum announced the official launch of its brand-new online database this week, offering residents and researchers access…
West Chicago Plan Commission / Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting For June 17, 2025: Canceled
Plan commission and zoning board of appeals meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at West Chicago City Hall located at 475 Main Street,…
West Chicago Development Committee Meeting Agenda- Monday June 9
“The City’s Development Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of…
Pet of the Week: A Goat with Personality at DuPage County Animal Services
WHEATON, IL — Meet our Pet of the Week: a curious, blue-eyed goat who recently wandered into the hearts (and shelter) of DuPage County Animal Services. Found near Taylor Drive…
Jel Sert Expansion Brings 100 New Jobs to West Chicago
WEST CHICAGO — Jel Sert held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the opening of three new automated production lines at its West Chicago manufacturing facility. The expansion, part of…
Follow-Up: Community Grieves Together as Tragic St. Charles Accident Deemed Non-Criminal
The St. Charles community continues to mourn the heartbreaking loss of a 5-year-old boy who died in a tragic driveway accident on May 27. Following a thorough investigation by the…
Residents Confront Council, Call for Accountability and Change Frustrated crowd slams dysfunction, calls for action, and challenges Council to support change
By Lisa Welz, Staff Reporter WEST CHICAGO — More than 50 residents crowded into City Hall Monday night for a West Chicago City Council meeting that underscored a growing divide…
West Chicago Finance Committee Rejects Grocery Tax, Moves Forward with Home Rule Sales Tax Increase
Facing a $425,000 revenue shortfall, council debates options to stabilize the city’s finances By Lisa Welz, Staff Reporter The West Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee met on Monday, June 2,…
Jobs: West Chicago District 33 Seeks IEP Specialist
t 💻✨ Now Hiring: IEP Specialist West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented IEP Specialist. This vital role supports student success by guiding IEP…
West Chicago City Council Makes Progress on Governance Dispute Resolution
Legal expert presents framework to end appointment power conflicts; five-point peace agreement gains informal support By Lisa Welz, Staff Reporter After weeks of escalating conflicts over appointment powers and administrative…
West Chicago to Unveil Vibrant Mural Honoring High School Centennial as Part of Countywide Art Project
By West Chicago Voice Staff WEST CHICAGO — The City of West Chicago is inviting the public to a special celebration marking the installation of a new mural that pays…
Cluck Yeah? West Chicago Plan Commission Considers Backyard Chicken
At Tuesday night’s Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, the possibility of allowing backyard chickens in West Chicago sparked thoughtful and respectful discussion among residents and city officials….
H.B. 2827 Fails to Advance, Marking Major Victory for Illinois Homeschooling Community
In a significant legislative turn, Illinois House Bill 2827—viewed by homeschooling advocates as one of the most restrictive proposals in recent history—has officially died for the year following the Illinois…
West Chicago Community High School Invites Alumni to Reconnect for Class Reunions
West Chicago, IL — It’s time to dust off those yearbooks and call up your old classmates—West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) is celebrating decades of Wildcat pride with a…
Fernando Alberto Arias Obituary obituario
Fernando Alberto Arias, beloved husband and father, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 61, after a battle with Lymphoma. Fernando lived a joyful life that left…
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Canceled
The City of West Chicago has announced that the Cultural Arts Commission meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, June 5, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place…
Mayor Issues Clarifying Statement Amid Backlash Over Declaratory Judgment Filing
In an effort to address growing confusion and political backlash, West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey issued an official statement this week clarifying the intent behind a recent court filing that…
West Chicago Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda For June 5 Meeting
“The City’s Infrastructure Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 475 Main Street, unless otherwise posted. A general description of…
City Council Meeting to Be Livestreamed Tonight in Win for Transparency
West Chicago, IL (June 2, 2025) — In a move hailed by residents as a victory for government transparency and civic engagement, tonight’s City Council meeting will be livestreamed, allowing…
Reel in the Fun at West Chicago’s Family Fishing Derby on June 14
West Chicago families are invited to kick off Father’s Day weekend with a splash at the Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at…
Public Outcry Grows Over Controversial Contract—Residents Speak Out
As public scrutiny intensifies over the severance package and perks awarded to former City Administrator Michael Guttman, local residents are expressing a deep sense of frustration, betrayal, and disbelief. While…