Property Owners May Soon See Relief Under New Illinois Squatter Law
A new law is on the horizon in Illinois that would make it significantly easier for property owners to reclaim their homes from squatters. The bill, officially titled Senate Bill…
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Despertar Latino Introduces Upcoming Cultural Celebration at Council Meeting
During this week’s West Chicago City Council meeting, representatives from Despertar Latino took the floor to share details about the upcoming Mexican Independence Day Festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 14,…
Jane Kaysen (nee Mineo) Obituary
Jane Kaysen (nee Mineo), age 89, of West Chicago, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary…
West Chicago Council Reviews Business Policy, Community Events, and Downtown Projects
The West Chicago City Council tackled a full agenda at this week’s meeting, addressing everything from infrastructure and personnel agreements to upcoming community events and revitalization efforts. Approved The Council…
Letter To The Editor: Truck Traffic Concerns
Dear Editor, Last year I met with the chief and police and the Sgt in charge of traffic about the semi trucks that travel on Joliet street between Rt 59…
Mystery Takeout: A Flavor Fiesta from El Coco Loco in West Chicago
For this installment of our undercover takeout tasting, our Mystery Diner team dug into a flavorful spread from El Coco Loco, a beloved Mexican eatery tucked right here in West…
DINOSAUR ADVENTURE ROARS INTO GRAYSLAKE THIS SEPTEMBER
If your kids are wild about dinosaurs—or you’re a dino-lover at heart—get ready for an unforgettable family experience: Jurassic Quest, the largest and most life-like traveling dinosaur event in North…
Flood Warning Issued for DuPage and Central Cook Counties
July 25, 2025 — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Central Cook and Southeastern DuPage Counties, including several communities in the Chicago metro area….
$100 Bounty for Black Carp Captures Expands Across the Mississippi Basin
Program encourages local anglers to help combat invasive species in Illinois waterways WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Area fishermen may want to keep an extra cooler handy this season: the Illinois…
From Parlor to Pasture: Explore the Working Legacy of Cantigny
Step back in time and experience the charm and industrious spirit of Cantigny like never before with “From Parlor to Pasture: A McCormick House Experience,” a special one-night event on…
From the Editor’s Desk: The Chicken Ordinance Passed : Now Get Educated Rather Than Complain
By now, most residents have heard: West Chicago’s backyard chicken ordinance has passed. And in true West Chicago fashion, the feathers are flying—not in coops, but in comment sections. Let…