Updates Include Extended Application Window and Revised Income Guidelines The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has announced the next application period for the state’s popular Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate…
WEST CHICAGO — Local business owner Melissa Martinez officially took the oath of office on August 26 to serve on the DuPage County Board, representing District 6. Martinez, who owns…
The Wildcat Booster Club is inviting parents, guardians, and community members to its upcoming meeting this Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at West Chicago Community High School, located at…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch visited West Chicago this week to meet with local leaders and community members during a special event celebrating…
The West Chicago American Legion Post #300 is rallying community support this fall with a special fundraising event aimed at helping the post recover from costly emergency plumbing and mitigation…
y WEST CHICAGO — The WeGo DuPage Rapid Response Team (RRT) is extending heartfelt appreciation to community members who have expressed interest in joining their growing network of trained volunteers….
— Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School is kicking off homecoming week with a stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic The 39 Steps. Performances are set for September…
West Chicago Community High School experienced a brief lockdown on the morning of Sept. 24 after the BluePoint alarm system was accidentally triggered during a gym class. The incident began…
The West Chicago Wildcats football program is on the rise—and the community has a chance to be part of the momentum. Since Head Coach Adam Chavez took the reins, the…
public hearing is set for October 6 regarding a proposed boundary line amendment between West Chicago and Carol Stream that would place Christ Fellowship Church on the Carol Stream side…
Lost Ball Canine Rescue, the organization that rescued our own beloved mascot Sophie from underneath a house in Louisiana, is holding a special fundraiser this fall. Although the rescue is…
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy unveiled a proposed balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026 on Tuesday, September 23, outlining a plan that emphasizes fiscal responsibility while making new investments…
A planned petition drive hosted by Illinois State Senator Karina Villa has been postponed. Villa, a Democrat representing Illinois’ 25th District, is currently campaigning for Illinois State Comptroller. The event,…
Portillo’s, the Oak Brook-based chain famous for its Chicago-style classics, is heading into a new chapter of leadership. The company announced Monday that CEO Michael Osanloo has resigned, ending a…
Recent reports have ignited confusion surrounding the future of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at the Broadview staging facility, a retired military armory, more-recently as a location tied to…
Senior Juvenile Detention Screening and Transport Officer … DepartmentsProbation and Court ServicesEmployment Opportunities Senior Juvenile Detention Screening and Transport Officer Job Title: Senior Juvenile Detention Screening and Transport Officer Job code: 2172 Department: Probation…
By The West Chicago Voice West Chicago Community High School’s Wildcat Chronicle, the student-led news publication, has been awarded a $675 Illinois High School Journalism Grant from the Illinois Press…
The halls of East High are coming alive on stage this fall as WeGo Community Theatre brings Disney Channel’s smash-hit High School Musical JR. to West Chicago. The production will…
Joe McHaley, 80, of Wheaton, Illinois passed away on September 17, 2025. Husband to Carol (Jensen) McHaley for 61 years, father to Mark, Jennifer (Dustin Crews), and James (Carrie), and…
Editor’s Note: Every so often, we get a reminder that the next generation is already paying attention and ready to step up. This op-ed comes from Caden Brown, a junior…
The West Chicago Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to consider several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness involving notable properties in the Turner Junction Historic District….
California recently became the first state in the nation to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business. The law, signed…
West Chicago area families, motorcycle enthusiasts, and music lovers are invited to come together for one of Illinois’ most celebrated motorcycle charity events—the 39th Annual DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy and Food…
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:22 p.m., West Chicago Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Hillview Avenue after receiving reports of an assault. According to police,…
