Meet Millie: District 33’s Newest (and Furriest) Team Member
Students and staff at West Chicago Elementary School District 33 have a heartwarming reason to smile as they head into the new school year — the district has officially welcomed…
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A Taste of Summer: BLT Pasta Salad Showcases the Best of West Chicago’s Garden Goodness
There’s nothing like the taste of summer—especially when it comes straight from your own backyard garden or the vibrant Wego community gardens. Whether you’ve been tending your own plot or…
Tribute Night to Tom Petty and CSNY Coming to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles This September
St. Charles, IL — Music lovers across the Fox Valley are in for a nostalgic night of timeless rock classics as the Arcada Theatre gears up to host a powerhouse…
DuKane ABATE Gathers in West Chicago to Promote Motorcycle Rights and FellowshIp
The DuKane ABATE chapter held its monthly membership meeting Tuesday evening at the American Legion Post #300 in West Chicago, drawing a crowd of passionate motorcyclists and community advocates. The…
From the Editor’s Desk: Summer Reminds Us Why We Love West Chicago
There’s something about summer in West Chicago that brings life back to the sidewalks. The sun lingers longer, gardens burst into bloom, and folks who’ve been tucked away all winter…
Car Show To Drift Into Sonny Acres : Horsepower and Hayrides
Get ready for horsepower and hayrides! On Sunday, July 20, the ChiTown Exotic Car Group (CECG) will return to Sonny Acres for their second annual car show, and this year…
West Chicago Weather Alert: Hot Temps, Severe Storms, and Poor Air Quality in the Forecast
Get ready for a stretch of steamy and stormy weather across the West Chicago area, with multiple alerts in effect this week. The National Weather Service is warning residents to…
New 60185 Podcast Episode Highlights City Updates & Turtle Splash Insight
The 60185 Podcast has updated episodes —this is a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West…
Midwest Sees Sharp Rise in Tick Bites and Illnesses: What You Need to Know
As summer peaks across the Midwest, public health officials are sounding the alarm over a significant uptick in tick-related emergency room visits and the growing risk of tick-borne illnesses. According…
Late-Night Fire on Conde Street Displaces One Resident; No Injuries Reported
In the early hours of July 13, 2025, firefighters from the West Chicago Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Conde Street. The call…
Free DuPage Symphony Concert Coming to Wheaton’s Memorial Park
This weekend, music lovers from West Chicago and beyond are invited to enjoy a free open-air concert presented by the DuPage Symphony Orchestra. The event, titled The Great Outdoors, will…
Todd Downing to Perform at Free “Fun Fridays” Event
Families looking for a fun, musical way to enjoy summer in West Chicago won’t want to miss the upcoming “Fun Fridays” event at The Shell in Reed-Keppler Park. On Friday,…
From Contamination to Community Vision: West Washington Site Enters New Chapter in Redevelopment Effort
Radioactive materials removed as West Chicago moves forward By The West Chicago Voice Staff Once home to a scrap yard, railroad operations, and industrial waste — including low-level radioactive thorium…
Opinion Editorial- West Chicago Needs Fiscal Discipline, Not Higher Taxes
Over the past month, the West Chicago City Council has been grappling with a forthcoming $425,000 budget shortfall caused by the elimination of the statewide grocery tax….
Get Creative at the Library’s Sidewalk Chalk Murals Drop-In Event!
Looking for a colorful way to kick off your Friday morning? Head over to the West Chicago Public Library on Friday, July 25th, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a…
Marilyn J. Engstrom Obituary
Marilyn J. Engstrom (nee Selle), age 84, passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 8, 1941 to Theodore “Bud” and Doretta Selle. Marilyn…
Speeding Catches Up With You: West Chicago Police
West Chicago, IL – The West Chicago Police Department today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law…
West Chicago Plan Commission / Zoning Board Of Appeals Meeting For July 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,…
Former Corrections Deputy Guilty of Sexual Misconduct with an Inmate
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Joseph Bugos has found a former DuPage County Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Corrections Bureau guilty of having inappropriate sexual…
Clerk Kaczmarek Files Lawsuit Against DuPage County Board Over Budget Control Dispute
DuPage County, IL – A growing legal and political battle is unfolding between DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek and the DuPage County Board over who controls the purse strings—and operational…
Francis Michael Ray Obituary
For those who loved Francis Ray, losing his presence during Thanksgiving week 2024 reminded us of our great thankfulness for him being in our lives. Frank, Sr. was man who…
Prairie Landing to Host Free 30th Anniversary Celebration
By The West Chicago Voice Staff Prairie Landing Golf Club is marking a major milestone with a lively celebration for the community. In honor of its 30th anniversary, the club…
Storm Chances Continue Through the Weekend: Thunderstorm Risk Elevated Friday and Saturday
By The West Chicago Voice Staff Residents of West Chicago and surrounding communities should keep a close eye on the skies over the next few days, as the National Weather…
West Chicago Development Committee Meeting Agenda- July 14 225
“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…