The stage is set for an unforgettable weekend of music, food, and family fun as West Chicago’s Battle of the Bands returns to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park. The event,…
In the early hours of the morning, a dramatic rescue unfolded in a quiet West Chicago neighborhood when a mother duck’s distress call led to the discovery that her eight…
Save The Date! This Veterans Day, the DuPage County Historical Museum will honor local history and military service with a compelling firsthand account from the Vietnam War. On Tuesday, November…
West Chicago Community High School has named three standout seniors as its 2025 Athletes of the Year, recognizing their extraordinary achievements across multiple sports and their leadership both on and…
Families looking for an affordable and delicious way to enjoy their Sunday in West Chicago can now take advantage of a mouth-watering offer at The Slice Spot, located at 960…
📢 UPDATE: Indy is currently on hold for rescue pick-up! Meet Indy, a gentle 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with a heart full of love and eyes that have seen a…
WCCHS Names Gilan Hosticka as April 2025 Student of the Month West Chicago Community High School recently recognized senior Gilan Hosticka for his exceptional academic achievements and contributions to the…
A group of concerned parents and community members is calling on West Chicago Community High School District 94 to preserve the district’s Mariachi music program as their children transition from…
Harvey O. Griffith, Jr., age 64, passed away May 26, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1960 to Harvey and Yvonne Griffith, Sr. Harvey was an…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – A Bloomingdale man is facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly attempting to rob a West Chicago gas station at gunpoint in the early morning…
ST. CHARLES, IL — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Tuesday evening in the nearby community of St. Charles when a 5-year-old child was fatally struck by a vehicle in the family’s…
WGTFK has a new blog post! This local organization wishes to introduce you to our Jennifer Rodriguez, our Early Childhood Manager! She started as a teacher, became a family liaison,…
The City of West Chicago is inviting residents and art lovers alike to come celebrate the official dedication of the new downtown murals that now brighten the heart of the…
West Chicago Voice | Pet Spotlight There’s something special about the gaze of a dog who’s known love—and loss. Meet Indy, an 11-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer with soulful eyes, a…
Dean Szumal (nee Wilson), age 87, passed away on May 25, 2025. Loving daughter of the late Robert (late Iris) Wilson; Beloved wife of 68 years of Joseph M. Szumal;…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice In the final days of former Mayor Ruben Pineda’s administration, and just weeks before a new mayor and council were sworn in, a…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice For nearly 75 years, West Chicago American Legion Post 300 has proudly served local veterans and the surrounding community. Now, after decades of…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice West Chicago’s vibrant arts community is set to shine this Thursday, May 29th, with a special mural dedication and artist meet-and-greet celebrating the…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice In the weeks following a heated transition of power at West Chicago City Hall, legal questions have loomed large—particularly around the status of…
Welcome to The 60185 Podcast—a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West Chicago Voice website. Each…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice As reported by The West Chicago Voice last week, The City of West Chicago has filed a lawsuit seeking to officially end the…
Alternate Agenda Sparks Showdown at West Chicago City Council Meeting By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice Monday night’s City Council meeting once again put the spotlight on deep divisions…
Volunteers from Duly Health and Care joined forces with the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) on Saturday, April 26, to bring handmade crafts and heartwarming messages to homebound seniors throughout…
By Heather Niziolek | West Chicago Voice WEST CHICAGO, IL — As golden hour bathed West Chicago City Hall in warm light Monday evening, a crowd of roughly 40 to…
