The West Chicago Voice Bids Farewell
After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to close The West Chicago Voice, effective immediately. While I had originally planned to continue publishing through the end of the calendar…
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West Chicago Releases 2026 Proposed Budget for Public Review
By West Chicago Voice Staff The City of West Chicago has released its proposed 2026 budget, now available for public inspection on the City’s website. The document outlines the City’s…
🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Jake and Rex — A Dynamic Duo Seeking Their Furever Home
DuPage County Animal Services is shining the spotlight this week on Jake and Rex, two adorable 10-year-old Coton de Tulear brothers who are ready to bring double the love to…
City to Begin Demolition of Deteriorated Downtown Properties
The City of West Chicago has announced that several city-owned buildings in the downtown area are scheduled for demolition within the coming weeks. The decision comes after years of structural…
Carmen Perez Obituary
Carmen Perez, 62 años, fallecido el 22 de octubre de 2025. Velorio miércoles 29 de octubre de 2025 – 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation…
Sen. Karina Villa Stands with Union Workers Amid Busy Comptroller Campaign Trail
Illinois State Senator Karina Villa, Democrat from West Chicago, has been keeping a full schedule as she continues her campaign for Illinois Comptroller. Last week, she joined members of QSL…
🎨 WeGo Lotería Wraps Up Next Week — Have You Played Yet?
If you haven’t joined in on the fun of WeGo Lotería yet, there’s still time! The City of West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission invites residents to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month…
JOBS: City of Elgin Seeking Full-Time Police Records Clerk
The City of Elgin is now accepting applications for a full-time Police Records Clerk in the Elgin Police Department. This key administrative position supports the department’s mission through precise records…
Upcoming City Meetings Set for Late October and Early November
Upcoming City Meetings Set for Late October and Early November The City of West Chicago has announced its upcoming schedule of public meetings, providing residents with several opportunities to stay…
West Chicago Public Library District to Review Fiscal Year 2026 Levy and Budget Estimates
The West Chicago Public Library District Board of Trustees will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the library’s Main Program Room….
Free CPR and First Aid Training at the ARC Center
The West Chicago Park District invites residents to learn a life-saving skill — for free! A Free CPR Training session will be held on Tuesday, December 16, from 5:00 p.m….
Robert “Bob” Lee Urick Obituary
Robert “Bob” Lee Urick, age 73, of Winfield, IL, passed away at home on October 19, 2025, after a long struggle with cancer. His loving wife, Barbara, son, Jimmy and…
Community Vaccine Day Offers Free Flu Shots and Family Fun in West Chicago
Residents are invited to take part in Community Vaccine Day, a free public health and wellness event jointly hosted by the Xilin Association and the City of West Chicago on…
West Chicago Union President Remembered for Founding Firefighters’ Chapter
The West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 397, announced the passing of former union president Lt. Rick Michael. Michael was instrumental in establishing the first firefighters’ union chapter…
Library Announces Temporary Closures for Parking Lot and Entrance Maintenance
West Chicago — October 15, 2025 The West Chicago Public Library District has announced upcoming maintenance work that will temporarily close portions of its parking lot and main entrance on…
Susan Siekmann Ramelli Obituary
Susan Siekmann Ramelli, age 80, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025, after a struggle with dementia, surrounded by family and the best caregivers in…
Newsroom Announcement
The West Chicago Voice will be temporarily closed this week due to health-related reasons. We appreciate our readers’ understanding and support during this brief pause. Our newsroom is planning to…
West Chicago Wildcats Boys Varsity Soccer Clinches Conference Title with 7–1 Victory Over Ridgewood
The West Chicago Community High School Boys Varsity Soccer team claimed the conference championship after a commanding 7–1 win over Ridgewood. With the victory, the Wildcats improved their record to…
Warehouse and Outdoor Storage Facility Sells in West Chicago
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A 67,500-square-foot warehouse with five acres of outdoor storage at 1400 Powis Road in West Chicago has been sold, according to a press release provided by…
Tania S. Brewer Obituary
Tania S. Brewer, age 40 of Wheaton, IL, passed away on October 9, 2025. Tania was preceded in death at a young age by her parents, Rick and Naomi (Grafer)…
Carol Stream Man Charged with Aggravated DUI and Fleeing Police After High-Speed Chase
CAROL STREAM, Ill. — A Carol Stream man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase while intoxicated early Friday morning, according to the DuPage County…
Casa DuPage Workers’ Center to Hold “ICE Out of Elgin” Mobilization Saturday
ELGIN, Ill. — Casa DuPage Workers’ Center, part of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage, has announced plans for a community mobilization on Saturday morning calling for an end to U.S. Immigration and…
Naperville Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Wife’s Death
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin announced today that Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh has found a Naperville man accused of beating his wife to death in early 2020, guilty…
DuPage County Clerk Files Emergency Motion Over Election Vendor Payments
A press release submitted to The West Chicago Voice from the DuPage County Clerk’s Office states that Clerk Jean Kaczmarek has filed a motion for a mandatory temporary restraining order…