Emergency Training Exercises Slated For October 7
Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and see many emergency personnel and vehicles at the DuPage County airport on Saturday, October 7. Partnering with West Chicago Fire Protection District,…
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New Stop Sign : Church and Wood Streets
The intersection of Church and Wood Street has an updated traffic pattern. A stop sign has been added on Wood Street for northbound traffic and newly marked crosswalks have been…
The Three Fires Council and Scouting: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
For over a century, Scouting programs have nurtured the values encapsulated in the Scout Oath and Scout Law among young minds. Today, these principles remain as pertinent as they were…
Illinois Pollution Control Board Hearing Re-Cap Regarding 2nd LRS Waste Transfer Site
“I’m shaking, you guys!” she exclaimed after she walked away from the podium with papers in hand. If I had to guess, I’d not think she was shaking or nervous…
Virginia E. Tobin Obituary
Virginia Eileen Tobin, 77, of Winfield Illinois, passed away on September 29, 2023 after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her three loving daughters while she passed peacefully to…
High School Inducts National Honor Society Members
On September 24, West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) inducted several exceptional individuals into the National Honor Society. These students, including Xa D. Correa, Jose Cruz, Simran Dave, Kevin Dorl,…
Gallery 200 Artoberfest Details Announced
ARTOBERFEST at Gallery 200 is a celebration of the creativity Autumn Colors inspire. The public is invited to join the artists at the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. The…
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the entire Month of October is Fire Prevention…
West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone Team Complete Training Exercises
The West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone team joined several other local teams recently to complete training in Oswego. participating Departments were: Village of Romeoville West Chicago Fire…
Healthy West Chicago Hosts Cooking Event For Kids
Healthy West Chicago’s very first West Chicago Elementary School District 33 SmallBites cooking club of the year was a huge success and a lot of fun. The little chefs made strawberry…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
Saving At The Register : Dollar General and Walgreens October 1-7
Local resident, Kayla Niziolek of Killin’ It With Coupons has put together a list of great deals to save you money on groceries and personal care items for local retailers such as…
Josefina Moreno Obituary
Josefina Moreno, age 85, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away September 25, 2023. She was born in Sabinal, Texas on March 19, 1938. She is preceded in death by…
DuPage County Forest Preserve Fall Fest at Danada Equestrian Center
Dupage County Forest Preserve’s biggest event of the year is coming! The fall fest at Danada Equestrian Center will take place Saturday, October 5 between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Location: 3S507…
West Chicago Community High School Homecoming Football Recap + Looking Ahead To Next Week’s Game
The stands were PACKED for the Homecoming football games on Friday. It seemed to be much higher attendance than usual but the fact that the team is having a winning…
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin When the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, one thing comes to mind – pumpkin season! While…
WIC Van Coming To West Chicago Oct. 10
WIC: Bringing Care to the Community Date: October 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: West Chicago Park District Address: 201 W National Street , West Chicago Cost: No Cost The WIC Mobile Clinic…
The Awesome Advantages of Small Town Midwestern Living in the Vibrant Community of West Chicago
The Exemplary Advantages of Small Town Midwestern Living in the Vibrant Community of West Chicago, Illinois West Chicago, also known as WeGo, stands as a shining example of the multifaceted…
West Chicago Park District Announces Halloween Events
Calling all WeGo ghosts and goblins! Save these dates! The West Chicago Park District has announced dates and details for their popular Halloween events. Boo Bash A fun Halloween event…
Classes Open On Fridays At Shea My Way
Classes Open On Fridays At Shea My Way. Starting this October, Looking for a hangout spot for your kiddos on Fridays? Need to get some work done, run errands or just…
Seniors Beat Juniors in Record-Setting Homecoming Powder Puff Football Game + 25 Photos
Even though the weather was unseasonably warm with heat radiating from the turf and considering most students had just finished walking in the homecoming parade, that surprisingly didn’t hinder the…
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago -Granja Sonny Acres: una rica historia y una querida tradición familiar en West Chicago
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago Nestled on scenic North Avenue near Orince Crossing Roads in West Chicago, Sonny Acres Farm holds a…
Blessing Of The Animals on St. Francis Day At St. Andrew on Wednesday – Bendición de los animales en el día de San Francisco en San Andrés el miércoles
Genesis 1:1 in the Bible, reveals that after God lovingly created all of the creatures of the Earth, He blessed them and then declared that they were good. We as…
Turner School Invites You To Their Fall Fest and 70th Anniversary Celebration – Turner School lo invita a su festival de otoño y celebración del 70 aniversario
All current students and Turner alumni, friends and families Are invited. Turner Elementary School is holding their annual Fall Fest which will also be celebrating Turner Elementary School’s 70th anniversary….