The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting a mobile market for DuPage County this Saturday, August 26th. It will be held at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst-155 Victory Pkwy, Elmhurst. The event will be held between 10:00-11:30 a.m. and it is operated on a first come, first served basis-and only while supplies last. For…
Save the Date! On Friday, October 6th, the City Museum will present the 34th annual Tales Tombstones Tell at Oakwood Cemetery, located at York Street and Oakwood Avenue. Tours begin at 6:30 pm and start off every 10 minutes thereafter, with the last tour starting at 7:30 pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and no…
The West Chicago Food fest is shaping up to be quite the event! Nearly two dozen vendors will be presenting tasty treats for an eclectic mix. The following vendors will be at the festival: Aunt Tina’s Sound’s Bites Billy Brick’s Pizza Culinary Gangster Dave’s Atomic Hot Sauce with Garlic D’s Treats and Ice Cream Dulce…
Yes, the West Chicago Voice is laser-focused upon West Chicago but to think that life here exists in a bubble and none of us ever go outside of our hometown’s borders would be silly. The Voice vows to always cover news in West Chicago first, but it’s logical to think that sometimes news near our…
The West Chicago Voice newspaper is pleased to announce its invitation for readers to submit letters to the editor, providing them with a platform to express their views on various issues impacting our community. Letters to the editor offer a unique opportunity for individuals to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions on matters that are…
The football season for West Chicago Community High School is about to officially kick off, literally! Who doesn’t love a good Friday night lights experience in our local hometown? The echoes of the band’s music wafting across the neighborhood, fans cheering, popcorn popping and hamburgers grilling… It’s finally here again! Last week, players faced each…
Healthy West Chicago is a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical activity in the City of West Chicago. In addition to their cooking classes and other regularly scheduled activities, Healthy West Chicago is inviting community members…
Healthy West Chicago will host its annual 5K on Saturday, September 23, and has announced a discounted registration fee for the month of August. Visit the City’s website for more information. Stay tuned to The West Chicago Voice for more news and announcements about upcoming events : Subscribe to The Voice’s mailing list so you…
Community Partners Hosting Food Drive through September Community organizations are hosting a food drive inspired by the “Warhol” art exhibit through Sunday, September 10 to support residents facing food insecurity. For more information, contact West Chicago city hall at (630) 293-2200 or visit or visit the city’s website: https://WestChicago.org Stay tuned to The West Chicago…
In light of the recent heat advisories, the Athletic Department at West Chicago Community High School has shared helpful information from the Illinois High School Association. Across the state, athletic practices and events are already in full swing for the 2023-2024 school year. Competing in unseasonably hot temperatures and elevated humidity always poses concern for…
Join Republic Bank for the ultimate shredding event in West Chicago this Saturday, 8/26 from 9:00am to Noon at 101 Main Street, during the scheduled Food Fest. In addition to food vendors, there will also be musical entertainment and raffles . Personal security has never been more important, take precautions to destroy vital information to…
The first conference match of the year for the girls golf team at WCCHS unfortunately saw the Wildcats defeated 185-219 against South Elgin. However they’ll be back at it again tonight. The girls’ varsity golf team will face Glenbard East this evening at 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Golf Club in Wedt Chicago. Across the state,…
Walk for a good cause through October 5, 2023. Just about one mile a day will get you all the miles you need to complete the 51K (31.7 miles)! Half of all proceeds will benefit the West Chicago Parks Foundation. When you complete the challenge, turn in a log sheet to be entered into a…
Germaine Sharpe, 48, of Algonquin was pulled over by a West Chicago police officer for driving 62 mph in a 45-mph zone around 1 a.m. Saturday, August 19. Sharpe fled the scene and drove onto North Avenue after the police officer learned he had an active failure to appear warrant out of Kane County. Germaine…
Get a new library card or sign up to be a patron the whole month of September at The West Chicago Public Library. Get to know the different parts of the library and win prizes. For more information visit the Library’s website herevisit the Library’s website here Location: 118 W.Washington Street-West Chicago.
West Chicago Property Transfers Date Range: June 16 – July 17, 2023 $700,000; 3N460 Shagbark Drive, West Chicago; Sold on June 30, 2023, by Thomas C Niketopoulos to Keith Cronce $655,000; 789 Pioneer Court, West Chicago; Sold on July 11, 2023, by Tina L Perkins to Peter Froehlich $575,000; 2349 Kidwell Drive, West Chicago; Sold…
Update 08-21-23: Excessive heat will continue in the West Chicago area until Thursday, August 24. Heat values are expected to be around the 110 -115 degree range. High humidity will complicate things, according to the National Weather Service. An excessive heat watch has already been issued starting Wednesday morning through Thursday evening for McHenry, Lake,…
A fire gutted a Winfield condominium complex . Firefighters were called to the two-story, multifamily building on the 0N100 block of Windermere Road at about 5 a.m. Friday August 18, according to social media posts. It has been reported an 81 year old woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital after the fire and…
A car wash fundraiser will be held by the dance team of West Chicago Community High School. Come on out and support the team at the Wett Car Wash located at 193 North Avenue in West Chicago. The car wash will take place all day on July 22nd. Each car washed will earn a $1…
The West Chicago community high school board of education passed a resolution to allow free breakfast for all students for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications for free and reduced lunches are still being accepted, it’s not too late. Head on over to the Mealtime website to apply. Apply here: https://t.co/zgoqzPHpFG (There is no application required…
ILLINOIS — Scattered storms are possible Thursday morning, as a line of storms moves southeast across the area, according to the National Weather Service. Severe weather isn’t expected, but the storms will bring occasional lightning strikes and brief, heavy downpours, the weather service said. Most of the Chicago area will see storms between 6 and…
Don’t miss the open house at West Chicago Community High School on Thursday, August 17th between 7:00-8:30 p.m. Parent presentations will be held in the auditorium and will include: Grading philosophy and practices at 6:45 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. How to use the school’s “power school” portal at 7:00 p.m. and again at…
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