Forest Preserve and Property Owner at Odds, Forest Preserve Sues
correction- the property owner is being sued by the forest preserve district, not the city of West Chicago as our previous headline may have suggested. The headline has been changed…
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The City of West Chicago Affirms Compliance with Illinois TRUST Act Amid ICE Concerns
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — In response to concerns about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities, the City of West Chicago has reaffirmed its adherence to state law, stating that…
Winter Storm Watch Issued for West Chicago Area
West Chicago, IL – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois, including West Chicago, as well as northwest Indiana. The advisory…
Tia Brewer Sentenced to 40 Years in 2018 West Chicago Homicide
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that following a four-day-long sentencing hearing, Judge Brian Telander has sentenced Tia Brewer, 22 (d.o.b. 6/21/2002) formerly of Wheaton, to forty years…
West Chicago Launches New Business & Community Relations Department to Foster Growth and Engagement
West Chicago has introduced a Business & Community Relations Department aimed at strengthening economic development, community engagement, and investment. The new department consolidates multiple city services—including economic development, marketing and…
Free Binders at American Science & Surplus – Take Some Today!
Free Binders at American Science & Surplus – Take Some Today! Attention teachers, students, and anyone in need of a little organization! American Science & Surplus in West Chicago has…
West Chicago Infrastructure Committee to Address Major Public Works Projects in Upcoming Meeting
West Chicago, IL – The City of West Chicago’s Infrastructure Committee is set to convene on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss…
Jobs: West Chicago Fire Protection District Seeking Firefighters
West Chicago Fire Protection District Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Position West Chicago, IL -The West Chicago Fire Protection District is actively seeking candidates to fill an immediate firefighter opening,…
Ayanna Kucera Obituary
Ayanna Kucera, age 26, of LaGrange Park, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her long time companion Lenny…
Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident on W. Pomeroy Street
This is an update from a previous article published by The West Chicago Voice Authorities are continuing to investigate a shots fired incident that occurred on the 200 block of…
Matt Myers Announces Candidacy for West Chicago’s 7th Ward Alderman
West Chicago resident Matt Myers has entered the race for 7th Ward Alderman, adding his name to the ballot for the April 2025 election. Myers, the former owner of Cocoa…
María De La Paz Nava Obituary
María De La Paz Nava, 96 años, fallecido el 4 de febrero de 2025. Velorio jueves 6 de febrero de 2025 – 3:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Casa Funeraria…
City Hall & Police Station Lobbies Open Wednesday Evenings
A reminder, City Hall and the Police Station lobbies are open until 6 p.m. each Wednesday, in addition to regular hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). During…
The Science Of Love: What’s Happening in Your Body
Insights about love during Valentine month, from a Northwestern Medicine psychologist. Having “chemistry” with someone is not just a phrase. Real science occurs when you feel love. “The mesolimbic system…
Forrest Gene Zander Obituary
Beloved husband, father, and “Papa,” Forrest Gene Zander, 89, of Carol Stream, passed away on February 3, 2025. Forrest (Forrey) was born on May 13th, 1935, to Eno and Dorothy…
Protesters Rally in West Chicago in Support of Immigrants, Against Trump Policies
West Chicago, IL – February 3, 2025 – A passionate group of demonstrators gathered this morning at the intersection of Route 38 and Route 64 in West Chicago, rallying in…
DuPage County Opens Applications for Small Agency Grant Program – Round 2
By Heather Niziolek -West Chicago Voice DuPage County is once again offering financial support to small nonprofit organizations through its Small Agency Grant Program. This initiative, which first launched in…
Wheaton Academy Mourns the Loss of Sophomore Joseph Platt
WEST CHICAGO – The Wheaton Academy community is grieving the tragic loss of sophomore student and standout athlete Joseph Thomas Platt, who passed away in a car accident on January…
Call for Artists: West Chicago Art Banner Exhibit 2025
The City of West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission is inviting artists from across the region and the nation to participate in the annual West Chicago Art Banner Exhibit. The event,…
Kellie Ann Wlodek Obituary
Kellie Ann Wlodek, born on July 6, 1976, peacefully departed this life on January 16, 2025, to reunite with Our Lord and Savior. Her faith is what we believe carried…
Jobs: Du-Comm is Hiring 911 Dispatchers
DU-COMM Seeking 9-1-1 Dispatchers: Rewarding Careers in Public Safety DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is currently hiring 9-1-1 dispatchers and telecommunicators, offering a unique opportunity for individuals eager to serve…
DuPage County Hosts Successful School Safety Summit
Fred Cadena, Director of Facilities and Safety for School District 33, praised the recent School Safety Summit in DuPage County, calling it a great event with incredible speakers. Among the…
Kenneth Ray Kiehn Obituary
Kenneth Ray ” Squirrel” Kiehn, age 70 of West Chicago, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. Beloved husband of 52 years to Deborah née Haberkamp; loving father of the…
From the Editor’s Desk: Setting the Record Straight on ICE Activity in West Chicago
From the Editor’s Desk: Recent posts circulating on social media have claimed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been spotted in the vicinity or have been conducting raids…