Maria Isabel Duran Obituary
Maria Isabel Duran, passed away on November 6th, 2024. She was born in Buena Vista, Michoacán on Feburary 29, 1968. Daughter of Engracia and David Duran. Oldest sister to Maru,…
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Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Teen Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Murder
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for…
Teen Charged as Adult in Double Homicide in West Chicago
West Chicago, IL — A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of two men in suburban West…
City of West Chicago Development Committee to Address Zoning Amendments and Community Projects on November 11
West Chicago, IL — On Monday, November 11, 2024, the City of West Chicago Development Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a series of…
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez Obituary
Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez, age 57, passed away on November 6, 2024. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago,…
Wego Drama Brings “Her-Story” To Life With SIX The Musical: Teen Edition.
Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 24-25 theatrical season with the empowering new musical SIX The Musical: Teen Edition. This new musical by is about the…
Two Dead, One Injured in West Chicago Shooting
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A tragic shooting in West Chicago Saturday evening left two people dead and one injured, authorities reported. Police responded to a call around 6:14 p.m. after…
Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Man Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash at DuPage County Government Complex
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a…
DuPage County Sees Strong Voter Turnout in General Election
West Chicago, IL- DuPage County residents turned out in large numbers for the general election on Tuesday, with a voter turnout reaching 72.54%. According to the latest data, a total of…
Incumbent Karina Villa Retains Illinois Senate Seat for 25th District
WEST CHICAGO, IL – Democratic State Senator Karina Villa, a West Chicago native, has successfully retained her seat in Illinois’ 25th Legislative District. Villa, who was endorsed by the West…
Delia Ramirez Secures Re-Election in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District
In a decisive victory, incumbent Democrat Delia Ramirez has been re-elected to represent Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Ramirez shortly after polls closed Tuesday…
Incumbent Maura Hirschauer Defeats West Chicago’s Hannah Billingsley in Illinois’ 49th District Race
WEST CHICAGO, IL – Republican challenger Hannah Billingsley, a West Chicago homeowner and member of the city’s Plan and Development Commission, was defeated in her bid for the Illinois House…
Incumbent Greg Schwarze Retains Seat on DuPage County Board for District 6
WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage County Board member Greg Schwarze, a Democrat from Carol Stream, has successfully retained his seat representing District 6, which includes West Chicago. Schwarze, endorsed by…
Current Election News and Endorsements
Early Voting All permanent early voting locations opened this week, including in West Chicago at 157 Washington Street. Locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,…
West Chicago Wildcats Make History with Back-to-Back Playoff Berths
The West Chicago Wildcats varsity football team clinched a spot in the state playoffs on Friday night, marking the first time in the school’s history that they have made the…
Halloween in West Chicago: Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treat Fun
Halloween is fast approaching, and West Chicago is ready to celebrate! The city’s official trick-or-treating hours are set for 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, giving families plenty…
Court Grant’s State’s Motion to Detain Pre-Trial Naperville Man Accused of Killing Family Dog/Threatening Stepdaughters
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville…
Maria del Carmen Taylor Obituary Obituario
Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in…
West Chicago Student Annaliesa Herbst Earns Prestigious National Hispanic Recognition Award
West Chicago’s own Annaliesa Herbst has been honored with the National Hispanic Recognition Award, joining more than 90,000 students across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board’s…
Local Dining Specials to Savor This Week in West Chicago
Whether you’re craving a slice of pizza, a classic burger, or gearing up for a football brunch, West Chicago has some enticing dining deals this week! With National Pizza Month…
Update: Naperville Woman Who Stabbed Girls While Babysitting Found Not Guilty
UPDATE: Babysitter Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in Lisle Stabbing Case By Heather Niziolek, West Chicago Voice In an update to a case previously covered by the West…
From Aquanet to Active Electorate—How Times Have Changed for Young Voters
From the Editor’s Desk Editorial by Heather Gray Niziolek Back in 1988, when I graduated high school, civic engagement wasn’t exactly top of mind for most of us. We were…
Wheaton VFW Hosts Guitars, Cigars, And Whiskey Event
Join us for our Guitarsc, Cigars, & Whiskey Fundraising Event coming up on October 12th. This fundraiser will feature 3 hours of open bar, delicious food, and great raffles! We…