WCCHS 2024 Football Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Get ready to kick off the summer with an energy-packed high school football summer camp that will get our Wildcats ready for an awesome season down on Memorial Field this…
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Over $12,000 Raised For Special Olympics Illinois By West Chicago Police Via Cop On A Roof Top
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — Members of the West Chicago Police Department (WCPD) participated in the annual Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run activities on May 17, engaging in a variety…
YeeHaw! Rodeo Galloping Into Town, Skeedattle Over To Sonny Acres
Get Ready for Pro Rodeo Thrills at Sonny Acres Farm! It’s the local beloved farm’s 2nd Annual Rodeo Event ____ Exclusively at Sonny Acres Farm June 7th and 8th Tickets Selling…
Michael Alan McMillan Obituary
Michael Alan McMillan, age 63 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Beloved son of Barbara McMillan nee Pascale and the late Donald McMillan; dear brother of…
Memorial Day 5 Star Baked Beans Recipe
Memorial Day Old Glory Baked Beans Recipe Total Time Prep: 1 hour 50 min. + standing Bake: 3 hours Ingredients 1 pound dried navy beans 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 4 quarts…
West Chicago Garden Club May Meeting Focus: Edible Flowers
The West Chicago Garden Club’s May meeting will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. (NE Corner of Prince Crossing and Geneva Road.) The May speaker will be Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh….
From The IL State Treasurer: Special Memorial Day Edition & Call for Help Identifying Military Heroes
Reuniting Purple Heart Medals with Their Rightful Owners I was recently in Washington, D.C. for a couple of visits to the White House on fighting junk fees and discussing labor…
West Chicago Police Find Missing Autistic Teen
On Wednesday afternoon, the West Chicago Police launched a search for a missing 17-year-old juvenile with. The young man was last seen at 6:25 pm, prompting concern among authorities and…
West Chicago Man Charged With Selling Cocaine To Undercover Officers in Naperville (Twice)
A West Chicago man accused of selling cocaine to an undercover police officer in Naperville has been denied pre-trial release. 29-year-old Jeremy Soto, who has been charged with three counts of manufacturing or delivering a controlled…
Lois Irene Lescelius Obituary
Lois Irene Lescelius, 85, went home peacefully to be with our Father in heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from her home. A descendant of Finnish immigrants who settled in…
Illinois Department of Public Health Closes West Chicago Hub and Relocates Office To Westchester
In a surprising announcement today, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced announced that their West Chicago Regional Office relocated from 245 W. Roosevelt Road in West Chicago to the…
IDNR seeking entries for cicada-themed art show
Art will be displayed in Conservation World during the Illinois State Fair The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair,…
Construction Along Harvester Road Scheduled through November
Beginning the week of May 20th, the City’s contractor, Plote Construction, Inc., will start construction along Harvester Road from Powis Road to Hawthorne Lane. During construction, traffic will be restricted…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens May 19 – 25
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…
Honoring Illinois’ Fallen Police Officers- and Recognizing West Chicago’s Fallen This Memorial Day
In a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by Illinois’ fallen heroes, Governor JB Pritzker has issued a directive through the Department of Central Management Services, urging all entities under…
West Chicago Police Cadets Learn Traffic Stop Procedures
Tuesday night West Chicago Police Cadets finished up their review lesson with some traffic stops. They all did an amazing job. Next month they will learn about radio usage. El…
West Chicago Memorial Day Service Planned
On Monday, May 27, 2024, the community will gather for the revered annual Memorial Day ceremony, a poignant event held to honor and remember the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes….
West Chicago Braces for Stormy Start to the Week Amid Sweltering Heat
West Chicago and the surrounding area is set to face a turbulent weather pattern as summer-like conditions persist, with forecasters warning of potentially severe storms looming over Monday and Tuesday….
Upcoming Library Closures
Please check the library schedule carefully, as the coming weekend they are closed on some days they are not usually. This Friday, May 24th, the library will be closed for…
IDPH Reports Discovery of First Two Rabid Bats of 2024, Warns Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats and Animals
With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of wild animals that may carry rabies, especially bats, as they become…
IHSA Track Meet Results
Adeline Draper placed 4th in the 100 hurdles at the IHSA state sectional meet . Kali Waller placed 10th in long jump at the IHSA state meet. Adeline Draper quedó…
Small Fire Disrupts Main Street: Incident at Good Morning Family Restaurant in West Chicago
Sunday evening, a small fire erupted in a building located at 116 Main Street in West Chicago, drawing an immediate response from local police and fire departments. Deputy Fire Chief…
Victorino Rubio-Patino Obituary
Victorino Rubio-Patino, age 57, passed away on May 15, 2024. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and…
WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 61 AWARDS FOR BILITERACY ACHIEVMENT
On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, West Chicago Community High School recognized Senior students for earning the Illinois State Commendation towards Biliteracy or the Seal of Biliteracy at a Seal of…