Donald E. Metzger Obituary
Don Metzger died peacefully at home with his family present on May 1, 2024 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 22, 1931 to Edward…
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West Chicago’s Wildcat Chronicle Secures National Victory and Individual Accolades at Journalism Conference
The Wildcat Chronicle, West Chicago Community High School’s student publication clinched a coveted National win and three distinguished individual awards at the recent Journalism Education Association (JEA) National High School…
Recent Home and Property Transfers for West Chicago
West Chicago Property Transfers The following property transfers were recorded. This information is a matter of public record. $615,000; 950 Aster Lane, West Chicago; Sold on March 4, 2024, by…
Labor and delivery nurse overcomes cancer and heart failure
Labor and delivery nurse overcomes cancer and heart failure As Nancy Polizzi helps bring new life into this world at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, she reflects on how fortunate…
West Chicago High School LifeSmarts Team Places 9th in National Competition
The West Chicago High School LifeSmarts Team represented Illinois at the 30 th Annual National LifeSmarts Competition. The competition took place April 18-21 in San Diego, CA and the West…
Registration Open for WCCHS Summer School
West Chicago Community High School Summer School 2024 Session 1: May 29 through June 13 Summer School 2024 Session 2: June 20 through July 8 Registration: April 8, 2024 through…
Aurora Juvenile Charged with Possession of Semiautomatic Weapon
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that a fifteen-year-old male Aurora juvenile has been accused of possessing a loaded semiautomatic pistol. The…
Support Illinois Special Olympics On May 17
The City of West Chicago’s Police Department will be participating in the Dunkin’ Cop On a Rooftop event on Friday, May 17 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dunkin’…
Found Husky: Being Held at DuPage Animal Services
⚠️FOUND DOG⚠️ being held at DuPage County Animal Services. If this dog looks familiar to you, please contact the shelter. All animals that come to DCAS are checked for identification,…
Tammie Linn Ranzen Obituary
Tammie Linn Ranzen Tammie Linn Ranzen, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1960, to Nels and Carol Ranzen….
May is Bike Month, Enjoy West Chicago’s Prairie Path and Trails, Healthy West Chicago Installs Two New Bike Repair Stations On Trail
Healthy West Chicago has installed two new bike repair stations along the Illinois Prairie Path in West Chicago that are equipped with a bike tire pump and tools for basic…
Legal Notice: West Chicago Park District Notice of Public Inspection and Hearing
LEGAL NOTICE WEST CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC INSPECTION AND HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Commissioners of the West Chicago Park District that a tentative…
Asian longhorned Tick Confirmed In Illinois
L – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick…
Major milestone reached in State Gun Safety
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major milestone in its effort to promote firearm safety: the agency has now provided more than 100,000 free gun locks…
Illinois libraries presents the Many Lives of Kal Penn
Tuesday 05/06 | 7-8 pm We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the…
District 94 board of education meeting
District 94 Board Of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting Notice: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:00pm Community High School District 94 Meeting Location Details- Committee of the Whole Meeting Meeting Type:…
Monthly Brush Collection Begins This Week
Per the City of West Chicago’s Website, brush pickup begins this week, May 6th. Brush Collection Program begins Monday, May 6; brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, May…
Touch A Truck Comes To Reed Keppler
Touch a Truck is coming to Reed Keppler Park. After a short hiatus, this very popular event is back. West Chicago residents are encouraged to bring the family out June…
Overdose Deaths in DuPage Down 24% from Previous Year
DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. reports a 24% decrease in drug overdoses deaths in 2023 compared to 2022 “Though one year’s statistics does not predict the future, this significant…
Dog found on Prince Crossing
This found dog is being held at DuPage County Animal Services. Found near Prince Crossing and North Ave on 04/15. -Look familiar to you? Right now they are at DuPage…
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary
James P. Paulissen, M.D Obituary age 95, of Winfield, passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago, IL. As a child, he lived in Illinois, California, and…
A Note From The Treasurer of The State of Illinois
spring cleaning at my house. Well, I’m not sure that is exactly the right term. I still had a lot of unpacking to do from our move last year. The…
Cosley Run For The Animals
Last chance to score early bird pricing for the Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals! Whether you decide to run, walk, slither or sprint, we there are distances for everyone to…
Art in Full Bloom Group Art Show at Gallery 200
“Art in Full Bloom” is the group exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of May. The display highlights the beautiful artwork of thirteen Gallery 200 artists. Stop into the…