Nancy Chen Receives COD Women of Distinction Award
College of DuPage’s Women’s Studies Committee has selected Nancy Chen for the 2023 Adade Wheeler Woman of Distinction Award. Chen has been a resident of DuPage County for 53 years,…
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
It is said being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you’ll ever have in life. Today, more than one in five Americans (21.3 percent) are…
Property Transfers for West Chicago : Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, 2022
West Chicago Property Transfers Date Range: Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, 2022 The following property transfers were recorded. This information is a matter of public record. $580,000; 805 Deering Court,…
Guinea Pig Invasion at DCAS
DuPage County Animal Control made an announcement that they have a population explosion of small animals at their small shelter that and they’re at critical capacity in regards to Guinea…
Museum Adventure Pass Program
Museum Adventure Pass Program As winter is fast approaching, it turns our attention to finding interesting indoor activities. Did you know the West Chicago Public Library Offers A Fun Museum…
Cold Weather Thwarts Trick-or-Treating in West Chicago but Great Turnout for Trunk-or-Treat Over Weekend
“When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock, And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock, And the clackin’ of the guineys,…
Correction: Coffee With The Mayor in West Chicago Cancelled Until Further Notice
The following news story appeared on the West Chicago Voice on 10/31/2023. We were contacted by city administrator, Michael Guttman on 11/1/2023 stating he never received an email from us…
Coffee With The Mayor in West Chicago Cancelled Until Further Notice
Coffee with The Mayor in West Chicago Is Cancelled Until Further Notice On October 19, the city of West Chicago posted on its website that residents were invited to attend…
Police Explorers Learn About K9s In Law Enforcement
Tuesday night West Chicago Police Explorers began their K9 lessons and had the pleasure of meeting Officer Sauseda and Kane. They learned what Kane does, how Kane trains and how…
Wheaton Academy’s Addie Painter Advanced to State Finals
Wheaton Academy freshman Addie Painter advanced to the Cross Country state finals this past weekend. She will be the lone representative from Wheaton Academy. She will race this Saturday, November…
St. Charles Police Issue Alert Regarding Recent Hit And Run
Hit and Run Offender Sought By Nearby St. Charles, Illinois Police On Saturday, 10/28/2023, at 6:42PM, an elderly person was struck while riding their bicycle on Bricher Road. The bicyclist…
Pumpkin Composting Info From SCARCE
The annual Pumpkin Smash is coming up in a few weeks. Last year SCARCE composted over 232 tons of pumpkins. Help them compost more this year by bringing your pumpkin…
Weight Lifting and Open Gym for Girl Softball
Strength and conditioning as well as an open gym is being offered for students interested in participating with the West Chicago Community High School girls softball team. Se ofrece fuerza…
From The Editor’s Desk: Why Are We Doing What We’re Doing?
The West Chicago Voice is a digital newspaper exclusively for the community we call home, West Chicago. Our goal and mission is to provide a balanced, reliable, and trusted source…
Varsity Boys Soccer Team Makes It To Semifinals
It’s been a winning season across the board at West Chicago Community High School. The boy’s varsity soccer team faced off against St. Charles in the IHSA conference semifinals Wednesday…
This Week At The Library
Our West Chicago Public Library District provides wonderfully rich programming and we’re excited to share all the events and news with you. The library is located at 118 Washington St.,…
Daylight Savings Time Ending
Attention everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time will be ending on Sunday, November 5, 2023. This means that most Americans will need to set their clocks back…
Turner School’s 70th Anniversary Celebration A Big Success
Organizers of the 70th birthday party and fall fest for Turner Elementary School took to social media to share what a great success the event was. The Turner PTO President,said…
Fall Baking Series of Recipes: Heavenly Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe
As the vibrant leaves paint West Chicago in warm hues and the crisp autumn air sets in, it’s the perfect time to indulge in the flavors of the season. What…
Saving At The Register: Jewel-Osco and Aldi October 25-31
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…
West Chicago Co-Op Girls Swimming Captures 4th UEC Title
For the 4th year in a row, The co-op swim team- comprised of swimmers from West Chicago Community High School, Batavia High School, and Geneva High School, picked up the…
Saving At The Register: Dollar General and Walgreens October 22-28
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…
WeGo On The Rise : #whatatimetobeawildcat
West Chicago Community High School held their first indoor all-school assembly since 2019. The assembly focused on the teams and athletes making it to the postseason. The celebration honored :…
West Chicago Historical Society Presents German Ancestry Presentation at Annual Meeting
The West Chicago Historical Society will be holding its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 p.m. at the Fox Community Center located at 306 Main St, in West…