Lions and Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Information
West Chicago Lion’s and Rotary Clubs are bringing back the Pancake Breakfast Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Hours are 8am to Noon Location: the West Chicago Community High School, Enter Door…
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Slice Spot has New Owners But Same Recipes: Allan Gilbert is Invested in the West Chicago Community As He Takes On Another WeGo Business Venture
Local West Chicago resident, Allan Gilbert owner of the Bunker Bar and Grill has expanded his business presence even further into West Chicago by buying a second business, the Slice…
Redefining Success :Apprenticeships and Job Training: A Bright Future for High School Students
In recent years, a notable trend has emerged in high schools across the country, as they increasingly emphasize apprenticeships and job training as viable alternatives to the traditional college pathway….
ComEd Tree Trimming to Continue through October
ComEd will continue regular vegetation management in West Chicago’s transmission corridor areas through the month of October. These corridors are specific geographic zones where one or more high-voltage electric transmission…
New Ordinance Requires Pet Leashes; Substantial Fines for Owners of Aggressive Animals
On September 18, in response to a rising number of occurrences of dogs roaming without a leash and an increase in dog-related biting incidents, the West Chicago City Council adopted…
New Playground At DuPage Family Center
Dupage County judge Kenneth Popejoy, Dupage County Chair Deborah Conroy and DuPage County Board Members Cut a Ribbon For the newly installed playground at The DuPage County Family Center in…
Emergency Training Exercises Slated For October 7
Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and see many emergency personnel and vehicles at the DuPage County airport on Saturday, October 7. Partnering with West Chicago Fire Protection District,…
New Stop Sign : Church and Wood Streets
The intersection of Church and Wood Street has an updated traffic pattern. A stop sign has been added on Wood Street for northbound traffic and newly marked crosswalks have been…
The Three Fires Council and Scouting: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
For over a century, Scouting programs have nurtured the values encapsulated in the Scout Oath and Scout Law among young minds. Today, these principles remain as pertinent as they were…
Illinois Pollution Control Board Hearing Re-Cap Regarding 2nd LRS Waste Transfer Site
“I’m shaking, you guys!” she exclaimed after she walked away from the podium with papers in hand. If I had to guess, I’d not think she was shaking or nervous…
High School Inducts National Honor Society Members
On September 24, West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) inducted several exceptional individuals into the National Honor Society. These students, including Xa D. Correa, Jose Cruz, Simran Dave, Kevin Dorl,…
Gallery 200 Artoberfest Details Announced
ARTOBERFEST at Gallery 200 is a celebration of the creativity Autumn Colors inspire. The public is invited to join the artists at the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. The…
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires
Cooking Mishaps #1 Cause of Home Fires: Fire Prevention Safety Tips To Avoid Home Fires October 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week, and the entire Month of October is Fire Prevention…
West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone Team Complete Training Exercises
The West Chicago Fire Protection District’s K9 and Drone team joined several other local teams recently to complete training in Oswego. participating Departments were: Village of Romeoville West Chicago Fire…
Healthy West Chicago Hosts Cooking Event For Kids
Healthy West Chicago’s very first West Chicago Elementary School District 33 SmallBites cooking club of the year was a huge success and a lot of fun. The little chefs made strawberry…
West Chicago Area Sees Unusual Amount Of Acorns This year
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around…
Saving At The Register : Dollar General and Walgreens October 1-7
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…
DuPage County Forest Preserve Fall Fest at Danada Equestrian Center
Dupage County Forest Preserve’s biggest event of the year is coming! The fall fest at Danada Equestrian Center will take place Saturday, October 5 between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Location: 3S507…
West Chicago Community High School Homecoming Football Recap + Looking Ahead To Next Week’s Game
The stands were PACKED for the Homecoming football games on Friday. It seemed to be much higher attendance than usual but the fact that the team is having a winning…
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin
The Nutritional Powerhouse: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Pumpkin When the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, one thing comes to mind – pumpkin season! While…
WIC Van Coming To West Chicago Oct. 10
WIC: Bringing Care to the Community Date: October 10, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Location: West Chicago Park District Address: 201 W National Street , West Chicago Cost: No Cost The WIC Mobile Clinic…
The Awesome Advantages of Small Town Midwestern Living in the Vibrant Community of West Chicago
The Exemplary Advantages of Small Town Midwestern Living in the Vibrant Community of West Chicago, Illinois West Chicago, also known as WeGo, stands as a shining example of the multifaceted…
Seniors Beat Juniors in Record-Setting Homecoming Powder Puff Football Game + 25 Photos
Even though the weather was unseasonably warm with heat radiating from the turf and considering most students had just finished walking in the homecoming parade, that surprisingly didn’t hinder the…
Blessing Of The Animals on St. Francis Day At St. Andrew on Wednesday – Bendición de los animales en el día de San Francisco en San Andrés el miércoles
Genesis 1:1 in the Bible, reveals that after God lovingly created all of the creatures of the Earth, He blessed them and then declared that they were good. We as…