High Temps and Fur Babies
In honor of National Dog Day (Today, Saturday, August 26th), we wanted to make readers aware of how the heat can affect our pets. Naturally, we think of rising temps…
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WCCHS Volleyball Team Gives Back
The West Chicago High School girls volleyball team started the season off BEFORE the first day of school giving back to those in need at Feed My Starving Children, packing…
Did you Celebrate National Waffle Day? It’s Not Too Late
Pass the Syrup! Today was National Waffle Day – who doesn’t love a yummy waffle to get the day started off right? Waffles are always a good idea, and if…
Tanker Truck Rolls Over in Nearby Winfield
Traffic in all directions was affected Thursday, August 24th when a tanker truck apparently rolled over in next door Winfield, Illinois. The intersection at Roosevelt Road (Route 38) and Winfield…
The West Chicago Voice : Bilingual Diversity
The West Chicago Voice is committed to being a publication for and by locals, although we, personally do not speak Spanish, we are committed to bringing the news to the…
Concours d’Elegance This Sunday in Geneva
Nearby event in Geneva this Sunday, August 27. After you fill up your belly at the West Chicago food fest on Saturday, take a leisurely stroll on over to next…
Street Closure For Food Fest This Saturday
If you are attending this weekend’s Food Festival, please be aware of the following street closures that will be in effect on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:59…
Mary Alice Stark Obituary
Mary Alice Stark, age 63, passed away on Sunday August 20th. She was born May 13th, 1960 to the late Warren and Elaine (Dieter) Stark. She was one of 9…
Freezer Pops From Cops Event Cancelled Due To Heat : Freezer Pops del evento Cops cancelado debido al calor
A freezer pop tastes good on a hot day, but today is going to be TOO hot. West Chicago is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9pm tomorrow where we…
Northern Illinois Mobile Markets Announced – Se anuncian los mercados móviles del norte de Illinois
The Northern Illinois Food Bank will be hosting a mobile market for DuPage County this Saturday, August 26th. It will be held at Churchville Middle School in Elmhurst-155 Victory Pkwy,…
Tales Tombstones Tell
The 34th annual Tales Tombstones Tell is being hosted by the West Chicago City Museum on Friday, October 6th at 6:00 p.m. This local history event will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, 755 E. York St., West Chicago.
Local History: Tales Tombstones Tell Date Set
Save the Date! On Friday, October 6th, the City Museum will present the 34th annual Tales Tombstones Tell at Oakwood Cemetery, located at York Street and Oakwood Avenue. Tours begin…
Food Fest Vendors Announced
The West Chicago Food fest is shaping up to be quite the event! Nearly two dozen vendors will be presenting tasty treats for an eclectic mix. The following vendors will…
National Cinema Day, This Sunday August 27, $4 movie tickets
Yes, the West Chicago Voice is laser-focused upon West Chicago but to think that life here exists in a bubble and none of us ever go outside of our hometown’s…
Letters to the Editor
The West Chicago Voice newspaper is pleased to announce its invitation for readers to submit letters to the editor, providing them with a platform to express their views on various…
Friday Night Lights Season: Football In West Chicago
The football season for West Chicago Community High School is about to officially kick off, literally! Who doesn’t love a good Friday night lights experience in our local hometown? The…
Healthy West Chicago Is Sending Residents On A Wild Goose Chase
Healthy West Chicago is a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical…
Healthy West Chicago’s 5K New Date
Healthy West Chicago will host its annual 5K on Saturday, September 23, and has announced a discounted registration fee for the month of August. Visit the City’s website for more…
Combatting Local Food Insecurity
Community Partners Hosting Food Drive through September Community organizations are hosting a food drive inspired by the “Warhol” art exhibit through Sunday, September 10 to support residents facing food insecurity….
Stay Cool, Wildcats! Outdoor Sports and Excessive Heat
In light of the recent heat advisories, the Athletic Department at West Chicago Community High School has shared helpful information from the Illinois High School Association. Across the state, athletic…
Republic Bank Hosts Shred Event During Food Fest
Join Republic Bank for the ultimate shredding event in West Chicago this Saturday, 8/26 from 9:00am to Noon at 101 Main Street, during the scheduled Food Fest. In addition to…
West Chicago Girls Golf Defeated at First 2023 Conference Match
The first conference match of the year for the girls golf team at WCCHS unfortunately saw the Wildcats defeated 185-219 against South Elgin. However they’ll be back at it again tonight….
51k Hosted By West Chicago Parks Foundation
Walk for a good cause through October 5, 2023. Just about one mile a day will get you all the miles you need to complete the 51K (31.7 miles)! Half…
Algonquin Man Flees West Chicago Police During Traffic Stop
Germaine Sharpe, 48, of Algonquin was pulled over by a West Chicago police officer for driving 62 mph in a 45-mph zone around 1 a.m. Saturday, August 19. Sharpe fled…