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City of West Chicago Development Committee to Address Zoning Amendments and Community Projects on November 11

West Chicago, IL — On Monday, November 11, 2024, the City of West Chicago Development Committee will convene at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss a series of development initiatives designed to support community growth and infrastructure enhancement. The meeting agenda includes key zoning amendments, school expansion projects, and updates to grant programs…

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Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez Obituary

Alicia Espinosa Gonzalez, age 57, passed away on November 6, 2024. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will follow from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block…

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Two Dead, One Injured in West Chicago Shooting

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A tragic shooting in West Chicago Saturday evening left two people dead and one injured, authorities reported. Police responded to a call around 6:14 p.m. after a witness noticed a vehicle in the 700 block of West Forest Avenue and contacted authorities. Officers arrived on the scene to find two individuals…

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Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Man Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash at DuPage County Government Complex

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that claimed the life of an eighty-five-year-old female resident of Winfield. Ryan Devine (d.o.b….

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West Chicago Voice Endorses Hannah Billingsley for Illinois State Representative - West Chicago News - local news - local newspaper

Incumbent Maura Hirschauer Defeats West Chicago’s Hannah Billingsley in Illinois’ 49th District Race

WEST CHICAGO, IL – Republican challenger Hannah Billingsley, a West Chicago homeowner and member of the city’s Plan and Development Commission, was defeated in her bid for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 49th District. Incumbent Democrat Maura Hirschauer retained her seat, receiving 15,933 votes to Billingsley’s 14,043, with a total of 29,976 votes…

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Incumbent Greg Schwarze Retains Seat on DuPage County Board for District 6

WEST CHICAGO, IL – DuPage County Board member Greg Schwarze, a Democrat from Carol Stream, has successfully retained his seat representing District 6, which includes West Chicago. Schwarze, endorsed by the West Chicago Voice, won against Republican challenger Joe Soto, a Milton Township trustee from Winfield. Unofficial results show Schwarze received 35,657 votes, while Soto…

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Current Election News and Endorsements

Early Voting All permanent early voting locations opened this week, including in West Chicago at 157 Washington Street. Locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php 🗓️ Election Day Voting Voting will be available throughout DuPage County from…

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Court Grant’s State’s Motion to Detain Pre-Trial Naperville Man Accused of Killing Family Dog/Threatening Stepdaughters

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville man accused of killing the family dog and threatening to kill his two stepdaughters. Nathan Gonzalez, 36 (d.o.b. 10/4/1988) of the 300 block of S….

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Maria del Carmen Taylor Obituary Obituario

Maria del Carmen Taylor (Espinosa), age 75, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024. She was born in Mexico on July 1, 1949. Carmen attended Jones Commercial High School in Chicago and became an Executive Secretary after her graduation. She worked for United Airlines for many years where she eventually retired. Carmen was united in…

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West Chicago Student Annaliesa Herbst Earns Prestigious National Hispanic Recognition Award

West Chicago’s own Annaliesa Herbst has been honored with the National Hispanic Recognition Award, joining more than 90,000 students across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board’s National Recognition Program. This recognition highlights Annaliesa’s exceptional academic achievements and her dedication to excellence throughout her high school career. The National Recognition Programs celebrate…

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West Chicago Community High School Homecoming 2024: A Magical “Once Upon a Time” Celebration

By Heather Niziolek, West Chicago Voice West Chicago Community High School is gearing up for a fairy-tale week with its highly anticipated Homecoming 2024, themed “Once Upon a Time.” The week-long celebration promises to be filled with spirit, excitement, and magical memories for students, staff, and the community. The festivities kick off on Monday, October…

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Loane “Loie” Marie Dierking Obituary

Loane “Loie” Dierking, a lifelong resident of West Chicago and devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, passed away rather suddenly on October 8th, 2024, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois. Her passing came two months after a fall that resulted in a broken hip, leading to complications. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

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