If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to climb trees for a living—or if you simply enjoy tacos—Thatcher Woods is the place to be this September. On Friday, September 12,…
West Chicago is set to celebrate its annual Food Festival this Saturday, August 23, offering an evening of delicious food, live entertainment, and community fun. The event will feature a…
This week’s West Chicago Community High School Wildcat of the Week is none other than varsity quarterback Carter Naranjo. Now a senior in the 2025-2026 school year, We interviewed Carter…
Sonny Acres Farm is continuing to grow its footprint in the community with the construction of a new special events venue on its West Chicago property. The project, called The…
As the 2025 high school football season approaches, West Chicago Community High School Head Football Coach Adam Chavez is keeping his team’s sights firmly on the present. Rather than projecting…
Families looking for a midweek adventure can flock to Toucan’s Hideaway for a brand-new tradition: Toucan Tuesdays. Beginning Tuesday, August 19, and running through September 30, visitors are invited to…
The wait is over—apple season has officially arrived at Windy Acres Farm! Families and fruit lovers alike are invited to enjoy the orchard’s U-Pick experience, which opens for the season…
As students return to campuses across Illinois, a new law is set to bring expanded mental health resources to higher education institutions. House Bill 3385, sponsored by State Senator Karina…
Shoppers in search of unique finds and community spirit won’t want to miss the Rustic Fox Farmer & Artisan Market on Saturday, August 23. The event will run from 10…
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has confirmed an active blue-green algae bloom at Silver Lake within Blackwell Forest Preserve, located in Warrenville with portions of the preserve extending…
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, along with volunteers and conservation staff, celebrated a milestone in wildlife conservation this week with the release of dozens of Blanding’s turtle hatchlings…
Henry William (Bill) Valker May 31, 1935 – August 9, 2025 Henry William (Bill) Valker, 90, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 9, surrounded by loved ones, after…
As a service to our community, we are sharing the West Chicago Public Library District Board of Trustees meeting agenda for Monday, August 25, 2025. Residents who would like additional…
County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Brian Telander has sentenced Francisco Alvarado, 25 (d.o.b. 10/13/1999) formerly of West Chicago to forty years in the Illinois Department of…
West Chicago Community High School is inviting the community to come together on Friday, August 22, for the 16th Annual Wildcat Blue/White Night. The free festival will kick off at…
Motorcycle enthusiasts from across DuPage and Kane Counties are invited to gather for the next DuKane ABATE Monthly Membership Meeting, set for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. sharp….
The West Chicago American Legion Post #300 is inviting the community to a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at their Pajama Party and Cornhole Night, taking place Friday,…
A local family is desperately searching for their missing Bengal cat, Ruby, who was last seen in the areas of Batavia Road in Warrenville, Fermilab, and Woodland Hills Road in…
This Saturday, downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the annual West Chicago Food Festival, a community favorite that promises an evening full of…
DuPage County residents curious about cleaner, cheaper home heating and cooling can tune in tomorrow night for a free “Grow Geo Power Hour” webinar. The online session runs 6:30–7:30 p.m….
As a resident of Ward 4, I am writing to share my perspective on why West Chicago should permit cannabis dispensaries, cultivation centers, and related businesses. While I have never…
West Chicago, IL – Monday, August 18, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DuPage County, including West Chicago, effective from 12:10 PM until 6:00…
Opinion: It’s Time for West Chicago to Reconsider and Reclaim Headline: By Blocking Dispensaries, West Chicago Is Letting Tax Dollars Slip Away West Chicago stands at a crossroads. As state…
A former West Chicago police officer , Mike Zepeda (shown in middle) from Aurora was recently forced to evacuate a Hawaiian hotel due to a wildfire—marking the second time in…
