Kathy Trimble pioneered the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital For more than 40 years, Kathy Trimble, of Winfield, has been dedicated to the most vulnerable patients – children with complex care needs. In recognition of her contributions to the nursing profession, Trimble is being honored as the National Magnet Nurse of…
With ghosts and goblins preparing for frightful Halloween frolics, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to plan ahead so they can celebrate the harvest holiday happily instead of horrifyingly. Trick-or-treaters who are feeling ill should get tested and stay home if sick, to avoid sharing any scary bugs. Those giving out…
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth-grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2024 awards is “Where Does Rain Go? How Can We Slow the Flow?” focusing on understanding how rain moves through the landscape,…
Deadline Extended: A Waste Transfer Station Public Comment Deadline Extension Has Been Granted. Residents and individuals concerned about the proposed second waste transfer station in West Chicago now have the opportunity to voice their opinions until November 1st. The public is requested to send their public comments to the Illinois Pollution to the Illinois Pollution…
“To say you have no choice is to relieve yourself of responsibility.” -Patrick Ness, Monsters of Men In a democratic society, the importance of people’s involvement in local politics and community government cannot be overstated. As citizens, it is our duty to actively participate and have our voices heard, as this gives us the power…
There will be a fan bus transporting students to the West Chicago Community High School football playoff game on Saturday. Sign-up is required. Departure is 8:30 a.m. Cost is $5. Students may sign up at school. As a courtesy, the West Chicago Voice wanted to provide options that are available for parents or community members…
Gov. Signs EO to Initiate Transition, Education Expert Ann Whalen to Lead Effort Today, Governor Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Deputy Governor Grace Hou, Deputy Governor Martin Torres, elected officials, and state agency directors at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning to announce a proposal to create a new state agency to…
February 21, 1999 — October 22, 2023 Bryan Eduardo Lopez Gutierrez, age 24, passed away on October 22, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago. Interment in Mexico….
The proposed waste transfer station by Lakeshore Recycling Systems has a deadline for public comments to our Illinois Pollution Control Board. The Illinois Pollution Control Board recently presided over a public hearing in West Chicago on Thursday September 28th. Public comments to the Illinois Pollution Control Board are open until tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th by…
This Week’s Halloween Happenings in West Chicago 🎃 Sonny Acre’s Fall Festival: Continues through October 29th. Location: 29W310 North Ave West Chicago. Hours : Tuesday thru Thursday 10-6, Friday and Saturday 10-10. Sunday 10-9. Haunted Barn & Haunted Hayrides area must in the evenings. Purchase Tickets by clicking HERE. 👻WCCHS Student Council Hosts “Spirit” Week…
The final brush collection for 2023 begins Monday, November 6; brush can be placed no earlier than Saturday, November 4. The Program will resume in May 2024. Please note the following reminders for the Brush Collection Program: Brush may be placed two days prior to the listed collection date; placing brush earlier may result in…
A student-led display in the West Chicago Community High School Learning Resource Center! Dia de Los Muertos is November 1st and 2nd! ¡Una exhibición dirigida por estudiantes en el West Chicago Community High School LRC! ¡El Día de Los Muertos es el 1 y 2 de Noviembre
Judah McLean finishes 9th at regionals! He moves on to sectionals next week at Lake Park
Through a collaborative effort between Northwestern Medicine, Healthy West Chicago, WeGo Together for Kids, and People’s Resource Center, the residents of West Chicago can take advantage of a free Community Flu Clinic. This clinic will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located at 155…
ABC Television hosted a contest between four American family’s Halloween Displays and Home Haunts last night and the breakout winner was West Chicago own’s Lehman Manor. The host of the show, Carter Oosterhouse presented the family with their win last night live. The family not only won the title, they also won $50,000 in prize…
Currier Elementary School’s PTO Is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat Event.
The City of West Chicago Government, Healthy West Chicago, the West Chicago Park District, and the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum would like to thank everyone who participated in the inaugural WeGoExploring Scavenger Hunt held in September. The hunt had 20 different teams take home a prize this round. To see if you…
The West Chicago Community High School Student Council is hosting days of activities in honor of the countdown to Halloween! Monday Oct. 23 is pajama day Tuesday Oct. 24 students are invited to dress from their fav Taylor Swift era or wear their favorite NFL Jersey -there will be”spooky elotes” offered during lunchtime Wednesday Oct….
This past week, the West Chicago High School Girls Volleyball team won the Championship for the conference with a defeat over Larkin High School
It’s been an awesome week to be a Wildcat! The West Chicago Community High School varsity boys soccer team has captured the regional title. On Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, the West Chicago Varsity Boys Soccer team won their Regionals game against Addison Trail High School by a score of 3-1. They play again on Wednesday….
It was a nail-biter for a while, an intense game of football was played last night on Memorial Field in West Chicago. The West Chicago Wildcats were vying for a spot in the IHSA state playoffs and for the first time since 2002, they won and made the playoffs! West Chicago faced Larkin at 7:00…
E-Bikes And The Illinois Prairie Path A recent local debate began with an individual bringing attention to an incident where her neighbor and her horse were riding on the prairie path when a motorized vehicle whizzed by and spooked the horse. She was very concerned for the horse and rider and was worried they could…
The West Chicago Community High School’s boys’ Varsity soccer team concluded their season with a final game against Addison Trail at St. Charles North on Tuesday, October 18th. Despite facing tough opponents, the Wildcats proved to be a resilient and cohesive team. Unfortunately, they suffered a loss in their last game of the season with…
In 2021 the City of West Chicago made a resolution about Butterflies, Monarchs in particular and asked residents and City staff to take steps to continue and increase the planting of milkweed and nectar plants to preserve and strengthen the monarch butterfly population is included in a Proclamation declaring March 31, 2021, as “Mayors’ Monarch…
