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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 children and a 35 year plus former employee of Excalibur Refreshment Concepts. Mary Alice was a member of the Fox Valley Lassies Softball Team of…

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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 at 6:30 pm and start off every 10 minutes thereafter, with the last tour starting at 7:30 pm.  Tours last approximately 45 minutes and no…

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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 be at the festival: Aunt Tina’s Sound’s Bites Billy Brick’s Pizza Culinary Gangster Dave’s Atomic Hot Sauce with Garlic D’s Treats and Ice Cream Dulce…

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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 issues impacting our community. Letters to the editor offer a unique opportunity for individuals to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions on matters that are…

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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 echoes of the band’s music wafting across the neighborhood, fans cheering, popcorn popping and hamburgers grilling… It’s finally here again! Last week, players faced each…

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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 activity in the City of West Chicago. In addition to their cooking classes and other regularly scheduled activities,  Healthy West Chicago is inviting community members…

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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 information. Stay tuned to The West Chicago Voice for more news and announcements about upcoming events : Subscribe to The Voice’s mailing list so you…

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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. For more information, contact West Chicago city hall at (630) 293-2200 or visit or visit the city’s website: https://WestChicago.org Stay tuned to The West Chicago…

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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 practices and events are already in full swing for the 2023-2024 school year. Competing in unseasonably hot temperatures and elevated humidity always poses concern for…

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Winfield Fire Kills One, Others Injured

A fire gutted a Winfield condominium complex . Firefighters were called to the two-story, multifamily building on the 0N100 block of Windermere Road at about 5 a.m. Friday August 18, according to social media posts. It has been reported an 81 year old woman succumbed to her injuries at the hospital after the fire and…

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