USAgain, a textile recycling business, along with the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting at their new West Chicago facility on Thursday, August 24. The commercial business is located at 1555 W. Hawthorne Blvd. USAgain is a for-profit company in the textile recycling industry. Their green and white recycling bins provide communities…
The West Chicago Public Library is hosting a special reading challenge throughout the month of September. Participants have an opportunity to earn rewards for completing the challenge. The program entitled, “Look Up! Explore Our Universe: James Webb Telescope Reading Challege” is in coordination with NASA. In celebration of this year’s October 14 annular eclipse, the…
Judith A. Jordan, age 75, of Carol Stream, passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2023. She was born September 22, 1947, at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Judy was a ray of sunshine on any cloudy day. A Faithful Wife, Proud Mother, and Loving Grandmother. Judy committed many loyal years at Joe…
The 2023-2024 Boys Basketball Season is approaching quickly! Below are the camp, tryout dates & link to register for West Chicago feeder team basketball. Age Groups: 4th – 8th Grade Location: West Chicago Community HS Sunday 9/10: Camp 4-5:30 PM Bishop Gym + Small Gym Sunday 9/17: Tryout 4-5:30 PM Field House + Bishop Gym…
Last December, over ten families were displaced after a structure fire tore through a multi-level building at the Main Park Apartments in West Chicago. Ten days before the Christmas holidays, firefighters responded to a blaze in the 800 block of Burr Oaks Drive. The investigation determined that the fire originated from a malfunctioning exhaust fan…
Deans at Leman Middle School prepare to welcome students on August 31st as school officially begins . Go Chargers! We’re all wishing you a great year ahead. Los decanos de la escuela secundaria Leman se preparan para dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes el 31 de agosto cuando comiencen oficialmente las clases. ¡Vamos, cargadores! Todos…
Today’s Food Fest in downtown West Chicago was a huge success. Over 20 vendors assembled to serve up such gastronomic delights such as Coconut Shrimp, Steak Tacos, Burgers, Pizza, Empanadas, Sausage, Italian Beef, Hot Dogs, and such sweet treats such as churros, snow cones, cotton candy, and fruit flavored pierogis just to mention a few. …
A cornerstone of the real estate community in West Chicago , Porcayo and Associates – located at 520 E. Main Street came out in force to show appreciation for their customers past, present and future with a little street fair in the parking lot in front of their business on Friday, August 25th. A DJ…
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) CareVan will be at the Timber Lake Apartments at 1200 Kings Circle, West Chicago from 9:30am – 6pm on October 17th! Mark your calendar. Walk-in appointments available. DuPage County has partnered with Healthy West Chicago to bring mobile visits of care to our local community. You do NOT need…
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 in a closed vehicle but there are risks outdoors as well. Northern Illinois Fire Ground Photos recently shared this important public service announcement. It’s been…
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 over 100 boxes/62k meals! Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly…
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 you missed this special day, you can celebrate tomorrow if you like. As kids, we thought it was so special to have breakfast at dinner…
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 Road was blocked for several hours. Traffic was slowed traveling west toward West Chicago on Roosevelt Road as well. According…
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 48.7% Hispanic population in WeGo that DO. We will translate each article from English to Spanish to the best of our abilities . We believe…
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 door, Geneva for the Concours d’Elegance auto event. Participants from all over the country will display their prized antique, classic, and modern automobiles as they vie…
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 p.m. 🛑Galena Street between Main Street and High Street 🛑Main Street from Chicago Street to W. Washington Street Additionally during this time, Turner Court’s one-way…
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…
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 can expect a heat index of 110 to 115 degrees. For everyone’s safety The West Chicago Police Department is cancelling today’s Freezer Pop from Cops…
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, Elmhurst. The event will be held between 10:00-11:30 a.m. and it is operated on a first come, first served basis-and only while supplies last. For…
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…
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…
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 borders would be silly. The Voice vows to always cover news in West Chicago first, but it’s logical to think that sometimes news near our…
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…
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…
