November is National Family Caregivers Month
It is said being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you’ll ever have in life. Today, more than one in five Americans (21.3 percent) are…
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From The Editor’s Desk: Why Are We Doing What We’re Doing?
The West Chicago Voice is a digital newspaper exclusively for the community we call home, West Chicago. Our goal and mission is to provide a balanced, reliable, and trusted source…
An Afternoon At Sonny Acres
A recent visit to Sonny Acres Farm was so very much enjoyed by all. It was a sunny, crisp day- there is so much to do and see at Sonny…
Last Mailed West Chicago Newsletter Sent Out
Mailed Newsletter Ends: New Format Available At City Hall beginning in 2024 The 2023 Fall newsletter will be the last edition produced in its original format and sent by mail…
It’s Time To Schedule WCCHS Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held twice a year at West Chicago Community High School. Conferences take place once in the fall and once in the spring. Fall Conferences will be held…
Anderson Humane October Happenings
Anderson Humane is partnering with Brilliance Subaru Elgin to find loving families for homeless cats and dogs. Come see the 75+ animals available for adoption. Save the date for: The…
Virginia E. Tobin Obituary
Virginia Eileen Tobin, 77, of Winfield Illinois, passed away on September 29, 2023 after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her three loving daughters while she passed peacefully to…
Josefina Moreno Obituary
Josefina Moreno, age 85, longtime resident of West Chicago, passed away September 25, 2023. She was born in Sabinal, Texas on March 19, 1938. She is preceded in death by…
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago -Granja Sonny Acres: una rica historia y una querida tradición familiar en West Chicago
Sonny Acres Farm: A Rich History and Beloved Family Tradition in West Chicago Nestled on scenic North Avenue near Orince Crossing Roads in West Chicago, Sonny Acres Farm holds a…
34th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell This Friday
34th Annual Tales Tombstones Tell The West Chicago City Museum is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of our community as the Town of Turner on Friday, October 6th….
Concerns Rise as West Chicago Faces Potential Dumping Ground Status
Concerns Rise as West Chicago Faces Potential Dumping Ground Status There is growing concern in West Chicago as the city faces the possibility of becoming a dumping ground for neighboring…
City Seeks Volunteers For Commissions
The City of West Chicago is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on some of the City’s Commissions. These volunteer opportunities provide residents, and non-residents in some cases, with a chance…
WCCHS Hosts College And Career Fair
West Chicago Community High School will be hosting their first evening College and Career Fair on October 19, between 4:00-7:00 pm. Learn what your options may be, find out about…
Missing Person Alert
UPDATE AS OF 10:45 PM September 19, 2023 Jose has been located. The West Chicago Police Department would like to thank everyone who shared his information, they greatly appreciate your…
After 50 Years Pal Joey’s Closes West Chicago Location
After fifty years as a West Chicago institution, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has closed its doors. The closure came with no prior notice to customers or employees. The dining establishment has…
New President Installed At North Central College
North Central College announced the installment and inauguration of the college’s new president, Dr. Anita Thomas. The local private college is located in nearby Naperville. The college held the inaugural…
WeGo Boutique For Homecoming A Big Success
For high school students, going to a dance like a prom or homecoming dance can be very expensive considering all the costs for outfits, hair, makeup, tickets, etc. The costs…
Uptick in West Nile Virus Locally
According to the DuPage County Health Department, there has been a continued increase in mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus within our region. Although it is beginning to…
DuPage County Judicial Ribbon Cutting
On Tuesday, DuPage County Chief Judge Kenneth Popejoy was all smiles as he proudly unveiled the $19 million worth of expansion and renovation work at the county’s judicial facilities in…
Viva Mexico! Mexican Independence Day Festivities Announced
Viva Mexico! Mexican Independence Day Festivities Announced The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage encourages and promotes Mexican heritage through cultural, ethnic and civic activities designed to educate the City of West…
National Wireless Emergency Broadcast System Test Slated For October
A national testing of the emergency broadcast system will take place OCTOBER 4. The national test is necessary to ensure that the national alert system is still effective in warning…
Last Year For Pioneer School
It is a special year for the elementary students and staff at Pioneer School since it is the last year the building will house them. There are many activities planned…
Additional Details Emerge About Fatal Hit and Run
A man has been apprehended and taken into custody following allegations of his involvement in a hit-and-run incident that tragically resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in West Chicago….
1 Dead Following Motorcycle vs Car Hit-And Run in West Chicago
On September 6, 2023, at approximately 7:15 p.m., West Chicago police officers responded to a call of a crash involving a car and motorcycle near N. Neltnor Boulevard and Kings…