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Why were plants germinating in the hallways and bathrooms of WEGO? The Wildcat Chronicle sought to find out.

The secret life of plants flourishing in school water fountains

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter November 9, 2024

In the halls of the West Chicago Community High School, a quiet phenomenon occurred this fall: the typical drinking fountain environment had some unexpected greenery thriving in the drain of the sinks. Students...

Players vie for the ball during the 2022 National Women's Soccer League Championship. (Photo by Legoktm via Wikimedia Commons)

Top 5 U.S. Women’s Soccer players

By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training November 8, 2024

Trinity Rodman. Rose Lavelle. Emily Fox. Naomi Girma.  All great female soccer players who have made considerable contributions to the sport - but not quite enough to make the top five.  The impact...

wtw WEGO? Nov. 7, 2024

By Mariah Varnado, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Romeo Alfaro November 7, 2024

This week on "wtw WEGO?", we hit the halls (or just the LRC) to see if students were surprised by the Presidential election results before highlighting our Wildcat athletes.

Once a booming mall, Stratford Square's  walls are now boarded up, with minimal lighting and overgrown trees flanking its entrances. Much of the existing structure will be demolished to make way for The Grove at Bloomingdale Commons.

Bloomingdale prepares to redevelop Stratford Square Mall into mixed-use community hub

By Jasmyn Trigueros, Reporter November 6, 2024

Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, once a bustling hub for shopping and entertainment, is set for a major transformation following its purchase by the city in January 2024. After years of decline and...

Mireya Garcia-Carrasco is a local resident who spent more than 12 years at the public library, and worked at Leman as well. Her children are part of the community as well, and are striving to meet their own educational and career goals in the future. (Photo courtesy of Mireya Garcia-Carrasco)

Mireya Garcia-Carrasco transitions to new role as WEGO’s library assistant

By Nick Temes, Reporter November 5, 2024

Former Leman LRC Clerk Mireya Garcia-Carrasco came to WEGO’s Learning Resource Center in early spring, and is opening a new chapter in her life as the new Library Assistant. Garcia-Carrasco works...

Student receiving an F after missing one assignment, he’s devastated.

[OPINION] Burnout within students is a serious issue

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter November 4, 2024

Some putrid smell of burnt popcorn fills the air; the microwave will reek for hours. But this 'burnout' could go away - for students suffering from mental health issues, however, burnout can be a long-lasting...

Seniors Michaela Miller and Lauren Dusing discuss whatever comes to mind in the podcast "Delightfully Delusional." (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

‘Twilight’ vs. ‘Gilmore’: The HOA debate

By Lauren Dusing and Michaela Miller November 3, 2024

Delightfully Delusional is a Wildcat Chronicle podcast centered on the ramblings of two high school seniors as they examine the news, pop culture, and everyday life. The podcast is linked below, and a...

THE AGONY OF DEFEAT: Coach Adam Chavez comforts senior Tommy Murphy after the team's loss to the Ironmen in round one of the playoffs.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Play by play, brick by brick

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist November 2, 2024

The West Chicago Wildcats' season ended in a hard-fought battle against the Normal Community Ironmen, falling 41-16, but the scoreboard could not capture the grit and heart that carried them there. In...

wtw WEGO? Oct. 31, 2024

October 31, 2024

It's Halloween at WEGO, and we're checking in with students to find out what their plans are on this "dangerous" evening.

There are many candies distributed on Halloween, but only a few actually delight trick-or-treaters.

Top 5 Halloween candies

By Diego Villafuerte and Brayan Tecuanapa October 31, 2024

As customers walk down the candy aisle and see shelves filled to the brim of candy, their vibrant colors enticing buyers, they are overwhelmed by the amount of choices when it comes to what candy to choose...

Yes, there does come an age at which trick-or-treating is no longer normal, nor appropriate. Adults, save the trick-or-treating for the kids - find other ways to flaunt the holiday spirit, such as costume contests, like that in which West Chicago Community High School AVID teachers Jen Culbertson, Michelle Walters, and Nicole Stadler participated in Oct. 2024.

[OPINION] A line must be drawn for trick-or-treating

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter October 31, 2024

With Halloween just around the corner, everyone is finalizing their costumes and planning meet-ups to trick-or-treat in the biggest neighborhoods with the best candy. Picture crunchy orange-red leaves...

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