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The performers put in countless hours of practice to ensure they know the dances, and can perform them well. Nonetheless, accidents do occasionally happen during a ballet folklorico performance. The group is always quick to regain composure and return to the dance.

D33 Ballet Folklorico celebrates 10 years with performances in Warrenville, Glen Ellyn

By Alex Rocha, Reporter October 14, 2024

As the District 33 Ballet Folklorico celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the travel team continues to impress with performances like their recent showcase at Art on the Prairie in Warrenville, followed...

In his monthly column, Jonathan Saucedo explores the complexities of everyday decisions and their broader implications on society, inviting readers to reflect on how their choices impact not only their lives but the world around them.

[OPINION] Why fast food jobs are superior to retail

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor October 13, 2024

Opinions Editor Jonathan Saucedo is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are his own. When turning 16, one does not have...

Varsity players cheer for those on the court as the volleyball team takes the lead in the game against Glenbard East.

West Chicago volleyball snaps losing streak with gritty win over Glenbard East

By Logan Reed and Thomas Cabrera October 13, 2024

West Chicago's Varsity volleyball team recently ended a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 nail-biter of a victory over Glenbard East on Oct. 10. The Varsity girls' team put forth an solid performance...

Senior Daniel Guevara talks with a fellow volunteer and drinks a soda after giving blood. It was Guevara's first time donating blood.

WEGO gives blood, saves lives

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training October 11, 2024

West Chicago Community High School gave back to the community with its annual blood drive on Oct. 11, where students and staff met in the small gym for around one hour to voluntary donate to those in need...

Singers await their cue before staring the next harmony.

Choirs present harmonious fall showcase

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training October 11, 2024

Brandon Fantozzi, director of the Chorus, introduced WEGO's first choir concert of the year on Oct. 10 in the West Chicago Community High School auditorium, where the music echoed through the night. The...

There is no denying Justin Timberlake has garnered millions of fans worldwide - one look at his Spotify numbers confirms his success. But which songs can truly be considered his "best"?

Top 5 Justin Timberlake songs

By Mariah Varnado, Senior Reporter October 10, 2024

"Cry Me A River." "Senorita." "Mirrors." "Suit & Tie." "Holy Grail." These are all great tracks that represent Justin Timberlake's abilities as a singer/songwriter. Timberlake emerged as a solo...

Delegates at the Democratic National Convention hold up signs for "USA" as day one ramps up.

[EDITORIAL] Unprofessional and untrustworthy: The troubling conduct of Trump and Harris

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff October 10, 2024

On September 10, 2024, former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party and Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party met for what turned out to be their only debate at the National Constitution Center...

5 Points Haunted House opened in West Chicago on Oct. 4.

5 Points Haunted House delivers chills in century-old barn

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training October 10, 2024

The 5 Points Haunted House on Roosevelt Road in West Chicago, run by 18-year-old Miles McCabe and his parents, Jesse and Rachel, welcomed thrill-seekers to abandon all hope as they entered on opening night,...

Danielle Nolin takes in the fall festivities with her family. (Photo courtesy of Danielle Nolin)

Danielle Nolin balances dual roles as math teacher and athletic trainer

By Diego Villafuerte, Reporter October 9, 2024

Two months into her first year at West Chicago Community High School, Danielle Nolin has taken on the dual roles of math teacher and athletic trainer, bringing her expertise to both the classroom and the...

Junior Ava Bloniarz with her dog Bandit, whose name has connections to the band My Chemical Romance. (Photo courtesy of Ava Bloniarz)

Humans of WEGO: From haunted house to the WEGO stage

By Jesse Sanchez, Reporter October 9, 2024

Stepping into the house, all one sees are the lights flickering as fog covers their face. They start feeling something crawling on their backs, and out of nowhere, screams echo from down the hall. Suddenly,...

Young Coraline enters The Other World in the film. (Photo credited to Focus Features)

A five-star return to the world of button eyes

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter October 9, 2024

On a chilly day at the Pink Palace apartments, located in Oregon, a young girl named Coraline explores her new home, quickly realizing she dislikes her surroundings. Her parents are preoccupied with...

Staff members (from left to right) Kylie Bosco, Tyler Huber, and Scott Albright smile as their first official HOSA meeting comes to an end.

HOSA makes a comeback at WEGO

By Sentia Irakoze, Reporter October 9, 2024

HOSA, a student organization focused on health sciences, is ramping up its activities at West Chicago Community High School after being reinstated this fall. Led by teachers Kylie Bosco and Tyler Huber,...

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