West Chicago welcomed French teacher Laurie Van Gorp in the language arts department earlier this year. Van Gorp always enjoyed taking French in school, despite not speaking it at home. A year-long...

The English department welcomed Jennifer Ward in August 2024, bringing her on board to inspire and engage students with fresh lens on literature. Ward grew up in the Wheaton area and found her passion...

West Chicago Community High School welcomed business teacher Carlye Fatum into the WEGO family for the current school year, and just one month in, business teacher Fatum is looking to make a difference...

District 94 recently welcomed a new superintendent, Dr. Kurt Johansen, who is ready to paint a bigger, better picture for WEGO and intends to have a “super” impact on the kids with whom he has the...

J Beez Fast Food, 976 W Army Trail Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188, (630) 855-5054), Appetizers $6-10; Entrees $11-17; Wraps $8-11. Tucked away in a corner on Army Trail Road is J Beez Fast Food, a culinary...

 5,171 miles away, a new language and life awaited a Ukrainian family of five after a long process of various immigration meetings and inspections. Alina Baranska, a third grader at the time, moved...

Editor's Note: In observance of the solemn anniversary of September 11, a day etched into the collective memory of a nation, it is important to reflect on the courage and sacrifice that has long been a...

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. Tragedy struck on the day of 9/11,...

The Acceleration Placement Act (APA) took effect in most public school districts in Illinois at the start of the 2024-25 school year. This legislation aims to provide students with access to more challenging...

Mochii Donut, 2704 E. Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174, (630-385-9998), Drinks (Boba) $5-12; Donuts $3-7; Corn Dogs $9-12.     Mochii Donut offers an array of vibrant flavors that...