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Promgoers enjoy the revellery in 2024 when the event was held at the Field Museum in downtown Chicago.

Dancing on the pier: Prom 2025 returns to Chicago icon

The music is loud, lights flash across the dance floor, and students fill the space, lost in the energy of the night. Prom is one of the most anticipated events for upperclassmen, and this year, West Chicago...

A familiar scene: phones take center stage in the library, leaving books untouched. Are we witnessing the decline of reading and writing habits among students?

[OPINION] Time flies, literature dies

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter January 27, 2025

Editor-in-Training Gabriella Castro is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who sometimes writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Educators are observing a concerning...

A Wildcat chess player strategizes during practice in Dec. 2024.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Chess secures second at Upstate 8, sets sights on Sectionals

By Josue Flores, Reporter January 26, 2025

Chess: a sport dedicated to mentally challenging one’s opponent in a battle with an equal opportunity on both sides. Unlike most sports, planning and mental discipline drive players to success. On Jan....

Senior Brady Munter lines up his shot during a golf tournament earlier this year. Munter was a pivotal player on the team, and hopes to continue golfing - at least recreationally - in the future.

Humans of WEGO: Teeing up friendships

By Nick Temes, Reporter January 25, 2025

For senior Brady Munter, golf is more than a sport—it is a way to connect with others, hone his skills, and build lifelong memories. Whether navigating the fairway or hosting poker nights with friends,...

wtw WEGO? Jan. 24

By Romeo Alfaro, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Mariah Varnado January 24, 2025

ROAR, ardent fans, and a news update. Need we say more?

These are Tyler, The Creator's Top 5 Songs. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using images Incase and KabanDanish via Wikimedia Commons)

Top 5 Tyler, The Creator songs

By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter January 23, 2025

Born in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Hawthorne California, on March 6. 1991, the Creator started off as a teenage loudmouth who evolved from being banned from the UK in 2015 to winning a Grammy for best...

Photo courtesy of Ava DiSibio

Buckeyes smoke the Irish

By Miley Pegg, Content Specialist January 22, 2025

In a thrilling Monday night showdown, the Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, clinching a 34-23 win. The College Football Playoff National Championship game, held...

A frozen retention pond outside Entrance B serves as a reminder of the frigid weather conditions on Jan. 21.

Hopes for e-learning day left out in the cold

By Andrew Cortez, Reporter January 21, 2025

While schools across the Chicagoland area closed their doors today due to freezing temperatures and subzero wind chills, West Chicago Community High School remained open. All weekend, students had hoped...

Signs like these can be found around the lunchroom and Door H reminding students that food delivery is no longer welcome from outside carriers.

Changes to WEGO in January 2025

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training January 21, 2025

Seating. Food. Lunch money. Delivery orders. Crowds. These are all factors of a high school cafeteria, although West Chicago Community High School implemented new policies for students during their...

Senior Devin Newcombe passed away on Nov. 18, 2024, but his legacy lives on. (Photo courtesy of Ronyiah Newcombe)

Humans of WEGO: Remembering Devin Newcombe

By Brayden Alderton, Reporter January 21, 2025

Among the many students who have walked through the halls of West Chicago Community High School, few left a mark as deep as Devin Newcombe. Known for his infectious smile and unyielding spirit, Devin embodied...

President Donald J. Trump gestures to White House staff with a fist pump after disembarking Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, following his trip to Texas. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

President Trump inaugurated for second term

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training January 20, 2025

President-elect Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20 for his second term, eight years after his first inauguration. Inauguration Day for presidents traditionally...

JPro students are often found helping journalism students with their work, whether it be questions for an interview or a simple grammar check.

[OPINION] Journalism should receive more credit in terms of education

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training January 20, 2025

Editor-in-training Aly Dusing is a two-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who not often writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. Reporting. Communication. Fact-checking....

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