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Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The Wiant House is a historic building in West Chicago; renovating the building for the bakeshop took over a year.

West Chicago’s newest bake shop hits all the right “notes”

By Melanie Ballines, Reporter April 4, 2024

    Cocoa Notes Bakeshop, 151 W Washington St. West Chicago, Illinois 60185 (630.412.1787). Pastries $3-$4; Drinks $2-$3. For those who want to unwind from all the school stress,...

Checking-in Around WEGO: How important is breakfast?

By Fernando Arroyo Garcia, Photo Editor April 3, 2024

The "experts" claim breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but some disagree. Where do WEGO students and staff fall on the issue?

Fences block off sections of the site colloquially called Kerr McGee. The City of West Chicago plans to transform the area into a park over a 10-year period.

Following remediation, City of West Chicago plans park for Kerr McGee site

By Juliet Payton, Reporter April 2, 2024

West Chicago recently approved a community park plan for the Kerr-Mcgee site near the intersection of Ann St. and Wood St. which will add a playground in the area starting in 2025.  The property of...

Senior Sophia Spinelli is a leader in Pep Club and National Honor Society, and a flyer on the cheer squad. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Spinelli)

Humans Of WEGO: Sophia Spinelli, a leader with her own “spin”

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator April 1, 2024

In the field house, a faint chant of "WEGO, WEGO, let's GO!" can be heard in the background as cheerleaders practice their flips and tricks on blue mats. Meanwhile, others train for their after-school...

A look at behind the counter at Cocoa Notes Bakeshop, downtown West Chicagos newest addition.

Cocoa Notes Bakeshop opens in downtown West Chicago

By Sami Moesch and Karidja Monjolo April 1, 2024

The February opening of Cocoa Notes Bakeshop has taken a step toward revitalizing the downtown West Chicago area. Walking in, the smell of fresh baked goods greets customers, and a warmth from the ovens...

“Kung Fu Panda” kicks back for a fourth time

By Adam Mackovic, Reporter March 31, 2024

On March 8, DreamWorks Animations pushed their much anticipated “Kung Fu Panda 4” movie into theaters after fans did not hear from the series for eight years.  “Kung Fu Panda” is a TV/movie...

Illinois Vintage Fest and the rapid growth of “vintage” attire

By Sebastian Alarcon, Multimedia Content Creator March 30, 2024

Nostalgia lovers gathered in Wheaton at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on March 23 to celebrate the 19th Vintage Fest held in Illinois and to buy and trade all sorts of vintage attire.  Illinois Vintage...

Baseball season at West Chicago Community High School is ramping up as March rolls into April.

WEGO falls to GBN baseball

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter March 29, 2024

On the Friday morning of spring break, the West Chicago Wildcats Varsity baseball team hosted the Glenbard North Panthers, which led to a 5-1 loss for the home team. After yesterday's no-hit on...

SPED teacher and swim coach Josh May joined the WEGO staff just a few years ago, and has already left an imprint: he is known for his fun attitude in the classroom and on the pool deck. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle staff using an image courtesy of Josh May)

Humans of WEGO: Made to mentor

By Devin Larimer, Reporter March 29, 2024

May graduated in 2019 from Illinois State University with a degree in special education, and he currently works as a co-teacher/special education teacher at West Chicago Community High School.  As...

The glow serum is a golden color with a dewy, glossy consistency.

Glow serum from Beauty of Joseon lives up to its name

By Shee Nay Paw, Reporter March 29, 2024

Tired of huge pores and skin inflammation, but cannot find anything to fix the issues? Give the Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum a chance: it will not disappoint. The Glow Serum by Beauty of Joseon is...

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