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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....

A phone displays a “No Results for ‘TikTok’” message during the app’s temporary shutdown in the U.S. on Jan. 18, 2025. TikTok resumed service the following morning after President-elect Donald Trump delayed the planned ban.

TikTok restored in U.S. after brief shutdown amid ban concerns

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training January 19, 2025

After nearly a day offline in the U.S., TikTok is reportedly coming back online for some users, following President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to delay the widely popular video-sharing...

Coach Cesar Gomez instructs a player during a spring game. He has been coaching for more than 30 years. (Photo courtesy of Cesar Gomez)

From Paraguay to Humans of WEGO: Cesar Gomez

By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training January 19, 2025

Discipline. An essential part of being successful, in soccer and in life. No one is a better example of this than the West Chicago girl’s soccer coach, Cesar Gomez. Gomez started coaching for WEGO...

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the overthrow and collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar al-Assad, Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Biden delivers final speech before term comes to end

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training January 18, 2025

President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address on Jan. 15 from the Oval Office, just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. While not all presidents have given farewell...

Tristan McWilliams takes his shot as Wheaton North attempts to block.

A season of highs and lows: West Chicago boys’ basketball fights for strong finish

By Rocky Nicoski-Rios and Gavin Dyer January 17, 2025

Three months ago, the West Chicago Boys Basketball team celebrated an early-season triumph with a tournament win in Lisle. However, that bright start has given way to a challenging season....

wtw WEGO? Jan. 16

By Romeo Alfaro, Eli Sampson, Mariah Varnado, and Ja’Nyah Villa January 16, 2025

We're back in full force, highlighting senior Jasmyn Trigueros' 2000th career point, Snowball, and other important news at WEGO.

All-State running back Robert "Robbie" Lee basks in the 'Friday Night Lights' this past fall. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Lee)

Humans of WEGO: All-State athlete and anime fan balances passions and football dreams

By Ryan Zeitler, Reporter January 15, 2025

All-State running back Robbie Lee, known for his touchdowns on Friday nights, is more than just a standout athlete. Off the field, he is a huge anime fan and an avid gamer, balancing his passions with...

Revitalizing West Chicago: Local businesses lead way in changing economy

By Antwan Angeles, Ana Hurtado, and Romina Pietanza January 14, 2025

The roads and sidewalks of downtown West Chicago tell a story of potential. Once a bustling railroad town, it now grapples with challenges common to many smaller cities: adapting to changing shopping habits...

The first ever troll dolls gained popularity in the 1960s, but they are nothing like the brass, inappropriate franchise that has graced movie screens in the past several years. (Photo illustration created by Ja'Nyah Villa using Canva and royalty-free icon from SquareSpace)

[OPINION] ‘Trolls’ movie franchise purposes lyrics that lack kid-friendliness

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training January 13, 2025

Editor-in-training Ja'Nyah Villa is a three-year member of the Wildcat Chronicle who frequently writes opinion pieces. The views expressed in this piece are her own. "Trolls" is an ongoing children's...

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