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SneakERASERS are sold in multiple units, but the 10-pack offers the most value.

TikTok product promises white sneakers

By Fabio Piloni, Reporter December 21, 2023

"TikTok made me buy it." Sure, that phrase has been heard many times before, and extends from Stanley cups to SneakERASERS, a product that promises a quick fix for those who accidentally stain their...

The food at La Cocina de Maria in West Chicago cannot be beat.

West Chicago’s La Cocina de Maria is a five-star small business

By Daniela Perez, Reporter December 20, 2023

La Cocina de Maria, 142 W. Washington St., West Chicago 60185 (630 520-2699). Plates $13.99- $16.99 ; entrees $2.95-16.99; desserts $6.99; drinks $1.50-$6.99     Those who have tried...

Members of the orchestra, including Cora Garling ('24), Haylee Majer ('26), and Neela Myers ('24) perform during the concert on Dec. 13.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] The week of music

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor December 19, 2023

Weyrauch Auditorium was abuzz with songs of the season Dec. 12-14 as West Chicago Community High School's music department took to the stage for a series of holiday concerts that combined classics and...

Tyler, the Creator, crafted the character known as Igor specifically for this concept album. (Photo courtesy of Tyler, the Creator)

The Creator’s new style of music gains attraction

By Albin Tosterud, Reporter December 18, 2023

  Many consider Tyler, the Creator to be one of the top five rap artists this decade. Tyler, who has been an artist since his debut album ”Goblin”, released in 2011, decided to switch up...

Senior Sydney Bennema sets up to shoot a free throw.

Varsity girls’ basketball defeats Lisle

By Zach Wiegele, Senior Reporter December 17, 2023

West Chicago Community High School girls' basketball continued their winning streak against Lisle High School on Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Bishop Gym. The girls' team is off to a hot start this year...

The boys' wrestling team sparred against Glenbard South on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at home.

Boys’ Varsity wrestling competes against Glenbard South

By Sebastian Alacron, Reporter December 16, 2023

A month into the season, the West Chicago Community High School Wrestling Team found themselves at home on Dec. 13 against the Glenbard South Raiders, a conference match that highlighted the early seasons'...

Many students overuse slang terms, but some popular phrases are likely here to stay. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using royalty-free image from Andreas Fikis via Unsplash.com)

Top 5 most used slangs of 2023

By Lizbeth Padilla, Reporter December 15, 2023

Every year, certain words or phrases make their way into pop culture and become ingrained in the vocabulary of today's teens. Walking through the hallways of West Chicago Community High School (or any...

Ruiz poses with her fellow Student Resource Center teachers several years ago. She is now celebration her fifteenth year at WCCHS. (Photo courtesy of Blanca Ruiz)

Humans of WEGO: Finding one’s purpose

By Daniela Perez, Reporter December 15, 2023

There is a caring teacher assistant in room 1117 at WEGO. She had an unexpected destination for her career, but now, she loves the work she does, and enjoys spending her time helping others. Blanca...

Having the support of friends and family made all the difference in this reporter's Homecoming journey.

How to win Homecoming queen (from a queen herself)

By Karen Huerta Garnica, Reporter December 14, 2023

All of the Homecoming court stands in the center of the field while the crowd stares and screams for the competitors. Feeling excitement and the heart beating faster and faster every second that goes by,...

One of the teams strategizes while examining the map prepared by adviser David Jennings.

A scavenger hunt for photos

By Jayem Nato, Reporter December 13, 2023

On Dec. 6, WEGO’s AV Club held its annual scavenger hunt in downtown Naperville. Members completed a series of riddles to figure out which artifact to capture during the event. Most clubs do games...

While receiving physical fliers and advertisements for universities is helpful, the sheer volume of packages that are sent to households each year is staggering. Most students will begin receiving them after sharing their home and email addresses with the College Board after taking the PSAT or AP exams.

[OPINION] Applying to college and university should not be so frustrating

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor December 12, 2023

For most seniors, the final year of high school is meant to be relaxing, stress-free, and a chance to seriously reflect on the classes that they have taken over a lengthy high school career. But that...

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