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Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) alongside her zombie boyfriend (Cole Sprouse). (Photo courtesy of MXN Entertainment/Lollipop Woods)

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is to die for!

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter February 19, 2024

“Lisa Frankenstein” hit theaters on February 9 and was expected to be a romantic-comedy, but surprisingly ended up being quite the suspense film.  The movie follows a high school girl Lisa...

Logan Bremner, a sophomore, waited for the dye to set while he ate his pasta.

[PHOTO ESSAY] A hair-raising tradition (that seems to work)

By Brandon M. Heath, Multimedia Content Creator February 18, 2024

Lucky rabbits' feet. Four-leaf clovers. Unwashed socks. There are a number of superstitions athletes rely on to help them win in competition, but one of the more interesting ones is that of West Chicago...

Senior Chris Montoya smiles while cutting a customers hair.

Humans of WEGO: a cut above

By Chris Pena, Reporter February 17, 2024

Special thanks to reporter Dania Cureno for her contributions to this article. The sound of the trimmers fills the room with a dull buzz. In one corner, a group of friends is laughing about some inside...

Sarah Toney receives Distinguished Alumni award from Education Foundation

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor February 16, 2024

Sarah Toney, a former student who graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1996, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award winner for the year of 2024 following a brief ceremony in...

The team warms-up before facing the Streamwood Sabers on Senior Night.

Boys’ basketball Senior Night: Wildcats win against Streamwood

By Carlos Allen, Senior Reporter February 15, 2024

On February 13, the West Chicago boys' basketball team defeated the Streamwood Sabers. Before the game started, the players and their parents walked to mid-court to shake Prinicipal Dr. Will Dwyer's...

Students worked in groups to collaboratively dissect the sheep eyeball.

Eyes everywhere: Human Anatomy dissection

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

On February 15 at West Chicago Community High School, the Human Anatomy classes all partook in a detailed dissection of sheep eyes.  There are multiple  dissections that take place during the year-long...

Singer Lana Del Rey performs live at Irving Plaza. (Royalty-free photo by petercruise via Wikimedia Commons)

Lana Del Rey losing Grammy to Taylor Swift puts friendship in crossfire.

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter February 15, 2024

Imagine an award show that leaves all viewers on the edge of their seats out of anticipation for the winner. Sweat drips, tears are shed, and fans curse in disappointment as singer Lana Del Rey is not...

The Class of 2023 bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School in May. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff with royalty-free image from Leon Wu via Unsplash)

Class of 2024: next steps

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 13, 2024

Once again, the Wildcat Chronicle is checking-in with seniors as they inch closer to graduation and their final farewell to West Chicago Community High School. If you are a senior who has solidified your...

Some will find true love this Valentines Day, and others will find themselves simply looking forward to February 15.

WEGO hand-in-hand

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager February 13, 2024

Valentine's Day is that one holiday each year that can either elicit feelings of love and elation, or ones that lean toward avoidance. With Crush can sales, singing Valentine's Day grams, and even the...

In West Chicago all trash is collected by Groot Industries.

Plans for a new trash site in West Chicago terminated

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2024

In February, 2023 plans for a new trash site run by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), was approved by West Chicago city officials; however, since then their has been immense backlash from the community...

Although some teens may dream of finding a romantic partner, it is better to stay single in high school.

How to be single in high school

By Alexa Morales, Features Editor February 12, 2024

Do you ever walk the hallways and see those cheesy, perhaps even downright gross, couples kissing in the hallways, causing traffic to stop? Or the over-the-top affectionate ones in school who make others...

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