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Principal Will Dwyer in front of the Wildcat mural at entrance B- near his office.

The end of an era: Dr. Will Dwyer resigns as principal

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

Dr. Will Dwyer, principal of West Chicago Community High School for the past six years, has announced his resignation and will take on the same role at Deerfield High School next year. Dwyer sent out an...

Moderators keep time and monitor the discussion at the West Chicago candidate forum on March 18, ensuring each candidate had equal opportunity to speak.

West Chicago candidates debate library, business, housing, and transparency at forum

By Ruby Guerrero, Romeo Alfaro, and Ana Hurtado March 18, 2025

Please note, candidates' images are shown in the order they were seated during the forum. Community gathers to hear from candidates Residents gathered at West Chicago Community High School on Tuesday,...

Southern Illinois counties such as Effingham and White wish to combine lands with neighbor state Indiana, which would shift historical geographic borders.

A house divided: The Illinois secession movement and its challenges

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training March 17, 2025

With increasing political tensions in the United States following the re-election of President Donald Trump, some Americans have advocated for large changes in their communities. Over 30 Illinois counties...

A student logs into PowerSchool on a Chromebook. The student’s ID has been digitally removed from the image for privacy.

PowerSchool data breach exposes student and staff information, prompts security enhancements

By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training March 15, 2025

When it comes to school, security and safety must be a priority for the well-being of students, staff, and the community. On March 6, PowerSchool users received a notice about a cybersecurity "incident"...

President Donald Trump speaks at a Make America Great Again campaign event held at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia under CC 2.0)

AP ban raises concerns over press freedom

By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training March 10, 2025

President Donald Trump’s appointed Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press briefing at The White House on Feb. 25 covering Department of Government Efficiency discipline, Elon Musk, immigration...

"A Midsummer Night's Dream", a Shakespeare tale of both love and chaos, is presented to the eyes of audience in pamphlet before the live act.

Scholars of WEGO journey to witness Shakespeare on stage

By Aly Dusing and Romeo Alfaro February 28, 2025

"Hamlet". "Romeo and Juliet". "Much Ado About Nothing". "The Tempest".  Among English playwright William Shakespeare's many tragedies and comedies, West Chicago Community High School students viewed...

STARS teacher Nick Kempski performs on guitar with a former student during a previous Tunes with the Cat appearance. (Photo courtesy of Candace Fikis)

Tunes with the Cat returns to WEGO, bringing live music to Friday mornings

By Vanessa Escobar, Reporter February 24, 2025

Imagine a Friday morning in Commons, where musicians strum their guitars, creating and innovating songs live while students grab a fresh cup of coffee or simply vibe to the tunes of Tunes with the Cat. At...

WeGo Global sold Blow Pops to raise money for the victims of the California wildfires, ultimately sending $450 to Direct Relief.

Blow Pop fundraiser supports California wildfire relief

By Alina Procopio and Jacqueline Rivas Vivaldo February 19, 2025

Citizens in Los Angeles faced distress as rapid, chaotic, and life-threatening fires swept through their homes and communities in late January. People across the nation took notice and took action—including...

This year's FCCLA regional team traveled to College of DuPage in Wheaton for the competition in early February.

FCCLA shines at regionals, gears up for state

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter February 14, 2025

Bringing together the worlds of art, culinary, sewing, and teaching, FCCLA provides students with a platform to express their creativity and leadership. Months of preparation culminated in an exciting...

A potential snowstorm in the Chicagoland area gives students their long anticipated e-learning day on Feb. 12, 2025.

E-learning day announced for Feb. 12

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training February 11, 2025

Due to an anticipated snowstorm, West Chicago Community High School will be participating in the first e-learning day of this school year on Feb. 12. Students have been braving bad weather since winter...

The school nurse, Cathy Collins, indicated that norovirus is highly contagious, and a serious concern this winter.

Norovirus spreads easily during winter months

By Damian Lopez, Senior Reporter February 11, 2025

As winter progresses, norovirus, often referred to as the “stomach flu,” becomes more common. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, with symptoms typically appearing...

Gallery 200 is located in downtown West Chicago and is open to the public, not only for art classes, but also for exhibits featuring local talent.

New art classes bring creativity to Gallery 200

By Sam Suarez, Senior Reporter February 10, 2025

Britta Renwick, a former WEGO teacher and the gallery manager at Gallery 200, has introduced a new series of art classes in downtown West Chicago. These classes, which began in January, will continue through...

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