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A frozen retention pond outside Entrance B serves as a reminder of the frigid weather conditions on Jan. 21.

Hopes for e-learning day left out in the cold

By Andrew Cortez, Reporter January 21, 2025

While schools across the Chicagoland area closed their doors today due to freezing temperatures and subzero wind chills, West Chicago Community High School remained open. All weekend, students had hoped...

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...

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool; copyright-free via the US. Department of State)

President Trump inaugurated for second term

By Ruby Guerrero, Reporter 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...

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, Reporter 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...

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, Reporter 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...

The sun rising in the early morning to kick off the class of 2024's last day in high school.

Trump vows to end daylight saving time

By Thomas Cabrera, Reporter December 18, 2024

The change of clocks, implemented during World War I as an energy-saving measure, remains a yearly routine for most of the United States. However, growing debates question whether daylight saving time...

Creative Writing Club members write messages on the whiteboard and check their phones before the adviser come in to the weekly meeting.

Creative Writing Club’s open mic night to showcase student talents

By Tommy Doyle, Reporter December 12, 2024

Creative Writing Club is hosting their annual open mic night, themed "Embracing Embers," in the Community Room at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. The event is a collaborative effort led by advisers Merrick...

Scammer alert! WCCHS faculty notified parents and other community members of potential data breach.

Security notice informs community on phishing email

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training December 11, 2024

On Wednesday at 10:20 a.m., members of West Chicago Community High School were notified that a phishing email had been sent out to students with the intention of identity theft. An email titled "HAYS...

Life Time's annual Turkey Trot Chicago runs bring in a real feast

Life Time’s annual Turkey Trot Chicago runs bring in a real feast

By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter December 4, 2024

Life Time hosts an annual Turkey Trot race in Chicago to support charitable organizations. This year’s Turkey Trot raised funds for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, aiming to assist those in need. Registration...

Science teacher Robert Beal and AVID teacher Nicole Stadler are the winners of this year's 2024 turkey suit fundraiser, hosted by Student Council.

Annual turkey costume fundraiser supports school’s charity shop

By Brayan Tecuanapa, Reporter November 29, 2024

The winners of the annual turkey costume fundraiser were announced on November 26, with Robert Beal and Nicole Stadler taking home the honors. This fundraiser, organized by Student Council, successfully...

Dan Bovey announces his candidacy for West Chicago mayor during a rally held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Beron Design Group in downtown West Chicago.

[PHOTO ESSAY] Bovey announces mayoral run, promising change for West Chicago

By Ruby Guerrero, Reporter November 27, 2024

Dan Bovey and his family battled harsh winds and weather to bring new hope and inspiration to West Chicago citizens during his announcement of a mayoral run—the first time in a decade a new candidate...

Student representatives present their ideas and the collective data to the other groups in the community room. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)

Data retreat marks the beginning of #WEGO2030 strategic planning process

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training November 24, 2024

Support. Preparation. Academics. Citizenship. Stress. All of these aspects were included and rated in a survey sent out to students, parents, and teachers of West Chicago Community High School. Following...

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