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Seniors Raj Singh, Robert Lee, and Stephanie Alfaro listen attentively during the 61st session of the American Government committee meetings on Nov. 18 in the LRC.

61th American Government-simulated committee hearings bring together Democrats, Republicans

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor November 18, 2024

Seniors in American Government classes came together on Nov. 18 to present bills they had drafted in the weeks leading up to the committee meetings, marking the 61st semester of the mock Legislative...

Eight Wildcat Chronicle reporters attended the National High School Journalism Convention in Philadelphia Nov. 7-10.

Reporters earn accolades in National Student Media Contest

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff, Reporter November 11, 2024

This past weekend, a group of Wildcat Chronicle students joined thousands of young journalists at the JEA National High School Convention in Philadelphia, gaining hands-on experience and bringing home...

Staff members from Illinois State Senator Karina Villa's office created an elaborate "Beetlejuice" display to tie into the recent movie.

Yearly Trunk or Treat event is up to old “tricks” again

By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor October 28, 2024

The West Chicago Public Library’s yearly Trunk-or-Treat event brought the community together in a festive display on October 26, drawing a record 1,489 people. Trunk-or-Treat is a cherished tradition...

GIC student Christian Herrera, a junior, carefully cuts wood with a bandsaw for an upcoming project.

WCCHS launches Geometry in Construction: A hands-on approach to learning

By Chris Lahtaw, Reporter October 21, 2024

WCCHS introduced a new class this year: Geometry in Construction (GIC), an innovative elective that combines mathematics and construction skills, giving students a unique opportunity to apply classroom...

Junior Taylor Frake enjoys Kona Ice before she hops onto the volleyball team's Homecoming float.

Food Frenzy: annual fest strengthens sense of community

By Chris Lahtaw and Ruby Guerrero October 18, 2024

West Chicago Community High School held its annual Homecoming frenzy earlier today, featuring the popular Food Festival. Following a lively pep assembly, students poured out of the football field, drawn...

Alegria took videos of the parade as they rode through the streets of West Chicago.

Wildcats ‘march’ into Homecoming weekend with parade of spirit and celebration

By Ruby Guerrero, Reporter October 18, 2024

Residents, students, and staff gathered along the streets of West Chicago to cheer and celebrate Homecoming, turning the streets into a sea of blue and gold in support of their beloved Wildcats on...

Bobbing for apples was a new edition a this year's pep assembly - perfect for the Halloween season.

WeGo Wildcats ignite school spirit at annual Homecoming pep assembly

By Ruby Guerrero, Reporter October 18, 2024

West Chicago Community High School's annual Homecoming pep assembly, held on October 18 at the football stadium, was a celebration of Wildcat pride. The event kicked off with energetic tunes from the marching...

Onesies, blankets, and hot drinks marked this year's Movie Night on Memorial Field at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Moviegoers brave the cold for ‘Tangled’

By Adrian Sanchez and Ruby Guerrero October 16, 2024

Filmwatchers bundled up on Oct. 15 for a brisk Movie Night on Memorial Field as WEGO’s “Once Upon a Time” Homecoming week got underway. Last night marked Student Council's annual Homecoming Movie...

The Board of Education meets regularly to discuss curriculum, personnel, and more. (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

District 94 Board discusses future plans and financial health

By Danny Stoklasa, Reporter October 15, 2024

Earlier this month, the District 94 Board of Education met to discuss plans for the 2024-2026 school years, focusing on upcoming initiatives and progress for the current 2024-2025 academic year. The...

The fairytale theme has paved way to a variety of hallway decorations, including this one by Brittney Bauer's Child Developmen students.

‘Once Upon a Time,’ WEGO’s Homecoming casts a spell of fun

By Addison Jeffery, Reporter October 15, 2024

West Chicago Community High School students will begin participating in Homecoming festivities starting the week of October 14.  Although temperatures are expected to drop this evening, students are...

Senior Daniel Guevara talks with a fellow volunteer and drinks a soda after giving blood. It was Guevara's first time donating blood.

WEGO gives blood, saves lives

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training October 11, 2024

West Chicago Community High School gave back to the community with its annual blood drive on Oct. 11, where students and staff met in the small gym for around one hour to voluntary donate to those in need...

Singers await their cue before staring the next harmony.

Choirs present harmonious fall showcase

By Ruby Guerrero, Reporter October 11, 2024

Brandon Fantozzi, director of the Chorus, introduced WEGO's first choir concert of the year on Oct. 10 in the West Chicago Community High School auditorium, where the music echoed through the night. The...

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