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The presentation, which received a solid thumbs up, included information about NCC's admissions process and majors.

Students visit North Central

By Adrian Sanchez, Reporter September 18, 2024

Approximately 120 West Chicago High Community School students from the AVID program took a field trip to North Central College in Naperville on Sept. 17 to learn about the campus and what it can offer...

Fireman with the award-winning Wildcat Chronicle team in April 2024, at the JEA National High School Journalism Convention in Kansas City. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Fireman)

West Chicago Community High School’s Leslie Fireman honored as JEA Rising Star

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff September 1, 2024

Three years ago, when Leslie Fireman began advising West Chicago Comunity High School's student-run newspaper, the Wildcat Chronicle, all of the content was being written and published by one dedicated...

Those who are practicing outside are encouraged to stay hydrated, and take breaks as needed.

West Chicago withers in the heat

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training August 27, 2024

Meteorologists declared - around 5:30 p.m. this evening - that at 99 degrees, the Chicagoland area has officially broken the record temperature for Aug. 27, last set in 1973.  Due to Chicago’s extreme...

Although her acceptance speech was not scheduled until Thursday, Aug. 22, Presidential candidate Kamala Harris made an appearance during Monday' Democratic National Convention.

Chicago declares first DNC in 28 years successful

By Sami Moesch, Aly Dusing, and Sebastian Alarcon August 24, 2024

Note: The Wildcat Chronicle was one of a handful of student newspapers in Illinois to be invited to receive official press credentials to cover the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19-22. High school...

Delegates in support of a ceasefire in Gaza roam the halls of United Center, locked arm to arm. One unidentified protestor explained to media the group opposed the lack of Palestinian representation at the Democratic National Convention (allegedly, a Palestinian speaker was pulled from the roster last-minute), and seating at the the event on Aug. 22.

Lack of seating, protests, mark last day of DNC

By Sebastian Alarcon, Multimedia Content Creator August 23, 2024

United States Vice President Kamala Harris closed off the four-day Democratic National Convention (DNC) by accepting the party’s nomination as the presidential candidate come time for voting in November,...

Panelists discuss how investing in care initiatives can raise the GDP by approximately 3-5 percent.

Democrats maintain investing in care infrastructure will improve economy

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training August 21, 2024

Care was at the center of the Democrats' economic policy initiative at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20.  The day consisted of scheduled caucus meetings exploring topics of interfaith...

Former Secretary of State, First Lady, and Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivered a speech during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention that received continuous applause from conference-goers.

Clinton’s speech focuses on Trump, role of President

By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training August 20, 2024

Walking up to the stage in her tan business suit and well-kept hair, a 76-year-old female speaker received a standing ovation as she struggled to get out her first words over the roaring crowd at the 2024...

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain took off his blazer to reveal a now-viral t-shirt that proclaimed "Trump is a scab."

Opening night at DNC proves voters must fact check for themselves

By Sami Moesch, Senior Reporter August 20, 2024

Fact-checking statements is a necessity when it comes to both the Democratic and Republican parties. Doing so allows people to form their own opinions and realize when the media is attempting to manipulate...

The summer reading program kicks off in just two days; interested students should sign up using the form linked below.

Splashing into summer reading

By Julisa Munguia, Reporter May 20, 2024

West Chicago Community High School is hosting a summer reading program, starting May 22, for all students who decide to participate.  The summer reading program will go based on which students...

Sophia Newell and Emily Hanania posing with a handsome clean dog Atlas.

Cute and cuddly community dog wash

By Alyssa Apostoli, Reporter May 5, 2024

NHS members Sophia Newell and Emily Hanania hosted a charity dog wash at the school's plateau on April 28. In addition to the refreshing baths, NHS members added an extra touch of care by offering homemade...

Participants are showered with colored powder during last year's event. (Photo courtesy of Sara Witteck)

Park District hosts second annual Color Crawl

By Dania Cureno and Diana Mackintos May 3, 2024

West Chicago's ARC Center is inviting families to come and join their annual Cinco De Mayo Color Crawl event happening on May 3 at Kress Creek Farms Park. The Color Crawl is a way for families to celebrate...

Carolyn Flemming crowned the class of 2024's 'biggest flirt.'

School spirit revived with return of Senior Superlatives

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor May 2, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 a.m, a group of peer-nominated senior students gathered in front of West Chicago Community High School to be crowned the winners of their respective senior superlatives categories. Categories...

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