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Phone scammers are becoming increasingly prevalent - so much so the DuPage County Sheriff's Office has had to address scams affecting local residents.

Local law enforcement warns of phone scams

By Aly Dusing, Special Projects Manager November 14, 2025

With the rise in artificial intelligence, the popularity of social media, and overall increased reliance on technology, consumers may experience unfortunate issues. The DuPage County Sheriff's Office released...

The nation's capitol just months before the government shut down and halfway through President Donald Trump's first year in his second term.

Shutdown ends as Congress reaches short-term funding deal

By Roman Zolota, Reporter November 13, 2025

President Donald Trump ended the 43-day government shutdown by signing a short-term funding bill on Nov. 12 in Washington, temporarily reopening the government and ensuring federal employees will receive...

The Northern Lights in West Chicago, the first night that they were visible in the Midwest, Nov 11, 2025.

Rise of the Northern Lights in Midwest

By Ruby Guerrero, News/Features Editor November 13, 2025

West Chicago residents posted pictures all over social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat of the Aurora Borealis or the “Northern Lights” on the nights of Nov. 11th and 12th.  Because...

Lay’s classic branding, pictured here, will soon be replaced by the company’s updated logo and packaging design.

Domino’s and Lay’s join a wave of brand makeovers

By Connor Holloway, Reporter November 5, 2025

After more than a decade without a major update, Domino’s Pizza is rolling out a refreshed look and sound. The pizza chain unveiled its first rebrand in 13 years this fall, introducing brighter colors,...

Officially open for business as of Oct. 29th, Mango Express Car Wash aims to stand out.

From soap to success: Mango Express Car Wash brings variety to West Chicago

By Leonel Villegas, Reporter November 3, 2025

A new business is officially celebrating its arrival in West Chicago. Mango Express Car Wash, part of a growing chain in the Chicagoland area, held its ribbon cutting on Oct. 19th. The location has been...

At the top of the staircase, the mural reads "Where history and progress meet."

West Chicago City Museum brought to life by mural

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 25th, the West Chicago City Museum hosted an unveiling for a new mural, painted by artist Matt Buko. The ceremony took place inside the museum at 3 p.m., right after the West Chicago...

"Resurrection Trail" scare actors Avery Unger and Allison Komaniecki, both seniors at West Chicago Community High School, prepare for the first night of frights in Oct. 2025.

Frightening all who enter, West Chicago’s yearly Spooky Trail returns

By Magdalena Schave and Allison Komaniecki October 24, 2025

For a few nights before Halloween, West Chicago’s Park District opens its annual Spooky Trail, filled with thrilling attractions for community members of all ages. This year, the event will run Thursday,...

Students enter the building through Door 1 after Wednesday’s fire drill was cleared.

See something, say something: WEGO gears up for Safety Week

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2025

America's Safe Schools Week takes place from October 19-25, and this week, West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS) will be joining schools nationwide in recognizing it. Safe Schools Week was established...

Governor J.B. Pritzker was one of the many who gave a speech at Grant Park. "Tyranny requires your fear, your silence and your compliance, democracy requires your courage," Pritzker said. "So Donald Trump stay the hell out of Chicago."

[PHOTO ESSAY] ‘No Kings’ protest marches its way into history

By Ruby Guerrero and Audrey Rostowsky October 20, 2025

Just a few months after the first ‘No Kings’ protest against President Donald Trump’s administration, on Oct. 18, the second ‘No Kings’ protest was held in over 20 countries, in all 50 American...

A student grabs a slice of pepperoni pizza from the cafeteria lunch bar at West Chicago Community High School.

Prices rise for cafeteria meals

By Magdalena Schave, Reporter October 15, 2025

School meal prices at West Chicago Community High School have risen dramatically in recent years, impacting the entire student body. While administrators work to keep costs down, they must also ensure...

Participating students from National Honor Society sit down, collecting money for the nine teachers to get pied at the Homecoming pep assembly next week.

National Honor Society holds second annual ‘pie a teacher’ contest

By Yurem Siu, Reporter October 1, 2025

West Chicago Community High School's National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting its annual Coin War fundraiser from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2 in the cafeteria during lunch. Students can donate money into jars labeled...

The United States capitol building located in the U.S capitol, Washington, D.C. in 2013 under President Barack Obama's second term. (Photo by Martin Falbisoner via Wikimedia Commons under CC 3.0)

U.S. government shuts down after Congress misses budget deadline: Local impact uncertain

By Ruby Guerrero, News/Features Editor September 30, 2025

On Oct. 1, Congress missed the deadline to pass a budget for federal agencies, leading to a shutdown. For days, Congress debated appropriations bills — the annual measures that fund federal agencies...

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