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 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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

The West Chicago Community High School music department hosted a middle school music festival on Nov. 20 to prep for the upcoming holiday concert. It is not new for the music programs of WCCHS to invite...

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...

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...

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...