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Juniors Valeria Ballines, Alina Ortiz, and Lesley Garcia enter the BYOB event with blankets and coffee while fellow junior Isabella Arreola looks on.

NHS members get cozy and connected at ‘Bring Your Own Blanket’ bash

By Ela Marszalek, Reporter October 8, 2024

Returning and new members of the West Chicago Community High School National Honor Society gathered in the school library to get to know each other better at their annual Bring Your Own Blanket event on...

Ava Bloniarz, a junior, looks over the music one last time before auditioning for "SIX" on Sept. 24.

WeGo Drama rewrites history with auditions for ‘SIX: Teen Edition’

By Antwan Angeles, Reporter October 1, 2024

WeGo Drama kept actors and singers on their toes for musical tryouts for “SIX: Teen Edition” last week. The fall musical, “SIX”, takes on the story of the six wives of Henry VIII in a style...

A plaque sits outside the Dan Johnson Natatorium and explains his impact on the program, and the wider world of swimming.

WCCHS honors legendary swim coach with pool dedication

By Wildcat Chronicle Staff September 28, 2024

Earlier today, West Chicago Community High School officially dedicated its pool the Dan Johnson Natatorium, honoring the beloved swim coach and physical education teacher who passed away in 2020 after...

The winners of the WEGO Boutique raffle draw for Homecoming tickets stand outside entrance F after picking up their prize and sending a thank you card for the benefactors who donated the ticket money.

WEGO Boutique provides free Homecoming attire, tickets for students

By Dayana Mata, Reporter September 27, 2024

Today during den, students who won WEGO Boutique’s annual raffle for Homecoming tickets received their reward. The WEGO Boutique returned on Sept. 18, offering students...

News from West Chicago Community High School's superintendent. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

School safety concern shut down by local police, admin

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training September 20, 2024

This morning, an email was released by West Chicago Community High School's new superintendent regarding an alleged threat via social media. In a joint decision, it has been determined by the West Chicago...

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...

Supporters cheer on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she delivers her opening night speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

[MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE] Inside the DNC

By Aly Dusing, Sami Moesch, and Sebastian Alarcon August 20, 2024

The Democratic National Convention is more than just speeches and policy discussions—it is a reflection of the nation's values and aspirations. In this special series, three student journalists from...

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