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The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle

Senior Melanie Duran is the November Student of the Month, and she was recognized by the Board of Education for her efforts to make WCCHS a welcoming place for students.

Board of Education recognizes several students; finalizes superintendent candidates in December meeting

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor December 23, 2023

The West Chicago Board of Education concluded their final regular meeting of 2023 this Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting was prefaced with a moment of silence for James Oliver,...

Christmas was in full swing at Cantigny on Dec. 22 during the Winter Spectacular.

Volunteers look to feed those in need this winter

By Daniel Guzman, Reporter December 22, 2023

Although winter break may have started yesterday, students from West Chicago Community High School's National Honor Society came out in droves for Cantigny’s Winter Spectacular on December 22. They teamed...

One of the teams strategizes while examining the map prepared by adviser David Jennings.

A scavenger hunt for photos

By Jayem Nato, Reporter December 13, 2023

On Dec. 6, WEGO’s AV Club held its annual scavenger hunt in downtown Naperville. Members completed a series of riddles to figure out which artifact to capture during the event. Most clubs do games...

Members of Art Club and NHS combined to offer face painting at Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 9 in Commons.

National Honor Society holds yearly Breakfast with Santa

By Karen Huerta Garnica and Ava Koch December 10, 2023

On December 9, National Honor Society held their annual Breakfast with Santa in the Commons of West Chicago Community High School, with approximately 300 guests attending.  This year’s breakfast...

The City Council of West Chicago meets twice a month and the meeting is open to the public.

Citizens express dissatisfaction at city council meeting

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2023

On Dec. 4, residents of West Chicago expressed their feelings on the recent lawsuit regarding the Bovey greenhouse, as well as the fire at Main Park Apartments, at the regularly scheduled West Chicago...

Frosty grams will be sold in all lunch hours from December 1-8.

Frosty the Snowman is returning to WEGO

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2023

Sweet and sugary Frosty Grams will be returning to West Chicago Community High School this holiday season, and will be delivered by WeGo Global's very own Frosty the Snowman. WeGo Global offers...

A bundled-up artist works on an ice sculpture at Frosty Fest on December 3.

Frosty Fest returns to West Chicago

By Daniel Guzman, Albin Tosterud, and Violeta Rivera December 1, 2023
West Chicago gears up to host it's annual Frosty Fest, as the holiday season quickly approaches
West Chicago students wait to be let into the cafeteria after the new lunchroom procedures are put in place. Only 20-25 students at a time are allowed to enter.

New lunchroom policy takes effect

By Jayem Nato, Scotty Zentner, Ava Koch, and Jonathan Saucedo December 1, 2023
In order to combat safety issues and theft, WEGO's administration implemented new procedures for lunchtime after Thanksgiving break.
John Langton is one of the co-interim district superintendents, and he has decades of experience in leading. He previously worked for Addison School District 4 for 26 years, 13 of which were as a superintendent of schools.

D94 administration looks to aid those in need after devastating fire

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor November 30, 2023

Following a large fire that engulfed an apartment building on Burr Oaks Drive earlier this week, the administration of District 94 has been actively working to provide the victims of the fire shelter and...

Two salvaged chairs remain in the entryway of the Main Park apartment complex following a fire that displaced over 100 people on Nov. 30.

Main Park Apartments fire displaces West Chicago families

By Karidja Monjolo and Daniela Perez November 30, 2023
Breaking News: West Chicago Apartments caught on fire, effecting wego families.
Alvarez-Soto also congratulated AVID teacher Jen Culbertson for winning the AVID CEOs Educator of the Week award.

Board of Education discusses Q1 successes, superintendent search in mid-November

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor November 25, 2023

The West Chicago Board of Education held its monthly meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. The meeting began by honoring senior Alex Bradley, who was selected as the October...

A lunch break during the meet provided Speech Team members with the chance to reconnect with WEGO alum Sofia Tamayo.

Speech Team begins competitive season

By Michael Birdsell, Reviews Editor November 19, 2023

The Speech Team of West Chicago started off quite well amidst the beginning of their competitive season, which began  this past month. Speech Team, a competitive IHSA sponsored club here at our school,...

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