An notably high number of students were absent from school on April 29. These students - all seniors - seem to have developed flu symptoms overnight; ever-cautious when it comes to their child's health,...

Nerves ran high on April 26 as six Wildcat Chronicle staffers' completed at a state level in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Sebastian Alacron placed fourth in radio news, Dhanveer Gill placed fourth...

Earlier this month, FCCLA underwent a three-day trip to Springfield to compete in the state championship, under the guidance of teachers Brittney Bauer and Emily Renteria. During the three-day trip...

National Honor Society students hosted a Cookout for Cancer on the WCCHS football field on April 19. The barbecue, which raised money for the American Cancer Society, consisted of guest speakers who...

With warm weather on the horizon, junior Sophia Newell plans to host a community dog wash on the high school's plateau where participants can come to get their dogs bathed or donate supplies to the cause. The...

For the purpose of igniting one another, Enriched World Literature students presented timed speeches - their final exams - on April 17. Ignite! is a brand, similar to that of a TED Talk. In an Ignite!...

The Board of Education held its monthly meeting in the Community Room on the evening of Apr. 16 at 7:00 p.m., where numerous awards were presented to students following an incredibly successful month at...

West Chicago Community High School's art department is celebrating several recent wins in competition, as well as the opening of the annual student art show at Gallery 200 this April. The art show,...

In the United States for the first time in 7 years, a total solar eclipse lit the afternoon sky providing students with unique celestial and environmental experience during the school day. The environmental...

The Wildcat Chronicle took home a national win in Kansas City at the Journalism Education Association conference, held April 4-7, as well as three individual awards. The Pacemaker is a national award...

The Wildcat Chronicle traveled to Kansas City where they competed at both the sectional and national level while attending the Journalism Education Association (JEA) National High School Journalism Convention. Fourteen...

The February opening of Cocoa Notes Bakeshop has taken a step toward revitalizing the downtown West Chicago area. Walking in, the smell of fresh baked goods greets customers, and a warmth from the ovens...