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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

The JV robotics team confers with another team before the competition begins.

WEGO Robotics starts off season strong

By Micah Weber, Multimedia Content Creator November 19, 2023

On Saturday, Nov. 18, robotics teams in the Fox Valley South Region (as categorized by FIRST) gathered at Wheaton Academy for the first meet of the season. Unlike in years past, this year, WEGO robotics...

The greenhouse structure that the Bovey family built in their backyard. (Photo courtesy of Dan Bovey)

Boveys fined $20,000 for greenhouse

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2023

On Nov. 15, a West Chicago administrative law judge charged the Bovey family, owners of a backyard greenhouse at the center of a lawsuit, a $20,000 fine for failing to maintain an updated permit and deviating...

The greenhouse structure that the Boveys have built in their backyard for fostering different plants.

West Chicago family looks to abolish lawsuit on greenhouse

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2023

On October 18, a family in the West Chicago community received a notice that the City of West Chicago would be taking them to court for the greenhouse that they had built from scratch in their backyard....

ROAR mentors listen attentively as the session continues in the LRC on Nov. 9.

ROAR returns to promote community at WCCHS

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator November 9, 2023

Today, November 9, ROAR launched its first session of the year, with games for all to participate in, guest speaker Richard Kost, and advice for students as they navigate this changing world. ROAR first...

The Board of Education meets regularly to discuss curriculum, personnel, and more. (Photo illustration by Wildcat Chronicle Staff)

Board of Education discusses superintendent survey results

By Micah Weber, Multimedia Content Creator November 8, 2023

The West Chicago Board of Education held its monthly committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. to discuss recent survey results regarding the superintendent search, and upcoming legislation that...

Senior Rosie Escalante, an Art Club member, paints a Halloween illustration on a WeGo Spooky attendees face on Oct. 30.

WeGo Spooky allows clubs to interact with community

By Nancy Sanchez, Multimedia Content Creator November 1, 2023

On October 30, West Chicago Community High School celebrated WeGo Spooky, a day filled with activities, candy, and costumes set up by the high school's various clubs and activities. WeGo Spooky is an...

Interim superintendents John Langton and Dr. Attila Weninger pose before school started in August. (Photo shared with permission by Brittney Walker)

Superintendent search makes progress

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor October 31, 2023

The superintendent search has made progress recently as surveys have been conducted and interviews have been completed. After the departure of Dr. Moses Cheng, the district has been hard at work looking...

Vendors and community partners set-up trunks at the West Chicago Public Library whereby they could pass out candy to local children.

West Chicago Public Library District hosts annual Trunk or Treat

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor October 30, 2023

The West Chicago Public Library District hosted its annual Trunk or Treat event at the West Chicago Library at 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Oct. 28, 2023. Trunk or Treat is a community-based event where...

Pep Club hosts assembly to recognize fall sports triumphs

Pep Club hosts assembly to recognize fall sports triumphs

By Emily Ziajor, Multimedia Manager October 27, 2023

On October 26, a pep assembly was held to honor and recognize sports teams within West Chicago Community High School. This was the first indoor, all-school pep assembly since 2019 due to issues with the...

WCCHS Principal Dr. Will Dwyer and Student Board Representative Lauren Dusing presented their report on the Ad Hoc Naming Committee, specifically regarding the naming rights of the pool.

Board of Education meeting: October 17, 2023

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor October 20, 2023

The West Chicago Board of Education held its Committee of the Whole meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 in the Community Room. To kick off the meeting, the Board of Education honored senior Neela Myers as...

Orchestra prepares and practices for the Oct. 17 Halloween-themed concert during class time on the same day.

October brings first WEGO orchestra concert

By Sasha Baumgartner, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2023

On Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., the WEGO orchestra will take the stage in Weyrauch Auditorium for their first concert of the year. The orchestra is playing fall songs to match the vibes of the season in their first...

Junior Edgar Oropeza stays warm under a blanket as he donates blood in the gym on Oct. 13, 2023.

Interact’s blood drive works to save lives

By Karidja Monjolo and Nancy Sanchez October 13, 2023

On Friday, Oct 13, 2023, West Chicago Community High School's Interact Club hosted its annual blood drive in the small gym, partnering with a foundation called Vitalant. Eligible students had the option...

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