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June 3The World Cup deserved better than this song
June 1[HUMANS OF WEGO] Beyond the megaphone
May 30Historic "Big Boy" locomotive to make stop in West Chicago
May 27WCCHS senior places fifth nationally in BPA accounting competition
May 26[HEAD-TO-HEAD] Is a hot dog a sandwich?
May 26[VIDEO] Who do you want to thank?
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[HUMANS OF WEGO] Beyond the megaphone

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Beyond the megaphone

By Nyara Tate, Reporter

June 1, 2026

Kuba Slupski is known for his emotional reactions after a win, including the regional championship this past fall. (Photo by Jason Capota)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Chasing a dream through pressure and perseverance

By Connor Holloway, Reporter

May 9, 2026

One of many clubs, sports, and extracurriculars, senior Valeria Ballines is no stranger to student involvement. (Photo courtesy of Valeria Ballines).

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Breaking stereotypes and inspiring young women: Valeria Ballines

By Rachel Knaack, Reporter

April 25, 2026

Always focused on the field, senior Michael Jaimez was ready to bring home a win at every game this past fall season. (Photo courtesy of Michael Jaimez)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Finding brotherhood through football

By Andrea Vazquez, Reporter

April 18, 2026

Mackensie Szajada winning wrestling match. (Photo courtesy of Mackensie Szajada)

HUMANS OF WEGO: The cornerstones of Mackensie’s life

By Dennise Garcia, Reporter

April 11, 2026

Senior Mohammed Aaqibuddin works on a group assignment in AP Literature in spring 2026. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Fireman)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Trading skyscrapers for quiet streets

By Roman Zolota, Reporter

April 2, 2026

West Chicago Community High School freshman Max Magana focuses as he gives a client a haircut, balancing his passion for barbering alongside his commitment to academics and soccer. The discipline he learns on the field and in the classroom carries over behind the chair, where every cut tells a new story.

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Freshman finds success on the field, in the classroom, and behind the chair

By Jason Merino, Reporter

March 28, 2026

Sam Zalak walking to a hole while on the golf team. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Salzman)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] From the mound to the military: Sam Zalak prepares to serve

By Jason Thunberg, Senior Reporter

March 16, 2026

Senior Leonardo Posada is known for his role on the West Chicago Community High School varsity soccer team. (Photo by Aly Dusing)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Against the odds: The rise of Leonardo Posada

By Yurem Siu, Reporter

March 6, 2026

Choir Director Brandon Fantozzi escorts students to the Illinois Music Education Association festival in fall 2025. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Fantozzi)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Building community through music: Brandon Fantozzi’s impact at WEGO

By Milly Mora-Zarco, Editorial Cartoonist

February 26, 2026

El Profesor Princer frente de vista el Taj Mahal de India. (Fotografia es cortesia del Profesor Princer)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] La vida aventurosa de un maestro de español

By Janet Gonzalez, Reporter

February 18, 2026

Rowen Canabal teaching in preschool (Photo courtesy of Rowen Canabal)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Where kindness begins: A future teacher

By Julianna Reid, Reporter

February 15, 2026

Samantha Jaloway, from just a little girl to a senior awaiting the opportunities outside of high school.

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Strength in silence: How Sam Jaloway turned loss into drive

By Kimberly Rangel, Reporter

February 2, 2026

Aaliyah Silva ready to serve the ball to the opponents

[HUMANS OF WEGO] More than an athlete: the heart of Aaliyah Silva

By Joselyn Duran Corona, Lead Photographer

January 25, 2026

Ms. Mulatz Wego PE teacher

[HUMANS OF WEGO] The enthusiastic and empowering first year PE teacher, Katie Mulatz

By Khloee Zomparelli, Reporter

January 16, 2026

[HUMANS OF WEGO] A classroom built on care

[HUMANS OF WEGO] A classroom built on care

By Allison Komaniecki, Reporter

January 9, 2026

Senior Hugo Martinez giving a client a haircut in a barbershop. (Photo courtesy of Hugo Martinez)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Hugo Martinez, a student with passion, determined to succeed

By Aaron Hernandez Granados, Senior Reporter

January 2, 2026

Daniel Mendoza looking onto the field during a soccer game - before his injury. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Mendoza)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] When soccer stopped: Daniel Mendoza on injury, recovery, and growth

By Brian Cielo, Reporter

December 30, 2025

Junior Isaiah Sylvester, a Trinidadian transplant, takes in a Chicago White Sox game over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Isaiah Sylvester)

[HUMANS OF WEGO] New country, new sports, but the same heart: Isaiah Sylvester

By Miley Pegg, Managing Editor

December 2, 2025

Senior Jayna Vock looks out onto the course after hitting an impressive swing

[HUMANS OF WEGO] A stroke of greatness

By Ana Hurtado, Sports Editor

November 5, 2025

Kurt Johnson demonstrates the proper technique during a machine shop class on Oct. 4, 2025, at West Chicago Community High School.

[HUMANS OF WEGO] Kurt Johnson crafts his path in life

By Antos Kumar, Reporter

November 4, 2025

Orchestra teacher Sara Austin addresses some of the middle school students who attended the 2024 "step up" music festival at West Chicago Community High School.

Humans of WEGO: Orchestra teacher finds harmony at WCCHS

By Alyssa Apostoli, Reporter

October 14, 2025

Skateboard aside, junior Miguel Reyes watches the sunset with a friend. (Photo courtesy of Miguel Reyes)

Humans of WEGO: Rolling through the good times

By Marcos Marcos-Minor, Reporter

October 1, 2025

Humans of WEGO: Making history and setting the future

Humans of WEGO: Making history and setting the future

By Josue Flores, Reporter

September 22, 2025

Brittney Walker, former Communications and Community Relations Coordinator at West Chicago Community High School. (Photo courtesy of Brittney Walker)

From snow-day alerts to sideline snapshots, Walker left her mark at WEGO

By Romina Pietanza, Reporter

September 9, 2025

Santino Milazzo showcases one of Izzy Milazzo’s signature freestyle fades, cut inside the family garage. The young barber is known for his crisp lines and creative detailing. (Photo courtesy of Izzy Milazzo)

Humans of WEGO: Izzy Milazzo cuts path toward barbering career

By Omar Sarmiento, Reporter

August 14, 2025

Humans of WEGO: From trials and tribulations to turning points and triumphs

Humans of WEGO: From trials and tribulations to turning points and triumphs

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Co-Editor-in-Chief

June 4, 2025

Wirth strikes a pose during a recent spirit day at WEGO: proof that even after 30 years in education, she never lost her sparkle. (Photo courtesy of Mia Wirth)

Humans of WEGO: A legacy rooted in real-world learning

By Thomas Cabrera, Reporter

May 28, 2025

Ramiah McElroy (right) and Mariah Varnado (left) pose in costume before the curtain rises on "SIX." McElroy played Catherine of Aragon in the fall musical, her first major role on the WEGO stage. (Photo courtesy of Ramiah McElroy)

Humans of WEGO: Finding her voice

By Alex Rocha, Reporter

May 24, 2025

Focused and fearless, Louis Zeitler gets ready to make a play during his junior season. (Photo by Mang Pi)

Humans of WEGO: After the fall: Louis Zeitler’s road back to the game he loves

By Tommy Doyle, Reporter

May 22, 2025

Senior Peter Ashline poses with friends Asher McNeil and George Kotke - and reporter Eli Sampson - after a long day working on the treehouse. (Photo courtesy of Peter Ashline)

Humans of WEGO: Building memories, one plank at a time

By Eli Sampson, Reporter

May 19, 2025

Sophomore Jahnett Cholula (left) poses with a friend during a school event, embracing the joy of shared memories and milestones. (Photo courtesy of Jahnett Cholula)

Humans of WEGO: Nursing a better future

By Chris Lahtaw, Reporter

May 10, 2025

Senior Alex Briggs visits the Art Institute of Chicago during a French field trip. He admires art and enjoys painting and drawing as hobbies, finding the creative process both expressive and rewarding. (Photo courtesy of Alex Briggs)

Humans of WEGO: World traveler, gardener, thinker: the many lives of Alex Briggs

By Roselyn Quiroz, Reporter

May 4, 2025

Teacher Nicole Stadler speaks to her AVID seniors as they prepare to bid farewell to West Chicago Community High School.

Humans of WEGO: From award-winning actor to an achieving educator

By Cris Correa, Reporter

May 3, 2025

Math teacher Joe McCollum and his wife take in a museum. (Photo courtesy of Joe McCollum)

Humans of WEGO: More than math

By Brayan Tecuanapa, Reporter

April 27, 2025

Crayola markers in hand, a young Angelina Garcia begins her artistic journey with a simple coloring sheet. (Photo courtesy of Angelina Garcia; upscaled using AI)

Humans of WEGO: Angelina Garcia colors outside the lines

By Addison Jeffery, Reporter

April 20, 2025

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