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El recién electo alcalde de West Chicago, Daniel Bovey, participa en un foro de candidatos el 18 de marzo, donde debatió con el actual alcalde Ruben Pineda y el también candidato Joseph Sheehan.
West Chicago ha elegido a su nuevo alcalde
El cambio llega a West Chicago: Daniel Bovey fue elegido alcalde el 1 de abril, derrotando en una contienda reñida al actual alcalde Ruben Pineda, quien ocupaba el cargo desde hace años.
By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training • April 2, 2025
Daniel Bovey at his mayoral campaign announcement back in late November when he first publicly announced his run for mayor.
West Chicago has elected its new mayor
By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training • April 2, 2025
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Senior Ava Pientanza grins beside her car in the forbidden Area B, clearly unfazed by rules, consequences, or the outrage of educators everywhere.
The unbelievable act of Ava Pientanza
Ava Pientanza woke up and chose chaos, boldly taking a teacher’s parking spot, earning backlash from peers - and the disapproval of her English teacher.
By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • April 1, 2025
To inspire students interests and support different hobbies, students were given activities and experiences during Snowball.
Why we keep quitting hobbies – and what it means
Over time, many people have picked up hobbies only to abandon them just as quickly. This cycle of excitement followed by disinterest - known as hobby-hopping - may seem harmless, but it can have deeper implications for personal growth, mental health, and identity.
By Gabriella Castro, Senior Reporter • March 27, 2025
Although there is a three-way stop at Wood St. and Geneva St., only two of the streets include a stop sign.
Intersection confusion: How one West Chicago crossroads may put drivers at risk
An three-way intersection raises safety concerns among drivers, city officials, and local institutions as they debate potential fixes complicated by nearby railroad tracks.
By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter • March 21, 2025
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WTW WEGO?
wtw WEGO? March 7, 2025
Senior Ryan Alvarado stands the victor at a conference championship meet. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Alvarado)
Humans of WEGO: Wrestling with fate
By Danny Stoklasa, Reporter • March 27, 2025
A disco ball provides additional atmosphere during the band concert on March 5 in the auditorium.
[SLIDESHOW] Winter band concert lights up the stage
By Wilbur Cooper, Reporter • March 12, 2025
A muted volume icon on a screen represents the absence of sound, reinforcing the theme that silence can be just as powerful as noise.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Not everything has to be loud
By Addison Jeffery, Reporter • March 8, 2025
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[VIDEO] Newly-elected mayor Daniel Bovey outlines vision for West Chicago
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DELIGHTFULLY DELUSIONAL
CURRENT PLAYLIST
Students aren't taking advantage of the make-up's that're given to them, which proves to be a problem for students grades.
[OPINION] Makeups for PE are not the worst thing in the world
By Jonathan Saucedo, Opinions Editor • March 14, 2025
[VLOG] Trying Kura Revolving Sushi for the first time: 15 plates, mochi, and a Pikmin prize
By Brayden Alderton and Logan Reed March 31, 2025
Chicago is a mecca for fun with its world-class museums, beautiful beaches, and great food. (Photo illustration created by Wildcat Chronicle Staff using royalty-free image by Chait Goli via Pexels)
Top 5 things to do in Chicago
By Andrew Cortez, Cris Correa, Gavin Dyer, Alex Garcia, and Rocky Nicoski-Rios April 3, 2025
UPCOMING SPORTS
WCCHS
Glenbard North (Rescheduled from 04
Apr 8 /4:30 PM / BOYS' TENNIS - JV
WCCHS
Glenbard North (Rescheduled from 04
Apr 8 /4:30 PM / BOYS' TENNIS - VARSITY
WCCHS
Glenbard South
Apr 8 /4:30 PM / BASEBALL - VARSITY
WCCHS
Riverside-Brookfield
Apr 8 /4:30 PM / BADMINTON - VARSITY
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Riverside-Brookfield
Apr 8 /4:30 PM / BADMINTON - FROSH/SOPH
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