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Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
The student news site of West Chicago Community High School

Wildcat Chronicle
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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

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The scenery, the lighting and the decor are all elements of a restaurant that qualify it to reach the top 5.

Top 5 restaurants in West Chicago

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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

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NEWS
Principal Will Dwyer in front of the Wildcat mural at entrance B- near his office.
The end of an era: Dr. Will Dwyer resigns as principal
At the end of the school day today, an email was sent to students and families at WEGO announcing Principal Dr. Will Dwyer's resignation from the school, recalling all the joy and spirit he hoped he had brough to the community and his thankfulness to the students and staff
By Ruby Guerrero, Editor-in-Training • March 19, 2025
Moderators keep time and monitor the discussion at the West Chicago candidate forum on March 18, ensuring each candidate had equal opportunity to speak.
West Chicago candidates debate library, business, housing, and transparency at forum
By Ruby Guerrero, Romeo Alfaro, and Ana Hurtado • March 18, 2025
Southern Illinois counties such as Effingham and White wish to combine lands with neighbor state Indiana, which would shift historical geographic borders.
A house divided: The Illinois secession movement and its challenges
By Aly Dusing, Editor-in-Training • March 17, 2025
A student logs into PowerSchool on a Chromebook. The student’s ID has been digitally removed from the image for privacy.
PowerSchool data breach exposes student and staff information, prompts security enhancements
By Ana Hurtado, Editor-in-Training • March 15, 2025
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FEATURES
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 crossroad puts drivers at risk
By Leo Mendez, Senior Reporter • March 21, 2025
Infographic created by Romeo Alfaro
[INFOGRAPHIC] What’s in your backpack?
By Romeo Alfaro, Senior Reporter • March 21, 2025
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WTW WEGO?
wtw WEGO? March 7, 2025
HUMANS OF WEGO
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
PHOTOS
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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VIDEOS
[VIDEO] D94 Board of Education candidates address student questions at March 11 forum
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DELIGHTFULLY DELUSIONAL
CURRENT PLAYLIST
OPINIONS
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
REVIEWS
Step-by-step instructions labeled on the back of packaging, states that 2-4 minutes is optimal cook-time for the microwave.
Pop-Secret: Underrated or underwhelming?
By Gavin Dyer and Cris Correa • March 23, 2025
TOP 5
Top 5 things to do in Chicago
By Andrew Cortez, Cris Correa, Gavin Dyer, Alex Garcia, and Rocky Nicoski-Rios • April 3, 2025
SPORTS
UPCOMING SPORTS
WCCHS
Wheaton Warrenville South
Apr 5 /11:00 AM / GIRLS' SOFTBALL - VARSITY
WCCHS
Wheaton Warrenville South
Apr 5 /11:00 AM / GIRLS' SOFTBALL - VARSITY
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South Elgin
Apr 5 /10:00 AM / GIRLS' SOFTBALL - JV
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Glenbard South
Apr 7 /4:30 PM / BASEBALL - VARSITY
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St. Edward
Apr 7 /5:30 PM / BOYS' VOLLEYBALL - VARSITY
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