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Cougars Close Weekend With Hearty Battles
MARYVILLE, TENN. – After 301 days, the Concordia University Chicago women's volleyball team hit the floor for their opening weekend tournament in Maryville, Tennessee. After falling in yesterday's season opener against Brevard College, the Cougars put up two major battles against Randolph-Macon College and Maryville University. Despite the intense fight in both contests, the Cougars fell in both, 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.
West Chicago Community High School’s Leslie Fireman Honored as JEA Rising Star
West Chicago Community High School is proud to announce that Leslie Fireman, the dedicated. teacher and adviser of the school’s online publication, The Chronicle, has been recognized as one. of nine recipients of the Journalism Education Association (JEA) Rising Star award. Fireman is. the only honoree from Illinois, highlighting...
Women's Golf Opens 2024-25 Season at Carthage Battle on the Border
BRISTOL, Wis. - The Elmhurst University women's golf team opened the 2024-25 season at the Carthage Battle on the Border this past Friday and Saturday, August 30-31. The Jays put forward a 36-hole total of 665 (+89) to place fourth in the 18-team field. Elmhurst finished six shots behind third-place Calvin University, and 29 strokes behind runner-up Aurora University. UW-Whitewater won the tournament with a two-round score of 619 (+43).
Golf Opens Fall Season At Culvers Edgewood Invite
River Forest, Ill. - The Dominican University Men's Golf team opened up the 2024 fall season at the Culvers Edgewood Fall Invite. The team finished 21st out of 22 teams shooting 332 and 350 over the two rounds. Freshman Luka Stundins led the way in his collegiate debut carding a 79 and 84 while seniors Patrick Crampton and Tyler Van Es carried scores of 82, 88 and 84, 88 respectively.
City of West Chicago’s Economic Development Coordinator, Chrisse Earns Certification
The City of West Chicago Government is pleased to congratulate Kelley Chrisse, our Economic Development Coordinator, on earning the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council. This prestigious certification represents the gold standard in economic development professional development. This certification, regarded as the most prestigious in...
Artist Honors Selena in Front of Gallery 200 During Food Fest
Artist @asias_artistry has created an amazing chalk art memorial portrait of Selena just outside of the Gallery for the downtown West Chicago Food Fest! The gallery welcomed visitors during the food fest and they had chalk out for kids to draw and get involved by the In This Together mural.
West Chicago to Convert Former Kerr-McGee Site into Community Park, Next Phase Underway
The City of West Chicago has announced plans to transform the former Kerr-McGee site into a state-of-the-art community park, marking a significant milestone in the town’s ongoing efforts to reclaim and revitalize land previously impacted by radioactive contamination. The announcement was made through a legal notice issued on August 27, 2024, detailing the city’s request for the release of federal funds to proceed with the project.
Photos: Jimmy Burns closes out Ridgeville summer concert series
The holiday weekend got off to a soulful start Friday night as blues legend Jimmy Burns took the stage at Ridgeville Park. The 81-year-old treated a robust crowd to a rich catalog of music by Curtis Mayfield and his band The Impressions, with a few surprises thrown in. Burns weaved songs and stories together for a summer evening full of community and camaraderie.
District 94 Board of Education Meeting September 3, 2024 at 7PM , Agenda, Livestream Link
Notice of Board of Education Meeting for District 94. (Community High School/High School) Meeting Date and Time: September 3, 2024 – 7:00 PM. Livestream link for 09/03/2024 Meeting: https://bit.ly/3XqlsSH. View the Agenda for the 09/03/2024 Meeting: https://bit.ly/3AJeuQ3. MEETING LOCATION:. West Chicago Community High School. Community Room (1114/1116) 326 Joliet...
BBB Tip-Off to the Rip-Off: Solar Panel Scams
Labor Day weekend may be the unofficial end of the summer, but shady solar scammers are in high season. Many people are thinking about using solar panels to lower energy costs, due to the recent extreme heat and the upcoming colder temperatures.
Legal Notice: Wayne Township Public Hearing Regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Wayne Township, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the request for two Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fundings which are to be submitted to the DuPage Community Development Commission for Flood Drainage Improvements and Parks/Recreational Facility Improvements. The projects for which funding is being requested are: Wayne Township – Up to $600,000 for the improvement of the Wayne Township Pond on the south end of the Wayne Township property. Up to $300,000 for the clearing and enhancement of the park located on the southwest area of the Township grounds. Persons interested in commenting on the above projects may do so in person at the public hearing. Comments on the above activities may also be submitted in writing to Wayne Township, Attn: Supervisor Randy Ramey, 27W031 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. September 5th, 2024.
Kruse House Ice Cream Social Next Week
All are invited to the West Chicago Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 7th from noon-3:00p.m. at the Kruse House Museum!. A slice of homemade cake or pie and ice cream with a refreshing drink are waiting for you during this fundraiser to support the Kruse House Museum!
West Chicago Lions Club Hosts 58th Annual District 33 New Teachers Recognition Event
The West Chicago Lions Club celebrated its 58th annual New Teachers Recognition event with a breakfast held on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in the cafetorium at Leman Middle School. This annual tradition honors the new educators joining West Chicago Elementary School District 33, welcoming them into the community and recognizing their commitment to shaping the future of local students.
Men stole TVs worth $12,441 from a railroad car: Chicago police
CHICAGO — Four men are charged with burglary after a Chicago Police Department surveillance camera operator allegedly saw them stealing big-screen TVs from a railroad car on Thursday morning. The group was arrested in the 6300 block of South Wentworth around 1:45 a.m. A CPD camera operator notified patrol...
Gamethread/How to watch Northwestern vs. Miami (OH): TV, radio, streaming, betting line, injury report
Football is back! After a long offseason, the Wildcats will take the field looking to continue the positive momentum from their 8-5 season in 2023, in which the ‘Cats won each of their last four, including a Las Vegas Bowl victory over Utah. To start hot in David Braun’s...
Dolton Officials Exposed for Lavish Spending on Taxpayers' Dime, Scandal Deepens Amidst Transparency Battle
The extravagance of Dolton's officials has been laid bare following a struggle for transparency, with the release of credit card statements exposing tens of thousands of dollars in high-end hotel stays, upscale dining, and various other lavish expenditures — all on the taxpayer's dime. An in-depth review of the records, court-ordered to be released after Dolton repeatedly refused to comply with state transparency laws, reveals a disturbing pattern of grandiose spending that raises eyebrows and the ire of taxpayers.
CTA offering vintage Blue Line railcar rides on Sunday from O’Hare International Airport
CHICAGO — Forty years ago, on Sept. 3, 1984, the CTA Blue Line extension to O’Hare International Airport went into service. Passengers can mark that 40-year anniversary on Sunday by riding one of CTA’s vintage 6000-series railcars from the O’Hare Blue Line station. The CTA website says riders can take a 15-minute round trip from […]
Fans Launch 'Dirty' Allegations Against Angel Reese, Chicago Sky After Telling Caitlin Clark Stat
Caitlin Clark has become the WNBA's brightest star this season -- but has also turned into one of the league's biggest targets. The Indiana Fever rookie has already set a number of league records and attracted record ratings. Clark has also taken some very hard fouls from opponents, with one viral ...
Alonso and Winker hit consecutive HRs as Mets hand White Sox team record-tying 106th loss
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3 on Saturday night, handing Chicago its 106th loss to tie a franchise record. The Mets (72-64) won their third straight and moved...
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