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The Wildcat Chronicle is the student-run news publication of West Chicago Community High School, serving the communities of West Chicago, Winfield, and Carol Stream. Our staff of student journalists works year-round to cover the stories that matter - on campus and beyond. We publish news, features, opinions, sports, photo essays, and multimedia packages with the goal of informing, inspiring, and a

mplifying student voices. The Chronicle is a member of NSPA and IJEA, and has earned multiple state and national awards for excellence in scholastic journalism.

🚂 Not forever—but for three days.Big Boy No. 4014 is making a stop in West Chicago June 2-4 as part of its nationwide Am...
05/30/2026

🚂 Not forever—but for three days.

Big Boy No. 4014 is making a stop in West Chicago June 2-4 as part of its nationwide America 250 tour. Student Council members, parents and staff will be helping manage parking while raising funds for student activities.

Link in bio for the full story.

📸 Morven/Wikimedia Commons

Last article of the school year! Senior Joey Marszalek placed fifth nationally in Fundamental Accounting at the 2026 Bus...
05/28/2026

Last article of the school year! Senior Joey Marszalek placed fifth nationally in Fundamental Accounting at the 2026 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville. Congrats, Joey!

📸 Kevin Jarosz

Looking for a lower-calorie sweet treat? From protein-packed picks to nostalgic favorites, these five ice cream options ...
05/28/2026

Looking for a lower-calorie sweet treat? From protein-packed picks to nostalgic favorites, these five ice cream options prove dessert can still hit the spot without going overboard.

📝📸 David Weber

The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI continues as fans count down toward Rockstar Games’ long-delayed release. From online t...
05/28/2026

The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI continues as fans count down toward Rockstar Games’ long-delayed release. From online theories to trailer breakdowns, excitement surrounding the next installment in the franchise has only continued to grow.

📝📸 Ryan Knutson

What separates good baseball players from great ones? Sometimes, it’s mindset. In “Locked in: building baseball mental r...
05/21/2026

What separates good baseball players from great ones? Sometimes, it’s mindset.

In “Locked in: building baseball mental readiness,” Jason Thunberg explores the mental side of baseball through interviews with coaches, athletes, and a mental performance expert.

Listen now on the Wildcat Chronicle website or Spotify.

Future teachers, scavenger hunts, trivia — and apparently “tiny muscles.” 😂Ruby Guerrero captured the chaos and fun of W...
05/21/2026

Future teachers, scavenger hunts, trivia — and apparently “tiny muscles.” 😂

Ruby Guerrero captured the chaos and fun of WEGO’s Bring Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day as staff members brought the next generation to campus for a day of activities and career exploration.

Listen now on the Wildcat Chronicle website or Spotify.

Downtown West Chicago came alive during Blooming Fest on May 16 as visitors explored local vendors, chalk art, food truc...
05/21/2026

Downtown West Chicago came alive during Blooming Fest on May 16 as visitors explored local vendors, chalk art, food trucks, and more.
Check out this vibrant photo essay by Kayla Carrasco-Rios capturing the sights, sounds, and community spirit of one of West Chicago’s favorite annual traditions.

📸 Kayla Carrasco-Rios

The Wildcat Chronicle captured more than 150 moments from West Chicago Community High School’s graduation ceremony on Ma...
05/20/2026

The Wildcat Chronicle captured more than 150 moments from West Chicago Community High School’s graduation ceremony on May 19 at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center.
View the full gallery on the Chronicle website. Congratulations, class of 2026! 🎓

WEGO entered a SECURE protocol during the first day of finals on May 19. Read Ruby Guerrero’s breaking news coverage on ...
05/19/2026

WEGO entered a SECURE protocol during the first day of finals on May 19. Read Ruby Guerrero’s breaking news coverage on the Wildcat Chronicle. This story will continue to be updated if additional information becomes available.

📸 Ruby Guerrero

Ana Hurtado has helped anchor the Wildcats’ midfield with her consistency, technical ability and work ethic, helping cre...
05/19/2026

Ana Hurtado has helped anchor the Wildcats’ midfield with her consistency, technical ability and work ethic, helping create scoring opportunities and drive the team’s style of play.

Anahi Munoz qualified for the IHSA State Finals in the 3200m after breaking the West Chicago school record with a time of 11:04.61 at sectionals.

Congrats to these two standout Wildcats!

📸 Aly Dusing, Ana Hurtado

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