West Chicago
School Strike Over In West Chicago
More than 4,000 students in West Chicago will return to classrooms Thursday morning after teachers and school district officials hammered out a “tentative agreement” that ends a three-day strike.
Teachers Go On Strike In West Chicago
Elementary school teachers in West Chicago hit the picket lines on Monday, after going on strike.
Teachers In West Chicago, Grayslake Nearing Strike
Two local school districts are facing possible teachers’ strikes, and one could come as soon as Wednesday.
West Chicago Cancels Mexican Independence Day Festival
A western suburb with a sizable Mexican-American population has been forced to cancel its Mexican Independence Day celebration this September.
412 Still Without Power After Sunday Storms, But Many Taking It All In Stride
Though they were without power for days, neighbors in one hard-hit part of West Chicago have high praise for ComEd crews who’ve been working around the clock.
Thousands Still Without Power After Storms
Thousands of homes and businesses across the Chicago area remained without power Tuesday, after a fast-moving round of storms on Sunday.
Many Could Be Without Power For Days After Storms
The storms on Sunday produced only dark skies and rumbles of thunder with no rain at all in some areas, but other areas were hit with powerful winds that have left a trail of extensive damage, and power outages that cold last for days.
Fire Destroys Fleet Of Construction Vehicles In West Chicago
As many as 15 construction vehicles were destroyed in a fire early Monday in West Chicago.
Police: West Suburban Officer’s Death Appears To Be Suicide
A west suburban police officer apparently killed herself on Monday in her home in West Chicago.
West Chicago Appoints First Hispanic Mayor
For the first time in its history, West Chicago now has a Hispanic mayor.
West Chicago Mayor Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman died Tuesday afternoon, three days after suffering a heart attack.
West Suburban Mayor Hospitalized After Heart Attack
West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman is undergoing treatment at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield after suffering a heart attack Saturday, according to a statement from the town.
Woman Struck, Killed By Car In West Chicago
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in West Chicago Friday night.
Lawsuit: Off-Duty West Chicago Cop Shot At Car In Road Rage Incident
The family of a Cicero teenager is suing in federal court in Chicago, accusing a West Chicago police officer of shooting at their car and wounding him.
Sister Keeps Memory Of Missing Brother Alive
It was five years ago today when businessman and musician John Spira disappeared from his West Chicago office parking lot.
Person Shot By Off-Duty Cop At Fermilab
A traffic chase between an off-duty police officer and a car involved in a hit-and-run accident in the west suburbs Saturday ended on Fermi Lab property when the officer opened fire on the car, striking someone in the backseat.
Icy Roads Blamed For Serious Crashes Across Area
Treacherous, ice-covered roads early Thursday were blamed for numerous serious accidents across the Chicago area.
Metra Train Hits Car; Union Pacific-West Line Shut Down
The Metra Union Pacific West Line was shut down for some time Thursday morning, after a train hit an empty car in West Chicago.
NTSB: Pilot Passed Two Airports Before Crash That Killed Four
A pilot passed up two chances to land at suburban airports — because he didn’t want to get stranded — just minutes before crashing near Crystal Lake last month, killing his two daughters and one of the girls’ boyfriends.
Adult, Child Rescued From West Chicago Fire
Two people were rescued from the third floor balcony of a West Chicago apartment building Sunday night, after they became trapped during a fire.
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