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Wildcat Chronicle

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A prototype of one of WeGo Full Steam Ahead's steam engines sits out in the March sun.
West Chicago goes ‘Full Steam Ahead’ with new public art initiative
The West Chicago Parks Foundation plans to launch a public art initiative that embraces the past while pushing toward the future this summer.
By Caleb Salzman, Staff Photographer • March 17, 2026
Art students at WEGO compete in annual Upstate 8 conference; above is a second place winner in the painting category titled "Fuit Diptych." Photo courtesy of Sarah Jimenez.
Art continues to inspire
By Ja'Nyah Villa, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 13, 2026
Freshman Angel Romero prepares to throw his plane in the den competition held on March 11 in Bishop Gym. Fellow classmates Alan Sebastian and Alex Anicua size up the competition.
WEGO freshmen fly high during den competition
By Caleb Salzman, Staff Photographer • March 12, 2026
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A bedroom studio setup includes a laptop running a DAW, studio monitors, an audio interface and microphones — the essential tools for recording and producing music at home.
From chords to computer: how to produce music at home
A step-by-step guide to crafting chords, shaping melodies and producing tracks from home.
By Jiovanni Hernandez, Reporter • March 15, 2026
Senior Adrian Perez browses jeans on Feb. 12, at the Savers in Bloomingdale, IL, when a pair catches his eye.
Why thrifting has seen a major comeback
Many people build their wardrobes from thrift stores now, and there are four major reasons why.
By Aidan Ryan, Reporter • March 10, 2026
Seniors Alex Hernandez and Adrian Alanis are using the StairMaster at the ARC Center in West Chicago after school in February 2026 to help cut calories.
Time to gain: How to bulk/cut
It may seem impossible to gain or lose weight, but this how-to breaks down how to make it happen.
By Aleksander Ochoa, Reporter • March 8, 2026
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WTW WEGO?
wtw WEGO? March 14, 2026
Sam Zalak walking to a hole while on the golf team. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Salzman)
[HUMANS OF WEGO] From the mound to the military: Sam Zalak prepares to serve
By Jason Thunberg, Senior Reporter • March 16, 2026
A bench press station sits empty at the ARC fitness center at Reed-Keppler Park, with Turtle Splash Water Park visible outside during the winter season. For many teens, the gym has become both a workout space and a social hub.
[PHOTO ESSAY] Inside the ARC: Where workouts and social life collide
By Kevin Armas, Reporter • March 14, 2026
Attendees at the first NHS Leadership Conference had the opportunity to interact with fellow students who have demonstrated leadership potential in and out of the classroom. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Fireman)
[PHOTO ESSAY] NHS hosts first-ever underclassmen leadership conference
By Alan Anicua and Gabriella Castro March 7, 2026
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[VIDEO] Leaving a legacy: The art of taxidermy
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CURRENT PLAYLIST
Senior Adrian Alanis bench presses during an after-school lift at the ARC's weight room on Feb. 11, 2026, as senior Kevin Armas supervises. Advocates say a structured powerlifting club would formalize training and allow students to compete through the Illinois High School Powerlifting Association.
[EDITORIAL] Powerlifting at WEGO only needs one thing: action
By Wildcat Chronicle Staff February 28, 2026
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Harry Styles during Love On Tour in Barcelona, Spain on Dec. 7, 2023 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).
Disco, kissing, and dancing: Harry Styles is back
By Miley Pegg, Managing Editor • March 9, 2026
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A Lollapalooza wristband and commemorative postcard from a previous festival symbolize the major concerts returning to Chicago this summer.
Top 5 concerts (in Chicago) this summer
By Jacob Hayward and Ritwik Jalota March 4, 2026
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UPCOMING SPORTS
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