THE LIFELINE FOR STUDENTS & SCHOOLS

West40 has released its 2026 Annual Report, which highlights our programs, services, events, and partnerships that supported students, educators, schools, and communities throughout the 2025–26 school year. Please feel free to click on the photo for a direct link to the report. The 2026 Annual Report offers a look at how West40 serves the West Cook County region and beyond through student advocacy, professional learning, comprehensive educational services and much more. Every

Final preparations are underway for the 2026 Illinois School Safety Conference, which will be held October 7 at its new location at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Hundreds of attendees have registered for the conference, which brings together school personnel, law enforcement and public safety professionals to learn from experts in school safety and crisis prevention. West40 hosts the annual conference along with our partners from across the state. The

A trained eye can often spot warning signs left online by those seeking to commit crimes or harm others at schools and other locations. But would you know what these clues can look like? Retired Naperville Police Detective Rich Wistocki utilizes investigative techniques that have helped police and schools prevent numerous crimes, including potential school shootings, by identifying online warning signs called “leakage.” Rich Wistocki Presents at West40 on Sept. 14 Leakage ca