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“Wicked” Tea at Library

merleburl November 30, 2025

To celebrate the opening of the film, “Wicked: For Good,” the West Chicago Public Library is hosting a special Wicked Wonderland Tea Party program at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government

Park District Senior Holiday Celebration Is a Merry Time

merleburl November 30, 2025

 

The West Chicago Park District monthly social gathering for senior citizens is at noon Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in the ARC.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

 

 

 

Filed Under: Government

Holiday Expo at We Grow Dreams

merle November 30, 2025

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center, 1055 W. Washington St., hosts its annual HolidayExpo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

(photos courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

Filed Under: Business

Krampus Comes to 5 Points Haunted House

merleburl November 30, 2025

5 Points Haunted House , 241 W. Roosevelt Road, holds a Krampusnacht Christmas event. It takes place only one night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. 

(photo courtesy 5 Points Haunted House)

Filed Under: Business

Have Dinner with Santa at Hawthorne’s

merle November 30, 2025

 

Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill hosts Dinner with Santa.

(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)

Filed Under: Business

St. Andrews Country Club Hosts Breakfast with Santa

merleburl November 30, 2025

St. Andrews Golf & Country Club hosts Breakfast with Santa.

(photo courtesy St. Andrews Golf & Country Club)

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Brunch with Santa at Prairie Landing

merle November 30, 2025

Prairie Landing Golf Club hosts a Santa Brunch, serving breakfast and lunch favorites.

(photo courtesy Prairie Landing Golf Club)

Filed Under: Business

Huska’s Are Authors of “My South American Classroom”

merleburl November 30, 2025

West Chicago residents Luian and Matt Huska are the authors of the recently released book, “My South American Classroom.”

(photo courtesy Luian  Huska)

Filed Under: Individuals

WC Youth Cheerleading Teams Compete in State

merle November 30, 2025

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Three of West Chicago Youth Cheerleading teams participated in the state competition. 

(photos courtesy West Chicago Youth Cheerleading)

Filed Under: Organizations

Turkey Dinners for Families

merleburl November 30, 2025

Rivers Gives and the Basket Brigade delivered several Thanksgiving dinners to the West Chicago Police Department, who will give them to West Chicago families in need.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

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I am an Independent Writing and Editing Professional.

I also am the author of At Home with Merle Burleigh, which is published weekly on the City of West Chicago's website, westchicago.org. It chronicles the community life of West Chicago.

As a resident  of West Chicago for more than 40  years, I know this is a  great community with residents who care for each other and offer assistance whenever needed.

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