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Learn more on what is happening with the local schools in West Chicago.

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Dr. Robinson Guest at BPAT Program

merleburl February 22, 2021

To celebrate Black History month, Black Parents Teachers Association in West Chicago Elementary School District 33, hosts a virtual program. Dr. Jontyle Robinson is one of the special guests.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Raised Garden Growth

merleburl February 22, 2021

GardenWorks Project hosts an online workshop on the unique technique of raised bed gardening uses for GWP Home Gardening participants.

(photo courtesy GardenWorks Project)

Filed Under: Organizations

Crafty Yarn Wall Hanging

merleburl February 22, 2021

West Chicago Public Library presents “Getting Crafty:Yarn Wall Hanging.”

9photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government

Native Plant Basics at Garden Club

merle February 22, 2021

At the West Chicago Garden Club meeting, the speaker Sharon Yielsa presents “Native Plants:The Basics.”

(photo courtesy West Chicago Garden Club)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Career Services Information

merleburl February 22, 2021

Through workNet DuPage, a free virtual Career Services for Families information session in both English and Spanish is Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

(photo courtesy Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)

Filed Under: Organizations

HWC Hosts Healthy Grocery Tour

merleburl February 21, 2021

Healthy West Chicago hosts a Zoom webinar. The topic is “Healthy Living Grocery Tour:Eating Healthy on A Budget.”

(photo courtesy Healthy West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

Virtual Preschool at WCCHS

merleburl February 21, 2021

The Child Development classes of West Chicago Community High School are hosting a virtual preschool program via Zoom.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Schools

We Grow Greenhouse Provides Lucky Green Fun

merleburl February 21, 2021

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center is hosting the “Luck of the Green” cash raffle. 

(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center)

Filed Under: Business

Library Giveaway

merle February 21, 2021

West Chicago Public Library holds a Spring Giveaway for patrons who have a physical WCPL library card.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Uncategorized

Everything Is Ducky

merleburl February 21, 2021

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Maggie Capettini, former West Chicago City Museum Education Director, is one of the artists participating the Summer Arts Series program, “Keep Our Small Businesses Afloat” in Lockport.

(photo courtesy Maggie Capettini)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals, Organizations

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About Me

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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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