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Community Memorial Day Ceremony

merleburl May 23, 2022

The annual Community Memorial Day ceremony is at 10a.m. Monday, May 30 2022,  at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue and York Street. 

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

WCFPD Assist at Pheasant Run 3-Alarm Fire

merle May 23, 2022

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Engine 7 - St Charles - Pheasant Run.

The St.Charles Fire Department received a call regarding a fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort at 4:41 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Before the fire was extinguished at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22, more than 20 fire departments/districts  assisted, including West Chicago Fire Protection District.

(photos courtesy JLT Photography)

 

 

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Florals By Capettini

merle May 23, 2022

“Floral Impressions” is the exhibit for the month of July at Gallery 200.Plein-air artist Maggie Capettini, former  education director atWest Chicago City Museum, captures  florals in an impressionist manner. 

(photo courtesy Maggie Capettini)

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Big Trucks to See and Touch

merleburl May 23, 2022

The popularTouch-A-Truck, organized by the West Chicago Police Department and West Chicago Park District, returns, taking place  along the roadway between ZONE250 and Wiggly Park in Reed-Keppler Park.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

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DuPage County Hosts Art Fest

merle May 23, 2022

DuPage County hosts its inaugural Community Arts Festival. There is a visual performance by artist Lewis Achenbach, a former Gallery 200 artist.

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Skill Up Program at Library

merleburl May 23, 2022

Residents learn about no cost career resources at the program, “Skill Up West Chicago,” hosted by workNet DuPage Career Center, City of West Chicago and West Chicago Public Library.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

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Mayor Pineda Highlights Past, Present & Future

merleburl May 22, 2022

Mayor Ruben Pineda gave the State of the City address Monday, May 16, 2022.

(photo courtesy City of West ChicagoP

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We Grow Open Daily

merleburl May 22, 2022

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center, 1055 W. Washington St., now is open daily. 

(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

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Augustino’s Tips Go To Charity

merleburl May 22, 2022

Since the pandemic started, the customers at Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli & Grill were so kind in wanting to tip staff. “So we pay it forward by taking all your kindness and donating it to The One Hundred Club of DuPage County.

(photo courtesy Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli & Grill)

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Open Patio atGordita’s Liselen

merleburl May 22, 2022

Welcoming the summer season, the patio is open at Gordita’s Liselen.

(photo courtesy of Gordita’s Liselen.

Filed Under: Business

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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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