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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

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)

Filed Under: Government

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)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

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

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

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)

Filed Under: Business

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)

Filed Under: Business, Organizations

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

WCCHS Girls Varsity Softball Upstate 8 Champs

merleburl May 22, 2022

The Girls Varsity Softball team of West Chicago Community High School won the Upstate Eight Conference championship. 

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Canda Student of Month for April

merleburl May 22, 2022

Daniel Canda, a senior at West Chicago Community High School of West Chicago, is Student of the Month for April 2022. 

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

WCCHS Soph Payton & Team Win 2nd Nationally

merleburl May 22, 2022

West Chicago Community High School sophomore goalie Owen Payton, #50, and his team earned Second place in the 2022 Sled Hockey National Championship held in Pittsburgh, PA.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

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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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