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Nativity Celebration at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

merleburl December 7, 2025

St. Andrew Lutheran Church holds a Christmas Nativity Celebration, hosted by the Confirmation class and Youth Group.

(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches, Organizations

Fortner & Hall in Acappellago Concerts

merle November 23, 2025

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West Chicago residents Mike Fortner and Becky Hall, members of Acappellago, perform in two Christmas concerts.

(photos courtesy Acappellago)

Filed Under: Churches, Individuals, Organizations

Holiday Lights Collection Started

merle November 23, 2025

The City of West Chicago free recycling for the holiday lights and extension cords begins Friday, Nov. 28, 2024, and continues through Friday, January 16, 2025.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Churches, Government, Organizations, Uncategorized

Pumpkins Smashed

merle November 23, 2025

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Some of the persons attending the pumpkin a pumpkin composting Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at New Hope United Methodist Church had a smashing good time.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Business, Churches, Government, Organizations

“Brahms & Byron” Concert at Faith Community Church

merleburl November 17, 2025

Faith Community Church, 910 Main St., hosts a Real Concerts performance, “Brahms & Byron,” at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

(photo courtesy Real Concerts)

Filed Under: Churches

Breakfast with Santa at Methodist Church

merleburl November 16, 2025

New Hope United Methodist Church hosts Breakfast with Santa.

(photo courtesy New Hope United Methodist Church)

Filed Under: Churches

Mural by Emilia at Trinity Lutheran

merle November 2, 2025

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Trinity Lutheran Church recently held a dedication of the window-stained-glass-like mural painted by Gallery 200 artist Emilia Hajduczenia.

(photos courtesy Friends of West Chicago City Museum and Emilia Hajduczenia)

Filed Under: Churches, Individuals, Organizations

Pumpkin Composting Event at New Hope United Methodist Church

merleburl October 26, 2025

New Hope United Methodist Church, SCARCE and West Chicago Environmental Commission co-host a pumpkin composting drop off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the church, 643 E. Washington St. 

(photo courtesy New Hope United Methodist Church)

Filed Under: Churches, Government, Organizations

Christmas Sale & Luncheon at Trinity Lutheran

merleburl October 26, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts its annual Christmas Sale and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

(photo courtesy Trinity Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches

All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos services at St. Andrew Church

merleburl October 26, 2025

St. Andrew Lutheran Church holds All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos services Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. 

(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches

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