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Lincoln Virtually at Library

merleburl January 21, 2021

West Chicago Library presents the virtual program, “Abraham Lincoln; A New Birth of Freedom.”

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Remotely WCCHS Legislative Session A Success

merle January 19, 2021

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For 27 years, West Chicago Community High School American Government teachers have prepared senior students to “live” democracy through the award winning semester-long legislative simulation. The COVID-18 pandemic was going to cause difficulties in presenting this to youth in a meaningful manner. The almost 250 seniors wanted this program, teachers devised ways to make it work and technology stepped in to make certain all i’s were dotted and t’s crossed to make the situation “live” and the effort was worth it.

9photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Schools

Garcia Student of Month for December

merleburl January 18, 2021

Jordan Garcia, a senior at WestChicago Community High School, is the Student of the Month for December 2020.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

Susan (Weimer) Dickens Author Children’s Book

merleburl January 18, 2021

Former long time West Chicago resident Susan (Weimer) Dickens is the author of “Zig, the Spotted Pig,” a children’s book.

Filed Under: Individuals

Olvera New Director at MCCD

merleburl January 18, 2021

Rocio Olvera, Miss Mexican Heritage 2018, is the new Miss Mexican Heritage Program Director for Mexican Cultural Center DuPage.

(photo courtesy Mexucan Cultural Center DuPage)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

No Matter the Weather, Volunteers Work

merle January 18, 2021

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ach Saturday St. Andrew Lutheran Church is the distribution center for food and other donated necessities for the 500 families in need. The volunteers work in all types of weather.

(photos courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches, Individuals

Do You Have Clutter?

merleburl January 12, 2021

West Chicago Public Library presents, the virtual program, “Clear the Clutter.”

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Ruiz and Remote Teaching Strings

merle January 12, 2021

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There was an interview with Cassie Ruiz, beginning and intermediate orchestra teacher in West Chicago Elementary School District 33, in the Illinois Music Education Association winter blog.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Civic Awareness Importance

merleburl January 11, 2021

In partnership with Cantigny Park, the League of Women Voters of Wheaton hosts a Civics Awareness program. Mark Ailes of the Citizen’ Climate Lobby presents the program, “Personal Transformation to Become a Climate Advocate.” 

(photo courtesy League of Women Voters of Wheaton)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Virtual “Cabaret-2”

merle January 5, 2021

Because of COVID-19, the 2021 Illinois High School Theater Festival was cancelled. Despite this, the Planning Committee worked diligently to bring many pf the elements of the event virtually to high school students and teachers of Illinois. The result is a special steaming performance of “Virtual Cabaret-2.”

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools, Uncategorized

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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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