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Gsdel Photos at Biscuits & Gravy

merleburl February 15, 2021

West Chicago resident Uwe Gsdel displays 12 photographs in the new guest room at Biscuits & Gravy.

(photo courtesy Uwe Gsdel)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

“2020” Exhibit at Gallery 200

merle February 8, 2021

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The exhibit “2020,” which was scheduled to open in January 2021, now opens Friday, February 12, and continues through the end of March at Gallery 200.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Chocolate Lover’s Perfect Program at Library

merleburl February 8, 2021

West Chicago Public Library presents a virtual “Baking with Chef Chris: Triple Chocolate Tart.”

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

LMS Science Labs with Technology

merle February 7, 2021

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Sixth grade students are learning about the behavior of hot and cold molecules by doing experiments. Since labs cannot be done die to COVID-19, technology allows all students to participate.
(photos courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

LWVW present HOPE Program

merleburl February 7, 2021

In partnership with Cantigny Park, the League of Women Voters of Wheaton hosts a Civics Awareness program. The program, presented by Evelyn Sanguinetti, Executive Director of HOPE, and Rachel Watson, Director of Outreach, is “The Past, Present and HOPEful Future of Fair Housing in DuPage County.”

(photo curtesy League of Women Voters of Wheaton)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Shackelford Is Interim Police Chief

merleburl February 7, 2021

Christopher Shackelford is Interim Chief of Police of the West Chicago Police Department.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Gsdel Art at Kindred

merleburl February 7, 2021

Uwe Gsdel has four pieces of artwork on display at Kindred Coffee Roasters.

(photo courtesy Uwe Gsdel)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

Anthony Buchholz Has New Position

merleburl February 2, 2021

Anthony Buchholz is now the Senior Customer Care Representative at Buck Services.

(photo courtesy Buck Services)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

Secret Lives with WC Connections

merle January 26, 2021

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The book “Secret Lives” by Susan Wells has several connections to West Chicago.

Filed Under: Individuals

Take Flight With Banner Art

merle January 25, 2021

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West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission sponsors its Fourteenth Annual Community Banner Project Competition.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Uncategorized

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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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