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WA Mathletes win 1st Place in Math Competition

merleburl December 20, 2025

At the Chicago Christian Conference Math Competition in South Elgin, Wheaton Academy Mathletes earned first place overall, scoring 909 out of 1150 points. 

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

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Day Is Athlete of Week

merleburl December 20, 2025

West Chicago Community High School Athlete of the Week for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 is Ella Day. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High Xchool Athletics)

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Rogers New WA Head of School

merleburl December 20, 2025

The Wheaton Academy Board of Trustees recently announced Michael Rogers was unanimously selected to serve as the 40th Head of School, beginning August 1, 2026. 

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

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WCCHS Graduate Baldwin Featured by Athletics Department

merleburl December 20, 2025

In a recent West Chicago Community High School Athletics Department Throwback Thursday, it featured Pierre Baldwin, a 2022 graduate. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletics)

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Wheaton Academy McNally Award Winners

merleburl December 20, 2025

Six Wheaton Academy students are recipients of the McNally Award.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

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Mentgen & Gill WCCHS Educators for the Month of November

merle December 20, 2025

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West Chicago Community High School Educators for the month of November are Laurie

  • Mentgen

and Sarah Gill. 

(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

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Ocampo Athlete of Week

merleburl December 14, 2025

Jonathan Ocampo is the West Chicago Community High School Athlete of the Week for Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletic)

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Johana Celebrates 10 Years at Educare

merleburl December 14, 2025

Educare West DuPage recently celebrated the Tenth Work Anniversary of teacher assistant Johana.

(photo courtesy Educare West DuPage)

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WA Music Students Participate in Fest

merleburl December 14, 2025

Wheaton Academy music students participated in the recent Illinois Music Education Association District Music Festival.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Benjamin-Evergreen PTA Hold Bazaar

merle December 7, 2025

Benjamin-Evergreen PTA holds a Holiday Bazaar  in the Evergreen Elementary School gym.

(photo courtesy Benjamin Schools District 25)

Filed Under: 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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