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Chicken Lunch Time With the Police

merleburl March 29, 2021

West Chicago Park District and West Chicago Police Department once again are hosting the annual Chicken Luncheon.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

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WC Police Polar Plunge Fundraiser a Success

merle March 22, 2021

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The Polar Plunge event took place at Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill instead of its usual location at Loon Lake in Silver Springs. Persons attending threw “snowballs” at participating West Chicago police officers, West Chicago Fire protection District firefighters and even the contestant Miss Illinois who is representing our state in the Miss World competition. Both the Super Plunge and Polar Plunge raised funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run of Special Olympics Illinois.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

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Bucks Services Receives Recognition

merle March 21, 2021

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Buck Services Inc. recently received accolades for the company, which they truly deserve. The business was the recipient of the Daily Herald Business Ledger Annual Award for Business Excellence in the large company category, and one of Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Health Care Heroes.

(photos courtesy buck’s Services)

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WA Girls Basketball Are MSC Champs

merleburl March 21, 2021

Posting a 4-1 record in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division, the Wheaton Academy girls basketball team was crowned conference champions.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

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Designs In the Garden

merle March 18, 2021

“Designing a Flower Bed With Seasonal Interest” is the West Chicago Public Library program.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

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“2020” Exhibit Ends

merle March 14, 2021

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Gallery

The exhibit “2020,” closes at the end of March at Gallery 200. The exhibit features the artwork created by Gallery artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Uncategorized

Eggs Aglow

merleburl March 14, 2021

West Chicago Park District hosts a Glow-In the-Dark Egg Hunt.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

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Johnson New WC Police Officer

merle March 14, 2021

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West Chicago Interim Police Chief Chris Shackelford gave the oath of office to Adam Johnson, the newest police officer.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Uncategorized

West Chicago Police Officers Honored

merle March 7, 2021

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West Chicago Police Department recently honored officers who went above and beyond the call of duty during 2020.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

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Reyes Fulfills Dream

merleburl February 28, 2021

Bianca Reyes, the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage 2017 Miss Mexican Heritage Queen, fulfills her lifelong dream of becoming a police officer.

(photo courtesy Mexican Cultural Center DuPage)

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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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