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WE Grow Dreams Greenhouse Recognizes Katie

merleburl October 26, 2025

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, the greenhouse is featuring “the hard-working individuals that are the driving force behind We Grow Dreams and our mission!” Featured now is Katie.

(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

Library Hosts Special Sesame Street Programs

merle October 26, 2025

In recognition of the airing of first episode of Sesame Street 56 years ago, the West Chicago Public Library offers several programs for children, plus a commemorative display on the second floor. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government

WA Cross Country Competed at Regionals

merleburl October 26, 2025

Wheaton Academy Boys and Girls Cross Country competed at Regionals Saturday, placing seventh and third respectively.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

WGTK Distributed Coats to Families

merleburl October 26, 2025

Due to the coat drive and funding of theWest Chicago Parks Foundation, WeGo Together for Kids were able to distribute 200 coats to families in need.

(photo courtesy WeGo Together for Kids)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Mariachi Students Work with Professionals

merle October 26, 2025

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Guest clinicians from Mariachi Las Estrellas de Chicago worked with Mariachi los Rayos Der Leman Middle school and Mariachi La Tormenta students.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

WA Senior Football Players onored

merle October 26, 2025

During Senior Night at the Wheaton Academy football game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, the senior players were honored. 

sphoto courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Sheriff’s Office Distributes Senior Meals

merle October 26, 2025

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DuPage County District 6 board member Jim Zay and Community Resource Unit Corporal Crystal Mendez assisted the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at its first senior meal distribution led by Undersheriff Eddie Moore, in partnership with the DuPage County board.

(photos courtesy Jim Zay)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Dist. 33 Board Salutes Three Staff Members

merleburl October 26, 2025

At the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2025, West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Board of Education meeting, three staff members were honored with Board Salutes. They were Adriana Medina, Jessica Porcayo and Michelle Hernandez.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

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

Steere Featured Artist at Morton Arboretum

merleburl October 26, 2025

West Chicago resident Kathy Steere is the featured artist in the Autumn Art Exhibit of theNature Artists’ Guild of the Morton Arboretum. 

(photo courtesy Kathy Steere)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

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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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