MerleBurl – Page 12 – An informative and fun overview of West Chicago

City Hosts Downtown Trick or Treat

merle October 19, 2025

City of West Chicago hosts the annual Business Downtown Trick or Treat event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Participating businesses have a jack-o-lantern poster in their windows.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)

Screams at 5 Points Haunted House

merle October 19, 2025

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5 Points Haunted House, 241W. Roosevelt Road, is a 100-plus-year-old barn turned into a haunted attraction, featuring intense scares and family-friendly non-scare times.

(photos courtesy 5 points Haunted House

Wresting Club Registering for Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation

merleburl October 19, 2025

Martinez Fox Valley Elite Wrestling Club is registering youths for the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation season, which starts Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

(photo courtesy Martinez Fox Valley Elite Wrestling Club)

Community Vaccination Day at High School

merle October 19, 2025

Community Vaccine Day, hosted by Xilin Association and the City of West Chicago, is in West Chicago Community High School.

(photo courtesy WeGo together for Kids)

Lucero Calavera Portraits at Library

merle October 19, 2025

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The exhibit of the sixteen calavera portraits of Christopher Lucero, creator of Calaveras of Chicago, are on display until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in the West Chicago Public Library.

(photos courtesy Christopher Lucero and West Chicago City Museum)