MerleBurl – Page 14 – An informative and fun overview of West Chicago

Halloween & Fall Decor at Old Time Pottery

merle October 14, 2025

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Old Time Pottery, 1935 N. Neltnor Blvd., is having sales on its fall and Halloween decor.

“Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

merleburl October 12, 2025

Through Illinois Libraries Present, the West Chicago Public Library presents the special program “A ‘Wicked’ Conversation with Marissa Bode” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Spooky Trail Is Scary

merleburl October 12, 2025

West Chicago Park District hosts Spooky Trail, “The Curse Awakens.” The haunting begins on the chilling 0.33 mile trail just west of Reed-Keppler Park.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Sam Featured for 20th Anniversary We Grow Dreams Greenhouse

merleburl October 12, 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 Sam.

(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

Grand Opening at Mango

merle October 12, 2025

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Mango Express Car Wash hosts a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

(photos courtesy Mango Express Car Wash)

Kalka Recipient of Il Bankers Association Award

merleburl October 12, 2025

Lora Boehne Kalka, Chief Operating Officer at FNBC Bank & Trust, was the recipient of the Illinois Bankers Association Recognition of Excellence Award.

(photo courtesy FNBC Bank & Trust)