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Enthusiasm During Wheaton Academy Homecoming

merle October 12, 2025

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Wheaton Academy Homecoming was filled with enthusiasm at all events.

(photos courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Inch Honored as Foundation Fellow

merleburl October 12, 2025

Illinois Music Teachers Association and National Music Teachers Association honor West Chicago resident Debi Inch as a Foundation Fellow. 

(photo courtesy Debi Inch Piano Studio)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Cruisin’ With A Jeep

merleburl October 12, 2025

American Legion Post 300 hosts a Jeep Meet and Cruise Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. 

(photo courtesy American Legion Post 300

Filed Under: Organizations

Ramblin’ Ray Finalist for Broadcasters Award

merleburl October 12, 2025

Ray Stejskal, known as Ramblin’ Ray, is a finalist for Best Radio Personality for the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Silver Dome Awards. 

(photo courtesy Ramblin’ Ray)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Konchar Visits Turtle Splash Water Park

merle October 12, 2025

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John Konchar, former West Chicago resident and 2015 graduate of West Chicago Community High School, submitted a picture of him visiting Turtle Splash this year. The Park District’s requested photographs to celebrate the 30 year Anniversary of Turtle Splash Water Park.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Winter Art Classes at Gallery 200

merle October 12, 2025

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Gallery 200 offers 2025 Winter art classes.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations, Uncategorized

WGTK Leaders Speak at Humanity Fundraiser

merle October 12, 2025

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WeGo Together for Kids Director, Molly Dean, and Housing Navigator, Veronica Caballero, were the guest speakers at the DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Women Build fundraiser.

(photos courtesy WeGo Together for Kids)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools, Uncategorized

Healthy West Chicago Run is Fun

merle October 12, 2025

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Beautiful weather, enthusiasm, and a good cause were the successful ingredients for the Healthy West Chicago Fit4Fall 5K.

(photos courtesy Healthy West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

Celebrating WCFPD Work Anniversaries

merle October 12, 2025

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West Chicago Fire Protection District celebrates the October work anniversaries of its personnel. 

(photos courtesy West Chicago Fire Protection District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

333 Church Cemetery is Very Scary

merle October 12, 2025

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Halloween scenes are starting to appear around West Chicago. One of the noted  and scariest individual sites is the 333 Church Street Cemetery.

(file photos courtesy 333 Church Street Cemetery)

Filed Under: Individuals, Uncategorized

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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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