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Dominick Buchholz Selected Member of Emerging Leaders Class

merleburl September 28, 2025

Dominick Buchholz, Director of Internal Operations of Buck Services, was selected as a member of the 2025 with ISSA worldwide Emerging Leaders Class.

(photo courtesy Buck Services)

 

Filed Under: Business, Individuals, Organizations

Kramer Tree Services at Trees & Tacos Conference

merle September 28, 2025

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Representing Kramer Tree Services at the Trees & Tacos Arboricultural Career Fair in Thatcher Woods Pavilion in River Forest, Alan & Sam had great conversations and career connections. 

(photos courtesyKramer Tree Services)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

WCFPD Swearing-In of New Firefighters

merle September 28, 2025

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Greg Schwartz , DuPage CountyDistrict 6 County Board member, attended the West Chicago Fire Protection District’s swearing-in of the three firefighters/paramedics who completed their probation and now are full-time.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Fire Protection District-JLT Photography)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Biking for A Cause

merleburl September 28, 2025

St. Andrew Lutheran Church hosts a Bike-A-Thon.

(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches

Hensel Book Reading of “Dinosaur, Go To Bed”

merle September 28, 2025

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West Chicago resident MikeHensel does a reading and book signing of his second “go to bed” series books, “Dinosaur, Go To Bed,” and “Wiggles and Waddles” from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Autumn Fest book reading on the patio at Harvey’s Book Store.

(photos courtesy Dona Smith)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

Gallery 200 Wants Artists for Holiday Season Exhibit

merleburl September 28, 2025

Gallery 200 through its Main Street Gallery isseeking artists age 18 and over for the “Tis the Season,” exhibit from November 2025 through January 2026.

(photo courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Organizations

Pride & Joy at Mexican Independence Day Fest

merle September 28, 2025

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Mexican Independence Day Fest had a good crowd Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. “The energy of the community filled downtown West Chicago with pride and joy.

(photos courtesy Sugeira Tellez, Executive Vice President Despertar Latino)

 

Filed Under: Organizations

Big Winners at Chamber Mini Golf Outing

merle September 28, 2025

“Fore” time and fun were the main components of the third annual “Green & Greet Par-Tee” Mini-Golf Outing organized by the Young Professionals of the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce. 

(photos courtesy Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals, Organizations

Aromas & Memories of Bakeries at Historiography Program

merleburl September 28, 2025

“Historic Chicago Bakeries” by Jennifer Billock is the book for the West Chicago City Museum Historiography program.

Filed Under: Government

Finding the Right Pieces at Puzzle Pursuit

merle September 28, 2025

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It was a puzzling time for the large crowd of participants at the Puzzle Pursuit, hosted by the West Chicago Park District.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

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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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