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Veterans Program at Fox Community Center

merleburl November 10, 2025

West Chicago Historical Society and Friends of the West Chicago City Museum host meeting and program at 7 p.m.. Nov. 11, 2025, at Fox Community Center.

(photo courtesy Friends of West Chicago City Museum)

Filed Under: Organizations

WeGo Community Theater Presents “High School Musical JR

merleburl November 10, 2025

WeGo Community Theater presents “High School Musical JR”in the Fine Arts Center at Wheaton Academy. Disney Channel’s movie musical comes to life on stage, bringing the students of East High together for a high-energy celebration of love, friendship, and teamwork.

(photo courtesy WeGo Community Theater)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Frosty Fest Fun for All

merleburl November 10, 2025

Frosty Fest takes place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in the historic downtown district.

(file photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government

All Aboard for the North Pole Adventure

merle November 10, 2025

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Registration is open for the West Chicago Park District’s “North Pole Adventure.”

(photo and file photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government

Thanksgiving Dinner to-go at Prairie Landing

merleburl November 10, 2025

Prairie Landing Golf Club has Thanksgiving dinner to-go from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

(photo courtesy Prairie Landing Golf Club)

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Kramer Tree Ofers Holiday Lighting

merle November 10, 2025

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Kramer Tree Specialists offer a holiday lighting program for businesses and homes.

(photos courtesy Kramer Tree Specialists)

 

 

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5 Points Haunted House Over for 2025 Season

merleburl November 10, 2025

The 2025 season for 5 Points Haunted House is over. Miles McCabe, owner along with his parents Rachel and Jesse, thanked the staff.

(photo courtesy 5 Points Haunted House)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

Griffin New Senior VP at FNBC Bank & Trust

merleburl November 10, 2025

Margaret Griffin is the new Senior Vice President at FNBC Bank & Trust. 

(photo courtesy FNBC Bank & Trust)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse Features Ethan

merleburl November 10, 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 Ethan, who joined the crew in 2022.

(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

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7 All Conference on Wheaton Academy Football Team

merleburl November 10, 2025

Wheaton Academy 2025 football team had seven All Conference and the Special Teams Player of the year. 

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

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About Me

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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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