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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

Wheaton Academy Girls Cross Country 4th in State

merleburl November 10, 2025

The Wheaton Academy Girls Cross Country season came to a close with a Fourth Place finish at the State Finals.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Casa Michoacan DuPage Visit WC Police Dept.

merle November 10, 2025

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Some members of Casa Michoacán DuPage recently visited the West Chicago Police Department.

(photos courtesy Casa Michoacán DuPage)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Wheaton Academy Recipient 2 Prestigious Awards

merle November 9, 2025

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Wheaton Academy is the recipient of two prestigious awards recognizing outstanding academic achievement in 2025. These are the Governor’s Blue Ribbon School Award from the State of Illinois and the Council for American Private Education Blue Ribbon School Award. 

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Frake & Perry Volleyball All-Conference

merleburl November 9, 2025

West Chicago Community High School students Gracie Perry and Taylor Frake are All-Conference for the 25/26 Volleyball season.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletics)

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Drive-thru Thanksgiving Dinners Available

merle November 9, 2025

Neighborhood Food Pantries is partnering with Northwestern Medicine-Central DuPage Medical Staff to provide a holiday meal of turkey and sides with a drive-thru event.

(photos courtesy Resurrection Church) 

 

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Mayoral Proclamation On Immigrants

merle November 9, 2025

Also at the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Bovey read a Mayoral Proclamation to declare the remainder of November and the month of December as “Immigrants are Essential” months.

(photos courtesy Mayor Daniel Bovary)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

WC Police Collect Toys for Tots

merleburl November 9, 2025

West Chicago Police Department once again is collecting toys for the US Marines Toys for Tots Foundation program. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

Special Olympics Illinois Recognized WC Police Sgt. Peterson

merleburl November 9, 2025

Special Olympics Illinois recognized West Chicago Police Department Detective Sergeant Robbi Peterson for his extraordinary dedication to Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

(photo courtesy Robbi Peterson)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

WCFPD Celebrates Work Anniversaries

merle November 9, 2025

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West Chicago Fire Protection District celebrates the work anniversaries of four firefighters. 

(photos courtesy West Chicago Fire Protection 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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