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Simpson Strong Tie Donate Birthday Goods to Educare

merleburl November 9, 2025

As part of its community service project, Simpson Strong Tie team recently gave a donation which provided all the supplies for the preschool birthday cake celebrations to Educare DuPage. 

(photo courtesy Educare DuPage)

Filed Under: Business, Schools

Little Library at Winfield Township

merleburl November 9, 2025

Winfield Township placed a Free Little Library outside its building.

(photo courtesy Winfield Township)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

WeGo Community Theater Presents “High School Musical JR”

merleburl November 2, 2025

WeGo Community Theater presents “High School Musical JR”in the Fine Arts Center at Wheaton Academy.

(photo courtesy WeGo Community Theater)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Veterans Day Exhibit by City Museum at Library

merleburl November 2, 2025

The West Chicago Public Library honorsVeterans’ Day with an exhibit, “West Chicago Veterans,” by the West Chicago City Museum.

(photo courtesy West Chicago City Museum)

Filed Under: Government

Craft Fair at Prairie Landing

merle November 2, 2025

Prairie Landing Golf Club hosts a Craft Fair.

(photo courtesy Prairie Landing Golf Club)

Filed Under: Business

Marine Birthday Bash at Bunker Bar & Grill

merle November 2, 2025

The Marines of the Burbs host a 250th Marine Corps Birthday Bash, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at The Bunker Bar and Grill.

(photo courtesy The Bunker Bar and Grill)

Filed Under: Business, Organizations

Holiday Trivia at Park District

merleburl November 2, 2025

West Chicago Park District hosts a Holiday Trivia Dinner for adults age 21 and over. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government

Hawthorne’s Fundraising for American Cancer Society

merleburl November 2, 2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill is fundraising for the American Cancer Society. 

(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill )

Filed Under: Business, Individuals, Organizations

Christensen Is Live at Hawthorne’s

merleburl November 2, 2025

Jeff Christensen of the Soakin’ in the 70s Podcast is in person  at Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill.

(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)

Filed Under: Business, Individuals

WA Girls Volleyball Regional Champions

merleburl November 2, 2025

Wheaton Academy Girls Volleyball team won the Regional Championship.

(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)

Filed Under: 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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