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Veterans Banners On Display

merleburl November 2, 2025

The Veterans banners now are on display in the downtown area.

(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Police Officer Lukaszek Celebrates Work Anniversary

merleburl November 2, 2025

West Chicago Police Department celebrates the November Work Anniversary of Officer Matthew Lukaszek.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Many Decorated Trunks at Library

merleburl November 2, 2025

Twenty-one businesses and organizations participated in the Trunk or Treat event, organized by the West Chicago Public Library.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Business, Government, Organizations

Garden Club Give Donation to WC Parks Foundation

merle November 2, 2025

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At the recent meeting of the West Chicago Garden Club, Dan Beebe, club president presented a check for a Kaleidoscope planter for children’s sensory garden to the West Chicago Parks Foundation.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Garden Club)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Library Announces Costume Winners

merle November 2, 2025

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The West Chicago Public Library announced the winners of its Halloween Costume Contest.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Public Library) 

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Art Classes for All at Gallery 200

merle October 28, 2025

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Gallery 200 offers 2025 Winter art classes. Classes are beginner friendly; intermediate and advanced artists are welcome.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

 

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Park District Hosts Sweet Reminders Event

merleburl October 27, 2025

For persons age 50 and over, the West Chicago Park District hosts a holiday event, “Sweet Reminders Christmas,” Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Chandler”s Steak House in Schaumburg.

 

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Kitchen Table Open for Trick or Treaters

merleburl October 27, 2025

The Kitchen Table is open for Trick or Treaters from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

(photo courtesy The Kitchen Table)

Filed Under: Business

WCCHS Varsity Soccer Win Regional

merleburl October 27, 2025

With the score of 2-0 against Elk Grove High School, the Varsity Soccer team of West Chicago Community High School win the Illinois High School Association Regional.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletics)

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Duran & Munoz Cross Country All-Conference

merleburl October 27, 2025

West Chicago Community High School students Daniel Duran and Anahi Munoz received all-conference in cross country.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletics) 

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

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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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