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Reyes and Myers are All-Conference Flag Football

merleburl October 27, 2025

West Chicago Community High School students Fernessa Reyes and Jessie Myers are All-Conference for flag football.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Community High School Athletics.)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Vodicka Featured Employee of Park District

merleburl October 27, 2025

West Chicago Park District started a Staff Feature, recognizing employees of the district. Monique Vodicka, a Group Fitness instructor, is the first featured employee. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Time to Fall Behind

merleburl October 26, 2025

It is time to fall behind. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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Trick or Treat Time in West Chicago

merleburl October 26, 2025

Trick or Treat hours are from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. 

(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

 

Filed Under: Government

Saddle Shoe Sisters Performance Honors Veterans

merle October 26, 2025

The musical performance by the Saddle Shoe Sisters is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the West Chicago Public Library main meeting room. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Business, Government

Fused Glass Art Exhibit at Gallery 200

merleburl October 26, 2025

“Fused for You” is the exhibit for the month of November at Gallery 200.

(photo courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Pumpkin Composting Event at New Hope United Methodist Church

merleburl October 26, 2025

New Hope United Methodist Church, SCARCE and West Chicago Environmental Commission co-host a pumpkin composting drop off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the church, 643 E. Washington St. 

(photo courtesy New Hope United Methodist Church)

Filed Under: Churches, Government, Organizations

Fall Craft Show at Legion

merleburl October 26, 2025

The Fall Craft Show, held by American Legion Post 300,  is from 9 a.m. to3 p.m.

(photo courtesy American Legion Post 300)

Filed Under: Organizations

Wildcat Booster Club Holds Holiday Bazaar

merle October 26, 2025

 

The Holiday Bazaar, presented by theWildcat Booster Club, is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fieldhouse.

(photo courtesy Wildcat Boosters Club

Filed Under: Organizations, Schools

Christmas Sale & Luncheon at Trinity Lutheran

merleburl October 26, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts its annual Christmas Sale and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

(photo courtesy Trinity Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches

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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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