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Frosty Fest Fun

merle December 14, 2019

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FrostyFest provided fun for all ages.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago and West Chicago Rotary Club)

Filed Under: Business, Churches, Government, Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Dance! Dance! Dance!

merle December 9, 2019

West Chicago Community High School’s Dance Production Showcase is!Dance! Dance! in Weyrauch Auditorium. All dances are student choreographed, showcasing the work and talent of the students.

(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

WCCHS Artists Award Winners

merle December 8, 2019

Of the 10 West Chicago Community High School art students participating in the annual Upstate Eight Conference Art Show, seven received awards.They included Bella Wiehle, First Place, Drawing; senior Melody Fabiszak, Second Place Ceramics; and Sydney Unger, Sophomore, Second Place Drawing.

(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools, Uncategorized

City Receives Monarch Project Recognition

merleburl December 8, 2019

On behalf of the Monarch Project, Connie Schmidt, Chairman of the Illinois Sierra Club, read a letter and presented the City with a certificate commending the commitment and work of the community in building awareness and working for the preservation of the Monarch and pollinators.

(Photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Kuchler People’s Choice Winner

merleburl December 8, 2019

At City Council meeting, Kathi Kuchler was honored as the People’s Choice Award winner of the 2019 Community Art Banner Exhibit, which had the theme of “Love.” Her entry was titled “Lovebirds.”

(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

City Proclamation for Champion Soccer Team

merleburl December 8, 2019

At the City Council meeting, there was a proclamation honoring the 2019 IHSA Boys Soccer Class 3A State Champion Wildcats team from West Chicago Community High School.

(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

Frosty Comes to Town

merleburl December 4, 2019

Again the magic in his old silk hat wafts throughout the community, spreading a festive air when Frosty the Snowman comes to West Chicago for Frosty Fest from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the historic downtown district.

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Business, Churches, Government, Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Davis New District 33 Superintendent

merle December 2, 2019

Kristina Davis is the new West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Superintendent. A reception for her is Thursday, December 5.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

Nutcrackers On Display

merle December 1, 2019

In the display case of the Creative Corridor at West Chicago Public Library are 20 of the delightful nutcrackers from the collection of West Chicago resident Jacqualine Kufer. The nutcrackers vary in size and shape.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

“Small Gifts of Art”Gallery 200

merleburl December 1, 2019

“Small Gifts of Art’” is the exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of December. The artwork of the featured artists is perfect for holiday gifts, plus reasonably priced.

(photo courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

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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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