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Schools

Learn more on what is happening with the local schools in West Chicago.

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Organizations

Learn more on what is happening with the local organizations in West Chicago.

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Roof Collapse at We Grow Dreams

merleburl February 3, 2019

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse now needs funds for repair and new equipment because of the recent snow storms. Executive director Greg Bettcher explained, Due to the excessive snow, the roof of a brand new hoop house collapsed.

(photo courtesy of We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)

Filed Under: Organizations

Osborne selected as AP Reader

merleburl February 3, 2019

West Chicago Community High School teacher Nicole Osborne was in the first round of invitations by the College Board to be an Advanced Placement® (AP®) Reader for Literature and Composition at Salt Lake City, Utah.

(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Honoring Frida Khalo

merleburl February 3, 2019

Maggie Capettini, education director at West Chicago City Museum, is doing a live painting demonstration from noon to The still life painting is in homage to the artist Frida Khalo.

(photo courtesy of Maggie Capettini)

Filed Under: Individuals

Aristocats at the ARC

merleburl February 3, 2019

West Chicago Community Theater of the West Chicago Park District presents “The Aristocats.”

(photo courtesy of West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government

CrazyHat at Polar Plunge

merle February 3, 2019

West Chicago Police Detective Robbi Peterson is participating in the 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. This is the second year he has committed to “be bold and cold” for 24 hours taking a plunge every hour into Lake Michigan. Participants have themes for the different jumps,

(file photo courtesy of Robbi Peterson)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

A Kwasman Klassic Moment

merleburl January 28, 2019

Despite the inclement weather, there was a nice-size crowd watching the Eighth Annual Kwasman Klassic, hosted by the WeGo Wildcats Special Olympics Club. Basketball teams are members of the West Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85 and West Chicago Illinois Association of Firefighter 3970, plus the WeGo Wildcats basketball team.

(photo courtesy of West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Bucholz Art at Gallery 200

merleburl January 27, 2019

“Art—Past and Present” is the exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of February. The display features the artwork of Margaret Bucholz. It consists of watercolor, acrylics, and colored pencil drawings and paintings.

(photo courtesy of Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations

Hey is Student of the Month

merleburl January 27, 2019

Adam Hey, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is Student of the Month for December.

(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Schools

Drink Coffee with a Cop

merleburl January 27, 2019

Coffee With a Cop is at Kindred Coffee Roasters. Enjoy conversation and coffee with West Chicago Police officers.

(photo courtesy of West Chicago Police Department)

Filed Under: Business, Government

Carr is Academic Achiever for December

merleburl January 27, 2019

Abby Carr, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is Academic Achiever for the month of December.

(photo courtesy of Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, 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 in West Chicago, which is published weekly on the City of West Chicago’s website. It chronicles the community life of West Chicago.

As a resident  of West Chicago for more than 35  years, I know this is a  great community with residents who care for each other and offer assistance whenever needed.

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