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Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran

merleburl October 19, 2026

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026; candy, costumes and fun.

(photo courtesy Trinity Lutheran Church)

Filed Under: Churches

Kelly Band Play for ARF Fundraiser

merleburl October 19, 2026

Kristen Rose Kelly and her band are performing from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill; a fundraiser for the ARF of Wheaton. https://www.facebook.com/kristin.rose.kelly.586490

(photo courtesy Kristen Rose Kelly)

Filed Under: Business, Organizations

Mercki Tree Care New Chamber Member

merle October 19, 2026

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Mercki Tree Care & Landscaping, 29W225 E. North Avenue, is a new member of Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce; telephone number-630 741-8852. https://www.merakitreecare.com/

(photo courtesy DuPage Chamber of Commerce)

Filed Under: Business, Organizations

West Chicago Halloween Activities

merle October 19, 2026

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The West Chicago Public Library District hosts “Trunk or Treat” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in the library parking lot, City of West Chicago hosts the annual Business Downtown Trick or Treating during this time frame.

(photos courtesy West Chicago Public Library and City of West Chicago)

Filed Under: Government

Loose Screws Perform at Legion

merleburl October 18, 2026

The Loose Screws perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at American Legion Post 300. https://www.facebook.com/alpost300/

(photo courtesy American Legion Post 300)

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Remasking at Methodist Church

merleburl October 18, 2026

New Hope United Methodist Church hosts a “Road to Remasking” event at 5 p.m.Saturday, October 24, 2026; a special gathering for youths, children, and young adults. https://www.facebook.com/wegoumcucc/

(photo courtesy New Hope United Methodist Church)

Filed Under: Churches

Pumpkin Carving & Contest at Gallery 200

merleburl October 18, 2026

 

Gallery 200 hosts Pumpkin Carving Community Event and Contest from 4;30 TO 7:30 p.m.Thursday, October 22, 2026; .Free to persons bringing own pumpkin, $10 and a pumpkin is provided.Prizes awarded in contest. https://www.gallery200.net/…/pumpkin-carving-event-contest

(photo courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Government, Organizations

WCFPD Swearing in Aburto

merleburl October 18, 2026

The West Chicago Fire Protection District hosts a swearing-in Ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, for Carlos Aburto, who successfully his one-year probationary period. https://www.facebook.com/wegof

(photo courtesy West Chicago Fire Protection District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Real Concerts Perform Autumn Concert

merleburl October 18, 2026

Real Concerts perform “To Autumn” concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Faith Community Church; Jake Muzzy & Joia Nicholson-cellos and Hannah Muzzy-Harp. https://realconcerts.us/

(photo courtesy Real Concerts)

Filed Under: Business, Churches

Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Seeks Olmec Volunteers

merleburl October 18, 2026

Following a successful traveling exhibition season, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage needs volunteers in the mornings of  November 3,4 and 5, 2026, for organizing, heavy lifting, and deep cleaning of its storage area; persons can volunteer for a few hours, or a whole day as every bit of help help makes a difference.Send a DM. https://www.facebook.com/MexicanCulturalCenterDuPage/

(photo courtesy Mexican Cultural Center DuPage)

Filed Under: Organizations

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I am an Independent Writing and Editing Professional.

I was the author of At Home with Merle Burleigh, which was on the website of the City 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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