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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 26, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER When watching the Prince Crossing Station videos, one can see the immense size and intricacies involved not only in the management of the third rail, but also in the distribution of...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 5, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER Once again it is time to spring ahead. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025. It takes time for me to adjust to the change. I tend to be a little sluggish. I...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 21, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER The annual Community Memorial Day ceremony is at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue and York Street. The service,...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 28, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER May brings weather decision on clothing—long or short sleeves. AROUND AND ABOUT The City of West Chicago and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission host a Mural Dedication and...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 4, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER We are reminded about mosquitos and the danger of West Nile virus. However, persons should also be concerned about ticks, which seem more prevalent this year. After walks, runs or just...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 11, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER When Peggy Krauch and I visited Gallery 200 at 103 W. Washington St. to see the exhibit of Marita Valdizan Friday, June 6, 2025, it was a hive of activity. The many people attending...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 18, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER Railroad Days 2025 is right on track, chugging into West Chicago Thursday, June 26, through Sunday June 29. The price for unlimited carnival rides is $32 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday,...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 25, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER Railroad Days 2025 is right on track, chugging into West Chicago Thursday, June 26, through Sunday June 29. Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce organizes the community event. Activities...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 2, 2025
MERLE’S CORNER The movie “Jaws” is 50 years old. I decided to watch it and it was interesting to note how well the shark and special effects in the movie were portrayed so realistically. None of the...
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