At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 23, 2016
The following is a schedule of worship services and Easter activities planned by local churches for Maundy Thursday, March 24; Good Friday, March 25; Holy Saturday, March 26; and Easter Sunday, March...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – March 30, 2016
When the 20 students, consisting of 18 girls and two boys, assistant principal and physics teacher Bernd Friedrich and English and biology teacher Daniela Seifert from the Realschule in Taufkirchen...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – April 6, 2016
The annual Town meetings of Illinois townships take place Tuesday, April 12, 2016. See times and locations for Wayne and Winfield Townships elsewhere in the column. The meetings provide residents the...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – April 13, 2016
The DuPage Veterans Foundation hosts the Fifth Annual Honor Flight fundraiser to honor World War II and Korean War veterans and raise funds for one flight for WWII and Korean veterans to fly to...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – April 20, 2016
It seems I have mentioned the coming of Spring quite often in my column. Then Mother Nature changes her mind and we have snow, rain, hail, sleet and very cool temperatures. However, I think we may have...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – April 27, 2016
It is that time of year when there are a myriad of activities, end of school year, special events and preparing the yards, porches and decks for summer entertaining. The accomplishment of the latter...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – May 4, 2016
The student members of the President’s Council host the Annual Relay for Life from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Memorial Stadium, 326 Joliet Street. At this time, they are seeking...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – May 11, 2016
The 16th annual Blooming Fest takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday May 21, 2016 in the downtown historic district. Included in the event is the garden club plant sale, various vendors,...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – May 18, 2016
The 16th annual Blooming Fest begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the historic downtown area. Among the happenings are the garden club plant sale, garden-related...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – May 25, 2016
The annual Community Memorial Day ceremony is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2016 at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue and York Street. The service, organized this...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – June 1, 2016
Blue skies, sunshine and a gentle breeze presented the perfect background for the approximately 500 persons attending the annual Community Memorial Day Observance at Oakwood Cemetery. The veterans,...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – June 8, 2016
With no agreement on the budget between the legislature and the Governor, there is speculation on the opening of schools this fall. Dr. Doug Domeracki, Superintendent of Community high School District...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – June 15, 2016
School is out. This is my yearly warning for drivers to drive more slowly, not only watching for children, but also adults who are taking advantage of the warmer weather. On the other hand, bicyclists...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – June 22, 2016
One of my favorite things about this time of the year is the fresh fruit available at the grocery stores. The strawberries are perfect for eating alone, with cereal, or in a salad or dessert,...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – June 29, 2016
Since Railroad Days is the weekend following the Fourth of July, it usually is relatively quiet in our community. Those living along the parade route work in their yards and often visit friends or...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – July 6, 2016
Clickety clack, clickety clack! Everything is back on track for the 45th annual Railroad Days Fest Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Pioneer Park, 479 West Forest Avenue. The fun event...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – July 13, 2016
Through West Chicago’s Outdoor and Arts Venue, a partnership between the City of West Chicago and West Chicago Park District, plans are underway for the construction of a band shelter at Reed-Keppler...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – July 20, 2016
There is more to a bottle than its contents. This is clearly demonstrated in the Summer exhibit, “…99 Bottle,” at the West Chicago Historical Society Kruse House Museum, 527 Main Street. In the front...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – July 27, 2016
The 27th annual planned West Chicago Night Out Against Crime is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Reed-Keppler Park. The event includes many activities such as Fire District...
View ArticleAt Home with Merle Burleigh – August 3, 2016
It is hard to believe it is the first part of August. Gardens are flourishing. The first days of school are quickly approaching. The first day of school varies with the different districts. Benjamin...
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