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At Home with Merle Burleigh – 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,...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 11, 2019
The good news is West Washington Street is open for two-way traffic; this happened just in time for Frosty Fest. Phase 5 is scheduled to begin in Spring 2020. AROUND AND ABOUT West Chicago...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 18, 2019
West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Superintendent Kristina Davis declared the first District-wide Pajama Day Friday, December 20, 2019. Donned in her festive pajamas, she plans to visit...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 18, 2019
Some of the local churches hold Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day services on Sunday, December 22, Monday, December 23, Tuesday, December 24, and/or Wednesday December 25, 2019. Community...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 26, 2019
The week between Christmas and the New Year is a confusing one. Most do not know what day of the week it really is. On the upside, it seems like there are two weekends, but on the downside, it seems...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 8, 2020
It is a new year and a new decade. Each brings changes. Last year saw many changes in our community-new superintendents, new pastors, churches, new businesses, closing of businesses, new organizations...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 15, 2020
“I think I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. ” Many have the same emotions as expressed in the poem by Joyce Kilmer. This is always evident when Kramer Tree Specialists makes a presentation at...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 22, 2020
The West Chicago Police Department received some comments regarding its Facebook page website message about ongoing investigations (this information appears elsewhere in my column). In response to...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – January 29, 2020
Despite the inclement weather, there was a nice-size crowd watching the Ninth Annual Kwasman Klassic, hosted by the WeGo Wildcats Special Olympics Club, Saturday, January 18, 2020. Actually, whenever...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 5, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience, however due to technical difficulties the weekly column cannot be posted on the City’s website. However, Merle’s column is available on her website,...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 12, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience, however due to technical difficulties the weekly column cannot be posted on the City’s website. However, Merle’s column is available on her website,...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 19, 2020
At the Annual Dinner of the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce held Friday, February 7, 2020, there were many downcast eyes, but not of sadness. All eyes were on feet. This was appropriate for the...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 26, 2020
February 2020 is a Leap Year, making five Saturdays in the shortest month of the year. There are Leap Year traditions in various countries, which one can celebrate this Saturday/ February 29. Leap Day...
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March came in like a lamb and I hope it departs in the same manner. During the month there are many ‘fun’d raising events that may be a little waist increasing, but ever so worth it. The various...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 11, 2020
It is time to get counted—in the 2020 Census. The official date is Wednesday, April 1. The US Constitution mandates that everyone in the country is counted every 10 years. The first Census was in...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 18, 2020
With the outbreak and risks of COVID-19 and the necessity of social separation, many buildings are closed to the public and events are cancelled. Without venturing from your home, you can...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 25, 2020
As Social Distancing is prominently discussed during COVID-19, it mainly is physical distancing, staying in our own space. We need to remain social, but mainly from the confines of our homes. This is...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 1, 2020
During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, our community once again shines in adhering to this in positive and sharing ways. I am sharing some of which I know. If you have other examples let me know....
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 8, 2020
The weather is turning springlike and we find we are wanting to spend time outdoors. This is healthy, but because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, everyone must adhere to physical distancing....
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 15, 2020
Easter was different for the majority, attending virtual church services and staying home without family gatherings for the meal. Some managed to continue with family traditions and others may have...
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