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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 10, 2021
Once again it is time to spring ahead. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2021. It always takes me about two weeks to adjust to the change of times. AROUND AND ABOUT West...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 17, 2021
Monday, March 15, in 44 BC, Julius Caesar died surrounded by friends, who had daggers. It was the Ides of March, the day he was assassinated in the Roman Senate. Often it is said, “Beware the Ides of...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 24, 2021
Braving ice cold water and snow, the West Chicago Police Department raises funds through participation in the Super Plunge and Polar Plunge for the Law Enforcement Torch Run of Special Olympics...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – March 31, 2021
The Consolidated Election is Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Up for election are candidates for the City, library, park schools and townships. This is an important election as decisions made by these...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 7, 2021
The warm weather brings a little happiness to all. Quite a few families and friends enjoyed having Easter together with the added pleasure of dining outside and soaking in sunshine, a great way to get...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 14, 2021
The aims we have had created a blooming Spring. The weather is perfect for walking and there are so many flowers, shrubs and trees in bloom. The forsythias are full with yellow blooms, the pussy...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 21, 2021
The Leonard Richardt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791 celebrates it 75th anniversary April 26, 2021.The post received the National Diamond Jubilee Award from National VFW Commander Hal Roesch. The...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – April 28, 2021
Today, April 28, 2021, is National Blueberry Pie Day. It is not one of my very favorites, but it is good. In fact, I find most pies delicious, especially lemon meringue. I never did master making the...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 5, 2021
Often the train buffs are seen filming trains as they travel through West Chicago. They could be photographing a particular engine, but, sometimes, they are capturing a moment of history. This is...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 12, 2021
This year American Legion Post 300 Auxiliary is in charge of the poppy program, which benefits disabled veterans who make the red paper poppies. Due to COVID-19, the members are unable to distribute...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 19, 2021
As we enter into the Bridge Phase and await the beginning of Stage 5 of COVID-19 pandemic, I think one of the key words is “patience.” Getting the shot is not an easy decision for some, but strides...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – May 26, 2021
With an easing in COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791 hosts the annual Community Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00 a..m. Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Post, 431 North...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 2, 2021
Starting in June the public has the opportunity to learn about or become better acquainted with the artwork and life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. To showcase the work of artists who were/are...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 8, 2021
More than 70 persons attended the Memorial Day service, hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791 and Auxiliary, with the true meaning of the day reflected in “remembrance.” Auxiliary president...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 16, 2021
Bees are buzzing in West Chicago. At the Kruse House Museum, there are 13 artistic bees located in the gardens and yard, each designed by 12 artistic West Chicago Garden Club members. The gardens...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 23, 2021
Again we seem to be having the extreme weather. For a while we have extremely hot temperatures. Then the temps drop, sometimes even in the 40s at night or early morning. When I do my...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 30, 2021
At the Monday, June 21, 2021, City Council meeting, City Clerk Nancy Smith administered the oath of office to Colin Fleury, the new West Chicago Police Chief. Holding the Bible was his wife Eileen and...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 7, 2021
Elected in the April 6, 2021, Consolidated Election, Ward 3 Alderman Chris Dettmann is a new face on the City Council, but she is not new to the West Chicago area. She said, “I was born and raised in...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 14, 2021
One of my favorite holidays is quickly approaching, National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 18, 2021. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 21, 2021
Wow, summer seems to be flying by so quickly. I already am starting to write about activities in August. West Chicago Lions Club is planning the luncheon for new teachers in West Chicago Elementary...
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