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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 28, 2021
Taking short walks, I see litter scattered, especially in public areas, not a lot, but enough to make it noticeable. Litter has a negative effect on both the appearance of the community and the...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – August 4, 2021
Here it is August already, the dog days of summer with hot days and cool nights. Take the time to enjoy by walking, visiting interesting sites, go to some entertainment venues, take a vacation and/or...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – August 10, 2021
There are several fun events taking place the next three weekends in West Chicago. Take time to participate in at least one of them. The events are always a great opportunity to see friends and...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – August 18, 2021
It is difficult to believe it is time for school to start. Children are starting some of their firsts. First day in kindergarten, first day in middle school, first day in high school and first day in...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – August 25, 2021
The West Chicago Police Department continues to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois through Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Coffee for Champions and the coffee/donut delivery....
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 1, 2021
Two executives from businesses in West Chicago were among the 20 executives receiving 2021 C-Suite awards from the Daily Herald Business Ledger. They were John Habermeier, CEO of Synergy Builders, and...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 8, 2021
What perfect weather for the Labor Day weekend. For enjoyment, residents were walking, bicycling, gardening, attending youth sporting events, Cubs game or White Sox game, golfing or having cookouts...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 15, 2021
This year the first day of fall is Wednesday, September 22, 2021. This marks the turning point when darkness begins to win over daylight. The daylight hours shorten. The change of seasons inches its...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 22, 2021
Time is flying by. It is hard to believe it almost is the end of September. Homecoming quickly approaches. Fall Fests bring forth the foods of the season—apples, cider. and apple cider donuts. Stores...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 29, 2021
Homecoming week is coming to the end. Friday, October 1, 2021, is the busiest day of the week. Students wear class shirts/WeGo wear for dress day. School spirit abounds at the Pep Rally at which...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – October 13, 2021
Fall and Halloween decorations are brightening up porches and yards in West Chicago. Some of the Halloween ones are a little scary, especially seen at night. This is a time for interesting rides and...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – October 20, 2021
National DEA Take Back Drug Day is Saturday, October 23, 2021. Although West Chicago does not participate per se, there is a self-contained secure unit, an Unused Medicine Drop-off box, available...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – November 3, 2021
Wow, it is difficult to believe it is November. The temperatures seem to prove it is. The true colors of autumn are starting to emerge and the leaves will fall. The most celebrated holidays of the...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – November 10, 2021
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11, 2021. It originated as Armistice Day November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – November 17, 2021
As we near the holiday season, there are more events than usual. Most are on the smaller scale and not big fests. However, big or small, all are memory builders. Take time to make a memory with...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Day is almost here, and to many, it is a favorite holiday. It is a time to gather with family and/or friends, share a meal, laughter and conversation. No matter how, when or where...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 1, 2021
Although he was unable to visit West Chicago last year, Frosty the Snowman returns, and again the magic in his old silk hat wafts throughout the community, spreading a festive air at Frosty Fest. The...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 8, 2021
With the unpacking of boxes of decorations or just a couple of storage containers comes the flow of memories. One recalls activities, events and people, some bringing laughter and smiles. It makes one...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 15, 2021
This is the time it is nice to drive around the community and look at the Christmas lights. Some are elaborate and others simple. Yet, all of them bring forth a feeling of delight. I have heard one on...
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 22, 2021
Christmas is almost here. Lists are somewhat completed—mailing cards, baking, shopping, cleaning (sort of) and decorating. Still wrapping to do and some tweaking. The excitement mounts as family and...
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