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Stocking Charity at Hawthorne’s

merleburl December 2, 2025

Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane, once again holds its annual Stocking Charity Drive. Every year the restaurant works with the West Chicago Police Department to make Christmas special for three deserving families in the community.

(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)

Filed Under: Business, Government

Unofficial Frosty Fest Run

merleburl December 2, 2025

Since the Frosty Fest 5K has not happened for a few years.some West Chicago residents are organizing a free and “unofficial” 5K Run/Walk.

Filed Under: Individuals

DuPage Care Center Among the Best

merleburl December 2, 2025

Per the U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of America’s top nursing homes for 2026 puts the DuPage Care Center, the County’s public nursing home, among the best nursing homes in the nation. 

(photo courtesy DuPage County)

Filed Under: Government

Frost Fest Window Painting Theme is Candy Canes

merle December 1, 2025

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Frosty the Snowman comes to West Chicago for Frosty Fest from 4:30 to 7: p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in the historic downtown district. The theme for the window Decorating contest is “Candy Canes.”

(photos courtesy City of West Chicago and Dan Czuba)

 

Filed Under: Government, Organizations, Uncategorized

Gallery 200 Exhibit Perfect for Holiday Shopping

merle December 1, 2025

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“Small Gifts of Art” is the exhibit at Gallery 200, 103 W. Washington St., for the month of December. The artwork is perfect for holiday gifts, plus reasonably priced. The artists’ reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.5, 2025.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations

Christmas Program at Casa Michoacán

merleburl December 1, 2025

The Warriors of God and Emanuel Clubs with the support of Casa Michoacán, host a Christmas program and concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at Casa Michoacán.

(photo courtesy Casa Michoacan)

Filed Under: Organizations

Parents Enjoy Evening Out

merleburl December 1, 2025

The West Chicago Park District offers Parents Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in the ARC. This gives parents time to shop or do something special.

(file photo courtesy West Chicago ParkDistrict)

Filed Under: Government

The Grinch Comes to Park District

merleburl December 1, 2025

The West Chicago Park District hosts its second annual “A Chrinchmas Gathering” from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in the ARC. Activities include breakfast, greeting with both the Grinch and Santa Claus and making holiday crafts.

(file photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government

“Wicked” Tea at Library

merleburl November 30, 2025

To celebrate the opening of the film, “Wicked: For Good,” the West Chicago Public Library is hosting a special Wicked Wonderland Tea Party program at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. 

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government

Park District Senior Holiday Celebration Is a Merry Time

merleburl November 30, 2025

 

The West Chicago Park District monthly social gathering for senior citizens is at noon Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in the ARC.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)

 

 

 

Filed Under: Government

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I am an Independent Writing and Editing Professional.

I also am the author of At Home with Merle Burleigh, which is published weekly on the City of West Chicago's website, westchicago.org. It chronicles the community life of West Chicago.

As a resident  of West Chicago for more than 40  years, I know this is a  great community with residents who care for each other and offer assistance whenever needed.

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