Using her magic wand, which is a crochet needle, Gallery 200 member Marita Valdizan, who originally is from Peru, interlocks strands of wire to create unique creations of art. She studied arts in Peru and develops different techniques using a crochet hook and wire to create sculptural and multi-functional wearable art and mixed media. This […]

The weather, for the most part, has been pleasant. I see many people walking, jogging and riding bikes and most are following social distancing and wearing of masks, where necessary. I am finding eating at the restaurants that have dining out facilities a very pleasant experience. Living alone, I truly appreciate being served, and not […]

West Chicago resident Judith Horsley’s interest in the environment, especially the preservation of the Monarch butterfly, helped lead the way to the creation of two butterfly gardens, one in Don Earley Park, 840 East Washington Street, and one in Reed-Keppler Park, 129 West National Street. When Judi and her husband Mike were visiting in California […]

Kindness is delivered both in small and large ways through individuals, businesses and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Karina Villa (D-49) along with more than 20 volunteers from local faith and community organizations, distributed 42,000 pounds of chicken in 10-pound bags to members of the local community Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Wheaton […]

Although the Memorial Day services commemorating those that served in the armed forces and died did not take place this year, these men and women were remembered. There were virtual observances, speeches made, memories recalled with the poignancy. The patriotic sounds resounded on YouTube and radio. (www.merleburl.com) Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791, who were […]