Wheaton
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Annual motorcycle rally to raise fentanyl awareness, support grieving familiesJul 23, 2025 5:09 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 2, the ninth annual “Ride for John — Remember U.S. ALL“ event, organized by My Child’s Life Matters, aims to raise fentanyl awareness and support grieving families when hundreds of motorcycles will meet in St. Charles and ride to Carol Stream.
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Ex-Cook deputy running for DuPage sheriffJul 23, 2025 2:27 pm - A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running to become DuPage County’s next sheriff.
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Wheaton commissions study of intersection with speeding, impatient driversJul 22, 2025 4:37 pm - The Wheaton City Council has given the greenlight to a study that will evaluate potential traffic calming measures at Harrison Avenue and Washington Street.
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Five (more) fascinating IHSA recordsJul 21, 2025 7:09 pm - This week’s High Five presents five more fascinating IHSA records.
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DuPagePads Rock & Bowl to bring community together to strike out homelessnessJul 21, 2025 3:38 pm - DuPagePads’ 23rd annual Rock & Bowl to End Homelessness on Sept. 27 will benefit the 300-plus individuals in shelter, including 100 children, currently at DuPagePads Interim Housing Center. Sign up your team or become a sponsor.
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DuPage County Fair opening with animals, axe throwing, and drone light showJul 21, 2025 1:07 am - The 71st annual DuPage County Fair on July 24-27 will feature three nights of drone light shows, four days of the Axe Women Loggers, live music, 4-H exhibits, contests, and carnival rides.
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Steelpan virtuoso Jaden Nunez joins Wheaton Municipal Band’s percussion showcaseJul 20, 2025 11:22 pm - Jaden Teague Nunez, a recent high school graduate and accomplished steel pan musician, will perform with the Wheaton Municipal Band on July 24 in a free concert highlighting the percussion section.
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‘Really incredible’: Zoo’s new Gorilla Conservation Center brings students and animals togetherJul 20, 2025 9:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a prominent new home for the King Conservation Leadership Academy. And it has “one of the best views, I think, any classroom anywhere ever will have,” a zoo leader said.
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Suburban Skyview: Horses graze in pastures at Danada Equestrian CenterJul 20, 2025 6:00 am - Horses are seen from a drone’s eye view as they wander through a pasture, lazily grazing in the summer sun at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...