Wheaton
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Batavia child who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident was an ‘amazing girl,’ family says in online fundraiserJul 09, 2026 11:27 am - The family of the third child who drowned last week after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake during a massive storm said in an online fundraiser that the young girl’s “kindne...
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2026Jul 09, 2026 10:14 am - The top finishers in June’s amateur photo contest capture moments of serenity.
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Chicago man pleads guilty to Wheaton robbery, gets 28 yearsJul 08, 2026 8:39 pm - A Chicago man was sentenced on Wednesday to 28 years in prison for his role in a May 2022 T-Mobile store robbery, officials said.
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Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to itJul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
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Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinatorsJul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.
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Marklund Day School receives DuPage Foundation grantJul 08, 2026 10:07 am - The DuPage Foundation awarded Marklund Day School a $7,500 grant to support professional development for Registered Behavior Technicians who help execute behavior intervention plans and provide one-on-one classroom support.
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Wheaton children who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident were ‘deeply loved,’ father says in online fundraiserJul 08, 2026 10:02 am - The father of two of the three children who drowned in Geneva Lake in a massive storm Friday said his children were “deeply loved” in a GoFundMe the family launched to raise money for a charity in their memory.
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Man charged with DUI in fatal crash on I-88Jul 08, 2026 8:51 am - A Warrenville man has been charged with killing a woman during a chain-reaction crash Saturday on I-88.
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Wade Center to host lecture on two key figures in C.S. Lewis’s academic lifeJul 07, 2026 9:12 pm - On Aug. 20, the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College will host a lecture by the Rev. Joel D. Heck, exploring the lives and influence of F.P. Wilson and J.A.W. Bennett, two scholars who significantly intersected with C.S. Lewis’s academic career at Oxford and Cambridge.
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State agency wants more information on how DuPage County Board approved raisesJul 07, 2026 7:08 pm - The Illinois Attorney General’s public access counselor is looking into allegations that the DuPage County Board violated the Open Meetings Act when it approved pay raises for elected officials in April.