Wheaton
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Volunteers plant 150 pinwheels to mark Child Abuse Prevention MonthMar 28, 2026 2:09 pm - Community groups joined together to “plant” the fourth annual Pinwheel Garden Saturday at the corner of Manchester and County Farm roads in Wheaton.
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‘Do not click’: State, suburban leaders warn of text scam surgeMar 26, 2026 2:06 pm - They look real, sound vaguely threatening and feel urgent. But if you’ve received a text message in recent days warning you could lose your driver’s license or face heavy financial penalties over an unpaid citation, a word of advice from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias: “Do not click.”
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Aurora man sentenced in connection with 2023 mass shooting in DuPage CountyMar 26, 2026 2:05 pm - An Aurora man has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a 2023 mass shooting near Willowbrook that left one person dead and more than 20 others injured.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2026Mar 26, 2026 8:32 am - The top finishers in February’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from around the world.
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Girls soccer: Clousing converts equalizer as Wheaton Warrenville South draws LyonsMar 25, 2026 9:26 pm - Kelsey Clousing took a risk. It was well worth the reward. With Wheaton Warrenville South trailing by a goal midway through the second half, Clousing forced a turnover an...
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Wheaton railroad crossing to close for repairsMar 25, 2026 5:12 pm - The Washington Street railroad crossing near Wheaton College is set to close next week.
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Wheaton to add nighttime art displays at downtown muralMar 25, 2026 1:04 pm - Almost two years after a mural came together in downtown Wheaton, the city is taking it to the next level. A projection mapping system will animate the same surface with nighttime displays next to the French market pavilion.
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Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’sMar 25, 2026 10:11 am - Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.
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Learn about faith in Ukraine and Middle East at Gary UMC in WheatonMar 24, 2026 9:45 pm - Learn what it’s like to have Christian faith in Ukraine and the Middle East at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Wednesday, April 15.
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DuPage County approves $4.8 million to help food pantries, ‘Farm to Pantry’ programMar 24, 2026 6:19 pm - DuPage County Board members have approved $4.8 million in funding for Loaves & Fishes Community Services, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a farm-to-food-pantry pipeline of locally grown vegetables.