Wheaton
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Farmers markets in the suburbs July 15-21Jul 13, 2026 9:15 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks. Here’s this week’s schedule.
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Should suburban pet owners fear screwworm’s return? Here’s what experts sayJul 12, 2026 8:45 pm - Pet owners in Illinois and elsewhere are advised to be mindful after the detection last month in Texas of a parasitic fly whose larvae feed off living tissue of warm-blooded animals.
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Police: Lombard man inappropriately touched girl at water parkJul 11, 2026 1:09 pm - A Lombard man has been charged with inappropriately touching a minor girl at a Woodridge water park.
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Countdown to prep football: Seven of the area’s new football coachesJul 09, 2026 2:33 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with seven of the area’s new football coaches.
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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.