Wheaton
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Wade Center Lecture explores ‘Fantastic Five’ writers’ views on justice in fantasy literatureJan 27, 2026 10:56 pm - On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College presents the 2026 Wade Center Hansen Series Lecture Part I. "The Horns of Elfland: On Fairy-Story Justice,“ a lecture by Dr. Jim Beitler and a response by Dr. Kimberly Sasser, associate professor of English.
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Illinois American Water seeks another rate increaseJan 27, 2026 8:22 pm - Illinois American Water filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission on Tuesday for new rates to support investments over the next two years.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 31 to Feb. 7Jan 27, 2026 7:44 pm - Learn about upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and educational workshops in the Chicago suburbs, including one on “Reducing Climate Change Through Composting.”
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New mural in the works for Wheaton celebration of America’s 250th birthdayJan 27, 2026 5:49 pm - The Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission has proposed a downtown mural as part of the city’s commemoration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Man sentenced to 20 years in Naperville home invasionJan 27, 2026 3:52 pm - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2022 home invasion in Naperville.
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Two teens accused of sexually assaulting St. Viator classmate plead not guiltyJan 27, 2026 1:54 pm - Two of the three former St. Viator students accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a graduation party in Roselle last spring were formally arraigned at hearings in DuPage County Tuesday.
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‘We get it right from Texas’: Summer Moon Coffee landing in WheatonJan 27, 2026 10:09 am - Husband-and-wife team Emily and Jesse Moffitt soon will introduce Wheaton to a distinctive wood-fired coffee from the Lone Star State. The owners of a Summer Moon Coffee franchise in Crystal Lake are opening a second shop on Butterfield Road.
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Festival Choirs and Chamber Orchestras present Lenten music in WheatonJan 26, 2026 9:55 pm - The Festival Choirs and Chamber Orchestras of two Wheaton churches will present "Grief and Glory: A Musical Lenten Anticipation" on Feb. 15, featuring M. Roger Holland's "Tribulation Suite" and the world premiere of Donté Ford's "Three Gospelized Spirituals."
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College of DuPage Great Read Series brings author Chloe Gong on March 9Jan 26, 2026 9:23 pm - College of DuPage’s Great Read Series returns this spring semester with a lineup of engaging events centered around Chloe Gong’s book, “Foul Lady Fortune,” culminating in an author talk and book signing on Monday, March 9
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DuPage County candidates to square off in Elmhurst forumJan 26, 2026 5:57 pm - The Elmhurst chapter of the League of Women Voters will hold a forum with candidates running for seats on the DuPage County Board, forest preserve board and countywide positions.