Wheaton
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Farmers markets this weekJun 22, 2026 9:48 am - Here’s a look at what’s happening at farmers markets in the suburbs this week, June 24-30, 2026.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Batavia football players getting popular with college coachesJun 21, 2026 2:10 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran is back with another high school football recruiting column.
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Celebrating summer and the artsJun 20, 2026 7:59 pm - The Downtown Wheaton Association, in partnership with POSCA and uni Brands Corporation, presents Murals, Mocktails, & Music, a first-day-of-summer celebration of public art, music, local businesses and community.
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State law could help address housing needs for ‘missing middle’ in DuPage, Will countiesJun 20, 2026 11:00 am - A proposed state law would make more people in DuPage and Will counties eligible for housing assistance and help clear some hurdles for attainable housing developments.
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‘It’ll be safe’: DuPage County to install traffic signal at Great Western Trail crossingJun 19, 2026 6:14 pm - DuPage County has given the green-light to a long-discussed, pedestrian-activated traffic signal at the Great Western Trail and County Farm Road. “I’ll have to keep from dancing as I go across that crosswalk,” said Don Kirchenberg, a longtime trail advocate.
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Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbsJun 19, 2026 4:04 pm - As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.
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Fullersburg Woods joins National Register of Historic PlacesJun 18, 2026 6:18 pm - Fullersburg Woods oozes history. The U.S. Department of the Interior agrees, adding nearly 177 acres of the forest preserve in Oak Brook to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Wheaton celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Field of Honor, Independence Day events, and community eventsJun 18, 2026 5:27 pm - Wheaton Park District’s celebration of America's 250th anniversary includes the Field of Honor with 2,000 flags at Seven Gables Park (June 29-July 4), a fireworks and drone show on July 3, and the traditional Independence Day Parade July 4, along with summer activities including mini golf tournaments, museum exhibits, and family fun nights.
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Mobile Museum of Tolerance launches ‘We the People of Illinois’ exhibit in BensenvilleJun 17, 2026 12:11 pm - The Mobile Museum of Tolerance will launch its new exhibit "We the People of Illinois" on June 23 at Bensenville Community Public Library, exploring stories of community, prejudice, and equality throughout Illinois history.