Wheaton Submitted Content
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‘The Bachelor’ alum Daisy Kent reads to Child’s Voice studentsMay 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Child’s Voice in Wood Dale recently hosted an inspirational event featuring hearing health advocate Daisy Kent, who read from her children’s book and shared experiences with hearing loss.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers self-guided tour of stained-glass windowsMay 20, 2025 7:26 pm - Wheaton church now offers self-guided tour of 14 stained glass windows, from 1930s Rose window to 1990s Mary window.
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Delta Dental of Illinois partners with food bank to nourish children and promote well-beingMay 20, 2025 4:17 pm - Delta Dental employees volunteer to pack dental hygiene kits for children facing food insecurity through Northern Illinois Food Bank's Backpack Program, which also received a $15,000 grant from Delta Dental.
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Wheaton Academy announces leadership transitions for academic excellenceMay 19, 2025 11:58 pm - Wheaton Academy announces leadership changes: Principal Kori Hockett promoted to chief academic officer, and Vice Principal Brad Thornton to become next principal.
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Indian Prairie superintendent named 2025 Educator of the Year in DuPage CountyMay 19, 2025 11:25 pm - The DuPage Regional Office of Education honored Dr. Adrian Talley, Superintendent of Indian Prairie School District 204, as the 2025 DuPage Educator of the Year for his visionary leadership and commitment to student well-being.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District volunteer honored with Governor’s AwardMay 14, 2025 4:02 pm - Bolingbrook resident Bruce Kulik becomes the first Forest Preserve District of DuPage County volunteer to receive prestigious 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
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Stories of Local Impact: Don and Dianne Skeet, how one couple’s generosity is making an ongoing differenceMay 14, 2025 3:55 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Dianne and Don Skeet who left a legacy that supports children, families, and nonprofits across DuPage County.
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College of DuPage unveils renovated Student Services CenterMay 14, 2025 10:59 am - Community members, elected officials, and COD leaders celebrated the completion of a $30 million renovation of the Student Services Center.
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Over 1,000 volunteers serve community in annual CareFest event in WheatonMay 09, 2025 4:51 pm - Wheaton Bible Church and Iglesia del Pueblo led over 1,175 volunteers to donate 6,000 hours serving the community through repairs, upgrades, and beautification projects at shelters, counseling centers, and schools.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank names new chief philanthropy officerMay 08, 2025 11:03 pm - Colleen Ahearn was appointed as chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, leading fundraising, marketing, and volunteer engagement efforts across a 13-county service area.