Wheeling Lifestyle
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‘He was my best friend’: Retired Wheeling police dog dies after developing illnessJul 03, 2025 10:59 am - A retired Wheeling Police Department dog who worked with the department for six years has died. Riggs, a 10-year-old German shepherd, partnered with officer Christopher Kanches from 2016 to 2022.
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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summerJul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
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Bottlenose dolphin born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and baby is ‘very strong’Jun 07, 2025 2:00 pm - Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating its first bottlenose dolphin birth in more than a decade.
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Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary namingMay 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
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Biking popularity surges with infrastructure improvements, events, clubsMay 28, 2025 8:13 am - Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
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A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 23, 2025 8:04 am - Farmers markets are opening throughout the suburbs. Some start in June or later while others have already begun. Here’s a helpful guide.
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Bassoon teacher transforms students’ lives one note at a timeMay 21, 2025 4:52 pm - Bassoon teacher Andrew Marlin forges deep connections with students in high school districts 211 and 214, helping them grow into confident, accomplished musicians and individuals.
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Plan your next adventure with the 2025 guide to Summer FunMay 21, 2025 12:06 pm - The Daily Herald's 64-page Summer Fun guide offers ideas for local outings like concerts, festivals, exhibits, and getaways this season across the Chicago area and Illinois.
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Cary’s Breaking Bread teams with Wheeling bakery to sell fresh bread, dessertsMay 05, 2025 2:40 pm - Breaking Bread Catering and Deli in Cary, known for its sandwiches, has partnered with a bakery from Wheeling to sell fresh loaves of bread and desserts.
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416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin borderMay 04, 2025 4:37 pm - Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.