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Columns

The Editor's Corner

By Charlotte Eriksen
Franklin Choir Program: Clarification
Valentine's Day: Have You Made Your Plans Yet?
Meet Patch at 'Girl's Night Out' at Studio Movie Grill
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Patch Asks

By Charlotte Eriksen
National Day of Prayer: How is it Recognized here?
You Ask ... Patch Answers
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Under the Tower

By Paulette Delcourt
Paulette Delcourt: Sister Wives vs. Duggar, a Lifestyle Smackdown
Paulette Delcourt: About Leaving Your Kid in a Pub, Mr. Prime Minister
Paulette Delcourt: Bloomberg, Big Gulps, Broadway and the Obesity Debate
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Teacher Feature

By Grace A. Reband
The Person Behind the Apple, Chalkboard and Stickers: Cathi Boone
The Person Behind the Apple, Chalkboard and Stickers: Virginia Jones
The Person Behind the Apple Chalkboard and Stickers: Laura Busboom
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The District 200 Chalkboard

By Mark Stern
Crunching Numbers for Hubble: How Did We Arrive Here?
Vote: There's No Excuse Not To
Transparency Issues in District 200: A Brief History
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Wheaton on the Web

By Charlotte Eriksen
Wheaton on the Web Today, Thursday, Jan. 27
Wheaton on the Web Today, Wednesday, Jan. 26
Wheaton on the Web Today, Friday, Jan. 21
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More is More Mom®

By Vanessa Nunley
Mama's Got A Brand New Bag....
The Fabric of our Lives
Let Me Sleep On It (Baby, Baby)...
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Five Things to do in Wheaton This Weekend

By Charlotte Eriksen
It Should be a Nice Fall Day for a Festival
Enjoy Beethoven
Take a Walk for a Good Cause
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Photo Gallery

Post Photos of Your Holiday Decorations
Viewfinder: Wheaton North Beats Naperville Central 14-7
Viewfinder: Wheaton Park District's Fall Carnival
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The Blotter Spotter

Better Top Required at Coffee Shop
There's a Reason They're Called Learners' Permits
Before Breaking In, Make Sure It's Your Car
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Elections 2011: Wheaton Weighs In

City Council Candidates Weigh in on Theatre Referendum
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The Do-Gooder in Town

This Week’s Volunteer: Vanessa O’Brien
This Week’s Volunteer: Rosemary Beutell
This Weeks Volunteer: Ally Dougan
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Senior Spotlight

By Zoe Barker
This Week's Senior: Mark Maskeri
This Week's Senior: Jamison Shimmel
This Week's Senior: Andrea Filisko
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Mediocre Mom

By Renee Gough
We Might Not be Able To Look a Chicken in the Eye, But Something Must Be Done to Prevent Bologna Wars
Passing the Peace of the Baton to Your Kids
Zumba: The Cure for Seasonal Blues
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Heart of the Home

What a World It Would be Without 'Stranger Danger'
For Toddler and Mom, Hour at Children's Museum's a Full Day
Why Do We Buy the Future's Junk?
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CONTEST

Calling All Cheeseheads in Wheaton! Patch Sincerely Wants to Know: What Are You Thinking?
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PatchCast

Daily PatchCast: Organized Crime Speech, Bookstore of the Year
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Daily PatchCast

Daily PatchCast: Benet Grad Wins Pulitzer, Guardian Angels in Oak Park, Two Injured in Crash
Daily PatchCast: Port-o-Potty Vandalism Prompts DG Park District Rule Changes, Banana Republic and District 200 Pair to Empower Girls
Daily Patchcast: Hinsdale Development Resumes, Homeless Man's Imaginary Machine Gun
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Frugal Family

Frugal Family Finds: The "Around Town" Edition
Frugal Family Finds: The "Break the Routine" Edition
Frugal Family Finds: The "Unlike Summer, The Shopping Never Ends" Edition
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Moms Talk

Finding Special Gifts While on a Budget
Moms Talk: Should You Vaccinate Your Child?
Moms Talk: Are Weapons In School a Problem?
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Weekly News Recap

By Charlotte Eriksen
Child Porn Charges, Fatal Crash, Murder-for-Hire Verdict: This Week
Newsweek Ranks Wheaton North, Car Hits Bike, Murder-for-Hire Trial Begins: This Week
Wheaton North Smoke Scare, Business Burglary, Stork's Cradle Closing: This Week
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Enviro-Friendly and Artsy Ideas this Weekend
Get Active With Your Kids in These Weekend Events
Get Active With Your Kids
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Whiz Kid

WWS Senior Commits to Play Wheelchair Basketball at Missouri
Whiz Kids: More Than 80 Wheaton Natives Make Benet Honor Roll
Whiz Kid: Addison Euhus a Presidential Scholar
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Letter to the Editor

Letter: Bill Would Allow Counties to Cut 'Wasteful and Redundant' Layers of Government
Letter: Bill Would Allow Counties to Cut 'Wasteful and Redundant' Layers of Government
Letter to the Editor: Milton Township Republicans Organize Volunteer Activities
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Writers' Corner

Every Birthday's Different and Dad Recalls Them All
Our Columnist Reveals a Brush with Reality TV
The Ice Cream Van—Nostalgic Treat or Noise Pollution?
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Talk About Choices: People Who Love Their Work

People Who Love Their Work: Kerry O'Brien
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The Sunday Cartoon

With Cubs Playing Sox, Peacekeepers May be Needed
If Everyone's Wearing a Tuxedo, Will it Still be a Bridal Party?
No Argument about Illinois' Best Governor in 13 Years
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Wheaton Weather

Weekend Weather: Cloudy Saturday, 40s Sunday
Weekend Weather: Clear, 30s Temps
Weekend Weather: Cold Temps, Snow Monday
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Cheapest Gas

Cheapest Gas in Wheaton is $3.45
Cheapest Gas in Wheaton is $3.53
Cheapest Gas in Wheaton is $3.47
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Jeff Ward: Notes on West Suburban Civilization

By Jeff Ward
Jeff Ward: You Can't Blame the President for Record Gas Prices
Jeff Ward: Our Teachers, Daycare Workers Deserve Better
Jeff Ward: The Internet, Sales Tax and an Off-the-Mark Tribune Editorial
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DuPage Sports Wrap

By Mike Sandrolini
O'Toole Getting Acclimated to Big-time College Football
Joniak Ridiculously Good as Bears Play-by-Play Announcer
DuPage Native Putting in Hard Work, Sweatt Playing Hockey for the Chicago Wolves
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Adopt me!

By Charlotte Eriksen
From DuPage County Animal Care and Control: Pet Pick of the Week
From the DuPage County Animal Care and Control: Pet Pick of the Week
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Style Central

By Nancy Pipal
Style Central: The War of the Wardrobes
Style Central: Attention Shoppers!
Style Central: Gratitude or Attitude?
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West Suburban Patch Roundup

By Darren McRoy
Patch Roundup: Nanny and Kids Held at Gunpoint, New Charges in O'Laughlin Murder
Patch Roundup: Subway Robbed at Gunpoint, Man Killed in Plane Crash
Patch Roundup: Dead Body Found Near Lisle, Nail in Halloween Snickers Bar
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Best of:

By Charlotte Eriksen and Samantha Liss
Where's the Best Place to Buy Flowers for Valentine's Day in Wheaton or Glen Ellyn?
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Greatest Person

Longtime Glen Ellyn Volunteer Helps Communities, Women Across the Globe
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Visions for Vacancies

By Charlotte Eriksen
What Should Open in the Former 'It's Our Earth' Space?
What Should Open in the Ron's TV Building?
What Should Open on the Vacant Lot at Main St. and Liberty Dr.?
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SOLD!

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SOLD: Wheaton Real Estate Sales, Sept. 27 Edition
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Patch on Politics

Sandack Says Illinois Should Keep Flat Income Tax
Income Taxes Leave You Feeling Flat?
ComEd Wants You to Pay More for Electricity You Used Last Year
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Holiday Gift Guide

Gift Ideas: Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Wheaton
Gift Guide: For Teachers
Gift Ideas: For Girls
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Year in Review

By Charlotte Eriksen
Making Rank: Wheaton Recognition in 2012 News
What Happened to You in 2012?
New Businesses to Look for in 2013
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House WOW!

$1.7 Million For Theatre, Fireplaces, Custom Details
$1.2 Million For Fireplaces, Custom Cabinets, Design Details
$1.35 Million For Movie Theater, Wine Cellar, Game Room
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SOLD!

SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales May 10 Edition
SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales May 3 Edition
SOLD: Glen Ellyn, Wheaton Real Estate Sales April 26 Edition
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Disability Doesn't Even Slow Down Bridget Brown
Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
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