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Wheaton on the Web is a quick, daily summary of what we find about Wheaton on the web that may not be a full story on Patch. We will post anything from tweets about a job opening, a former high school athlete who has become a college star or maybe a one-day special at the grocery store. If you know of anything we should add to Wheaton on the Web, email Charlotte, your Local Editor, at charlotte@patch.com.
Wheaton North students win 2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest via Illinois Emergency Management Agency website A group of Wheaton North students produced "The Radon Ninja," a YouTube video that won the 2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest, which warns of the dangers of radon gas. Wheaton South football team recognized in Army National Guard presentation via MaxPreps The Wheaton Warrenville South football team was honored in the 6th Annual MaxPreps Football Tour of Champions presented by the Army National Guard on Jan. 21. Chicago Tribune article on state Supreme Court …
District 200 sets example for other school districts via Daily Review Atlas The Monmouth-Roseville school district consulted District 200 as a successful school district facing budget challenges. Dr. Margo Sorrick, assistant superintendent of educational services in District 200, gave a presentation on the district's successes. Wheaton gas station almost sells winning lottery ticket via WLS 890AM One Illinois lotto player missed one number on the ticket purchased at the Pride of Wheaton gas station, 25W420 Geneva Road. They didn't lose entirely, though—they'll collect $250,000. Wheaton …
A Bears history buff's popular website started as a class project at local school via Daily Herald Roy Taylor of Yorkville used his collection hundreds of tapes and highlight reels from Bears games to create Bearshistory.com and chicagobearsweblog.com as a class project at Illinois Institute of Technology in Wheaton in 2000. Now, the sites receive as many as 10,000 hits a day. Vote for Wheaton businesses nominated for Chamber of Commerce Gamon Awards via Twitter The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce has posted its ballot for the annual Gamon Awards, recognizing local businesses. Categories for the …
Three hurt in car crash via CBS Chicago Three people went to the hospital for injuries after a van struck a pickup head-on at about 10 a.m.at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and President Street in Wheaton Thursday PRC food services director says numbers of those using food stamps have been "through the roof" recently via People's World In a story about food stamp usage in the Chicago area, Melissa Travis, food services director at the Peoples Resource Center (PRC), said the number of people seeking assistance at the food pantry has increased significantly. Forest Preserve promotes ice …
Wheaton South hockey team seeded top in its branch via Daily Herald The Wheaton Warrenville South boys hockey team was seeded first in its branch of the 2011 Blackhawk Cup State Tournament. The Tigers are 14-11-4, including an 8-1-1 streak in the last ten games. Winter blowout sale starts at Jeans & a Cute Top Shop via Facebook Downtown boutique Jeans & a Cute Top Shop, 204 W. Wesley, Wheaton, launched its winter blowout sale today. Shoppers can take an extra 20 percent off of sale items. Wheaton Park District posts sledding photos on Facebook The Wheaton Park District posted photos of the …
Park district offers discounted pool passes until Jan. 31 via Facebook The Wheaton Park District is offering pool passes for 30 percent off until Jan. 31. Pay $20 for $40 worth of food at The Bank via Groupon Groupon has a deal for The Bank in Wheaton today. For $20, buy $40 worth of food and drinks at The Bank. Honey Rock offers free parenting seminars Honey Rock, a camp run by Wheaton College, is offering free parenting seminars in Wheaton. The next one will be Sunday, Jan. 23 at Blanchard Alliance Church in Wheaton. For more information, click here. District 200 seeks new principal for …
Wheaton attorney offers opinion on gang lawsuits via Chicago Tribune Jeff Fawell, a Wheaton attorney voiced his opinion on lawsuits against gang members in a Chicago Tribune article. Wheaton South wide receiver commits to CMU via Detroit Free Press Titus Davis, the wide receiver for the state champ Tigers, verbally committed to Central Michigan University, where he would be a freshman in the fall of 2012. Suzette's Creperie announces options for sweethearts on Valentine's Day via Facebook Suzette's Creperie announced options for date night during Valentine's Day weekend on Facebook. CCIW …
Wheaton business receives money for design project RJN Group Inc. received $1.3 million for a design project in Collinsville, IL. Resident concerned with tax hike via The Chicago Tribune A Wheaton resident said she can "reluctantly accept" a tax increase depending on its impact on staffing and programs in the schools. DuPage Historical Museum posts events via Facebook The DuPage Historical Museum posted numerous events on Facebook, including an announcement about a Civil War exhibit opening in April.
Blogger Speculates on Signing Day for Reilly O'Toole via ChicagoNow Illinois freshman quarterback Chandler Whitmer decided to transfer yesterday. A ChicagoNow blogger discusses WWS quarterback Reilly O'Toole and his options come signing day on Feb. 2. Naperville Settles Racial Bias with Wheaton Man via Chicago Tribune The City of Naperville has settled a racial bias lawsuit for $21,000 with a Wheaton man. The man claimed Naperville officers were racially biased when a police dog bit him in 2008 outside a downtown Naperville bar. Wheaton College Gospel Choir Performs During Dr. Martin Luther …
Park District Offers Garden Plots via Facebook The Wheaton Park District has added additional gardening plots for the year 2011 due to high demand. The plots are $25 for residents and $38 for others and are limited to one plot per family. The 20' by 30' plots can now be purchased by Wheaton residents. All non-residents can reserve the plots beginning Jan. 18. For more information, see the Wheaton Park District website. First Division Museum at Cantigny Seeks Administrative/Education Assistant via Facebook The First Division Museum at Cantigny seeks to hire an administrative/education …
Rodney Rich, Former Wheaton Principal, Takes Top Admin Post at SCVUSD via Nogales International Former Wheaton principal, Rodney Rich takes over the top admin post at Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 this July. He began his career as a Wheaton social studies teacher and later became prinicpal of two school districts in Wheaton. Chat With the Mayor on Channel 10 Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk chatted with Kim Perez, executive director of the People's Resource Center on Wheaton's channel 10. To view the video from the chat please see here. Wheaton College Posts Image of the Week via …
Wheaton Native Boxing Champion Mike Lee Boxes in Las Vegas via Boxing News 24 Saturday, Feb. 26, boxing champion and Wheaton native Mike Lee returns to fight in Las Vegas. The 23 year old Benet Alum fought once before at The Palms Casino and Resort and currently holds a 3-0-0 record. Cantigny Announces Photo Contest Winners via Facebook Cantigny Park and Gardens announces its top three photo contest winners of 2009. The first place winner is Mary Lemak of Batavia. The second place winner is Lauren Fox of Glen Ellyn. The third place winner is Allan Delosreyes of Romeoville. Library Offers …
Wheaton Fifth-Grader Will Hand Out Game Ball at Super Bowl via Daily HeraldAva Childs, a Wheaton fifth-grader, won an essay contest where she wrote of her dream of becoming the first NFL female kicker. Childs, a diehard Chicago Bears fan, met Bears kicker Robbie Gould when he visited Briar Glen Elementary School to inform Childs that she had won the contest. Cantigny Announces Bridal Show via Facebook Cantigny announces bridal show for Sunday, Jan. 30 from 1-4p.m. The 3rd annual show takes place at Le Jardin. The cost for the show is $18 per person. Wheaton Goodwill Seeks Team Leader via …
Former Wheaton College Student to Take Washington Supreme Court Justice Seat Friday via The Seattle Times The DuPage Community Foundation Gives Grant to The Hinsdale Historical Society via Pioneer Press The DuPage Community Foundation, based in Wheaton, awarded the Hinsdale Historical Society a grant from the 2010 Fall Discretionary Grant Cycle. The grant provides funding for the Historical Society's fashion costume exhibit this April. Wheaton Junior Named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week via Wheaton College Athletics Wheaton College junior Lindsey Brenneman was named to the D3hoops.com …
Wheaton Native Phil Cook Starts for the Minnesota Mavericks via College Hockey News Phil Cook, a Wheaton native, made his debut for the Minnesota Mavericks at Minnesota State University during winter break last year where he started in all three playoff games. After only one year, the sophomore star now makes his mark on the ice on a nightly basis. Wheaton Wok'n Fire Now Hiring via Facebook Wok'n Fire is hiring employees for its new Wheaton location, 120 E. Liberty Dr., Wheaton. The restaurant wants energetic employees with two or more years experience. For more information about the …
Wheaton Doctor Interviewed about Cold and Flu Season via ABC 7 Dr. Ruben Rucoba of Wheaton Pediatrics spoke to ABC7 Chicago to offer advice to parents and families about the cold and flu season. Rucoba discussed the warning signs of more serious illnesses and what actions parents should take should these symptoms occur. Wheaton Recycling Program Takes in Tons of Electronics via SunTimes From April through December 2010, Wheaton residents recycled 245,556 lbs. of electronics. The collections included electronic devices and batteries. If you have an electronic device that you would like to…
Judge sentences pistol-packing mom via SunTimes Vicki K. Myers, 44, pleaded guilty to keeping a firearm in her vehicle at her trial in the Wheaton Field Court last Wednesday, Dec. 22. She is now on supervision until March 9, 2011. Wheaton Police catch San Jacinto man with child porn via The Valley Chronicle Undercover officers at the Wheaton Police Department caught a San Jacinto man who distributed child pornography to the undercover officer. They reported Jeremiah Allen Gifford, 34, to the San Jacinto police department in May. Gifford was arrested yesterday, Wednesday, Dec. 29. …
DuPage Clinic Provides Free Health Care via Daily Herald The Wheaton-based DuPage Community Clinic provided free services to more than 5,000 people this year. The Clinic celebrates its 20th year of service this month. Ice Fishing for Beginners via SunTimes Sunday, Jan. 9 come learn the basics of Ice Fishing at Herrick Lake Forest in Wheaton. The event takes place 1 to 3 p.m. and costs $5 per person. For more information or to register please call 630.933.7248. Crate and Barrel Dining Set for Sale via Craigslist Crate and Barrel 5-piece dining set for sale for $300 on craigslist today. The …
WWII Veteran Donates Three Handguns from War to First Division Museum at Cantigny via Facebook Gerald Anderson, WWII veteran, donated three handguns to the First Division Museum at Cantigny today. Anderson brought back the guns from Germany during WWII. New Years Eve Hostess Gift Available at Whole Foods via Facebook Whole Foods offers a great package to ring in the new year for just $20.11. The package includes: parrano, manchego, brie cheese, fig spread and crackers. The package is originally priced at $29.99 and the sale lasts until Friday, Dec. 31. Association's Facebook Page Asks …
Wheaton Man Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Loaded Gun Near School via My Suburban Life A Wheaton man was arrested after hisloaded firearm was found at Madison school. Brent T. Smith, 26, of Wheaton, posted $2,500 bond for the charge. Library Offers Tickets to Strings Concert via Facebook The Wheaton Public Library offers free tickets to the Vivaldi Strings concert on Sunday, Jan 16. Free tickets to the show available at the checkout desk. Whole Foods Offers New Holiday Deal Everyday via Facebook Wheaton Whole Foods now offers a new holiday deal everyday in their tabs section on …
