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Wheaten Councilwoman in State Campaign; Facebook Teen Sex Case; Mariano’s Set to Open

A look back at the headlines in St. Charles/Wheaton from the week of Oct. 6, 2013.

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Here’s a look are some of the top headlines from the past week:


Monday, Oct. 7


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  • Patch Roundup: CTA Crash Injures 33; Murder Victim Found Buried in Park: Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local ...

  • 4 Things For Parents to Know About the Silk Road Bust: Federal authorities' move to shut down Silk Road, the now infamous online black market, introduces many parents to a ...

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  • 10 Most-Sensational Stories of September

  • City Government, Art and Music Slated


    • Tuesday, Oct. 8


  • Wheaton Job Center: Oct. 8, 2013: Take a look at the job openings we found in the Wheaton area.

  • Map: Who in Town Works From Home? The map below shows which areas have the most people working from home.

  • What’s the Going Rate for Sealing a Driveway?

  • Wheaton Officials Gear Up for Make a Difference Day


    • Wednesday, Oct. 9


  • 3 Wheaton Men Charged With Mob Action: Police Blotter: Two Glendale Heights men were also charged in connection to the incident, according to police.

  • Catch the Peak of the 2013 Draconid Meteor Shower Tonight: Perfect night to see the stars!

  • Thanksgivukkah Menu: An Excuse to Eat Double: Thanksgiving and Hanukkah collide this year, resulting in an opportunity for a menu that’s as overstuffed as a turducken.

  • Seniors to Square Off to Spell Off Today in Wheaton


    • Thursday, Oct. 10


  • Woman Spots Naked Man At Wheaton Apartment Complex: Police Blotter: The man was wearing nothing but a skull cap, according to a police report.

  • Music and an Array of Activities Coming Up in Wheaton: Friday, Oct. 11 7:30 p.m. — Wheaton Improv Show: 520 Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Saturday, Oct. 12

  • What Are You Willing to Spend on Your Kid's Halloween Costume? Will you DIY or hit the stores?

  • What Section of Town Does the Creative Class Live In?


    • Friday, Oct. 11


  • Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Carpoolers? Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what ...

  • Bail Set At $1 Million For Naperville Man Tied To Fake Minor Facebook Page: Eric Hakala is accused of maintaing a fake Facebook account to solicit minors for sexual encounters, officials said.

  • Music and an Array of Activities Coming Up in Wheaton: Friday, Oct. 11 7:30 p.m. — Wheaton Improv Show: 520 Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Saturday, Oct. 12


    • Saturday, Oct. 12


  • WATCH Marmion Defeat St. Francis Football 26-20: Can't make it to tonight’s game? Watch it live onPatch via HighSchoolCube.com.

  • Mariano's Set to Open Oct. 29 in Wheaton: Mariano's to open in Wheaton at the end of October.

  • Regional Police Report: Grandma Charged with Killing Baby; Fake Facebook Page Used to Solicit Minors

  • OMG PD: That Naked Guy, A Scary Slip


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