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Wheaton Bullying Scandal, Car Hits Home: Week in Review

Wheaton Patch recaps top news stories from the week of Aug. 18-24.

Here are some of the top news stories from last week:

Wheaton Tries to Move On After Department Bullying Exposé—City officials are defending their handling of workplace harassment after a Chicago Tribune expose claimed that it was "tolerated and ignored for years."

Man Who Hit Wheaton Home Faces Multiple Charges—Michael Kohs, 22, fled the crash scene barefoot and resisted police, according to a report. The family at the home was displaced due to the damages.

Parents Donate $300,000 in Gym Improvements to Wheaton North—An anonymous group of donors have stepped up to deliver what might be the biggest donation to District 200 in recent memory.

City Approves Liquor License for Mariano's Fresh Market—Mariano's plans to open at the end of October at the corner of Naperville and Roosevelt roads in Wheaton.

Man Charged with Sex Abuse of 9-Year-Old Girl—The 55-year-old is also accused of possessing half a dozen images of child pornography.

Transfers Can Be Requested at NCLB-Failing Wheaton, Glen Ellyn Schools—Fifteen students have requested transfers in District 200 and eight have made the request in District 41 after several schools failed No Child Left Behind requirements.

Wheaton Kids Trace Garage-Sale Medal to 1924 Hero’s Story—The family found the Carnegie Hero Fund medal at a garage sale in Florida and, after uncovering its story, is returning the artifact to its commission.

Wheaton College 98th on Forbes List of Schools—The school was particularly noted for fiscal responsibility and is the 4th highest-ranked school in Illinois by Forbes' methodology.

Ready for Gridlock? Route 59 Construction Underway—The two-year project began Aug. 19 and has a "significant impact" on drivers, officials said.
Who Might Run for Dillard's State Senate Seat?—With his run for the governor's office, state Sen. Kirk Dillard will be forced to relinquish his 24th District seat. Who wants it?

DuPage Sheriff Launches 'Manhunt Monday' Program—Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought after for having outstanding warrants. 

Big Cicada-Killing Wasps Spotted in Greater Chicago Area—Cicada killer wasps are reported to be numerous in the Chicago area this summer.
Search For Missing Man Comes Up Short, Sister Seeks Justice—John Spira's sister and DuPage detectives scoured wooded areas in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn last week. Spira was last seen on Feb. 23, 2007 near West Chicago.
Statewide Cell Phone Driving Ban Now Official: Quinn Signs Law—The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
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