Year in Review

Year in Review: Wheaton's New Businesses in 2012

Patch looks back at new businesses that opened in Wheaton this year.

From resale clothing stores to a national movie theater chain, Wheaton's economic development department has been busy bringing new businesses to town in 2012.  Billy's Closet with pieces by designers Armani, Christian Dior and Ralph Lauren lining the walls. Five Guys burgers opened at 141 Danada Square East in the spring. Fashion jewelry chain Charming Charlie opened its doors at 261 Town Square Wheaton in May. Movie theater and restaurant Studio Movie Grill opened in Rice Lake Square on June 8, becoming Wheaton's only movie theater and one of 10 destination theaters in a Forbes' list of "Movie Theaters Worth Traveling For." Let Patch save you time. Get stories delivered to your inbox—sign up for our email newsletter. Fast signup here. …

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Outerwear Store Opens in Downtown Wheaton

Prairie Path Outfitters opened this month at 360 Front Street in downtown Wheaton.

A store selling outerwear and accessories made of recycled materials opened Nov. 16 in downtown Wheaton.  Wheaton residents Stacy and David Crooks, who are both sales reps for Loki products, decided last month to open Prairie Path Outfitters, 360 Front St.   The store carries Loki coats and sweatshirts for men, women and children and Green Guru accessories, such as messenger bags, iPad cases and key chains.  Loki outerwear is multi-functional, with built-in mittens and facemasks hidden inside the coat, said Stacy Crooks. Prairie Path Outfitters is the only store in Illinois that carries the product, and one of very few east of the Rockies, David Crooks said. The store also has healthy snacks and drinks, said Stacy Crooks, who hopes to move…

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Jim Hankes

4:25 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

I bought a Loki jacket and a Green Guru backpack last night. Very nice owners, extremely knowledgeable, Wheaton residents, let's show them some hometown love. As soon as I tried on my Loki, zipped it up, pulled out my built-in mittens and face mask (which are hidden inside the coat), I knew it was going home with me. You have to try on Loki outerwear to experience the Loki difference.   more ›