Open For Business: A Total Tan Spa

The long-time Wheaton business has reopened with a new owner and new spa offerings.

A long-time Wheaton business is open again, with new owners, a new attitude and new offerings. After 17 years the business, formerly known as Total Tan Today, has re-opened with the new name A Total Tan Spa. The spa is located at 262 E. Geneva Road. The business was closed for six-months while the new owners, Lonny and Lisa Harris, updated the business.  The couple owned Sun on the Run in Park Ridge for eight years, but the commute from their Glendale Heights home became too much and they didn't want to move. Lisa Harris took some time off from the business to raise her son, return to school and do volunteer work.  The family-owned business will continue to offer UV tanning services, but also offers additional services including air-brush …

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Wheaton's 1871 Dairy Brings Organic Milk Delivery to Customers' Doors

After eight months in business, Wheaton resident Travis Pyykkonen is planning to add a delivery day to his business.

What began as a quest for healthy food options for his five daughters turned into a business pursuit for Travis Pyykkonen. Pyykkonen is the owner and founder of Wheaton-based 1871 Dairy, which brings back the once-standard practice of home milk delivery. Launched eight months ago, 1871 Dairy delivers organic milk and cheese from the farm directly to the doors of its customers once a week. Partnering with Castle Rock Organic Farms in Osseo, WI, 1871 Dairy brings minimally processed certified organic milk and cheese to customers in a limited delivery area including Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard and Naperville. While pursuing the idea of what wholesome food is, Pyykkonen began gravitating toward the local food movement, an effort to build …

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Genuine Article to Close Front Street Storefront

The business' owner hints she may be taking on a new venture, but calls seeking comment on the future of The Genuine Article were not returned.

Long-time Wheaton business and gallery The Genuine Article is planning to shut its storefront. The business has announced it will be closing its location at 201 W. Front St., though on the business’ website owner Betty A. James Hoppensteadt hints some other big changes may be coming in the future. Several calls were made and messages left at The Genuine Article seeking comment and information regarding the store’s closing and future plans, but calls from Patch were not returned. The business has offered classes in beading along with selling a variety of art pieces, home accents and sculptures. According to The Genuine Article’s website, everything in the store is 30 percent off.

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Best of Wheaton: Chamber Announces 2013 Award Winners

Wheaton Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses that received the most votes at the annual "Best of Wheaton Gamon Awards."

The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday hosted its fifth annual Best of Wheaton Gamon Awards, honoring businesses voters chose as the best in town. The winners include:

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Support Wheaton Businesses: 41 Facebook Pages You Should 'Like'

Check out 41 of Wheaton's most popular pages and add your own suggestions.

It's safe to say most of us have a Facebook account. While we might have created it to keep in touch with friends and family, it has become a significant tool for businesses.  Below, in no particular order, are 30 Wheaton-related Facebook pages we think you might like. If we missed something, please let us know in the comments!  ------------------------------------------ While you're at it, add Wheaton Patch on Facebook. You can also stay "Patched in" with our daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

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Verizon Seeks to Open in Former Blockbuster Building

Verizon plans to move from its current location in Danada Square East to the former Blockbuster building.

Verizon plans to open Verizon Wireless store at the former Blockbuster store at 141-147 Danada Square East. The owner of Danada Square East Shopping Center is requesting to amend their existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow minor changes to the building. Verizon currently has a 900-square-foot store at Danada Square East with a lease that expires Dec. 31, according to a city memo. The new space is 3,630 square feet. "Verizon would like to expand to a larger space in order to showcase their latest and most modern store concept," according to the memo.  The least is contingent upon the owner's minor changes to the building, including raising the exterior walls.  Wheaton City Council on Monday will vote whether to approve the PUD …

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Visions for Vacancies

What Should Open in the Former 'It's Our Earth' Space?

Patch readers have responded to our new weekly feature, "Visions for Vacancies," with ideas of what should open in vacant spaces in Wheaton.

It's Our Earth, an "eco-tique" shop closed at 125 N. Main St. in downtown Wheaton, and is now for sale with another building on the lot for $499,000, according to the Downtown Wheaton Association website. Patch's new feature, "Visions for Vacancies," asks readers to share their ideas about what should fill vacant spaces in Wheaton. A major focus of the city right now is developing a strategic and streetscape plan for the downtown area, and they're looking to the residents for input (You can also post comments to Wheaton's MindMixer site, developed for the strategic vision). Last week, we recapped our first six weeks of the feature. Before then, we asked: What should Open n the Ron's TV Building? Whether it's a new restaurant, a Gap or …

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Readers Respond: Share Your Visions for Vacancies in Wheaton

Patch readers have responded to our new weekly feature, "Visions for Vacancies," with ideas of what should open in vacant spaces in Wheaton.

In Patch's new feature, we ask readers to share their ideas about what should fill vacant spaces in Wheaton. A major focus of the city right now is developing a strategic and streetscape plan for the downtown area, and they're looking to the residents for input (You can also post comments to Wheaton's MindMixer site, developed for the strategic vision). So far, we've asked you: What Should Open in the Ron's TV Building? Readers have said, in the comments and on our Facebook page: You've also said you do not want: Tell us what you think in the comments. What Should Open on the Vacant Lot at Main St. and Liberty Dr.? Response included: Portillo's or maybe a Ted's Grill. Tell us what you think in the comments. What Should Open in the Old …

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Charlotte Eriksen

12:14 am on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Thanks for bringing that point up, Tom. I never would have thought of it that way.   more ›

Construction and Development: Projects Underway in Wheaton

An interactive map helps you keep up on a few major projects in Wheaton, including Mariano's Fresh Market, Walgreens, Wheaton 121, Aveda, Bricks Pizza and Warren's Ale House.