Weekly News Recap

Jefferson Referendum, Townhome Fire, Election Objection: This Week

Patch recaps top news from the week of Jan. 7-12, including the passing of a referendum for Jefferson Early Childhood Center, a townhome fire, business closing, police news and a City Council candidate's objection to his opponent.

Here's a recap of the top news from last week: District 200 Residents Condemn Candidate Comments, Defend Jefferson Referendum District 200 Passes Jefferson Referendum Don't want to miss this stuff during the week? Sign up for Patch's free daily email newsletter, and like us on Facebook for a slightly different take. No Injuries in Townhome Fire City Council Candidate Objects to Opponent's Eligibility Man Jailed for Arranging Sex With Cop Posing as Wheaton Teen Four Candidates File for Wheaton Park District Board Warren's Ale House to Open Jan. 14 Harbor Express to Close Restaurant, Continue Catering Austin BBQ Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary Unemployment Report: Jobless Numbers Down in Wheaton Local Artist Responds to Newtown Shooting, Sends…

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No Injuries in Townhome Fire

A home is uninhabitable after a 3 a.m. fire that investigators believe started near the fireplace.

No one was hurt in a fire in the basement of a Wheaton townhome Wednesday at 1147 E. Rhodes Ct., according to a press release from the Wheaton Fire Department. Fire crews responded to the fire about 3 a.m. and were able to control it within 15 minutes, according to the release. The home was occupied at the time. All occupants exited safely.  The residence is one of four units in the building and all other occupants evacuated without incident.  The fire was confined to the original unit, which sustained "considerable damage" to the basement and a portion of the first floor. The adjoining units were temporarily affected by smoke conditions, according to the release. Let Patch save you time. Get stories delivered to your inbox—sign up for our…

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