🌱 Patch AM: Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 27 In Wheaton

And on the Wheaton Patch calendar - 2026 Veterans Benefit Concert

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Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 27 In Wheaton

Downtown Wheaton will twinkle with hundreds of lights when the holiday season officially kicks off with a parade and tree lighting.

🌱 Patch AM: How skeptical are Wheaton students about the news they consume?

Coming up on the Wheaton Patch calendar: 2026 Veterans Benefit Concert

Carol Stream Woman Identified As Person Killed In Bloomington Mass Shooting: Reports

Giana Dettloff, who attended North Central College, was in Bloomington visiting a friend when she was fatally shot, according to reports.

Wheaton 2026 General Election Info: Candidates, Polling Places, More

Here's what to know about the 2026 General Election if you're voting in Wheaton.

🌱 Patch AM: How Wheaton’s underdog and powerhouse teams shook up the IHSA playoffs

Also check out 2026 Veterans Benefit Concert on the Wheaton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: See why Wheaton’s Marianjoy Hospital was ranked among America’s most beautiful.

Be sure to catch The Halloween Hangover Artisan Market at Noon Whistle, Lombard on the Wheaton Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Crash Closes Part Of Butterfield Road In Wheaton

Spotted on the Wheaton calendar: Prairie Haunted Trail Community Trick and Treating

Crash Closes Part Of Butterfield Road In Wheaton

The crash took place Friday morning, closing part of Butterfield in Wheaton.

When Is Trick-Or-Treating In Wheaton In 2026?

See when to head out trick-or-treating in Wheaton in 2026.

🌱 Patch AM: Charges Filed After Gun Worn With Costume Went Off At Wheaton Yard: Police

Coming up on the Wheaton Patch calendar: Trick or Treating Fun!

Charges Filed After Gun Worn With Costume Went Off At Wheaton Yard: Police

Wheaton police told Patch one person sustained an injury to the thigh after the gun went off. They were treated at a hospital and released.

🌱 Patch AM: Gun Worn As Part Of Halloween Costume Accidentally Discharged At Wheaton Yard, Restaurant Says

Make time for Trick or Treating Fun! on the Wheaton Patch calendar

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Aims To Improve Intervention, Prevention In DuPage County

The team will review incidents of domestic violence deaths and near deaths to improve ways to intervene and prevent future fatalities.

Gun Worn As Part Of Halloween Costume Accidentally Discharged At Wheaton Yard, Restaurant Says

Wheaton Yard shared a special announcement about the incident Tuesday night. Police confirmed the incident Thursday morning.

Unload Unwanted Gourds At Pumpkin Smash In Wheaton

Residents can bring their jack-o'-lanterns to be composted at a Pumpkin Smash event set for Nov. 7 at Commuter Lot 9.

Loyola Medicine To Open $120M Ambulatory Care Center In Warrenville

The three-story ambulatory care center will have 60 exam rooms and aims to serve 100,000 patients a year.

Haunted Flea Market Returns To Wheaton On Halloween

Spend Halloween browsing eerie ephemera and antique items that may or may not be haunted.

How To Observe Veterans Day In Wheaton: Ceremonies, Talks, More

See how you can pay tribute to veterans in Wheaton in 2026.

Possible Measles Exposure At O'Hare Amid 'Rare Breakthrough Infection' In DuPage County Resident

People who were at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 on Thursday afternoon may have been exposed, per the health department.

Ice Skating, S'Mores Campfires, Themed Nights Planned For Christmas At Cantigny 2026

See what's in store when Christmas at Cantigny opens Nov. 20.

More Than $60K Raised To Help Support Family Of College Student Killed By Train In Wheaton

Family friends started the GoFundMe after Tommy Offer, 18, was hit by a train while crossing the tracks at Front Street in Wheaton.

Man Convicted In 2001 Sexual Assault Against West Chicago Woman

Alberto Gomez, 54, was arrested in 2022 after his DNA was found to match DNA from the 2001 sexual assault.

State Trooper Under Investigation After Crash That Ejected Moped Driver Near DuPage Airport

The crash took place Wednesday afternoon as the officer pulled out of the airport, a news release said.

Hale Street Cantina Closes After 6 Years In Wheaton

The restaurant, located at 109 N. Hale St., had been open since the start of the pandemic.

Wheaton Runners Finish 2026 Chicago Marathon

Runners from Wheaton completed the 2026 Chicago Marathon, joining more than 54,000 who crossed the finish line at Grant Park.

'Sincere In All Aspects Of Life:' Community Remembers Teen Fatally Struck By Train In Wheaton

Tomassino "Tommy" Offer, 18, was hit by an eastbound train while he crossed the Metra tracks at Front Street after church Sunday.

Artists Behind Wheaton's 'America 250' Mural To Make Special Appearance

Jeremy Botts and Jeffrey Swider-Peltz will make a stop in Wheaton Saturday to discuss the city's new "America 250" mural.

Wheaton 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.

Man, 18, Fatally Hit By Train Near Wheaton: Report

The fatal crash took place Sunday morning.

Man Convicted In 2023 Murder Of Glen Ellyn Man At Bar In Unincorporated Wheaton

Michael Freund, 49, fatally shot Dexter Perkins, of Glen Ellyn, over an argument about a bar tab in 2023.

Wheaton To Review Proposal To Build 8 Townhomes On Roosevelt Road

The city's planning and zoning commission will review the special use permit request at its Oct. 13 meeting.

Area Cleared After Heavy Police Presence Reported Near Farnham And Haverhill

Police say they completed the investigation in the early hours of Friday.

1st Human West Nile Virus Death Of Year Reported In DuPage County

Six West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in DuPage County in 2026.

See 100s Of Model Trains When Great Midwest Train Show Returns To Wheaton

The beloved show will come to DuPage County Fairgrounds in early November.

Medical Office Ransacked, Purses Stolen From Department Store: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.

West Chicago, Itasca Cops Accused Of Misusing Flock Cameras

The officers are accused of using the cameras for searches that were not authorized.

2 DuPage County Cops Charged With Misusing Flock: Authorities

Both turned themselves in on Monday and were released on recognizance, authorities said.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Wheaton This Fall — And How To Carve Them

Many pumpkin patches and fields also offer other seasonal activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids.