the woman accused in the fatal July 4 crash on Pacific Coast Highway who calls herself a “wellness advocate,” is claiming the accident was the fault of Martin Okeke the ride share driver who police say was hit head-on while he drove a young passenger home on PCH.  Wheaton asks the court to deny Okeke’s family damages and to award her “judgment and attorney’s fees.” Police investigators state it was Wheaton who drove recklessly causing the fatal crash after returning from a booze-filled party at Nobu restaurant Wheaton has pleaded not guilty and is free on bail She was ordered in March to wear an alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet The views expressed here are the author's own There's nothing better than small plates right at home--especially if it's as easy as finishing in under 30 minutes Or try a family meal and make ordering simple and delicious Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:00 - 6:00pm We’re delivering this restaurant event to Wheaton, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, La Grange, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Addison, Itasca, Wood Dale, Elk Grove Village, and Roselle/Medinah. Learn more about our delivery zones here View menu + order: https://dwell.social/44eZ16V Wednesday, 4:00 pmWestmont, IL WHEATON – Wheaton North senior pitcher Jake Williams was in his comfort zone Saturday morning With the wind blowing in from center field at a good clip, the right-hander scattered seven hits while walking two and striking out seven during his complete-game shutout that helped lead the host Falcons to a 3-0 victory over DuKane Conference rival Wheaton Warrenville South. “It definitely made me feel more comfortable,” Williams said of the steady breeze. “I also hit my spots the best I have all season today.” Williams received plenty of support from his defense, particularly junior shortstop Jacob Johnson and senior second baseman Luke Bellini, who combined for two double plays – including an inning-ending turn in the top of the first. “That seemed to set a good tone for us for the rest of the game,” Falcons coach Dan Schoessling said. “He (Williams) was outstanding today, and we played real good defense behind him.” The Falcons (10-12, 6-5) grabbed a 1-0 lead in their half of the first. After Carter Johnson got hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, junior Jacob Kurtz delivered a two-out RBI double to left. In the fourth, the Falcons made it 2-0, as Kurtz led off with a walk, stole second, took third on Zander Zielinski’s infield single, and scored on Max Burke’s RBI groundout. Wheaton North added an insurance run in the fifth off Tigers senior left-hander Drew Eger (6 IP, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts) on Nic Pisciotta’s two-out RBI single. “Every run that we scored was hard-earned,” Schoessling said. “Their kid (Eger) threw a good game as well.” The Tigers (10-11, 7-4) had plenty of scoring opportunities. In the fourth, AJ Rogers led off with a single and Jacob Conover coaxed a two-out walk to put runners on the corners before Williams retired No. 3 hitter Caleb Mease on a fly ball to center. In the fifth, Clark Jensen led off with a single and Aidan Quartz reached on a two-out single to put runners on the corners before Williams retired Rogers on a ground ball to shortstop Johnson. WW South’s best scoring chance came in the fifth. Following Nico Olszewski’s one-out single and Conover’s walk, a wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third. Williams, however, worked his way out of trouble, retiring Mease on a pop-up to first baseman Pisciotta before an inning-ending strikeout on an off-speed pitch. “I knew (Mease) was hunting for that fastball,” Williams said. “Anything inside he was going to blast so I was focusing outside. I threw him a curveball outside.” “He was really good with guys on base,” Schoessling said of Williams. “He took it up a notch.” After Blake Snyder reached on a leadoff infield single in the sixth, Williams induced a 4-6-3 double play on the very next pitch. “They’re a good hitting team, but I have a lot of trust in my fielders,” Williams said. “What worked best for me was just the rivalry. I had so much spit and fire in me to come out and beat this team.” Olszewski went 2-for-4 for the Tigers, who had their four-game winning streak snapped. “Over the last couple weeks, we’ve gotten big hits and today we really didn’t,” Tigers coach John Scherrman said. “We’re a relatively young team, but they’ll keep fighting. “We get a chance to win the series on Monday.” Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. (5/4/2025) – The Nichols College baseball team dropped their regular season finale on Sunday afternoon from the Nichols Baseball field with a 4-3 decision at the hands of Wheaton College The Lyons jumped out to a 3-0 lead after four innings thanks to a two-run home run in the fourth inning for Wheaton The Bison ended the shutout bid in the fifth inning when freshman Ryan Keating singled to left field Wheaton grabbed another run in the seventh inning with an RBI single We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy And don't forget to stock up for the week from this local favorite Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30 - 6:00pm Please leave a cooler outside if you won't be home View menu + order: https://dwell.social/4jQUCM4 Wheaton North senior pitcher Jake Williams was in his comfort zone Saturday morning. With the wind blowing in from center field at a good clip, the right-hander scattered 7 hits while walking 2 and striking out 7 during his complete-game mound effort that helped lead the host Falcons (10-12, 6-5) to a 3-0 victory over DuKane Conference rival Wheaton Warrenville South. Williams received plenty of support from his defense, particularly junior shortstop Jacob Johnson and senior second baseman Luke Bellini, who combined for a pair of double plays – including an inning-ending turn in the top of the first. “That seemed to set a good tone for us for the rest of the game,” said Falcons coach Dan Schoessling. “He (Williams) was outstanding today, and we played real good defense behind him.” The Falcons grabbed a 1-0 lead in their half of the first. After Carter Johnson got hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, junior Jacob Kurtz delivered a 2-out RBI double to left. Wheaton North added an insurance run in the fifth off Tigers senior left-hander Drew Eger (6 IP, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts) on Nic Pisciotta’s 2-out RBI single. “Every run that we scored was hard-earned,” said Schoessling. “Their kid (Eger) threw a good game as well.” In the third, AJ Rogers led off with a single and Jacob Conover coaxed a 2-out walk to put runners on the corners before Williams retired No. 3 hitter Caleb Mease on a fly ball to center. In the fourth, Clark Jensen led off with a single and Aidan Quartz reached on a 2-out single to put runners on the corners before Williams retired Rogers on a groundball to shortstop Johnson. Following Nico Olszewski’s 1-out single and Conover’s walk, a wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third. “I knew (Mease) was hunting for that fastball,” said Williams. “Anything inside he was going to blast so I was focusing outside. I threw him a curveball outside.” “They’re a good hitting team, but I have a lot of trust in my fielders,” said Williams. “What worked best for me was just the rivalry. I had so much spit and fire in me to come out and beat this team.” Olszewski went 2-for-4 for the Tigers, who had their 4-game winning streak snapped. “Over the last couple weeks, we’ve gotten big hits and today we really didn’t,” said Tigers coach John Scherrman. “We’re a relatively young team, but they’ll keep fighting. – The Wheaton track and field teams are competing at the 2025 CCIW Outdoor Track & Field Championships this weekend on the campus of North Central College At the conclusion of day one the Wheaton men’s program is in fifth place North Central’s men’s program is first after the first day of action with 59 points Illinois Wesleyan is third with 37.5 points Carroll and North Park are tied for seventh… A fan Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.Adapted from Tina Fey's hit 2004 film Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards This queen-bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd Giant manta ray kites nearly 100 feet long were among the highlights of the Wheaton Park District's “Go Fly a Kite” event at Graf Park on Saturday outdoor education supervisor for the Wheaton Park District said she expected 500 kites to be flown during the event Most of the kites were small-to-medium-sized examples flown by kids and their parents while the giant ones were flown by the “Kite Guy” Jake Peters “There are a lot of kite-flying events happening all over the state this weekend,” Ditchman said Rule-based strategies remove the reliance of making decisions based on predictions or guesswork. 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Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Arthur Wheaton is director of Labor Studies and works in the Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab Art also works for the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution costing out a contract and conflict resolution as well as auto and aerospace industrial relations.Prior to joining the ILR faculty in 1999 Art was with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he was project manager for the Labor Aerospace Research Agenda.Author of numerous publications in multidisciplinary social science with a concentration in political science history and economics at Michigan State University from the Michigan State School of Labor and Industrial Relations Thanks for visiting School: Wheaton North Why he was selected: Popham struck out 10 in a complete-game eight-inning one-hit shutout in Wheaton North’s 1-0 win over Batavia He was voted the Athlete of the Week in an online vote Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge Popham: We are still early in the season but that was one of my better outings on the varsity team My four-seam [fastball] felt strong and I was able to locate well but I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and coaches Was it a little nerve-racking throwing so well but going into the eighth inning 0-0 Popham: I was excited to go back out in the eighth I was feeling confident and I knew that my teammates could back me up I was extremely happy that I was able to close out the game and get the win for our team How’s the season going otherwise for you and the team Popham: I think the season is going well and we are excited to continue to compete Have you always been a pitcher in baseball Popham: Growing up pitching was always my secondary position pitching has become more of a focus and something I’m looking to continue improving as my primary position Popham: I’m not very superstitious but my pre-pitching throwing routine is something very important to me where are you going to eat and what are you ordering I went to Chipotle and I ordered a double wrapped burrito with white rice Popham: My favorite baseball team is the Cardinals I don’t have a particular favorite but I do like Joe Kelly and Adam Wainwright Popham: I think the “Sandlot” movies are a classic and I also like “A League of Their Own.” Joshua WelgeI am the Sports Editor for Kendall County Newspapers, the Kane County Chronicle and Suburban Life Media, covering primarily sports in Kendall, Kane, DuPage and western Cook counties. I've been covering high school sports for 24 years. I also assist with our news coverage. ExpandWheaton North senior Reagan Crosthwaite WHEATON – Conditions were perfect for a pitcher’s duel Wednesday when Glenbard North came calling to Wheaton North in an important DuKane Conference matchup. It was cold, damp and gloomy, with intermittent rain and a stiff breeze blowing in directly from center field. Not great weather for hitting the softball, and for the most part, pitchers Avery Miller of the Panthers and Hannah Wulf from the Falcons were in complete control just about the entire game. Except for one big swing in the bottom of the first. With a runner on first base, Wheaton North senior shortstop Reagan Crosthwaite drove a 3-2 pitch through the wind and over the center field fence to give her team an early 2-0 lead. It was her 10th home run of the season. The Falcons scored an unearned insurance run in the sixth en route to a 3-0 win. “She’s a great leader, and she leads by example,” said Wheaton North coach Allie Ravanesi of Crosthwaite. “Reagan knows the game and is willing to take risks.” Crosthwaite, who was one of the leaders of a strong defensive effort as well by the Falcons, is committed to Brown University in Rhode Island, where she’ll continue her softball career and also study biochemistry on a pre-med track. “It was my first at-bat of the game,” said Crosthwaite of her homer, “and I was just trying to time it up and see where I was at. “We’ve been playing well,” added the senior. “We’re coming together as a team. Everybody contributes, whether it’s offensively or defensively. We have great team chemistry, and that’s why it’s been such a good year for us.” Glenbard North (11-3, 3-3) coach Josh Sanew thought his team played extremely well, but just fell a little bit short. He added that the first inning at-bat by Crosthwaite completely changed the momentum of the contest. “We talked before the game,” he said, “that we didn’t want to give in and give her anything good to hit. The wind was blowing in, but I tell you what, she got all of it. We were hoping the ball would stay in the ballpark to give ourselves a chance, and it’s tough once you get behind against a great pitcher like Wulf. “But I thought we did a good job today and Avery (Miller) did a great job. She kept them off balance, mixing it in and out. She’s been excellent all year for us, we just have to get her some runs.” Wulf gave up only two hits and struck out four, and was aided in the field by two double plays. And in the top of the sixth, Wheaton North (16-2, 5-0) junior first baseman Emma Dodge made the play of the game to stymie a Glenbard North rally. She dove to her right to stop a ground ball from Glenbard North junior Lauren Kozlovsky that was ticketed for right field, then stretched out to tag first base with her glove to just beat Kozlovsky to the bag for the out. “I was debating whether or not to dive because I wasn’t sure if it was my ball or Abby’s (Falcons second baseman Abby Del Preto.). “Then after I did I was like, ‘shoot, I’ve got to get back to the base, because I knew Abby wasn’t going to be able to get there in time for me to flip it to her.” Wulf shut the Panthers down 1-2-3 in the top of the seventh to secure the win. “I produce a lot of ground balls,” said Wulf, “so knowing that my defense has my back and is looking out for me is a great feeling.” – Montgomery Parks is celebrating the opening of a new carousel at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday by offering half-price rides on opening day What:     New Wheaton Carousel Opens When:    Saturday Where:   Wheaton Regional Park near Shorefield Road entrance  Tickets:  $2 each on opening day Children under 2 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult The new carousel features colorful, hand-painted, fiberglass horses and zebras, as well as two bench-like chariots. One of the chariots is ADA accessible. The new carousel is located near the Shorefield Road entrance to Wheaton Regional Park The carousel will be open weekends through October, with expanded operating hours on holidays and during Montgomery County Public Schools’ spring and summer breaks. Full details on the operating hours are available on the carousel and miniature train webpage.  The new carousel replaces the Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel which operated at Wheaton Regional Park from 1985 through 2024. That carousel will be reconditioned and relocated to Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg in the future    ### 2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor Wheaton, MD 20902Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595 which opened in Wheaton’s Danada Square West on April 4 and has a grand opening planned for June 7-8 is the company’s second store in Illinois and third in the nation Sharing happiness — that’s CEO Tom Anderson’s philosophy for the brick-and-mortar retailer owned by TPS Group Holdings occupies 12,076 square feet of space in a former Party City Uncharted debuted in Illinois late last October in The Shops at Oak Brook Place Anderson describes these stores as “very experiential-driven.” The Oak Brook store is the highest-performing in TPS Group Holdings’ portfolio, including more than 100 locations of The Paper Store but since has expanded throughout the Eastern Seaboard and into Florida offers a changing selection of popular brands representing fashion and accessories The Wheaton location also will provide in-store experiences such as ear piercing a jewelry charm bar and a hydration station That’s our mission … to make sure that we are that destination for that,” Anderson said started The Paper Store in 1964 and at 82 still comes in to work Tom Anderson described Uncharted as an extension of their family business — “a one-stop shopping destination that has any hot “I think Uncharted is the next iteration of (The Paper Store),” Anderson said we’ve evolved the in-store visual aesthetics one of the hottest things in the market are Dubai chocolate bars and another one is Swedish candy,” he said “It’s this incredible trend that’s sweeping the country And we have the largest selection of Dubai chocolate bars and Swedish candy.” Uncharted carries hot contemporary brands such as Tree Hut The Wheaton store is part of TPS Group Holdings’ four-year $60 million investment in new and existing stores A Wilmette location will open May 2 in Edens Plaza and also will have a grand opening on June 7-8 Anderson is dedicated to the brick-and-mortar shopping experience which he estimated comprises 95% of TPS sales meaning I don’t think that you’re creating wonderful environments for people,” Anderson said “I feel like it’s difficult to shop inside our store and not feel happy And I don’t know that you can provide that experience online the way in which you can do it in a store.” Building on the successful launch of the inaugural Oak Brook store WHEATON, Ill., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted a retail experience that reignites the joy of discovery announced the opening of its newest store in Wheaton Since launching its first store in Oak Brook becoming the highest performing store in TPS Group Holdings' portfolio of brands Uncharted is designed for those seeking an escape from daily routines The Wheaton store marks the second Uncharted location in Illinois and the third nationwide The new Wheaton storefront is centrally located in Danda Square at 116 Danada Square West (near Ulta) and spans an impressive 12,076  square feet Four additional Uncharted stores are slated to open in Illinois in 2025 as part of the company's $60 million investment in new and existing stores over the next four years "As we expand the Uncharted brand in Illinois Wheaton was the perfect choice for our second location," said Tom Anderson "The overwhelming response to the Oak Brook store has inspired us to find additional communities in Illinois where Uncharted will resonate We look forward to bringing our selection of top products and unique experiences to the Wheaton community." An Uncharted store visit is a journey of discovery engaging all the senses and offering delightful surprises with each trip Customers will find a constantly changing array of fresh and popular brands including viral Swedish BUBS candy,  Dubai chocolate the Wheaton location will provide unique in-store experiences a jewelry charm bar and a BEVI hydration station Uncharted will host a vibrant grand opening event on June 7th and 8th  with doors opening at 9 AM. Each day, the first 100 guests (18+) will receive a mystery Joy Reward cards up to a $20 value. Customers can also enter to win a $200 Uncharted gift card. Shoppers outside of the Chicago area can explore Uncharted and shop online, by visiting  www.uncharted.com Media Contact: 401-742-9180 | [email protected] | Hi-Res Images announced the opening of its newest store in Greenvale today announced the opening of its first store at The Shops at Oak Brook Place in .. Retail Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Fashion Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will temporarily close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April 2025 to early October 2025 to install a new refrigeration system Cabin John Ice Rink will add more skating sessions and programs to help accommodate the loss due to the Wheaton Ice Arena closure “It is time for us to update the facility’s refrigeration system so that it can continue operations for many years to come,” said Christy Turnbull Montgomery Parks Enterprise Division Chief and customers at the Cabin John Ice Rink while the Wheaton Ice Arena is being renovated We recognize the impact of this closure on our patrons and apologize for any inconvenience.”   Montgomery Parks also operates Cabin John Ice Rink which features three rinks About Montgomery Parks   Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity especially in diverse and urbanizing areas Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems    ###    WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks’ historic Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel will provide its last ride at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 27, 2024. After that, the carousel, which has thrilled thousands of children, will be refurbished and relocated to its new home in Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg Tickets are still available for a nostalgic ride on the carved wooden horses.  What:   Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel When:   Weekends through October  9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  Where:  Wheaton Regional Park                2000 Shorefield Road                Wheaton Children under 2 years-old ride free with an accompanying adult  The Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel was built in 1915 and features 33 hand-carved horses Jim Wells operated it on the National Mall for the Smithsonian Institution from 1967 until 1981 The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission purchased the carousel in 1981 donated her farm in Clarksburg for a future park dedicated to her late husband Ovid Hazen Wells The land gift came with the stipulation the carousel would eventually move to that park While Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park was in development the carousel was on loan to Wheaton Regional Park “We know how much this carousel means to the thousands of families who have ridden on it over the years,” said Christy Turnbull “But it is time for this beloved attraction to go to its intended home and we will bring a new carousel to Wheaton starting in the spring of 2025 This really is a win for both parks.”  The Wheaton miniature train will remain at Wheaton Regional Park and will not be affected by the carousel replacement.  About Montgomery Parks      Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland    ### Game Recap: Baseball | 4/23/2025 8:08:00 PM Thanks for visiting WOODSTOCK – Not long ago, Wheaton Academy junior Jackson From was hitting line drives off pitchers and smacking baseballs all over the diamond Convenient caroms and diving gems by infielders kept foiling From “He went through a spell where he could not buy a hit,” Warriors coach Justin Swider said From went 5 for 5 with three long doubles and three RBIs on Tuesday, as Wheaton Academy beat Marian Central 11-3 in a Chicagoland Christian Conference game. From homered at home Monday against Marian, his third of the season. “He’s kept his head up and stayed consistent, and it’s paying off,” Swider said after his Warriors improved to 13-10, 8-2 in the CCC with their sixth win in a row. “He’s been hitting the ball hard, and it’s starting to fall for him now.” The Warriors’ top three hitters dominated, as Dom Murrell (3 for 4), Brandon Kiebles (3 for 4) and From combined for 11 of their team’s 16 hits. Kiebles’ two-run homer in the first inning off Hurricanes starter Adam Wrzos started the scoring. Jackson From, Wheaton Academy (Joe Aguilar) “I’m getting better luck now,” said From, who started at shortstop. “The last couple of weeks guys at the top of the order and throughout the lineup have been hitting really well and getting me better pitches. Everybody around me has been super hot. I’m seeing the ball really well right now.” From hit the ball so well against Marian (7-17, 5-6) that all three of his doubles almost carried over the fence. After reaching on an infield single in the first, the second-year varsity starter doubled deep to center field in the third, hit the ball to almost the same spot in the fifth and drove a ball to the left-field fence in the sixth. He singled to left in the seventh. “I’ll tease him,” said Swider, who knows From’s physical strength and competitiveness well since From plays linebacker for the football team, whose defensive coordinator is Swider. “We got a short porch at our place in left, so he probably would have had three home runs.” “I thought the first two to center had a chance,” he said. “I just had to stay up the middle.” Marian Central's Adam Wrzos delivers a pitch against Wheaton Academy on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Woodstock. (Joe Aguilar) Marian starter Wrzos pitched four-plus innings, departing after allowing three straight doubles and with the visitors ahead 5-2. “He’s been super good this year,” said Hurricanes assistant coach and Marian Central alumnus Sean Pruss. “He’s definitely had his moments. Today was a rough one, but it happens. It’s just how you bounce back from it.” Wrzos and Mason Graf were the only two seniors in Marian’s starting lineup. Staying positive, despite the won-lost record, will be key for the Hurricanes going forward. They won only 11 games, including one in conference, last year but advanced to a Class 2A regional final thanks to two postseason wins. “It’s building a lot of character for us as a team, moving forward toward the playoffs, especially the adversity we go through,” Hurricanes junior second baseman Jackson Hatfield said. “We’re a really young team, so I feel like that also prepares us a lot for next year. Last year we made it to the regional championship, and we return a lot of those pieces.” Wheaton Academy senior lefty Carson Miller went the distance, allowing 10 hits, while not walking a batter and striking out five. “I thought he handled things great,” Swider said. “He never let the situation get to him. He stayed positive and kept attacking the zone, and we made the plays when we needed to.” Marian got 2-for-3 efforts from Graf, TJ Cutrona and Jaxson Christensen. Graf and Owen Neuzil (RBI) doubled. Wrzos and Colin Kowalsky each had an RBI single. “We’ve got to find our flow,” Pruss said. “We’re getting in a rhythm, finding out which lineup works and stuff like that. But it’s been good. The camaraderie is coming around.” WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is inviting kids ages 15 and younger to fish, or learn how, on Youth Trout Fishing Day at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday What:   Youth Trout Fishing Day When:  Saturday 202511:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where:  Wheaton Regional Park2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton Maryland Details: Fishing for youth ages 15 and younger  Youth Trout Fishing Day is an annual event that allows young people to fish for rainbow trout a week before the regular fishing season opens The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Mobile First Catch Fishing Center will be on hand at Pine Lake at Wheaton Regional Park to loan fishing equipment and provide hands-on fishing instructions The lake will be freshly stocked with rainbow trout Those locations are also being stocked with rainbow trout by DNR Children will be allowed to catch and keep up to two trout caught in these designated areas.  “Maryland’s coldwater hatcheries produce nearly 240 thousand adult trout each year to meet fishing demands in our state We are happy to give young anglers a head start fishing in these freshly stocked lakes with the hope that it helps them develop a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors and the sport of fishing,” said John Mullican director of freshwater fisheries and hatcheries for DNR.  “Montgomery Parks is happy to host this dual celebration of Youth Trout Fishing Day and World Water Day,” said Rachel Gauza Montgomery Parks’ natural resources specialist “We hope families will enjoy a fun celebration and learn more about the importance of water resources in our daily lives.”  About Montgomery Parks      Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland    ### The Wheaton Oaks office park looks out on Elliot Lake named after the founder of Elliot Construction a Wheaton resident and owner of Innovate Real Estate The campus parking lot also was mostly empty on a recent work day With an older office complex on their hands the property owners are asking the city to rezone it to help pave the way for a future multifamily development It could become another example of an obsolete suburban office park being replaced with housing the Illinois Health and Hospital Association has decided to sell a property with a three-story office building surrounded by trees Builder M/I Homes wants to create an enclave of townhouses on the site near forest preserve land To the south of the Wheaton Oaks campus is another natural area — Lincoln Marsh — and to the west is the Wheaton Sport Center “There’s such a glut of office out there,” said Lewellyan who recently presented the proposal to the city’s planning and zoning board and it just doesn’t work as office … we have a few tenants in there office spaces are “suffering extensive vacancies” as more people work from home according to documents submitted to the city as part of the rezoning request “If this 30,000 square feet of office is taken off the market well that’s just going to help the ones on the arterial roads wherever else they are,” he told the Daily Herald Planning and zoning board members have endorsed the proposed rezoning The city council is expected to consider it later this month “There’s a lot of demand for good housing in the city of Wheaton The proposal calls for rezoning the property to the R-5 Residential District the intent is to work with the city and figure out “what they think is best,” Lewellyan said “We’re looking to do residential and bring a lot more profit to the city of Wheaton and figure out the best use,” Lewellyan said Wheaton’s zoning ordinance would require approval of a planned unit development for a multifamily project with over two units in the R-5 district The nearly 3-acre site also contains a flood plain “We don’t want to hurt the marsh or anything … we will have to come back through and with good plans,” Lewellyan told board members As part of the Gary Avenue roadwork project a traffic signal is being installed at the intersection with Prairie Avenue — the road leading to the Wheaton Sport Center and the existing office complex The first floor on one side is ADA compliant,” Lewellyan said Wheaton has joined a growing list of suburban towns enacting a municipal 1% percent sales tax on groceries to replace a state-imposed tax set to be repealed at the start of next year JB Pritzker last August signed into law a measure eliminating the tax on grocery items but also granting municipalities the authority to implement their own “It's nice for the governor to say he's doing away with the tax,” Mayor Phil Suess said the estimated loss of revenue from the elimination of the tax would cost the city anywhere from roughly $1.6 million to $2.2 million The city council unanimously passed a local grocery tax ordinance developed from a template prepared by the Illinois Municipal League The ordinance “essentially maintains the status quo,” Suess said Westmont also has approved a municipal grocery tax to take effect Jan trustees are scheduled to vote on a proposed grocery tax ordinance on second reading at their April 17 meeting The village’s finance and administration committee has recommended that the board approve it If the village did not implement a grocery tax, Lombard would lose approximately $1 million to $1.3 million in annual revenue, potentially leading to budget cuts and reduced services, according to an FAQ As a community that lacks home-rule powers Lombard is “kind of limited in options in terms of recouping any of the lost revenue from that,” said Trustee Anthony Puccio who will be sworn in as village president next month and ran unopposed in this month’s election “So I think based on that and our inability to take some of the other creative approaches that some of the home-rule communities have … I will be supporting this,” Puccio said last week Current Village President Keith Giagnorio said he hates taxes “as much as anybody else.” and it will affect our budget if it goes away,” he added The Illinois Department of Revenue will administer and collect the municipal grocery sales tax on behalf of municipalities that enact it “ensuring a streamlined process for retailers,” the village’s FAQ states Municipalities must pass an ordinance and submit it to the state by Oct the revenue source now brings in approximately $1 million a year Finance Director Allen Altic told the village board in February “Citizens will not experience a difference in taxes with their grocery purchases when this transition occurs,” Altic said in a statement “This mechanism simply authorizes municipalities to continue a tax that was already previously being collected.” COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Search    Shop    My Account    E-Newsletters by | Feb 18, 2025 | Opinion The problem is that predominantly white evangelical higher education exists to leverage a virulent form of cultural dominance into a (pseudo) academic business model This is why the likes of Daniel Davis shouldn’t worry too much about the “woke faculty.”  That faculty is ultimately subordinate to an institutional context that literally cannot afford to alienate the 80+% of evangelicals who gave us the political outcome its professors are being criticized for challenging Associate Professor of Religion at Baylor University Sameer is a scholar of Christian mysticism and religious experience Reflection and resources at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens Phone: 615-627-7763 Email: info@goodfaithmedia.org Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Thanks for visiting A fire at a single-family home in Wheaton left it residents displaced and caused more than $300,000 in damage Sunday morning The Wheaton Fire Department responded at approximately 11:27 a.m to reports of a structure fire on the 600 block of Woodlawn Street firefighters discovered a single-family home engulfed in flames Emergency crews managed to bring the blaze under control within 15 minutes but not before it caused extensive damage to both the interior and exterior of the home The fire also spread to two vehicles parked in the driveway and affected a neighboring residence to the north No injuries were reported to residents or firefighters Officials said the blaze started accidentally on a porch but what sparked the fire remains undetermined Due to the extensive fire and smoke damage The Wheaton Fire Department received assistance from the Wheaton Police Department and several neighboring fire departments that are part of the West Suburban Fire Rescue Alliance The 600 block of Woodlawn Street was closed for nearly three hours while firefighters extinguished and investigated the blaze When the Wheaton City Council weighed in on plans for a major apartment complex the project was hailed by one former council member as a significant investment in the downtown Developer Banner Real Estate envisioned 300-plus apartments along the south side of the train tracks running through downtown The council at that time agreed to allow the construction of a mixed-use building across the city block bounded by Liberty Drive on the north Willow Avenue on the south and Wheaton Avenue on the west but council members have signed off on a resolution directing city staff to extend again a building permit — with a list of conditions The resolution stipulates that demolition “shall be actively underway” by June 24 “I think they'll be done before that time … That's what they've indicated to me He also told the city council this week he believes that Banner is going “to move forward very quickly to demolish” the buildings on the properties Banner executives did not immediately return a request for comment “I appreciate them working with us to try to get this project moving along,” Dzugan said A corner brick office building formerly occupied by a bank and other nearby structures have been boarded up within the block — housing Egg Harbor Cafe — and its parking lot may remain as long as the tenant continues to operate from it The candidates for the city council seat representing Wheaton’s North District — incumbent Scott Brown and challenger Syed Hussain — also addressed the status of the apartment plans during an interview with the Daily Herald Editorial Board last month “It kind of comes (to) the point where you can realize that the economic window for a project like that probably gets a little squeezed as interest rates have gone up,” Brown said “Their economic modeling may have been stretched a little bit But the reality to it is they own the dirt They've gotten a lot of support from the city council.” Brown said the surrounding downtown community has “a lot to offer a developer like Banner.” “I think bringing additional housing into our downtown area and perhaps a little overdue even,” Hussain said “We have so much potential with folks getting on the train commuting as everyone is going back to (the) office and just making use of that” space the city issued a conditional building permit for the multifamily development the city received a request from the owner of the properties seeking a 180-day extension of the issued building permit The city building director extended the permit to March 24 the owner requested a second 180-day extension “I have had several conversations with the owner who have agreed to the conditions that we’ve set forth in the resolution,” Dzugan told the council Demolition applications must be submitted by April 24 although the owner of the properties has already submitted some of that material A payment of $250,000 to the city for the purchase of the public alley — running east-west mid-block between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street — must be made at the time of the demolition permit issuance Mayor Phil Suess also thanked Banner “for working with us on this This is something that needed to be resolved,” he added “and we appreciate your efforts in getting that done.” Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 2/14/2025 2:47:00 PM | Kyle Maher - The Lyons of Wheaton College came into town Friday morning in what would be the season opener for Hartford men's lacrosse The Lyons would come out on top in what would be a comeback victory defeating the Hawks 12-11 For the latest information on Hartford Athletics follow the Hawks on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube Thanks for visiting 2025 at 11:00 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Wheaton City Council members unanimously approved a special use permit to build at 1,580 square foot Popeye's restaurant with a drive-thru at 1815 Main St IL — A development for a Popeye's restaurant received unanimous approval from the Wheaton City Council Monday The restaurant will be located at 1815 Main St. Wheaton's Planning and Zoning recommended the 1,580 square foot drive-thru restaurant for approval at its March 11 meeting The 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Thanks for visiting Wheaton College has become embroiled in the national debate about the actions of President Donald Trump The prominent Protestant Christian college is catching grief over a social media post the school made congratulating Russell Vought on his appointment as director of the federal Office of Management and Budget That led other alumni to accuse the college of bending to the will of “woke” liberals and abandoning the college’s historical devotion to Godly beliefs and principles 7 when the college wrote on Facebook that it “congratulates and prays for” Class of 1998 graduate Vought When alumnus Tyler Streckert saw that post “Many people are going to be dissatisfied with this,” added Streckert a Wisconsin resident with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wheaton College What does not sit well with Streckert and other alumni are Vought’s political stances including his role as the Trump administration moves to fire federal workers Vought is one of the architects of the Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project political movement that has been called a conservative playbook for changing American government wrote one of the chapters in “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” about executive power A day after the initial post congratulating Vought the college took it down and issued an explanation “The recognition and prayer is something we would typically do for any graduate who reached that level of government,” the second post reads the political situation surrounding the appointment led to a significant concern expressed online “It was not our intention to embroil the College in a political discussion or dispute Our institutional and theological commitments are clear that the College Wheaton College’s focus is on Christ and His Kingdom.” and both sides have written open letters to the college expressing their views Streckert worked with about 14 alumni on a letter they started circulating on Feb They wanted to lay out their biblical and theological rationale for why they believed the original post did not align with the mission of the college Over 1,500 people have signed it as of Monday including people who graduated from the college as long ago as 1952 The letter states: “Our Wheaton education taught us that to serve the hurting and broken in our world is to serve Christ himself (Galatians 5:22-23 It is precisely because of our commitment to these values that we find Vought’s vision for government to be antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to the mission of Wheaton College — and moreover we are concerned by the college’s quick and public proclamation of support in social media posts on February 7th The letter writers were especially concerned about the Trump administration’s moves to gut the U.S That’s because “many” Wheaton alumni work for organizations that rely on foreign aid to help people “Service is part of the college’s mission … to be the hands and feet of Christ,” he added Critics of the college’s decision to remove the congratulatory post have launched a website called forwheaton.org “Our complaint is that Wheaton has repeatedly capitulated to the spirit of our age — placating bad actors while sidelining those who bear a more faithful witness,” an open letter published on the site reads “We see this in the relentless centering of race and the elevation of voices who promote unbiblical pedagogies like critical theory; the unjust and unbiblical adjudication of alleged violations of the (college’s) Community Covenant; the de facto capitulation on sexual ethics through the uncritical appropriation of LGBT terminology and identities; and the general tendency to stifle those who bring conservative viewpoints.” People are using the college’s unrelated Facebook posts such as one about its history of sports and clubs “Terrible decision to cave to the woke Marxists and all their hate Others urge people to stop giving money to the college Another quotes what Vought said about hoping federal workers feel like they are now villains The poster asks if that is the kind of person the college should support A spokesman for the college declined to answer questions Monday Requests for comment from the White House and Vought had not been answered as of Tuesday Thanks for visiting Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application the Wheatons moved often across Missouri's rural landscape in search of work during the Great Depression carrying with them little but the clothes on their backs Glen’s childhood was rich with fond memories of the play and mischief generated between the five stout-hearted farmboys and from these memories were forged bonds of brotherhood that remained unbroken for the better part of a century.After moving several times during his childhood Glen joined the Air Force in 1948 serving as a staff Sargent at Sheppard Air Force base in Wichita Falls Though he interrupted his schooling to serve he resumed his studies and obtained his teaching degree He became a math teacher at Shawnee Mission North in 1958 a job he would keep until his retirement in 1994 where he met a beautiful young woman named Dixie Walters The two would move into a cozy house on Outlook Street in Mission where they would spend the next 65 years devoted to one another as the prototypical midwestern suburban family bringing up two excellent daughters; Cathi and Chris Wheaton.Glen played many roles throughout his life; farmer His somewhat stoic demeanor belied a lively and curious mind; he could spend endless hours poring over new problems and old memories with friends and family He enjoyed challenging his grandkids with new math problems at every family gathering Glen will be remembered for his service to those around him promoting charity through his Masonic lodge or simply always being available to fix any problem with a truck and a shed full of tools acts of good in the world.Glen died of pulmonary disease on December 3rd Chris Wheaton and Cathi Halberstadt (husband Tom) Glen witnessed astonishing changes in the world around him and inventive farmboy roots that endeared him to all who knew him A memorial service for Glen will be December 21st at 10am at Merriam Christian church (9401 Johnson drive Shawnee KS) with a light lunch there following the service Private burial service December 21st at Oak Grove cemetery (38000–38190 E Hillside School Rd Oak Grove please donate to Merriam Christian Church 9401 Johnson Dr KS 66203 for a lawn statuary/bird bath.   Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A network of correspondents providing impartial news reports and analysis in 33 languages from locations around the world Up-to-the-minute news and analysis from around the world and in Chicago Hosted by WBEZ's Mary Dixon and NPR's Steve Inskeep 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water and took them to the marsh which began hatching in the last week or so it’s best to leave them alone unless it’s obvious they need assistance and they tend to present themselves when conditions are ideal “With our situation around the headquarters and they can get in a situation where it gets really hot and they can dry out.” Despite having a shell with a vivid color pattern painted turtle hatchlings are difficult for the average person to spot [the] size of about a nickel to a quarter,” said Thompson “They’re hard to spot unless you’re actually looking for them.” An average painted turtle is about 5 to 7 inches long according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources The turtle hatchlings’ smooth shell has a red The hatchlings typically emerge from their clutches anytime from late March to early May though some emerge in late August or early September if they are nested earlier in the season the hatchlings stay in their nests and remain relatively inactive until the following spring Nests can frequently be found around homes where there’s open mulch and a lack of vegetation It can take hatchlings 50 days to several months to emerge “It all depends on the nest’s location and how much sun hits the ground,” Thompson said Wildlife ecologist Dan Thompson helps painted turtle hatchlings get to a marsh near the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County headquarters in Wheaton Tuesday The little creatures can be found statewide and live in shallow water bodies with many aquatic plants and a muddy bottom The turtle was named the state reptile of Illinois after a vote by Illinois citizens in 2004 Thompson stressed the importance of protecting the hatchlings Many are eaten by predators like raccoons and skunks before hatching while those who leave the nest are at risk in the early stages of their lives and not many of them actually succeed and get out of the nest,” Thompson said “They are very vulnerable because they’re so small [and] their shell is not 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daughter the matriarch of the Wheaton family and her husband Bruce passed tennis along to their four children: Marnie turning into accomplished junior and high school tennis players Mark and John would all go on to play college tennis at the University of Minnesota played at Stanford after training at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (now IMG Academy) David would go on to have an accomplished professional career reaching a career-high ranking of world No He reached the singles semifinals at Wimbledon in 1991 and was a two-time Grand Slam doubles finalist all played high school tennis and remain involved in the sport through coaching and volunteering The Wheatons’ impact on tennis did not stop with their on-court performances Mark and John were all involved in David’s professional career with Mark serving as his coach and trainer and John serving as his manager with IMG assisting with the management of other IMG clients including Jim Courier and Monica Seles while also directing professional tennis events in Minnesota John went on to become the Director of Tennis at the Wayzata Country Club before becoming the executive director of the InnerCity Tennis Foundation a chapter of the USTA Foundation’s NJTL network serving the Minneapolis area David served two terms on the USTA Board of Directors “The USTA is proud to recognize the Wheaton family for their incredible dedication to the sport and lasting impact on the tennis community,” said Brian Vahaly “Tennis in Minnesota wouldn’t be what it is today without their nearly century-long commitment—a generational legacy that has touched countless lives both locally and beyond.” Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism He has created and edited video for DreamWorks Yadira Flores is a video editor for the Los Angeles Times who joined the newsroom through Metpro in November 2017 Flores graduated with a 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individual who walks through the doors is sent out Founded 95 years ago in the heart of downtown Wheaton Wheaton Bible Church had a strong focus on global missions from the very beginning supporting 18 missionaries even before having a pastor or a building their passion for global missions remained steadfast and they expanded their efforts to include local missions and organizations When World Relief Chicagoland was established in 1979 Wheaton Bible Church was there from the start Despite their strong commitment to missions the leadership at Wheaton Bible recognized the need to be more present in their own neighborhood “We heard the statement that churches often celebrate their seating capacity rather than their sending capacity That statement stuck with us andchallenged us.” Wheaton Bible Church operated the International Friendship Ministry led by parishioners Bill and Betty Thompson A key aspect of this ministry was the biannual international dinners which welcomed many from World Relief’s local English language classes These gatherings providedopportunities for fellowship people began to serve as volunteers at World Relief as Friendship Partners and English tutors Wheaton Bible Church then began hosting English language classes at their downtown Wheaton campus in collaboration with World Relief Chicagoland which gradually grew into a Spanish-speaking congregation sharing the church building Wheaton Bible Church decided to relocate from downtown Wheaton to West Chicago embracing their mission to be a sending church When Wheaton Bible Church relocated from Wheaton they realized their impact within the new community was minimal they listened and adapted to their new neighborhood Wheaton Bible adopted a new mission statement and set ofvalues to guide their community engagement two arms,” emphasizing unity between the English and Spanish-speaking congregations This vision eventually led to a merged eldership and shared budget a joint outreach initiative with the Latino community in West Chicago With initial support and training from World Relief Chicagoland staff they offered English language classes and case management for immigrants and refugees Puente de Pueblo is the largest social service agency in West Chicago and receiving 14,000 hours of volunteer support annually from parishioners Wheaton Bible Church transformed from a predominantly white globally focused missional church to a diverse congregation reflecting the community attracting over 1,200 attendees at their Easter service when the senior pastor of over 30 years retired the church appointed Pastor Hanibal Rodriguez “It’s a beautiful thing what has happened along the way Iglesia would be a thriving church on its own And while many churches based on ethnic groupings often start and then split not a Spanish church and an English church Wheaton Bible Church sought to define what it means to be a church in a new place and neighborhood World Relief’s Church Mobilization Director for 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