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Also on today's calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Wheaton Residents May See Helicopters Amid FBI Training (patch.com) — Helicopters and a large FBI presence may be visible near Wheaton as a training exercise takes place Tuesday at Hubble Middle School in Warrenville. City officials stress there is no emergency or active threat and ask Wheaton residents to avoid the area and give agents space during the drill.
2. Retail Theft, Stolen Bikes, Disposal Company Impersonation Scam: Wheaton Crime Blotter (patch.com) — Recent police reports highlight several incidents affecting Wheaton residents, including liquor stolen from the Walgreens on Main Street, two bikes taken from the Front Street Train Depot, and a phone scam involving a fake disposal company representative. Residents with information are urged to contact Wheaton police to help the investigations.
3. Wheaton Illinois All Night Flea Market (2026) (rostercon.com) — Wheaton’s DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds is set to host the 2026 All Night Flea Market, billed as a multi-fandom gathering tied to dozens of TV shows and movies. Local fans can expect a pop-culture-heavy marketplace running late into the night right here in town.
4. Jim Belushi: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — Wheaton gets a nod as the hometown and high school setting that helped launch Jim Belushi’s long career in comedy and acting. The profile traces his roots from Wheaton Central High School through his breakout on Saturday Night Live and later TV and film roles, plus a brief look at his family life and band work.
5. EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001445546-26-004381 (sec.gov) — A new SEC Form S-6 filing lists First Trust Portfolios L.P. at 120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400, in downtown Wheaton, confirming the firm’s local base for this investment trust registration. While the details are highly technical, it’s a reminder that a significant financial-services operation continues to operate from a Wheaton address.
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