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🌱 Patch AM: Wheaton Residents May See Helicopters Amid FBI Training

Spotted on the Wheaton calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch

Tuesday June 16th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • FBI helicopters and agents to be visible near Wheaton during drill
  • Wheaton police detail thefts and a phone scam targeting residents
  • What fandoms are converging at Wheaton’s 2026 All Night Flea Market?

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:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Thunderstorms, some severe, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found a lost black/grey tabby kitten on Sunset Road, Wheaton.
    Have it in a pet carrier. It was hungry and thirsty. (Nextdoor South Wheaton)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back Of House Director in Wheaton. Apply here.
  • DuPage County Health Department posted a job opening for Crisis Services Shift Supervisor - Overnight in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheaton here.

Ok Wheaton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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