Wheaton College Ranks High in "Stone-Cold Sober," "LGBT-Unfriendly" Rankings

The Princeton Review released its rankings for the top 377 colleges in America. Wheaton College was high on the list of LGBT-unfriendly schools, stone-cold sober schools and most religious students.

CNN Ranks Wheaton in Top 100 Best Places to Live

In its list of America's best small cities, CNN ranks Wheaton at No. 80.

Patch Seeks Student Journalists to Blog

Wheaton Patch is looking for student writers to blog.

Remembering Samuel T. Watts on His 21st Birthday

Spc. Samuel Watts of Wheaton, who died of injuries sustained in an explosion in Afghanistan, was born 21 years ago today.

Free Mulch Available in City Commuter Lot

Wheaton Public Works crews ground storm debris into mulch, which is now available to residents.

Area Religious Leaders Support Sikh Community in Mourning Shooting Victims

Area religious leaders offer support to grieving Sikh community after shooting in the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek on Sunday, Aug. 5.

Retired Teacher Make Sure Kids Start the Year Right With Backpacks, Supplies

Retired District 200 teacher has dedicated her time to making sure all District 200 kids have necessary supplies to start the new school year.

Health Officials: Pertussis Vaccination Required for Some Students in 2012-13

Students going into the sixth and ninth grades this fall must show proof they have received a pertussis vaccination.

'American Pickers' Want to Pick Through Illinois

The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.

Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind

Metra wants to know how it can better serve you. Here is your chance. Attend one of the upcoming public sessions or comment online.

Wheaton Man 464th in World Series of Poker Main Event

Curtis Householder finished his World Series of Poker play with $24,808 in WSOP earnings at the No-Limit Main Event that ended Monday.

Bra Donation Drive to Benefit Wheaton Shelter

Soma Intimates' bra donation drive will help the Family Shelter Service in Wheaton and raise awareness about domestic violence. The donation drive ends Aug. 12.

VIDEO: Wheaton Dancers Perform at Studio Movie Grill

Dancers from Wheaton's Front Street Dance Center perform in the Studio Movie Grill lobby.

Wheaton Roads to Close for Memorial Day Parade

The Memorial Day Parade in Wheaton will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28.

Wheaton Residents Prefer Tennis, Street Parking to Lot at Hurley Gardens

Wheaton residents near Hurley Gardens would rather keep the tennis court than see a parking lot built for events at the popular park, according to a survey.

Cow, Horse and 2 Donkeys Join Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo announces its newest additions to the Cosley family.

Wheaton College Student Vies for National Pageant Title, Spreads Message of Inner Beauty

Wheaton College junior Alyssa Paulsen is Miss Illinois in the USA Ambassador Pageant. She speaks to students and residents to share her message that beauty comes from within.

Inclusive Playground to Encourage Play for Special Needs and Able-Bodied Children

Fund raising for universally inclusive playground near Wheaton kicks off with presentation from Shane's Inspiration designer and project director.

Volunteers Share Love of Model Trains with Future Generations at DuPage Museum "Train Days"

"Train Days" are the third and fifth Saturday afternoons of every month.

Purple Signs on Display for Preservation Week in Wheaton, May 4-14

Preservation Week in Wheaton is May 4-14.

VIDEO: Chicago Fire Kite Team Performs at Wheaton Kite Event

Performers show their kite-flying talents at the annual "Fly a Kite" event at Graf Park in Wheaton.

Community Says Goodbye to Eric Lederman

Hundreds of people filed into Dieterle Memorial Home in Montgomery to pay their respects to 12-year-old Eric Lederman, who died after a baseball accident last week. Culver's in Oswego will hold a fundraiser for the family on April 26.

Wheaton Woodworker, 11, Featured for Crafts in National Magazine

Will Richards, a fifth grader at Longfellow Elementary in Wheaton, is featured in the summer edition of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine for his creations.

Publicize Your Garage Sale on the Wheaton Patch Events Calendar

Patch provides step-by-step instructions on how to post your events on the site. We make it ridiculously easy for everyone to publicize their events and announcements.

Wheaton Soldier Develops Online Physical Fitness Tracking Tool

Wheaton resident Sgt. Daniel Pitariu launches website for Illinois National Guard Soldiers to track their progress during the Army Physical Fitness Test season.

Food Pantry Opens in Warrenville

Immanuel Presbyterian Church and Feeding Northwest DuPage team up to open food pantry in Warrenville.

Wheaton Teen Mom to Address Child Abuse Prevention

Wheaton resident Emily Marsden, 18, will help kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month at Children’s Home + Aid’s 16th Annual Blue Bow Campaign event.

With Poll: Patch Look Gets a 'Refresh'

You may notice a few changes to how our site looks today – we've done a little 'nip and tuck' to make it more user-friendly. What do you think?

5 Ways to Connect With Wheaton Patch

We've compiled the top five ways to stay connected to Wheaton Patch.

"America's Got Talent!" Semifinalist to Perform at Wheaton Kite Event

Connor Doran, semifinalist from "America's Got Talent!" and the Chicago Fire Kite Team will perform at the fourth annual "Go Fly a Kite" event in Wheaton.

Chicago Rush Players Pack Wheaton Sandwich Shop

Chicago Rush Arena League football team invaded Jersey Mike's Subs in Wheaton Monday afternoon after practice.

Wheaton Ale Fest Moves to Bigger, Cheaper Location

Move to Memorial Park in 2012 designed to cut costs, increase capacity and provide more amenities.

PHOTOS: Wheaton Teacher in Queen's Court for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wheaton art teacher kicks off her second year as a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen's Court.

Wheaton Native John Belushi Died 30 Years Ago Monday

Thirty years ago Monday, John Belushi died. We remember some of the side-splitting scenes he gave us with "Blues Brothers," "Animal House" and "Saturday Night Live."

Wheaton Teacher Chosen for Queen's Court at St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wheaton art teacher Lauren Corry will be one of the members of the Queen's court at this year's St. Patrick's Day parade and all of 2012.