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🌱 Patch AM: This DuPage County Zip Code Is Among Hottest In The Country

Also, don't miss 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor on the Wheaton Patch calendar

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Greetings Wheaton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wheaton's 60187 market just ranked among the nation's hottest ZIP codes
  • Queen and Lady Gaga tribute night set for Wheaton's Memorial Park
  • Why Wheaton's 60187 housing market is suddenly one of America's hottest

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This DuPage County Zip Code Is Among Hottest In The Country (patch.com) — Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code, including downtown and nearby school neighborhoods, has been ranked the 10th hottest housing market in the nation, with homes selling in about 25 days. Local listings draw roughly triple the typical online interest, with a median list price of $575,000 and most buyers coming from the broader Chicago area.
   

• Radio Gaga Comes To Memorial Park For Rescheduled Event (patch.com) — Wheaton residents can look forward to a high-energy night at Memorial Park when Radio Gaga headlines a Queen and Lady Gaga tribute concert on Sept. 10. The Divas will open the show at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. and tickets available in advance or at the park.
   

• US ZIP codes guiding tough choices for home buyers (latination.com) — Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code is ranked among the ten most competitive housing markets in the country, with homes drawing heavy online interest and selling quickly. Buyers here face higher down payments, fast decision timelines, and strong above-asking offers, so local residents considering a move need solid pre-approval and a clear budget before jumping in.
   

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  • A word of caution for anyone considering taking on a new roommate: please have very detailed conversations about boundaries, shared spaces, cleanliness, temperature preferences, pets, work-from-home arrangements, and respect for personal property
    before anyone moves in. I'm currently ending a roommate arrangement after a series of problems that have gone far beyond ordinary differences in… (Nextdoor Wiesbrook)
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    Turns out, they have caused no problems, never come at us or near us, basically they just stay on the nest during the day, so we are letting them… (Nextdoor South Wheaton)
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🗞 Nearby News

Glen Ellyn

  • School administrators earned 47.3% higher than teachers in Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 in 2024-25 (kanecountyreporter.com)
  • Illinois storm relief law gives homeowners up to $1,000, but they can't access it until 2027 (cbsnews.com)
  • Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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