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đ± Patch AM: Trio Of Retail Thefts Reported In Wheaton
You won't want to miss Great American Dog Show on the Wheaton Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Wheaton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police seek tips after three thefts at Danada Square West shops
- How did Wheaton Warrenville South dominate St. Charles East so thoroughly?
Also on today's calendar: Great American Dog Show and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trio Of Retail Thefts Reported In Wheaton (patch.com) — Residents in Wheaton are being alerted to three recent retail thefts at Danada Square West, including incidents at TJ Maxx, Uncharted, and Five Below in early August. Police describe suspects taking merchandise without paying and are asking anyone with information to contact the Wheaton Police Department.
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• Chris Riggs' 3 sacks, AJ Rogers' 3 TD passes key Wheaton Warrenville South's 38-7 win over St. Charles East (shawlocal.com) — Wheaton Warrenville South's football team rolled to a 38-7 win over St. Charles East Friday, powered by three sacks from Chris Riggs and three touchdown passes from AJ Rogers. The Tigers, now 2-1, next host Geneva, while St. Charles East will try to rebound against Wheaton North, giving local fans two more chances to catch big matchups nearby.
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📸 Around Wheaton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wheaton
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★ Featured events ★
- Great American Dog Show →
Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
8:00 am - Prism Market: Flannels, Music & Virgos →
Maplewood Public House, 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
12:00 pm - Meet the Candidates: DuPage County Open House & Candidate Forums on 9/9 →
DuPage County Administration Building, Auditorium and Atrium,
5:30 pm - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm - NAMIWalks DuPage →
St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
9:00 am - Randy Stonehill - Free Concert →
Glen Arbor Community Church, 204 Church St, West Chicago
6:00 pm - 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival →
Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn
7:00 pm - Owner →
Insight Optical, Dr Gail J May, OD, 1516 Legacy Cir, Naperville
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- West Plaza Ribbon Cutting →
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton
4:30 pm - Concert: The JukeBox Heroes →
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton
6:00 pm - IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
, Milwaukee
9:00 am - Human Trafficking Awareness Walk →
Main St & Liberty Dr at west end of French Market
10:00 am - Star Wars Saturday →
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St, Wheaton
11:00 am - Free Blues Concert - The Cat Gaddis Project →
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn
1:00 pm - Free R&B Concert - Cat Gaddis Project Concert →
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 680 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn
1:00 pm - From Generation to Generation: A Conversation with Senator Dan Coats →
351 East Lincoln Avenue
3:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
📣 Wheaton Shout Outs!
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- Fourth Avenue Design Group — (630) 874-0240
- RowCal - Arlington Heights — (630) 296-9991
- St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines — (847) 773-7639
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- September events in Wheaton history —Wheaton Historic Commission Read on Patch
- There is an emergency vehicle on 75th St reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on 75th St reported at 9:00 AM. "Ambulance on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on to I-290 W »...
There is an emergency vehicle on to I-290 W » Rockford reported at 8:28 AM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
- ABM posted a job opening for Cleaner/ Maintenance Assistant in Carol Stream. Apply here.
- Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Carol Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheaton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Ellyn
- Glen Ellyn Park District to offer Free Fitness Week at Ackerman (shawlocal.com)
- Glen Ellyn Park District to hold Glow in the Park Lantern Walk Sept. 11 (shawlocal.com)
- 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 107.6% higher than teacher salary in Midland Community Unit School District 7 (peoriastandard.com)
Lisle
- Remembrance Ceremony Led By Lisle-Woodridge Fire District To Commemorate September 11 (patch.com)
Downers Grove
- Fireworks Cause Thousands In Damage To O'Neill Middle School (patch.com)
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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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