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🌱 Patch AM: Why Wheaton’s 60187 ZIP code is suddenly a national housing hotspot
Make time for Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President on the Wheaton Patch calendar

Hello Wheaton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code is suddenly a national housing hotspot
Also on today's calendar: Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 10 Hottest U.S. ZIP Codes in 2026, According to Realtor.com (bhg.com) — Wheaton's 60187 ZIP code has landed on Realtor.com's list of the 10 hottest housing markets in the country, signaling strong demand and fast-moving home sales locally. The ranking highlights suburbs like Wheaton that offer larger homes, quick commutes to major job centers, and established housing stock with character, suggesting continued competition for buyers and solid conditions for sellers.
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📸 Around Wheaton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wheaton
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★ Featured events ★
- Garden Club to feature Forest Preserve District President →
Lombard Community Building, 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard
12:30 pm - Great American Dog Show →
Cantigny Park, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
8:00 am - 2026 Invisible Wounds Foundation Evening of Honor →
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle
5:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 13
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Other local events
- Billy Graham Scholars' Welcome Reception →
Billy Graham Hall (BGH), Wheaton College, 500 College Ave, Wheaton
3:00 pm - Auditions for Dare to Dream play
Monroe Middle School Wheaton, IL 60189
7:00 am - Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and Juliet" (08/27) →
208 W Union Ave, Wheaton
6:45 pm - Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and Juliet" (08/28) →
208 W Union Ave, Wheaton
6:45 pm - Arena Theater performs Shakespeare in the Park: "Romeo and Juliet" (08/29) →
208 W Union Ave, Wheaton
6:45 pm - 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 - 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
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Wheaton. Apply here.
- Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Wheaton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheaton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Ellyn
- Average administrator salary was 48.8% higher than teacher salary in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
- Trader Joe's on track to open store in Oswego this fall (shawlocal.com)
Lisle
- 75,645 Shares in CTS Corporation $CTS Purchased by B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG (marketbeat.com)
Lombard
- 125-year-old mall retail anchor closes discount outlet, cuts 101 jobs (miamiherald.com)
- Benedictine University hosting Catholic high schools admissions fair (shawlocal.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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