Wheaton 2019 Year-In-Review: Drive-In Closes, Snowy Halloween

WHEATON, IL — 2020 is right around the corner, so it's a perfect time to reflect back on some of the biggest stories of 2019. Here's a roundup of the most noteworthy stories in and around Wheaton in 2019.

Iconic Cascade Drive-In Closes After 58 Years In West Chicago

2019 marked the end of an era for the beloved drive-in movie theater.

Suburb Named Best Place To Live In Illinois: Money Magazine

Wheaton got some well-deserved recognition in 2019.

Baby Blanding's Turtles Set Free In DuPage Forest Preserves

The ongoing program aims to give the hatchlings a better chance at survival.

Chicago Meteor Caught On Dashcam Video By Local Cops: Watch

Thanks to modern technology, the dazzling spectacle was caught on film by cops in the area.

Snowy Halloween Photos From Patch Readers Across Illinois

An unseasonable snowstorm made Halloween 2019 one of the most memorable ones in recent history in and around Wheaton.

Have a personal story from 2019 you want us to share? Email lisa.farver@patch.com with the details.