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Source: Trib Local
William R. Schultz has been appointed the new fire chief for the city of Wheaton, effective June 3.
According to a city press release, Schultz, a 10-year member of the department, has climbed the ranks from battalion chief in January 2003 to deputy chief in May 2006 to his new position as chief.
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By: Nathan Lurz
Source: My Suburban Life
Northern Wheaton residents hoping for something sweet and cold to stave off the hot summer will no longer have to travel across the tracks to get their fix.
Instead, the recently opened U-Crave Frozen Yogurt shop aims to give people in the area a healthy option when they want a treat. Pictures of stylish penguins with headphones, LED lights, music, couches and a “yehti wall” mural offers a fun environment for froyo.
“We wanted to create a place to be open and friendly,” said Co-Owner Chris Singer of Batavia. “A place not just to get frozen yogurt, but also a place to have an experience, a place you can hang out.”
Chris, who owns the Subway franchise on Gary Avenue in Wheaton, opened the new venture with his son, Jason, Saturday. He said his family was looking to use their experience as the owners of a branded restaurant and as health-conscious food providers and consumers to open a new place. Frozen yogurt was “a natural fit.”
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Print this page.By: Anna Schier
Source: My Suburban Life
The saying goes that you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.
But what if you created their shoes?
Wheaton Academy’s Graphic Design 2 class recently designed four pairs of footwear for the Vans Custom Culture Contest, in which they qualified for the semifinals.
“I don’t think we realized how much would actually go into it,” said senior Stephanie Linnam. “We cared a lot about this project.”
Vans Custom Culture, a branch of the popular skate shoe brand that produces custom footwear, initiated the contest as a way to support high school art programs.
Each competing class receives four sets of crisp, white Vans to decorate however they please, with the addendum that each pair must address one of four themes: art, music, local flavor and sport.
1,500 schools entered the contest. The Wheaton students made it to the top 50.
The five national finalists selected by online voters will receive a trip to New York City and $5,000. The winning class will be given $50,000. All prize money goes directly to funding art programs at the winning and finalist schools.
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The Wheaton Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a blood drive at the police station on Friday, May 17 as part of National Law Enforcement Week, according to a police department release.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. and going through 3:30 p.m., the two departments will work in conjunction with LifeSource Blood Service to operate the drive, that will be participating in Everyday Heroes Police, Fire and EMS Giveback Program. For each donor the event takes in, points are awarded. Upon fulfilling the required donation total, LifeSource plans to donate to the Hundred Points Club – a charity assistance to families of law enforcement and fire personnel who have been killed or injured – based off of the number of donors.
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Print this page.By: Mary Beth Versaci
Source: My Suburban Life
Last week, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) toured areas in DuPage County, including Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, to assess damage caused by the storms and subsequent flooding of April 17-18.
FEMA assistance will not be offered unless DuPage County is included in a Presidential Disaster Declaration, according to the DuPage County website. That declaration may include assistance to residents, business owners and/or government entities.
During last week’s tours, officials from DuPage County, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and FEMA performed their preliminary assessments based on damage reports submitted by local communities, according to the county website. Officials will meet with municipal leaders this week to review local government expenses related to flood response and recovery.
Preliminary damage assessments are expected to end Friday in DuPage County, according to the county. A decision regarding the issuance of a Presidential Disaster Declaration should be made shortly after that.
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Print this page.By: Esther French
Source: Wheaton Patch
New details have emerged this week regarding exhibitor booths at the 18th annual Taste of Wheaton festival, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Taste of Wheaton traditionally highlights the diverse restaurants in the Wheaton area, which set up booths to sell “tastes” in the $1 to $5 price range.
In years past, the festival has also allowed local businesses, county organizations and non-profits to set up exhibitor booths with posters, brochures and sign-up sheets.
Sidney Cooper, the festival coordinator and the marketing and events manager for the Wheaton Urban District, sent out an email in April to more than 40 of these groups: ”Due to a few additional activities being planned for the event, which will require more space, we will not be able to accommodate exhibitor booths this year.”
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Print this page.By Charlotte Eriksen
Source: Wheaton Patch
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will have two preliminary damage assessment teams in DuPage County next week to determine whether the county can be declared a Federal Disaster Area after last week’s flood. The FEMA representatives will determine which municipalities and locations they will visit. They may or may not visit all of the DuPage County municipalities and will not visit each location where flooding has been reported, according to a news release from the City of Wheaton.
If a disaster declaration is approved by the federal government, all residents who suffered damages from the flood will be able to apply for any assistance that may be available from FEMA. The best source of information for residents regarding the FEMA process and for finding resources that cover flood-related issues is here
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Print this page.By: Charlotte Erikson
Source: Wheaton Patch
Mariano’s Fresh Market will build a second parking lot for its employees at the northwest corner of Main Street and Roosevelt Road to accommodate as many people as possible after the store’s popularity has taken off in the Chicago area.
Wheaton City Council members on Monday said they’d support developer Bradford Real Estate’s request to construct the 136-space parking lot for employees instead of bringing a drive-thru bank or office to the site.
Dan Farrell, vice president of real estate for Mariano’s, said the second lot is necessary to maximize the store’s benefits and provide the best possible customer experience.
“(We) have learned a lot about what (the) excitement around Mariano’s can become,” he said.
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Print this page.Reported by Christopher Placek, Daily Herald
A female Illinois state trooper was among four people injured Thursday morning in a multivehicle crash in Wheaton, authorities said.
The crash occurred about 7:45 a.m. near the intersection of Gary Avenue and Geneva Road, according to Monique Bond, a spokeswoman for the Illinois State Police.
source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130228/news/702289873/
Print this page.By: Noel Aliseo
Source: Wheaton Patch
Whether you use a shovel, snow blower, a plow or some other form of heavy machinery, you’ve got to clear your driveway and sidewalks somehow. But how do you clear a path if you are not up to the challenge?
Here is a list of snow removal services and resources here in Wheaton:
For more listings and snow safety tips click here.
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