A female postal worker was taken to the hospital after being stung multiple times by Hornets while out on her mail route in Wheaton. The woman was delivering mail in the 900 block of Dartmouth Drive when she was attacked by the Hornets. Witnesses told ABC 7 Chicago landscapers were removing the nest from a tree at the same time that the postal worker was walking by. The … [Read more...] about Hornets Attack a Wheaton Postal Worker and Put Her in the Hospital
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Wheaton event offers assistance to veterans in need
Veterans in need are being urged to attend an event next week at the DuPage County Fairgrounds where they can get job and legal assistance and receive free food, clothing, haircuts and medical exams. The event, Homeless Veterans Stand Down, is intended to serve veterans from DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 2015 Manchester … [Read more...] about Wheaton event offers assistance to veterans in need
Wheaton moves forward with garbage contract negotiations
The Wheaton City Council on July 5 voted to direct staff to negotiate a potential refuse contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, which uses radio frequency identification tags on every garbage and recycling cart. Wheaton residents currently receive curbside garbage, yard waste and recycling pickup service through Advanced Disposal Services. The contract with Advanced … [Read more...] about Wheaton moves forward with garbage contract negotiations
Touch a Life Foundation receives $7,500 from Wheaton after a Garage Sale
A garage sale this month in Wheaton to help children rescued from child trafficking in Ghana, West Africa, raised more than $7,000. Beth Johnson and her cousin, Susie Krieg, held the garage sale June 10 and 11 to benefit the Touch A Life Foundation. "We raised about $7,500 including sales and financial donations," Johnson said in an email. "We are happy with the … [Read more...] about Touch a Life Foundation receives $7,500 from Wheaton after a Garage Sale
Wheaton is looking into a Wireless Technology Ordinance
Residents and business owners on June 27 had the chance to comment on a wireless technology ordinance being considered by the Wheaton City Council. The ordinance would address the growth and expansion of cellular technologies, including small cell sites and distributed antenna systems. The proposed ordinance, which council members previously discussed at their May 9 meeting, … [Read more...] about Wheaton is looking into a Wireless Technology Ordinance