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The Wheaton Police Department is honored to announce that Officer Chris Kelly and his wife, Frankie, received a Life-Saving Award on Aug. 12 from the Village of Fontana, Wis., for their heroic actions that saved the life of a 2-year-old drowning victim. Read On...
Wheaton is truly unique: a liberal arts ethos, rigorous academics, an aspiration to excellence, and a deep commitment to Christian spiritual formation, this is the place where you can learn and grow with a community of spiritual and intellectual peers.
Wheaton is a city in and the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States. [ 5] It is located in Milton and Winfield Townships, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Chicago. As of the 2020 census, Wheaton's population was 53,970, making it the 27th-most populous municipality in the state. [ 6]
Wheaton College is a private Evangelical Christian liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois. [ 3] It was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860. [ 4] Wheaton College was a stop on the Underground Railroad and graduated one of Illinois' first black college graduates.
Oct 8, 2021 · This wealthy western suburb sits about 25 miles west of the Chicago Loop in an area replete with nature preserves and sprawling parks. One such place in Wheaton is Cantigny Park, founded in the 19th-century by the Chicago Tribune publisher, and offering two excellent museums and sublime gardens to explore.
A glimpse into Wheaton’s history begins with its founders: Erastus Gary, Jesse Wheaton, and Warren Wheaton. The trio traveled west from New England and claimed hundreds of acres of land in northeastern Illinois in 1837 and 1838.
Wheaton College is an explicitly Christian, academically rigorous, fully residential liberal arts college located in Wheaton, Illinois.
Welcome to Wheaton, Illinois, a distinctive community of more than 53,000 residents situated west of Chicago. Settled between 1837 and 1838, Wheaton serves as the County Seat of DuPage County.
Experience Wheaton's Christ-centered community, rigorous academic programs, and outstanding commitment to career and life preparation. We look forward to hosting you!
Spend a day exploring Wheaton, IL. Start off with the Billy Graham Center or Historical Museums, visit animals at the Zoo and end off at Arrowhead Restaurant.
