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Wheaton Has Rich Independence Day History
Accounts of past Fourth of July celebrations include parades, picnics, pyrotechnics—and elephants.

Accounts of past Fourth of July celebrations include parades, picnics, pyrotechnics—and elephants.

Today, many of us are waving flags and watching fireworks made in China and eating food from Idaho, Iowa, North Dakota and Florida.
Wheaton's Fourth of July festivities will begin July 3 in Graf Park.
Local police will use some of the more than $1 million in federal highway safety funds that will be spent on stepped-up efforts to keep Illinois roads safe during the Fourth of July weekend.
Legislator says Republicans have more plans to stretch Medicare funds.
Legislator says Republicans have more plans to stretch Medicare funds.
Doctors tell real-life stories about the dangers of playing with fireworks.
No one was injured in the three incidents.
Students are named to the high school's honor roll.
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office concludes its investigation into the death of a 16-month-old Wheaton child.
Students are cited for earning 3.4 to 4.0 and above grade-point averages.
The two women will serve time for using their clients' money for themselves.
Burr Ridge police say both units were locked when the thefts occurred.
A family's donation will hang in an honored place in the library.
An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday. No foul play is suspected.
Students who earned 3.4 to 4.0 and above are the top students for the fourth quarter of the recent school year.
Chief Mark Field presents awards, citations and medals for extraordinary police work.
The June 22 session will consider a number of issues in the code.
Parents observe improvements in their children's self-esteem and nutritional decision-making.
U.S. Transportation Secretary meets with local leaders to discuss the airport's plan for future growth.