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Wheaton, IL
61Events this week
9Free things to do
93New spots
90New stories

Checked Sunday, September 20, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wheaton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 61 events, day by day →

Spectrios 40th Anniversary Golf Classic

Monday 7:30am · Glen Oak Country Club

Walking With Giants September

Monday 8am · Glen Ellyn · Free

3 Day Ame

Tuesday 9am · North American Pizza & Culinary Academy

New in Wheaton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Grand Nails Spa

Beauty

Fresh nails, zero fuss: Whether you need a tidy regular manicure, a no-chip polish that survives laundry duty, or a callus-smoothing pedicure, Grand Nails Spa keeps things clean, careful, and refreshingly calm.

grandnailsspawheaton.com

Arrowhead Golf Club

Entertainment

Scenic fairways, lively nights: Arrowhead Golf Club is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, so the course feels more nature walk than grind.

arrowheadgolfclub.org

Ivy Restaurant

Restaurants

Romance meets ribeye: Set in a beautiful old chapel with stained glass and climbing ivy, Ivy Restaurant nails the modern chophouse vibe without feeling stuffy.

ivyofwheaton.com

Wheaton’s best businesses

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Most read in Wheaton

The five stories Wheaton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Brandy Melville opens second Illinois store in Naperville downtown

    Brandy Melville, a popular women's clothing retailer, officially opened its second Illinois store in Naperville, on Saturday, Aug.

    Full story at centraltimes.org

  2. Little Popcorn Store Wheaton: 105 Years in a 49-Inch Shop

    The Little Popcorn Store in Wheaton, Illinois, has been serving customers from a converted alleyway since 1921 and is now celebrating its 105th year in business.

    Full story at hoodline.com

  3. There’s buzz about Blackberry Market - Wednesday Journal

    Anna Davidson, founder of Blackberry Market in downtown Glen Ellyn, has expanded her mission into Oak Park, creating a fifth location in the village’s Arts District.

    Full story at oakpark.com

  4. Best 2026 fall festivals near Naperville you can't miss

    The Naperville area has several fall festivals, including harvest fairs, heritage celebrations and Oktoberfest events.

    Full story at chicagoparent.com

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