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This list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Wheaton, Illinois.

Business

Media and entertainment

Military

  • Mark S. Inch (born 1960), retired US Army Major General and ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (2017-2018); graduate of Wheaton College; son of Morris Inch, Wheaton Professor[4]
  • Robert James Miller (1983–2008), US Army Special Forces staff sergeant; Medal of Honor recipient; graduate of Wheaton North High School[5]
  • James Howard Monroe (1944–1967), US Army PFC; Medal of Honor recipient; graduate of Wheaton Central High School; namesake of James Howard Monroe Middle School[6]

Music

Politics and law

Religion

Science and design

  • Edwin Hubble (1889–1953), astronomer after whom the Hubble Space Telescope is named
  • Jarvis Hunt (1863–1941), architect and designer of Chicago Golf Club's clubhouse in Wheaton
  • Grote Reber (1911–2002), amateur astronomer, radio engineer and pioneer of radio astronomy

Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Football

Golf

Hockey

Olympics

  • Adam Harris (born 1987), Olympic sprinter
  • Sean Rooney (born 1982), Olympic volleyball outside hitter; gold medalist
  • Jim Spivey (born 1960), three-time Olympic 1500 meter and 5000 meter track and field athlete
  • Nancy Swider-Peltz (born 1956), Olympic speedskater (1976, 1980, 1984, 1988); mother of Nancy Jr.
  • Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. (born 1987), Winter Olympian speed skater (2010)

Tennis

References

  1. ^ Cress, Doug (May 5, 1993). "CNN Anchor Bobbie Battista Has Become A Worldwide Hit". Chicago Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved 9 July 2014. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ "Rose Ann Locke". Chicago Tribune. 10 May 2004. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  3. ^ Dellios, Hugh (October 8, 1990). "Son also arises as county worker". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 July 2014. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ Obituary of Morris Inch
  5. ^ Lauren Jiggetts and James Langton (2010-09-10). "Wheaton Soldier Receives Posthumous Medal of Honor". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  6. ^ Hanley, Matt (16 February 2009). "Soldier's story highlighted in vet's magazine". www.suburbanchicagonews.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2009. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  7. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1989-1990,' biographical Sketch pf Ralph H. Barger, pg. 83
  8. ^ Grant, Amy (October 12, 2018). "Amy Grant: Candidate profile" (Interview). Interviewed by Daily Herald Editorial Board. Arlington Heights, Illinois: Daily Herald. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  9. ^ Howard, Robert (October 15, 1950). "Mrs. O'Neill Favored for State Senate: Fights Hard to Take Barr's Seat". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois – via ProQuest.
  10. ^ Staff Report (2015-02-16). "22-year-old law student named to replace Rosenthal as state rep in 95th District". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2015-02-17.
  11. ^ Mehler, Neil H. (9 December 1991). "Wheaton Pals Recall `Good Guy` Skinner". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  12. ^ Cox, Ted (September 27, 2002). "Thankful Otto misses the cut with Cubs". Daily Herald. p. 5. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  13. ^ Mike Lee bio page
  14. ^ "Broncos' Juriga faces back surgery". Chicago Tribune. May 6, 1992. p. 2. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  15. ^ Finn, Robin (4 May 1996). "Tim Gullikson, 44, Tennis Coach and Player". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
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