Ralph Heatherington, longtime principal who helped ease tensions between Wheaton high schools, dies at 79

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 6, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Dec. 6, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/ralph-heatherington-wheaton-obituary/

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During 22 years as a public high school administrator in the western suburbs — including more than a decade as a principal at two high schools — Ralph Heatherington excelled at steering at-risk youths toward making better choices. Heatherington, who capped his career with a nine-year run as the pri...