Definition of protect. 1  transitive verb. 2  1a : to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guardb : defend 1c protect the goal.
Wheaton, Illinois. Wheaton is a suburban city in Milton and Winfield Townships and is the county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Chicago which abuts the shore of Lake Michigan.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois just off Interstate 57, about 50 miles south of Champaign and about 40 miles north of Effingham. The university is easily identified by its iconic landmark, Old Main, at its location on 600 Lincoln Avenue.