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.
Not to be confused with Plainville, Illinois. Plainfield is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The US Census Bureau estimates the population at 41,734 as of 2013. The village includes land in Plainfield and Wheatland townships. Part of Plainfield is located in Kendall County (Na-Au-Say and Oswego townships).