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Back to School Safety Tips from the Wheaton Police Department

Many Wheaton schools will begin the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The safety of our community’s students is a top priority for the Wheaton Police Department. As part of the Wheaton Police Department’s 2019 Back to School Safet...

Applications Received for West District Council Seat

On Aug. 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. the City of Wheaton closed the application process for the vacant West District City Council seat. Applications were received from the following 10 individuals:

• Nancy Harding
• Edward Ahern
• Jeffrey Antonelli
• Robert McNeily
• Lynn Robbi...

Councilwoman Selected for Edgar Fellows Program

Wheaton City Councilwoman Suzanne Fitch has been selected to be part of the eighth annual Edgar Fellows Program, which will take place in Champaign, Ill., Aug. 4 through 8, 2019. The Edgar Fellows Program is an initiative designed by former Illinois Gover...

Fire Department Accepting Applications for Citizens Fire Academy

Have ever wondered what it takes to become a firefighter? Are you interested in learning about the Wheaton Fire Department and how it operates? If so, the Wheaton Fire Department invites you to participate in a hands-on learning experience that will have ...

Council to Consider Amendments to Peddlers & Solicitors Ordinance

Over the last year, the Wheaton City Council and City Staff have been working together on amendments to the city’s existing Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance. A first reading will take place during the Monday, Aug. 5 City Council Meeting. See be...

IDOT Road Resurfacing Projects: Harrison, Blanchard & President

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be completing several road resurfacing projects in Wheaton starting in mid-July, with an estimated completion date by the end of September. The following areas are included in this project:

• Harrison Ave...

Adams Park Closed for Improvements

Crews have begun work on Adams Park improvements to make paths accessible to all. While crews create wider, ADA-accessible pathways, the park will be closed for approximately 8-10 weeks. Temporary fencing is in place around the entire park to ensure the s...