News Flash

Commission Seeks Pop Art Fire Hydrant Project Artists and Sponsors

This summer, Wheaton will come alive with color and pop art in conjunction with the Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop exhibit at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. Even Wheaton’s downtown fire hydrants will get a Warhol-inspired ...

Stuff the Squad Event Supports Neighbors in Need

The Wheaton Police Department encourages the community to help neighbors in need through the Stuff the Squad event. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, you can visit the Wheaton Police Department at 900 W. Liberty Drive and drop off items to help...

Team Frosted Donuts is Back!

The Wheaton Police Department is once again participating in the Polar Plunge with the return of Team Frosted Donuts. The community is invited to learn more about the team and support Special Olympics Illinois.

A team consisting of members from Wheaton Pol...

Wheaton to Begin Multi-Year Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Starting in May 2023, the City of Wheaton will begin a multi-year infrastructure project to replace all water service lines made from lead, helping to ensure the best possible drinking water for everyone in our community. Not only will the City be replaci...

Community Collaboration Celebrates Women Artists, Businesses in Downtown Wheaton

Throughout the month of March, the community can honor Women’s History Month in downtown Wheaton thanks to a creative collaboration celebrating women artists and local women business leaders. The City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission, t...

Recycling Extravaganza to Take Place on April 1

The City’s Environmental Improvement Commission invites the community to its annual Recycling Extravaganza with SCARCE on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road. Note this year’s...

Prairie Path Cleanup Volunteer Registration Open

The Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission encourages the community to take part in the annual Prairie Path Cleanup on Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-noon. This is an all-ages event, and all volunteer groups, families, businesses, student groups, and ot...

Save the Date for Native Illinois Plant Sale April 29

Wheaton has an opportunity to “grow native” with the return of the Native Plant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at the City’s Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. This event is provided through t...

Wheaton Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire

At approximately 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, the Wheaton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of Beethoven Court. Upon arrival, crews identified a fire in the garage that did not extend to any living areas....

Police Department Releases Results of Safety Campaign

During the week of Feb. 27-March 3, 2023 the Wheaton Police Department conducted the first of four traffic safety campaigns in which patrol officers seek to educate and enforce driver safety issues in the community. The focus of this recent safety campaig...

Community Relations Commission Accepting Nominations for 2023 Good Citizens Awards

The Community Relations Commission is seeking nominations for individuals and groups for the City of Wheaton’s 2023 Good Citizens Awards now through Friday, March 31.

The categories for nominees are:

• Student (elementary, middle, high school, or co...

Wheaton Police Providing Anti-Theft Devices to Eligible Kia and Hyundai Owners

To combat the rise in recent motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is providing steering wheel lock devices (commonly referred to as a club) to owners of eligible Hyundai and Kia models being targeted by thieves. The devices were donated by ...

Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Illinois Seniors

As we enter tax season, Wheaton’s Commission on Aging has the following information to share with Wheaton seniors related to tax exemptions and assistance programs. 

Real estate taxes collected in DuPage County fund many services provide...

Adams Park Awarded Arboretum Accreditation

With its winding walking paths, historic central fountain, abundant green space and dozens of benches, Wheaton’s Adams Park has been a favorite community spot for generations. The next time you visit, you can appreciate that you’re in ...

Reminder on Campaign Signs

As we approach the spring election season, the City reminds residents and businesses of Wheaton’s restrictions on where you can and can't place campaign signs. These requirements are part of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to help...

City Installing 7.5 Miles of New Sidewalks in 2023 to Improve Safety and Accessibility

This year, the City is preparing to add approximately 7.5 miles of sidewalks in areas where there are currently no sidewalks to make our neighborhoods safer and more accessible for all. The City’s New Sidewalk Program will complete the work the ...

Results of Simultaneous Filing Lottery – 2023 Municipal Election

A lottery was held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Office of the Wheaton City Clerk located at City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., Second Floor, Wheaton, Illinois. The purpose of the lottery was to determine the first and second position placement ...

Wheaton Police Seeking Video Surveillance Related to Pedestrian Fatality

At approximately 8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, Wheaton Police officers responded to the area of the 900 West Block of Roosevelt Road for a woman lying in the roadway. A motorist observed the woman and called 9-1-1. Paige M. Donahue, a 31-year-old Wheato...

New Hours for Police Lobby Begin Dec. 25

The Wheaton Police Department will begin new lobby hours starting on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Police Services Representatives will be available to assist in-person or by telephone (630-260-2161) at the Wheaton Police Department from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday ...