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Wheaton Public Library to Reopen to the Public

Wheaton Public Library (WPL) plans to reopen to the public with reduced services and hours on July 13. Several changes have been made for the safety of the community and library staff. WPL’s Grab & Go service will include browsing, material ...

Guidelines for Phase 4 of State's Reopening Plan

The State of Illinois is currently in Phase 4 of the State’s Reopening Plan. During Phase 4, common public health standards remain in effect while allowing the safe reopening or expansion of several key business segments.

The following is a summa...

Low-Interest Loans for DuPage Residents and Organizations Affected by Civil Unrest

In response to the declaration of a disaster for the State of Illinois for the civil unrest that occurred on May 26 through June 8, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering federal assistance in the form of low-interest loan...

An Open Letter to the Community from Police Chief Murphy

Recent events throughout the country and in this area have generated many questions and sparked a national debate about policing and racism. 

To address inquiries the City has received, to help inform the community of the Wheaton Police Department...

City Hall to Reopen to the Public June 22

City Hall and the Wheaton Police Department lobby will be reopening to the public on Monday, June 22, 2020, with several changes in place for the safety of the community and City staff. 

In following the Illinois Department of Health guidance for ...

Read the Annual Water Quality Report

The City of Wheaton 2019 Water Quality Report is now available online. Please go to www.wheaton.il.us/2019WaterReport to view your 2019 annual water quality report and learn more about your drinking water. 

This report contains important informati...

Wheaton Municipal Band to Share Virtual Concerts

It wouldn’t be summer without the Wheaton Municipal Band concerts. Starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, join the Wheaton Municipal Band for a series of web concerts available on the band’s Facebook page.

Concerts will be available o...

Limited Wheaton French Market to Open May 16 with Restrictions

Bensidoun USA will open a modified format of the Wheaton French Market season on Saturday, May 16 with numerous changes in place to protect the health of shoppers and vendors, including booth spacing, one-way aisles, social distancing requirements, limits...

Police Respond to Early-Morning Vehicle Burglaries

At approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning, a resident reported observing in-progress burglaries to vehicles in the area of the 1000 S. block of Gamon Road. Wheaton Police located two dark-colored vehicles driven by suspects involved in this incident.

Office...

Lombard Man Sentenced to Three Years for Using Charitable Funds for Personal Use

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Deputy Chief of Police P.J. Youker announced today that a Lombard man has entered a plea of guilty to stealing funds from a not-for-profit agency intended to aid United States veterans....

COVID-19 Testing Site Coming to Wheaton

DuPage County will open a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the DuPage County Government Campus in Wheaton starting Tuesday, June 16, offering free testing for all DuPage County residents. Watch this video about the new testing site, which opens ...

Electronic Recycling Drop-offs Resume with New Safety Protocols

The City of Wheaton in association with e-Works will restart monthly electronic recycling drop-off events on Saturday, June 13 with new safeguards in place to protect volunteers, staff and residents dropping off items. The monthly events take place from 9...

Updates Regarding Lakeshore Recycling Systems Billing

Lakeshore Recycling Systems will begin billing Wheaton residents on a two-month basis for garbage/recycling service starting with the May/June bill. Previously, Lakeshore billed customers every month for garbage and recycling service.

Wheaton customers can...

Raffle Licensing Report

The 2019 Raffle License Annual Summary is now available online. Please visit https://www.wheaton.il.us/1040/Raffle-License-Annual-Summary to view the Raffle Licenses issued in 2019.

For more details regarding raffling in Illinois visit the Illinois State B...

Fire & Police Departments No Longer Able to Fulfill Drive-By Birthday Requests

As of today, due to an increasing number of calls for service, the Wheaton Fire and Police Departments will not be able to schedule future requests for drive-by visits for birthdays or other celebrations. 

The Fire and Police Departments will do t...

Crews to Begin Resurfacing President Street and Manchester Road April 26

Crews will begin work the week of April 26 for a project to resurface portions of President Street and Manchester Road. This project is largely paid for with federal funding. The City anticipates these improvements will be completed the end of July, barri...