Temporary Lane Closures Planned at Naperville Road and Roosevelt Road Today

Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, drivers should expect delays near the intersection of Naperville Road and Roosevelt Road. Water service work for a new development at the southwest corner of this intersection will require intermittent lane closures. Naperville Road may be reduced to one lane in each direction. Please use caution when driving in this area. Drivers may want to use an alternate route during this time.

New Mural in Downtown Wheaton

The City and its Fine & Cultural Arts Commission selected an artist to create a vibrant mural near the City’s new pavilion, bringing color and creativity to our streets. Want to learn more about the process and how this mural made its way to Wheaton? Check out this video.

Hale Street Reopened

As nights turn colder, the tents on Hale Street have been removed for the season, and Hale Street has reopened to traffic between Front and Wesley streets. Thanks to all of our restaurants throughout the downtown and elsewhere for providing fantastic outdoor dining and entertainment experiences for the community throughout the warmer months.

2025 Municipal Election Candidate Filing Period is Oct. 21 through Oct. 28

The Office of the City Clerk, local election official for the City of Wheaton, at 303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 through Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, excluding weekend days and holidays, to accept Nonpartisan Primary Candidate Petitions for Nomination for the Consolidated Primary Election to be held, if necessary, Feb. 25, 2025 and the Consolidated General Election to be held April 1, 2025, for the following offices:

• Councilmember – North District (1 position)
• Councilmember – East District (1 position)
• Councilmember – West District (1 position)
• Councilmember – South District (1 position)

Register for the Cemeteries of Wheaton History Talk

Join local historians Brian & Joyce Ostberg, creators of the YouTube channel BeHistoric, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. for the Cemeteries of Wheaton History Talk. Survey the cemeteries and funerary grounds of Wheaton and learn about their locations, origins, usage, and noteworthy memorials.

Provided in partnership with the City of Wheaton Historic Commission and Wheaton Public Library. This program is part of the library's Halloween series. Registration is required.

Reminder: Overnight Sewer Inspections/Cleaning Planned in Downtown Wheaton Now through Oct. 10

Crews are completing sewer inspections and cleaning during overnight hours now through Oct. 10. The work is taking place between Union Avenue to the north, Cross Street to the east, Liberty Drive to the south, and West Street to the west. Public Works Sewer Division crews are completing this work between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to minimize disruption to traffic and local businesses. There are temporary lane closures to accommodate equipment. Please use caution if you are driving in the area.

The Sewer Division cleans and inspects the City's downtown sewers on a rotating basis to keep them operating smoothly and identify any areas needing attention. We appreciate your patience as crews complete this work.

League of Women Voters of Wheaton Hosted Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton, Illinois hosted a Candidate Forum for Congressional Districts and DuPage Countywide positions at Wheaton City Hall last week. A recording of this event is now available for the community to view: https://vimeo.com/1015940851?share=copy.