Gary Avenue Improvement Project Update

Improvements to Gary Avenue between Harrison Avenue and Jewell Road continue moving forward, with utility relocation work scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. 

The City will keep this roadway open to traffic throughout the winter. Weather permitting, roadway work is anticipated to begin in March 2025. This project will include the following improvements:

• complete roadway reconstruction
• widening the road at the intersection of Gary and Prairie Avenue to add a left turn lane at Prairie Avenue for northbound traffic
• installing a traffic signal at Gary Avenue and Prairie Avenue 
• adding a striped crosswalk with pedestrian signals
• installing an off-street shared-use path
• extending the Winfield Creek culvert, and
• installing storm sewers.

Roadway work is scheduled to be completed in fall 2025. The City is working with the project contractor to minimize disruption to this area. We will continue to provide updates throughout this project. We appreciate your patience during these important infrastructure improvements.

Thank You for Supporting Neighbors in Need through Wheaton Gives Back

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission teamed up with the Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Park District for its third annual Wheaton Gives Back winter gear drive benefiting neighbors in need through the People's Resource Center.

The results were astounding! The Commission collected 350 winter coats with the Wheaton Park District at the Wheaton Community Center and Central Athletic Complex and collected 24 bags of winter gear at the Wheaton Public Library. Additionally, the Commission collected 35 bags and eight large boxes of winter gear donated at City buildings and downtown businesses with the Downtown Wheaton Association and City of Wheaton staff. The Community Relations Commission also helped coordinate volunteers to unload 7,667 pounds of food and personal care items collected from 10 local schools for People's Resource Center's Stuff-a-Truck event. 

A sincere thank you to everyone who donated items to support our neighbors this season!

Save the Date: Wheaton Kicks off the Holidays on Friday, Nov. 29

The City of Wheaton and Downtown Wheaton Association have an exciting lineup of beloved community events this November. To start the season, Friday, Nov. 29 will be filled with the return of cherished holiday traditions:

• Nights of Lights Begins: For its fifth year, Nights of Lights returns to Adams Park! Join us for the park lighting on Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. and enjoy the park’s light display throughout the holiday season. This event is open to the public at no cost.
• Wheaton Christmas Parade: The tradition continues; join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Groups looking to march in the parade should reach out to Hello@DowntownWheaton.com.
• Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the second annual Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, immediately following the Wheaton Christmas Parade at 7 p.m.

For more information about these events, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.

Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain West Chicago Man Charged with Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Crash

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that claimed the life of an eighty-five-year-old female resident of Winfield. For more information, visit the City's website.

Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain Chicago Man Charged with Robbing Wheaton AutoZone

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced that Judge Robert Douglas has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing a Wheaton AutoZone at gunpoint. For more information, visit the City's website.

DuPage County Sign Recycling Event to Take Place Nov. 15-16

The DuPage County Environmental Committee will offer the opportunity to recycle political and other corrugated plastic and cardboard signs on Friday, Nov. 15, 3-5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-noon. The event will take place at the DuPage County Campus, 421 N. County Farm Road. LRS will collect signs and metal stands at no cost. Please note: Only corrugated plastic and cardboard will be accepted. Metal stands must be separated from signs prior to drop off. For more information, visit DuPage County's website.