Thomas Road Drainage Improvement Project Begins This Week

As part of the City's continued commitment to enhance infrastructure in our community, the City’s Public Works Department has started work this week on a project to replace storm sewers on portions of Thomas Road and Summit Street in northeast Wheaton.

This work area includes Thomas Road from President Street to Summit Street, followed by Summit Street from Thomas Road to Wendover Lane. This project includes installing approximately 2,000 feet of new 12-inch storm sewer and replacing related storm structures. Work is expected to last through the summer and will improve drainage within the right-of-way.   

The City is providing further information to residents who will be directly affected by this work. We appreciate your patience as the City works to complete these important infrastructure improvements.

Community Message Regarding ‘Senior Assassin’ Game

The Wheaton Police Department, Warrenville Police Department, and Community Unit School District 200 would like to inform families and our communities about a non-school-related activity among students that has raised safety concerns. Each spring, high school seniors across the nation organize a game often referred to as “senior assassin.” This game spans several weeks as participants try to "eliminate" each other using water guns or Nerf-style toy guns. Students may be seen walking through neighborhoods or hiding in public places with these toy weapons as they try to surprise their opponents. 

This is not a CUSD 200-sponsored activity, and “senior assassin” is not allowed on CUSD 200 school property. The Wheaton Police Department and Warrenville Police Department do not condone this activity and would like for our communities to be aware of safety concerns related to this game. This includes the potential for community members to become alarmed if they believe there is an individual armed with a weapon; game participants interfering with traffic and putting themselves and/or others' safety at risk; and other unintentional consequences. Please see the full statement from the Wheaton & Warrenville Police Departments and Community Unit School District 200.

Celebrating Wheaton’s History: Preservation Week is May 3-18

May is Preservation Month — a time to celebrate Wheaton’s rich history and discover more about our community. The City of Wheaton Historic Commission invites residents to take part in a variety of events and activities throughout the month, especially during Preservation Week, May 3-18, 2025, in coordination with the nationally recognized Preservation Month. 

• Take a Walk of Historic Places: 
  • Residents will notice blue signs going up in front of the over 160 historic homes and buildings beginning May 3. Snap a picture of the QR code on the sign to be directed to the interactive Wheaton Register of Historic Places Map.
• History Lecture: Trinity Episcopal Chapel at 150 Years:
  • Explore the history of the historic Trinity Episcopal Chapel building which has been in continuous use on the corner of West and Wesley for 150 years. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Meeting Room A. 
  • Registration is strongly recommended as space is limited. To register, visit the Wheaton Public Library's website.
• Home History Research Help:
  • Interested in learning more about your historic property? Get one-on-one help uncovering your home’s unique story with a local history specialist. Sessions will take place on Monday, May 12, 6-9 p.m. & Monday, May 19, 6-9 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Second Floor, Genealogy Area.
  • Drop-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call 630-868-7520 or visit the Reference Desk on the Second Floor.

Learn more: www.wheaton.il.us/PreservationMonth.

City Council Adopts Grocery Tax Ordinance

The Wheaton City Council approved an ordinance at its April 7 meeting implementing a local 1% grocery tax in place of the state grocery tax being eliminated on Jan. 1, 2026. In Wheaton, eliminating the state grocery tax represents a reduction of more than 11% of the City's total sales tax revenues — estimated at $1.6 to $2.2 million annually — which is used to fund essential services our residents rely on such as public safety, public works and capital improvements. Like many Illinois communities, the City of Wheaton has elected to implement this local tax in place of the state's grocery tax to avoid a significant reduction in revenue for City services. Residents will not see a change in grocery tax rate once this change is implemented, as this will replace the current state tax that is distributed to the City. 

City of Wheaton Videos

• City Council Planning Session 4-14-25
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Upcoming Meetings

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, April 16, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting
Monday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board
Monday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board & Public Hearings
Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Environmental Improvement Commission
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.