Wheaton Police Invite Community to Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow

The Wheaton Police Department will host a Town Hall event tomorrow at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 303 W. Wesley Street, in the City Council Chambers. 

Residents are encouraged to attend and learn about topics including the department’s technology, modern policing, officer training, the role of social services, and community safety education. The Town Hall will include an interactive presentation by members of the Wheaton Police Department, followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

For individuals who are unable to attend in person, this event will also be shared live via Zoom, and the City will record the event. To attend live via Zoom, register in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdwZ46IhTSa6ojQELFRTNQ. After registering with your email address, you will receive a confirmation email containing a meeting link for access.

Hokusai Makes Waves in Wheaton: Art Unveiling Tomorrow

Join the Wheaton Public Library for the unveiling of Wheaton’s very own commissioned mural, part of this summer's Waves of DuPage Beautiful Cities Public Art project! The unveiling event will take place tomorrow, 4:30 p.m., at the Wheaton Public Library's West Plaza, 225 N. Cross St.

To celebrate the exhibit, Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World at the College of DuPage's Cleve Carney Museum of Art, an artist recreated an iconic Wheaton landmark in the ukiyo-e style. Guest speakers will highlight the mural as we dive into of a summer filled with Japanese art and culture-related experiences. The mural is provided in partnership with the Wheaton Park District, Downtown Wheaton Association, and Wheaton's Fine & Cultural Arts Commission.

First Neighborhood Roll Call Event of the Summer on Tuesday, June 3

The Wheaton Police Department will bring back its Neighborhood Roll Calls this June. In partnership with Community Unit School District (CUSD) 200, Neighborhood Roll Calls will have a special focus on how CUSD 200 and the Wheaton Police Department are working together to keep Wheaton’s school communities safe.

The first Neighborhood Roll Call of the year is on Tuesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m., at Longfellow Elementary School, 311 W. Seminary Ave. The June 3 Neighborhood Roll Call will include the following schools: Franklin Middle School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

While each event is held at an individual school, they are organized to include other nearby schools. Residents are encouraged to attend the event associated with their school to meet the officers and school leaders who serve their area. These events are open to everyone in the community, and there will be activities for children. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Visit www.wheaton.il.us/RollCall to view a map of events, dates, and find the Roll Call closest to you.

Wheaton Students Named 2025 National Merit Finalists

Join us in congratulating five exceptional Wheaton students who have been named 2025 National Merit Finalists. At a recent Wheaton City Council Meeting, the Council recognized these outstanding CUSD 200 students for this prestigious academic achievement:

From Wheaton North High School:

• Reagan Crosthwaite
• Jack Nelson
• Maddie Romaine
• Jacob Valentino

From Wheaton Warrenville South High School:

• Jack Mathis

Out of approximately 1.3 million entrants from 21,000 high schools across the country, only about 15,000 students are named National Merit Finalists — an honor that highlights their skills, accomplishments, and potential success in rigorous college studies.

DuPage County Residents Can Now Pay Property Taxes Online

DuPage County now offers residents the ability to pay their property taxes online. This new option provides a convenient way for residents to manage their payments without needing to make an in-person visit. For more information on how to pay online, please visit the DuPage County Treasurer's Office website.