New Candidate Firefighters and Police Officer Sworn In

Please welcome four new candidate firefighters who are starting their careers with the Wheaton Fire Department. During this week's City Council meeting, Joseph McAsey, Omar Portillo, Dante Macaluso, and Bryan Cocallas were sworn into office. Additionally, Officer Viktoriia G. Kuzmykha was sworn in to the Wheaton Police Department.

Three Wheaton Fire Department Members Promoted

Three members of the Wheaton Fire Department were promoted to new leadership positions at this week's City Council meeting. Congratulations to Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Hunecke, Fire Lieutenant Jacob Renteria, and Fire Lieutenant Craig Williams on your new roles serving the community.

Save the Date: Nights of Lights, Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holiday season in Wheaton with a full evening of lights, music, and holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 28.

• Nights of Lights, 5 p.m.: Start with the return of the Nights of Lights in Adams Park, which will come to life with a park lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. This year’s display will feature more than 55,000 lights and an animated light display at the fountain. Nights of Lights will be open daily from 4-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. This event is free and open to the public.
• Wheaton Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.: The tradition continues with the Downtown Wheaton Association's annual Wheaton Christmas Parade. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street.
• Christmas Tree Lighting, Immediately Following the Parade: After the parade, head to the downtown pavilion near Liberty Drive & Main Street for the Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting. Then, enjoy the tree daily from 4-10 p.m. through Jan. 4.

Christmas Parade Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

Please keep in mind the following road closures and parking restrictions for the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Parade Road Closures

Please visit the City's website for a map of the road closures and event locations.

• On Thursday, Nov. 27 at approximately 9 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 28 at approximately 8 p.m., the following street will be temporarily closed:
  • Karlskoga Avenue between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street
• On Friday, Nov. 28 from approximately 4-8 p.m., the following street will be temporarily closed:
  • Wheaton Avenue between Union Avenue and Wesley Street
• On Friday, Nov. 28 from approximately 5-8 p.m., the following streets will be temporarily closed:
  • Wheaton Avenue between Wesley Street and Front Street
  • Wesley Street between Wheaton Avenue and West Street
  • Front Street between West Street and Cross Street
  • Hale Street between Liberty Drive and Front Street
  • Main Street between Liberty Drive and Seminary Avenue
  • Cross Street between Wesley Street and Front Street
  • Wesley Street between Scott Street and Main Street
  • Liberty Drive between Main Street and Cross Street

Parade Parking Restrictions

• On Thursday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m., there will be no parking allowed on the following street:
  • Karlskoga Avenue between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street
• On Friday, Nov. 28 from 4-8 p.m., there will be no parking allowed on the following streets:
  • Front Street between Wheaton Avenue and Cross Street
  • Wheaton Avenue between Wesley Street and Front Street

Tree Lighting Road Closure

On Friday, Nov. 28 from approximately 5-9 p.m., the following street will be temporarily closed:

• Liberty Drive between Main Street and Cross Street

Now Hiring: Part-time Community Service Officer

The City of Wheaton Police Department is now hiring a part-time Community Service Officer (CSO). 

The CSO is a civilian, uniformed position that works under the general direction of the Shift Commander and provides community service to citizens for, normally, non-emergency situations. This role also assists police officers with parking-related issues and other non-criminal offenses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in a future career in policing and looking to gain valuable experience in law enforcement. For more information and how to apply, visit the City's website.