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COVID-19: Information & Resources
Current Mitigation Phase Restrictions
The City of Wheaton is part of Region 8 under the state's Restore Illinois Plan, which includes DuPage and Kane counties. Wheaton is currently in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. (April 7, 2021)
See all Phase 4 Restrictions on the State's Department of Commerce Website.
Governor JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan calls for reopening the state in five phases after meeting key benchmarks. Details regarding the plan and current statistics can be viewed at https://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore.
Updates for the Community
In addition to the City's website, the City provides timely updates regarding COVID-19 through Facebook, Twitter and Email Updates.
COVID-19 Cases in Wheaton
Week of | New Cases | Total Cases | Total Deaths (cumulative) |
---|---|---|---|
March 8 - 14, 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
March 15 - 21 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
March 22 - 28 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
March 29 - April 4 | 12 | 27 | 0 |
April 5 - 11 | 12 | 39 | 2 |
April 12 - 18 | 16 | 55 | 5 |
April 19 - 25 | 26 | 81 | 7 |
April 26 - May 2 | 24 | 105 | 11 |
May 3 - 9 | 19 | 124 | 15 |
May 10 - 16 | 28 | 152 | 17 |
May 17 - 23 | 34 | 186 | 17 |
May 24 - 30 | 34 | 220 | 18 |
May 31 - June 6 | 16 | 236 | 19 |
June 7 - 13 | 13 | 254 | 20 |
June 14 - 20 | 13 | 267 | 20 |
June 21 - 27 | 17 | 284 | 21 |
June 28 - July 4 | 16 | 301 | 21 |
July 5 - 11 | 15 | 316 | 22 |
July 12 - 18 | 35 | 351 | 22 |
July 19 - 25 | 58 | 409 | 22 |
July 26 - Aug. 1 | 29 | 438 | 22 |
Aug. 2 - 8 | 52 | 490 | 22 |
Aug. 9 - 15 | 32 | 522 | 22 |
Aug. 16 - 22 | 40 | 562 | 23 |
Aug. 23 - 29 | 34 | 596 | 23 |
Aug. 30 - Sept. 5 | 46 | 642 | 23 |
Sept. 6 - 12 | 40 | 682 | 23 |
Sept. 13 - 19 | 41 | 723 | 25 |
Sept. 20 - 26 | 29 | 752 | 25 |
Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | 38 | 790 | 25 |
Oct. 4 - 10 | 34 | 824 | 26 |
Oct. 11 - 17 | 69 | 893 | 26 |
Oct. 18 - 24 | 124 | 1017 | 27 |
Oct. 25 - 31 | 157 | 1174 | 28 |
Nov. 1 - 7 | 286 | 1460 | 28 |
Nov. 8 - 14 | 391 | 1851 | 30 |
Nov. 15 - 21 | 257 | 2108 | 31 |
Nov. 22 - 28 | 262 | 2370 | 34 |
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 | 282 | 2652 | 35 |
Dec. 6 - 12 | 225 | 2877 | 38 |
Dec. 13 - 19 | 177 | 3054 | 42 |
Dec. 20 - 26 | 129 | 3183 | 45 |
Dec. 27 - Jan. 2, 2021 | 141 | 3324 | 46 |
Jan. 3 - 9 | 154 | 3478 | 48 |
Jan. 10 - 16 | 150 | 3628 | 49 |
Jan. 17 - 23 | 122 | 3750 | 51 |
Jan. 24 - 30 | 88 | 3838 | 51 |
Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2021 | 61 | 3899 | 54 |
Feb. 7 - 13 | 76 | 3975 | 56 |
Feb. 14 - 20 | 64 | 4039 | 58 |
Feb. 21 - 27 | 42 | 4081 | 58 |
Feb. 28 - March 6, 2021 | 69 | 4150 | 59 |
March 7-13* | 48 | 4198 | 59 |
March 14-20 | 51 | 4249 | 59 |
March 21-27 | 83 | 4332 | 59 |
March 28-April 3, 2021 | 96 | 4428 | 59 |
April 4-10 | 133 | 4561 | 59 |
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccines
The DuPage County Health Department is the local resource for information on the planning and distribution of vaccines in DuPage County.
- Vaccine Locations: Links to State of Illinois vaccine locator page
- Register for Vaccine Updates from DuPage County Health Department: Signing up here allows the DuPage County Health Department to contact you with specific information when appointments or clinics are available.
- Covid-19 Vaccine Planning in DuPage County
- More information on Covid-19 vaccines from the DuPage County Health Department
City Services
Changes in Place at City Facilities
City Hall and the Wheaton Police Department lobby are open with several changes in place for the safety of the community and City staff.
Face coverings are required for all visitors to City Hall and the Police Department. Please be sure to put on a face covering before entering either facility.
If you or a family member are ill, please refrain from visiting City Hall. If you or a family member are ill and need to visit the Police Department, please use the call box near the front door, and let the staff member know of this circumstance. A staff member will meet you outside to assist you.
Residents can also make utility bill payments, pay parking tickets and submit general City bill payments and much more on the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us/billpay. Or, use the drive-through drop box just west of City Hall (the entrance is off of Wesley Street) for submitting City bills (no other U.S. mail, please).
Police Department Ride-Alongs
Please note that due to Covid-19, the Wheaton Police Department is currently not offering opportunities for ride-alongs with the Police Department. Please check back once state restrictions have changed for more information.
Board & Commission Meetings
Boards and commissions are required to follow state mandates that limit the number of people in attendance at a meeting. Some boards/commissions are meeting in a combined virtual/in-person setup, while others are meeting entirely virtually.
Please see the agendas page or City Calendar for specific information on upcoming meetings.
Emergency Declaration & Executive Orders
- Declaration of Local State of Emergency (Executive Order 2020-001)
- Executive Order 2020-002
- Executive Order 2020-003
- Executive Order 2020-004
- Executive Order 2020-005
- Executive Order 2020-005 (Amendment)
- Executive Order 2020-006
- Memo Terminating Executive Order 2020-006
- Executive Order 2020-007
- Executive Order 2020-008 & Emergency Declaration
- Executive Order 2020-009
- Executive Order 2020-010
Additional Resources
Business Resources
Sources for Information & Assistance:
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Illinois Retail Merchants Association
- U.S. Small Business Association
- U.S. Economic Development Administration
- WorkNet DuPage
- ComEd Small Business Assistance Program
- COVID-19: Emergency Resources For Businesses (PDF)
- SBA: PPP First Draw Borrower Overview
- SBA: PPP First Draw Borrower Application
- National Restaurant Association: Understanding Second Round of PPP Loans
General Resources
Sources for Information:
- National: The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) provides detailed information on how to protect yourself, as well as national updates.
- State: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the State of Illinois COVID-19 Website provide current updates and mandates for the State of Illinois
- County: The DuPage County Health Department provides local information and updates for DuPage County residents.
Additional Resources:
- DuPage County Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- ComEd Supporting Communities Program
- Long-Term Care Facility Outbreaks
- Cases In United States (Centers for Disease Control)
- Cases In DuPage County (DuPage County Health Department)
- Symptoms & Testing (Centers for Disease Control)
- Preventing Getting Sick (Centers for Disease Control)
- Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control)
City of Wheaton Declaration of Local State of Emergency & Executive Orders
Declaration of Local State of Emergency (Executive Order 2020-001)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Resources
National:
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) provides detailed information on how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you are sick, as well as national updates and status of containment.
State:
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the State of Illinois COVID-19 Website provide current updates, press conferences, as well as current confirmed test results for the State of Illinois in English and Spanish.
Local:
The DuPage County Health Department provides local news, information, updates for DuPage County residents.