News Flash

Update on Tree Damage Pickup & Power Restoration

City of Wheaton crews continue working to clean up damage and respond to calls from yesterday’s severe weather. Numerous areas in Wheaton experienced property damage, tree damage and power outages from the high winds our area experienced. Fortun...

Storm Damage Update

The City of Wheaton has responded to a number of locations in Wheaton where damage occurred during today’s severe thunderstorm. Public Works crews are continuing to clear streets of tree damage, and traffic signals are flashing red in some areas...

City Responding to Severe Weather; City Council Planning Session Cancelled

Some portions of Wheaton have experienced storm damage as a result of a severe thunderstorm that came through Wheaton late this afternoon. Some areas are currently without power and/or have experienced damage from the storm.  

If you see a downed ...

Police Alerting Residents about Identity Theft Scam

The Wheaton Police Department is alerting residents to be aware of an ongoing identity theft scam related to pandemic unemployment insurance benefits.  

More than 20 Wheaton residents have received unsolicited unemployment insurance debit cards in...

Complete the DuPage County FY2021 Budget Survey

Share your views regarding programs and initiatives important to you by completing DuPage County’s online annual budget survey.

Each year, the DuPage County Board asks the residents to provide their thoughts regarding County programs and spending...

Applications for Vote by Mail Ballots Now Available for DuPage County Voters

DuPage County voters may now apply for Vote by Mail ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. In compliance with new state election law in response to COVID-19, the DuPage County Clerk Election Division has increased the ballot application period by ...

Wheaton Awards Residents with the Good Citizens Award

The City of Wheaton was unable to recognize this year’s recipients of the Good Citizens Award due to restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, however the City still finds it essential to honor the achievements of this year&...

Take Steps to Prevent Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases

An increase in mosquito samples from Naperville testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV) has the DuPage County Health Department reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk of contracting WNV. This is the first positive te...

Bond Set for Wheaton Man Accused of Criminal Sexual Assault/Illegal Videotaping of Women

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Bill Murphy announced today that Felony Criminal Sexual Assault and Unauthorized Videotaping charges have been filed against a Wheaton man accused of secretly videotaping t...

Wheaton Man Accused of Defacing Government Property/Church with Homophobic Slurs

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Bill Murphy announced today that a Wheaton man has been charged with defacing government-owned property and a Wheaton church with homophobic slurs. Joe Fustar, 60 (d.o.b. 9...

An Open Letter to the Community from Police Chief Murphy

Recent events throughout the country and in this area have generated many questions and sparked a national debate about policing and racism. 

To address inquiries the City has received, to help inform the community of the Wheaton Police Department...

Read the Annual Water Quality Report

The City of Wheaton 2019 Water Quality Report is now available online. Please go to www.wheaton.il.us/2019WaterReport to view your 2019 annual water quality report and learn more about your drinking water. 

This report contains important informati...

COVID-19 Testing Site Coming to Wheaton

DuPage County will open a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the DuPage County Government Campus in Wheaton starting Tuesday, June 16, offering free testing for all DuPage County residents. Watch this video about the new testing site, which opens ...

Electronic Recycling Drop-offs Resume with New Safety Protocols

The City of Wheaton in association with e-Works will restart monthly electronic recycling drop-off events on Saturday, June 13 with new safeguards in place to protect volunteers, staff and residents dropping off items. The monthly events take place from 9...