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Temporary Road Closures for Cream of Wheaton and Other Upcoming Events

Cream of Wheaton

The 2023 Cream of Wheaton, hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, will take place Thursday, June 1, to Sunday, June 4. 

Please note these road closures associated with the Cream of Wheaton carnival on ...

Police Exercise Taking Place May 24

Do not be alarmed: Officers from the Wheaton Police Department and numerous other local police departments will be conducting training exercises all day Wednesday, May 24, near Wheaton Avenue and Liberty Drive. This event will include SWAT officers practi...

Register for Wheaton Bike Skills Bonanza at Cream of Wheaton

Bring your children age 12 and younger to the Wheaton Bike Skills Bonanza at Cream of Wheaton from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Wheaton Avenue & Union Avenue. This event will be led by Wheaton's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission. Yo...

Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on Blanchard Street

At 6:11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Wheaton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of S. Blanchard St. Upon arrival, crews identified a fully involved detached garage fire with two cars inside.  

Fire...

Temporary Road Closures for 2023 Memorial Day Parade on May 29

The 2023 Memorial Day Parade will take place on May 29, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at Union Avenue and Hale Street, proceeding west on Union, turning south on West Street, and ending at the Wheaton Cemetery.

During the parade, the Wheaton P...

Police Department Hosting Neighborhood Safety Events Starting June 6

The Wheaton Police Department will bring back its popular Neighborhood Roll Call events throughout the summer starting June 6. These family friendly outdoor community gatherings are designed to connect residents with the officers who serve them and share ...

Wheaton Honors 2023 Good Citizens Awards Recipients

The Wheaton City Council honored this year’s recipients of the Good Citizens Awards at the May 15, 2023, Council meeting. Highlighting some outstanding students and adults who have made a difference in the community, the awards are coordinated by the Whea...

Wheaton Police Department to Host Cops and Bobbers Event on June 7

Join the Wheaton Police Department and DuPage County Forest Preserve Police for Cops & Bobbers, a community event where kids can fish with the cops! The event will take place on Wednesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Herrick Lake in the DuPage Co...

Hydrant Flushing Starts This Week

The City’s Water Division is scheduled to begin its Hydrant Flushing Program this week and will continue for several weeks. The purpose is to flush out particles that accumulate in water lines. During or immediately following the flushing, water...

Join Community Biking and Walking Tours

As part of their ongoing effort to bring more biking and walking opportunities to the community, the Wheaton Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission encourages the community to participate in the commission's regularly scheduled group bike rides and ...

Police Seek Assistance Locating Individuals in Connection with Armed Robbery

The Wheaton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals wanted in connection with the Memorial Day Armed Robbery of the T-Mobile last year.

On May 30, 2022, at approximately 10 a.m., employees at the Wheaton T...

Celebrate Preservation Month in Wheaton

It’s May, which means it’s time to recognize Wheaton’s history and learn more about the city. In conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Wheaton is joining communities across the nation in honoring our ...

Applications Now Accepted for 2023 Citizens Police Academy

The Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for a 10-week Citizens Police Academy, a chance for community members to learn the inner workings of police operations, practices and objectives. Classes will take place from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues...

Hale Street Closing for Return of Outdoor Dining Tents

Crews will close the block of Hale Street between Front and Wesley Street during the evening hours of Monday, May 1, 2023 to begin setting up the Hale Street Tents. This block will remain closed to vehicle traffic through early October to allow for shared...

Wheaton to Begin Multi-Year Lead Service Line Replacement Program

Starting in May 2023, the City of Wheaton will begin a multi-year infrastructure project to replace all water service lines made from lead, helping to ensure the best possible drinking water for everyone in our community. Not only will the City be replaci...

Wheaton Joining Other Communities in Urging State Lawmakers to Return Taxes to Communities

The City of Wheaton is joining forces with other cities, villages, and counties across the state to urge state lawmakers to Invest In Communities by returning a greater portion of your taxes back to our community.

What does that mean? When the State income...

Road Improvements Coming Soon

Starting Monday, April 17, a contractor for the City, R.W. Dunteman Company, will begin working to improve Wheaton roadways as part of the City's annual road program. 

Each year, the City budgets to improve multiple miles of roads through...

Wheaton Police Providing Anti-Theft Devices to Eligible Kia and Hyundai Owners

To combat the rise in recent motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is providing steering wheel lock devices (commonly referred to as a club) to owners of eligible Hyundai and Kia models being targeted by thieves. The devices were donated by ...

Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Illinois Seniors

As we enter tax season, Wheaton’s Commission on Aging has the following information to share with Wheaton seniors related to tax exemptions and assistance programs. 

Real estate taxes collected in DuPage County fund many services provide...

City Installing 7.5 Miles of New Sidewalks in 2023 to Improve Safety and Accessibility

This year, the City is preparing to add approximately 7.5 miles of sidewalks in areas where there are currently no sidewalks to make our neighborhoods safer and more accessible for all. The City’s New Sidewalk Program will complete the work the ...

New Hours for Police Lobby Begin Dec. 25

The Wheaton Police Department will begin new lobby hours starting on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. Police Services Representatives will be available to assist in-person or by telephone (630-260-2161) at the Wheaton Police Department from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday ...