News Flash

New Building Codes Become Effective March 4

On Feb. 3, the Wheaton City Council voted to adopt the most recent International Code Council (ICC) building codes in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of our community. The changes, which consist of the 2018 editions of the ICC building cod...

Building Fire

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, the Wheaton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in a building in the 30 hundred block of Danada Drive. Upon arrival, fire crews identified a fire on the second floor of a sing...

Seven Female Students Charged in School Brawl

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Bill Murphy announced today that seven juvenile female Wheaton North High School Students are all facing Mob Action (Class 4 Felony) charges following a premeditated bra...

Next Phase of Downtown Improvements Begins Soon

Preliminary work will begin the week of March 2 for the third phase of the City’s Downtown Streetscape Project, which includes infrastructure improvements to Main Street from Seminary Avenue to Illinois Street. Main Street will receive the same ...

Community Input Needed to Guide Wheaton’s Future

What is your vision for the future of Wheaton? The City is looking for your input to help guide the City Council as it begins its strategic planning process. Please take this brief online survey by March 1 to help the City understand what is most importan...

UPDATE: Lakeshore Recycling Systems Resolving Billing Issue

UPDATED INFORMATION - 5:50 p.m. Feb. 19:

The City has been in touch with Lakeshore Recycling Systems regarding a billing issue some Wheaton customers experienced on or around Feb. 18 for their garbage/recycling services.

Following an audit of its billing, L...

Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Update

In March, the City will share with the community an updated draft of the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan, providing opportunities for the community to read the updated plan and provide feedback at two open houses. This project’s goal is to provide ...

Suspicious Incident

At approximately 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, Wheaton Police Officers responded to the area of Harrison and Cherry for a report of a suspicious incident. 

It was reported that a 15-year-old female was walking in the area when two white males...

Nominate Someone for the Good Citizen Awards

Do you know someone who you think deserves to be recognized for his or her service in the community? Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission encourages you to nominate an individual or group for Wheaton’s 2020 Good Citizen Awards. Nom...

Clothing Recycling Added to Monthly Electronic Recycling Drop-offs

Starting on Jan. 11, 2020, the City’s monthly electronic recycling drop-off events will expand with a new program to collect textiles. The monthly events take place from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Public Works Sto...

DuPage County Offering Home Heat Assistance to Qualifying Households

DuPage County Community Services is accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now through May 31, 2020, or until funds are depleted. Winter heating applications are now being accepted by appointment from seni...