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Bulk Item Pickup Resumes May 26

Wheaton residents served by Lakeshore Recycling Systems for garbage and recycling service can begin to put out bulk or extra items with the appropriate sticker(s) on their pickup day starting Tuesday, May 26. Bulk item had previously been on hold due to t...

Police Arrest Two Men for Residential Burglary

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Wheaton Police Department responded to the 100 block of East Elm Street for an in-progress residential burglary. Upon their arrival on scene, officers took two subjects into custody.

Daniel J. Ducho...

DuPage County Small Business Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the DuPage County Small Business Relief Grant Program. In an effort to assist small businesses and independent contractors impacted by COVID-19, DuPage County, in conjunction with Choose DuPage, is providing grants ...

Limited Wheaton French Market to Open May 16 with Restrictions

Bensidoun USA will open a modified format of the Wheaton French Market season on Saturday, May 16 with numerous changes in place to protect the health of shoppers and vendors, including booth spacing, one-way aisles, social distancing requirements, limits...

Wheaton Police Investigate Aggravated Arson

At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, Wheaton Police Officers responded to the 1100 and 1200 blocks of south Washington Street for aggravated arson reports. 

Residents reported hearing explosions, followed by finding fires and damage t...

Information on Library Curbside Returns, Virtual Library and More

Message from Library Director Betsy Adamowski:

Wheaton Public Library (WPL) will remain closed until further notice, adhering to Governor Pritzker’s extension of the Stay-at-Home Executive Order. We know that you are anxious to get back into the ...

Wheaton Police & DuPage Sheriff's Office Arrest Child Porn Suspect

A Wheaton man is charged with multiple counts of child pornography following a joint effort between the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensic Investigation Unit and Wheaton Police.

Peter Agosto, 24, of the 0-100 block of Sterling Circle...

Arrest for Attempted Residential Burglary

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on May 9, 2020, Wheaton Police Officers responded to the area of the 100 block of Christina Circle for an individual allegedly attempting to burglarize a residence.

When officers arrived, it is alleged the individual fled from po...

Updates Regarding Lakeshore Recycling Systems Billing

Lakeshore Recycling Systems will begin billing Wheaton residents on a two-month basis for garbage/recycling service starting with the May/June bill. Previously, Lakeshore billed customers every month for garbage and recycling service.

Wheaton customers can...

Fire & Police Departments No Longer Able to Fulfill Drive-By Birthday Requests

As of today, due to an increasing number of calls for service, the Wheaton Fire and Police Departments will not be able to schedule future requests for drive-by visits for birthdays or other celebrations. 

The Fire and Police Departments will do t...

City Discontinues Block Party Permits Through May 31

The City of Wheaton is discontinuing the issuance of block party permits through Sunday, May 31.

In adhering to Governor Pritzker’s Stay-At-Home Executive Order, the City will not be allowing or issuing block party permits through May 31. The Sta...

Prairie Path Clean-Up & Native Plant Sale Cancelled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission’s Prairie Path Clean-Up and Native Plant Sale have been cancelled.

Originally scheduled for late April and then tentatively scheduled for later in May, both events hav...

City Shares Information on Governor’s Extension of Stay-At-Home Executive Order

New State-Issued Executive Order Requires Face Coverings in Some Instances

Governor Pritzker signed a new Executive Order that modifies and extends the state’s Stay-At-Home order through May 30.

Provided are some highlights from the new Executive ...

Changes to Soliciting, Late Fees and Assistance for Businesses

The Wheaton City Council recently approved several actions to recognize financial hardships and promote the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The full Executive Orders are available on the City’s website at www.whe...

Police Seek Suspects in Armed Robbery

At approximately 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020, the Wheaton Police Department responded to Bucky’s Convenience Store, located at 1000 E. Roosevelt Road, for the report of an armed robbery. 

During this incident, three people had en...

Crews to Begin Resurfacing President Street and Manchester Road April 26

Crews will begin work the week of April 26 for a project to resurface portions of President Street and Manchester Road. This project is largely paid for with federal funding. The City anticipates these improvements will be completed the end of July, barri...

Wheaton College Provides Housing for Local First Responders to Self-Isolate during Pandemic

Wheaton College is providing free housing to local first responders during the growing surge of COVID-19 infections and medical emergencies.

On Tuesday, the College signed an agreement with the City of Wheaton to provide 58 vacated units in its Terrace Apa...

Important Updates from the Wheaton Public Library

Wheaton Public Library (WPL) will remain closed until further notice, adhering to Governor Pritzker’s extension of the Stay at Home Executive Order. During this time, anyone living within the boundaries of School District 200 can obtain a tempor...

Resources for Local Businesses

We understand the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the Executive Order by the Illinois Governor requiring the closure of ’non-essential’ businesses and restaurants have a tremendous impact on our local businesses. In an effort to be a ...

Changes You'll See in Fire/EMS Response

Don’t be alarmed; we’re not the Ghostbusters. This is a member of the Wheaton Fire Department showing how you might see us responding to a call for assistance in the community. To ensure the safety of our community and our first respon...

Message from Wheaton's Mayor on Emergency Declaration

Please see this video statement from Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess regarding the City’s local state of emergency declaration, what the City is doing to protect the safety and well-being of our community and what you can do to stop the spread of COVID...

Updates from the Wheaton Public Library

The Wheaton Public Library made the difficult decision to close on March 16 in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The library will remain closed until further notice.  The outside book returns are blocked; please do not return any materials...

City Takes Actions to Reduce Public’s Need to Visit City Facilities

The City of Wheaton takes seriously the recommendations of the CDC to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we want to ensure the safety and health of our community and our staff. To support this, the City will be rolling out changes to allow City staff to ...

COVID-19 Update: Meeting Cancellations, Events Postponed

As the City of Wheaton continues working to follow CDC recommendations and state mandates to limit the spread of COVID-19, the City will be cancelling meetings of City boards and commissions until at least May 18. The exception to this directive will be t...