Posted on: September 28, 2023
To allow crews to re-stripe Main Street, there will be no on-street parking on Main Street between Seminary and Illinois Street from 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 until crews complete work on Friday, Sept. 29. Temporary no-parking signs will be in place in t...
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Community Updates
Posted on: September 27, 2023
Young adults interested in law enforcement or criminal justice careers can learn more through a hands-on learning experience with the Law Enforcement Exploring Program. This program includes practical experiences, competition and other activities that hel...
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Community Updates
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Within the next three months, ComEd will trim trees, branches, and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. This work helps prevent safety hazards and power outages.
Residents who are in affected areas will receiv...
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Community Updates
Posted on: September 6, 2023
Because each person’s sustainability efforts help improve our local environment, Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission will be recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses/organizations through its first-ever Wheaton Sus...
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Community Updates
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Community Invited to Meet New Chief at Reception on Oct. 2
City Manager Mike Dzugan announced today that Deputy Police Chief Princeton J. Youker will be appointed as Wheaton’s 13th police chief, following the retirement of Chief Bill Murphy.&...
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Community Updates
Posted on: July 21, 2023
PROJECT UPDATE: Crews have begun preliminary work to replace the Creekside Drive Bridge over Spring Brook Creek. A detour around the project area (Creekside Drive between Spring Green Drive and Gone Away Lane) is scheduled to begin on Aug. 7. Please drive...
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Community Updates
Posted on: July 19, 2023
The Wheaton Police Department will soon begin using Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) as a tool to help identify vehicles driven by people suspected of criminal activity and locate vehicles associated with missing persons, Amber Alerts or individual...
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Community Updates
Posted on: July 10, 2023
Just after 8 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2023, 31-year-old Wheaton resident Paige Donahue was struck and killed by a vehicle on Roosevelt Road near Crest Street while walking to her home. As the Wheaton Police Department continues to seek information about this incid...
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Community Updates
Posted on: June 22, 2023
To help deter motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is expanding its program to provide steering wheel lock devices (commonly called a club) to individuals who work in Wheaton and own eligible Hyundai and Kia models that are being targeted b...
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Community Updates
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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...
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Community Updates
Posted on: August 1, 2023
The Wheaton Police Department identified an issue with software the department uses that prevented non-emergency police reports submitted online between July 12 and July 27 from being recorded. While this issue has been resolved, individuals who submitted...
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Community Updates
Posted on: August 11, 2023
City to Honor Outgoing Chief during Sept. 18 City Council Meeting
Wheaton City Manager Mike Dzugan announced today that Police Chief Bill Murphy will retire on Sept. 25, 2023, concluding his 33-year career with the Wheaton Police Department.
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