News Flash

Temporary Parking Restrictions on Main Street Thursday Night & Friday Morning

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...

Law Enforcement Exploring Program Offers Hands-On Learning for Young Adults

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...

ComEd to Perform Tree Trimming in Select Areas

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...

Road Closures for Light the Torch 5K Night Run Sept. 30

The Wheaton Park District’s Light the Torch 5K Night Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

The following roads will be temporarily closed from approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (see a map of these road closures):

• Illinois Street – b...

Environmental Commission Seeking Nominations for New Sustainability Awards

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...

City of Wheaton Names New Chief of Police

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.&...

Detour for Creekside Drive Bridge Project to Begin Aug. 7

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...

Wheaton Police to Begin Using Automated License Plate Readers

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...

Police Seek Information on Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

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...

Steering Wheel Lock Program Expanded to Individuals Who Work in Wheaton

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...

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...

Software Issue Affected July 12-27 Non-Emergency Police Reports

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...

Wheaton Police Chief to Retire Sept. 25

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. 

Chief...

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 ...