Participate in the “Wheaton Gives Back” Program Today

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is once again providing opportunities for Wheaton residents to make a difference in the community through its “Wheaton Gives Back” program, which includes a winter gear drive throughout this month and a volunteer opportunity to unload food for residents in need on Oct. 27. For more information and collection box locations, visit the City's website.

Wheaton Celebrates Arts DuPage Month

In honor of the ways in which the arts improve the local economy, enrich civic life, drive tourism and exert a profound positive influence on the education of our children, the City recognized October 2023 as Arts DuPage Month in the City of Wheaton and encouraged the community to celebrate the arts in Wheaton. The City of Wheaton fosters and promotes appreciation of the arts through the Fine and Cultural Arts Commission, and our community offers many opportunities to experience the arts, including through the Wheaton Municipal Band, Wheaton Park District Summer Entertainment Series, Wheaton Public Library Arts & Culture Center, Wheaton College Artist Series, Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series and much more.

Wheaton Public Library Displaying Tyrannosaurus Rex Skull

In honor of the Dinos Downtown Wheaton exhibit, the Wheaton Public Library is displaying a full-size fiberglass reproduction of the Wankel Tyrannosaurus Rex’s skull, named Norm. This display is in the library’s Arts & Culture Center now through Monday, Oct. 9. Everyone in the community is encouraged to visit and take a look! To find out more about dino-mite events and happenings at WPL, visit wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Last Call for Sustainability Award Nominations

Do you know someone who is especially eco-conscious? Wheaton's Environmental Improvement Commission wants to recognize the green heroes of our community! Nominate them today for the first-ever Sustainability Awards by filling out this online form on the City's website at https://wheaton.il.us/sustainable.

Nominees must live or work in Wheaton. The Commission will be recognizing one adult, one student (K-12 or college) and one organization/business who demonstrate exemplary sustainability practices in our community.   

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 11!

Chief of Police Princeton J. Youker Officially Sworn In

Deputy Chief Princeton J. Youker was officially sworn in as Chief of Police by Mayor Suess during Monday's City Council Meeting following the retirement of Chief Bill Murphy. Chief Youker has served in the Wheaton Police Department since 2001, starting as a patrol officer, and subsequently serving as a detective, sergeant, lieutenant, public information officer and deputy chief. Congratulations, Chief Youker!

Trick-or-Treating Hours

The official trick-or-treating hours in Wheaton are 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Please use extra caution if you are driving on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters. If you do not want trick-or-treaters to visit your house, turn off your outside lights and/or place a sign on your door stating that you’re not participating. Trick-or-treaters should be respectful of all neighbors’ property and only cross at marked crosswalks or at the end of the street. Have a happy and safe Halloween.