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Enjoy More than 40 Performances this Friday during Make Music WheatonThe Fine & Cultural Arts Commission is hosting Make Music Wheaton on Friday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout Wheaton. The event is free and open to the public. Make Music Day is a celebration of music around the world on June 21, the longest day of the year. This global event takes place in more than 800 cities across 120 countries, and Wheaton is joining the celebration! From classical to folk, hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock, live music of all kinds resounds on streets, sidewalks, porches, plazas, parks, gardens, store fronts and other public spaces. To learn more about the event and/or participate as a musician or venue, visit https://makemusicday.org/wheaton/. |
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2024 Pride Week ProclamationJune is traditionally recognized as Pride Month, honoring the progress made toward equality for LGBTQIA+ individuals. At this week's City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Barbier read a proclamation from Mayor Suess proclaiming June 17-23 to be Pride Week in the City of Wheaton as a message of support to the LGBTQIA+ community and all communities that Wheaton stands against intolerance and hate of any kind. You can read the Mayor’s proclamation on the City's website. |
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Dr. Glennette Tilley Turner Provides Juneteenth PresentationAn educator, author, historian, speaker, and leading authority on the Underground Railroad, Dr. Glennette Tilley Turner presented at this week's City Council meeting in honor of Juneteenth which takes place annually on June 19. Juneteenth is the traditional commemoration date of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. To listen to the presentation, watch this video. |
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Extreme Heat this WeekExtreme heat is expected to continue in our area throughout the week, with the heat index in the upper 90s or potentially over 100 degrees. If you need a place to cool off, the Wheaton Public Library (225 N. Cross St.) and Milton Township Offices (1492 N. Main St.) serve as cooling centers during extreme heat. Please check on neighbors and individuals who may need assistance during this time, and take precautions to keep yourself and others safe. Heat emergency information is available on the City's website. This week, Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) advises riders to wait for buses in safe, cool areas. Fixed route and Paratransit riders should consider postponing non-essential travel. Use Bus Tracker (fixed route) and Trip Check (Paratransit) for real-time updates or to cancel reservations. Be cautious if you must travel: dress for the weather, avoid the sun, and stay hydrated. |
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Wheaton Police Announce July Neighborhood Roll Call DatesJoin the Wheaton Police Department at an upcoming Neighborhood Roll Call event in July! The July dates include: - Tuesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m., 600 E. Harrison St. (adjacent to Fischer Hall)
- Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., Briar Knoll Park, 500 Tennyson Drive (northside off of Tennyson Drive)
- Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m., College Avenue & Glencoe Street (northeast corner)
- Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m., Northside Park, 1300 N. West St. (southside off West Street)
Officers will talk about what’s happening in the neighborhood, crime trends and police programs, and they will present safety demonstrations. In addition, officers will provide fun activities for children. See a map with locations of these events plus more information at www.wheaton.il.us/rollcall. |
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Wheaton Police Identify and Arrest Suspect in Connection with 2022 KidnappingWheaton Police Chief Princeton Youker and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the identification of an alleged suspect who has been charged in connection with an aggravated kidnapping that occurred on April 18, 2022 in a Wheaton parking lot. For more information, visit the City's website. |
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2023 Water Quality Report Now AvailableThe City of Wheaton's annual water quality report is available on the City's website. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water during 2023. Please call the Water Division at 630-260-2090 if you would like a paper copy of the report. |
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Downtown Wheaton Association Nominated for Daily Herald's Best Downtown AtmosphereThe Downtown Wheaton Association is in the running for the Daily Herald Readers' Choice Top Pick for Best Downtown Atmosphere! You can show the Downtown Wheaton Association your support by voting for them on the Daily Herald's website. |
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Upcoming Library Events
Craft Swap
Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
In-person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.
Do you have a surplus of craft supplies? Want to explore a new hobby, medium or material? Bring your partially used fiber or paper craft supplies June 24-27 to the library's Welcome Desk and receive a ticket. Bring your ticket on Saturday, June 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. to "shop" for new-to-you craft supplies. All remaining materials will be available to the public from noon to 4 p.m. No registration required. |
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Upcoming Meetings
Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Tobacco Commission
Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Environmental Improvement Commission
Tuesday, June 25, 7:30 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. The City Council Planning Session originally scheduled for Monday, June 24 has been cancelled. Additionally, the Planning & Zoning Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 25 has been cancelled. |
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