'I Was Cheated Out Of A Fair Playing Field,' DuPage County Clerk Claims

Clerk Jean Kaczmarek claims campaign finance violations were made to benefit Paula Deacon Garcia, who won the 2026 primary election.

Rescheduled Public Hearing Set For Sept. 9 For Revised College Church Parking Lot Proposal

The public hearing had been rescheduled to allow sufficient time for public notice amid a revised proposal.

2 Initiatives Introduced By DuPage County State's Attorney's Office Signed Into Law

The new laws help protect elderly residents and animals.

Wheaton To Consider Amending Liquor Code To Include Alcohol-Infused Products

The move, prompted by a new statewide liquor law, would apply to items like whipped cream, gelatin products and popsicles.

Public Hearing Planned For College Church's Revised Parking Lot Proposal

The public hearing comes after resistance from nearby residents and revisions discussed by the city's planning and zoning board.

Dzugan To Retire As City Manager Of Wheaton

Dzugan's role will be filled by Raymond Munch, who will be appointed July 6.

Zoning Board To Review Proposal For Townhomes On Roosevelt Road

A developer is requesting a special use permit and zoning variance for the townhomes.

Wheaton Council Expresses Support For Library's $2M Dollar Improvement Plan

The Wheaton City Council reviewed the project's plans during a meeting on June 22.

New Parking Lot Proposed For College Church In Wheaton

The parking lot proposal has met with resistance from residents of the Union Corridor neighborhood.

City Council To Review Proposal For Mister Car Wash On Roosevelt Road

The car wash's special use permit was initially denied by city council, but now meets the Roosevelt Road landscape requirements.

Public Hearing Set For Planned Renovation, Addition To Islamic Center Of Wheaton

Islamic Center of Wheaton is seeking approval for renovations and a 34,000 square foot addition to house a youth center and classrooms.

Sale Of THC-Derived Products, Psychoactive Substances Outlawed In Wheaton

The city council approved the regulations at its April 20 meeting.

Developer Seeks Approval To Build Grocery Store On Roosevelt Road In Wheaton

A public hearing is set for April 28 at 7 p.m. at Wheaton City Hall.

DuPage County Earmarks $4.8M To Help Organizations Battle Food Insecurity

The funds will help support Loaves & Fishes, the Conservation Foundation and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

'No Kings' Protests Planned Along Roosevelt Road In Wheaton

The protests will be part of a nationwide "No Kings" protest on March 28.

Guide For Voters In Wheaton For 2026 Primary Election

See which issues will be on the ballot for Wheaton voters in the 2026 primary election, which is set for Tuesday.

La Plaza Taqueria Seeks Approval To Serve Alcohol In Courtyard

The restaurant's outdoor seating would be located in a courtyard in Town Square Wheaton's green space.

'Do Not Even Try; You Will Fail," DuPage Clerk Warns ICE

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek shared a stern message for Immigration and Customs Enforcement ahead of the March 17 elections.

7 Brew Moves Closer To Approval For Wheaton Location

The city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance with conditions for the drive-thru coffee shop.

New Mexican Restaurant Seeks Liquor License To Open In Wheaton

The restaurant hopes to open in the storefront that once housed Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Early Voting Begins Tuesday At 5 DuPage County Locations After Postponement

Early voting will be available at five DuPage County locations after pending candidate objections had delayed the start date.

Temporary All-Way Traffic Stop Proposed For Washington Street At Harrison

Wheaton City Council will consider the temporary four-way stop as they work to address an increase in crashes at the intersection.

Early Voting Set To Start Feb. 5 At Select DuPage County Locations

Five temporary early voting locations will begin to welcome DuPage County voters starting Feb. 5.

Vote-By-Mail Forum Planned In DuPage County

The forum will give residents a chance to discuss mail voting with representatives from the DuPage County Clerk's Office.

Stonehouse Market Seeks Liquor License For Hale Street Store

Wheaton's Liquor Commission will review the shop's application for a Class M liquor license during a public hearing on Jan. 8.

Wheaton-Owned Company To Serve Sips, Snacks At College Avenue Metra Station

The College Avenue Metra station is set to get its first food and beverage service since the pandemic.

City Council Votes Unanimously Against Video Gaming Cafe On Butterfield

Petitioners had hoped to add video gaming to the gas station and car wash at 22WO7O Butterfield Rd.

Wheaton Considers Changing Its Fee Schedule For Water Rates

The city council will have a first reading of an ordinance that would change when water fee increases take effect.

New Video Gaming Spot On Butterfield? Wheaton Council To Weigh In

The city council will discuss a conditional use permit and zoning variances for a proposed video gaming spot at Butterfield and Route 53.

Council To Review Special Use Permit For Addition To Chrouser Sports Complex

The proposed 18,400 square foot addition would eliminate a 96-space student parking lot, causing some residents to raise concerns.

Coworking Space With Café Proposed For Former Carlson's Hardware Spot

The planning and zoning board will review the special use permit request Tuesday.

Election Vendors Paid After Restraining Order Sought, DuPage Clerk Says

County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek withdrew a motion for a temporary restraining order after the county paid $230,000 she said it owed vendors.

Mister Car Wash Gets Positive Recommendation From Zoning Board

The city council is scheduled review the proposed car wash for the former McDonald's site on Roosevelt Road at its Nov. 17 meeting.

Car Wash Eyes Former McDonald's Site On Roosevelt Road

The vacant McDonald's building at 2175 W. Roosevelt Rd. would be demolished to make way for a 4,800 square foot car wash.

'No Kings' Protests On Roosevelt Road: 10 Rallies Planned

The rallies will take place Saturday afternoon at 10 intersections on Roosevelt Road between Wheaton and Villa Park.

Video Gaming Cafe-Restaurant Seeks Approval In Unincorporated Wheaton

DuPage County District 4 deemed Penny's Place's zoning requests "excessive," saying the petition may be "injurious to the neighborhood."

Liquor License Approved For The Guild's Concept Restaurant-Cafe-Bookstore

The city council unanimously approved a class A liquor license for the restaurant, which plans to open at 121 W. Front St.

DuPage Clerk Seeks Restraining Order; Says Over $230K Owed To Election Vendors

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is seeking a temporary restraining order for DuPage County to pay two election vendors.

Dairy Queen On Butterfield Looks To Add Drive-Thru

A public hearing for the proposal was continued as planning and zoning council members seek more info about the project.

City Council Votes Against Zoning Amendment For Cat Lounge On Roosevelt Road

Candle of Hope Foundation had sought the zoning amendment to bring a cat lounge to 923 Roosevelt Rd.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Sean Casten: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Incumbent Sean Casten is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.