Protest To March Through Parts Of Wheaton Friday

Wheaton officials say protesters plan to march on the sidewalks, but there could still be minor traffic delays.

Electronic Recycling Drop-Offs Resume With New Safety Protocols

Wheaton and e-Works will restart monthly electronic recycling drop-off events on June 13.

Wheaton Park District To Offer Virtual Recreation Opportunities Starting June 15

Launching June 15, the "Virtual Recreation Center" will provide free online activities and resources.

Coronavirus Testing Site To Open Next Week In Wheaton

DuPage County will open a new drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the DuPage County Government Campus in Wheaton June 16.

Mosquito Spraying Rescheduled For June 15

The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District will spray Monday evening after cancelling an originally-scheduled spray June 5.

Weekend Black Lives Matter Protests Conclude Peacefully, Without Incident

Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police had been in contact with protest organizers before the event and provided a presence ensure safety Saturday.

Peaceful Protest Planned For Today In Wheaton, Glen Ellyn

The peaceful demonstration will be along Roosevelt Road from Main Street in Wheaton east to Main Street in Glen Ellyn.

Planned Protest Walk Concludes 'Without Incident'

No incidents were reported at the planned protest walk that began and ended at the Wheaton Public Library parking lot Thursday evening.

Peaceful Wheaton Protest Concludes 'Without Incident'

"The participants met the City’s expectation for a peaceful gathering" Thursday afternoon at Memorial Park.

DuPage County To Resume Court Hearings, Marriages

A number of court hearings had been suspended due to the new coronavirus.

George Floyd Protest Planned Near Memorial Park In Wheaton

The protest will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Wheaton officials said.

Wheaton Police 'Continue To Monitor' DuPage County Violence

The Wheaton Police Department continue to monitor the situation affecting the general DuPage County area.

Wheaton Encourages Vigilance, Increases Police Presence

City officials said Wheaton was not directly affected by looting, but has increased its police presence to ensure public safety.

Police Arrest Two For Residential Burglary

Wheaton Police arrested two men Thursday night for burglarizing a Wheaton home in the 100 block of East Elm Street.

Bulk Item Pickup Resumes May 26

Bulk items had previously been on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems Switches To Bimonthly Billing

Wheaton customers can expect to receive their bill for May/June services in early July.

Wheaton Police Investigating Aggravated Arson

Wheaton Police Officers responded to the 1100 and 1200 blocks of south Washington Street for aggravated arson reports.

DuPage County Small Business Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications

"DuPage County, in conjunction with Choose DuPage, is providing grants to use for employee retention payroll, utilities, and rent."

Bulk Item Pick-Up Suspended Due To Coronavirus Safety Measures

"The City of Wheaton asks that residents please remove any bulk garbage/items left in the parkway."

Police Make Arrest After Attempted Christina Circle Residential Burglary

Wheaton Police responded to the 100 block of Christina Circle May 9 for an individual allegedly attempting to burglarize a residence.

Wheaton Library Begins Accepting Curbside Returns

"Materials will be put into 72-hour quarantine and will be checked in after that time."

City Discontinues Block Party Permits Through May 31

Wheaton will not allow block party permits through the month of May in response to Governor Prtizker's Stay-Home Order.

Prairie Path Clean-Up, Native Plant Sale Cancelled

The environmental event originally scheduled for late April and tentatively set for late May has now been officially cancelled.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Wheaton City Council Waives Late Fees, Extends Permit Due Dates

The Wheaton City Council approved several actions to recognize financial hardships and promote community safety during the pandemic.

Wheaton Police Invite Students To Share About Bravery

Students of all ages are encouraged to write or draw about what courage means to them for a new Wheaton Police Department project.

City Of Wheaton Warns Against Open Burning

Wheaton "prohibits residents from general open burning of yard waste, garbage, or other materials, including leaves."

DuPage County Pushes Back Court Dates Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

Many civil and criminal court dates have been pushed back past at least May 15.

Wheaton Public Library Offers Virtual Resources For Quarantine

"The virtual library contains free resources for remote learning, virtual tours, online performances, and WPL databases and eContent."

Wheaton Mayor Reminds Residents To Stay Home

These reminders "are especially timely as the weather warms up and more people are getting outside," the City of Wheaton says.

Wheaton Yard Waste Pickup To Resume This Week

Pickup for yard waste, food scraps and organic materials resumes April 6 for residents served by Lakeshore Recycling.

DuPage County Encourages Residents To Complete Census Forms

Census day is April 1 in DuPage County, but the deadline to complete the census has been extended.

DuPage County Collecting Coronavirus Protective Gear

As the U.S. faces a shortage of personal protective equipment, DuPage County is collecting new supplies for local frontline workers.

Playgrounds Closed Through April 7: Wheaton Park District

Parks will remain open, but playgrounds will be closed.

DuPage Courthouse Reschedules Cases Amid Coronavirus Closures

Criminal and civil cases will be rescheduled through April 17.

DuPage County Temporarily Halts Court-Ordered Evictions

The temporary halt will be in effect for 30 days.

17 DuPage County Polling Places Relocated: Coronavirus In IL

More than a dozen polling places were relocated to DuPage County Fairgrounds.

DuPage Courthouse Suspends Weddings Amid Virus Concerns: Report

The DuPage County Courthouse has cancelled weddings, civil unions and other activities out of an "abundance of caution."

Wheaton Residents Invited To Give Feedback At Upcoming Forums

Residents are invited to share feedback with city officials at upcoming forums on March 19.

Representative Amy Grant to HostMobile DMV Event in Wheaton

Rep. Amy Grant to Partner with Secretary of State's Office to Offer Local DMV Services