Government
DuPage County responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
DuPage County residents paid just under $17.1 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in August.
City of Wheaton
The city of Wheaton government includes Mayor Michael J. Gresk and six City Council members. Current members are John K. Rutledge, John Prendiville, Thoresen Saline, Phil Suess, Todd Scalzo and Evelyn Pacino Sanguinetti. City Hall hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Recent News About City of Wheaton
Government
Prairie State Taxes: Wheaton residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August
Wheaton residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.
Government
Temporary road closure announced for Touch-A-Truck event in downtown Wheaton
Willow Avenue in downtown Wheaton will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 18, for the Touch-A-Truck event organized by the Downtown Wheaton Association.
Business
How many lawyers had active licenses in cities within DuPage County as of October?
Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,366 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of October.
Government
Wheaton outlines leaf collection procedures and prohibits leaf burning
The City of Wheaton has issued a reminder to residents about the proper ways to dispose of fallen leaves this season.
Government
Wheaton announces Halloween trick-or-treating hours and safety guidelines
Trick-or-treating in Wheaton will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, according to an announcement from the City of Wheaton.
Business
1,366 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within DuPage County as of Q4 2025
Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,366 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Business
Cities within DuPage County registered 2 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q4 2025 compared to the previous quarter
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within DuPage County in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.
Government
Wheaton schedules annual pumpkin compost event for November 8
The City of Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission, together with SCARCE, will hold its annual Pumpkin Smash drop-off event on Saturday, November 8.
Business
DuPage County had 1,365 lawyers with active licenses in November
Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,365 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of November.
Business
2 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in DuPage County in October
There were two fewer active legal licenses in cities within DuPage County in October compared to the previous month.
FOIA request sent to City of Wheaton regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Wheaton regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
Government
Wheaton launches holiday light recycling program for residents and organizations
Residents of Wheaton can recycle old holiday lights at the Public Works Storage Facility located at 820 W. Liberty Drive.
Government
DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September
DuPage County residents paid just over $16.8 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in September.
Arts & Entertainment
Commemorating Another Year: Evelyn Sanguinetti, distinguished Lawyer and 47th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (November 12)
Evelyn Sanguinetti, born November 12, 1970, in Hialeah, Florida, grew up in a diverse community marked by its vibrant culture and strong sense of community.