Upcoming events include the Spritz Stroll, the return of Innovator Hale Street Tents and more!

The wood-fired pizza restaurant and its Moo Joe’s ice cream shop is opening in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

The city of Wheaton has introduced its new Blue Envelope Program to help make interactions with law enforcement calmer, clearer and more supportive for individuals on the autism spectrum or with special needs.

Col. Robert McCormick's business acumen and interest in history both are reflected at his former home at Cantigny in Wheaton following a roughly multiyear, $15 million renovation.

Wheaton’s Commission on Aging invites residents to help honor the community’s seniors by celebrating their experiences and telling their stories through the Wheaton Senior Stories: Honoring Our History Program

Wheaton enacted some common-sense measures to protect the safety of cyclists, riders, pedestrians and drivers, while setting some minimum requirements for vehicles capable of higher speeds

A north Wheaton intersection has been a four-way stop since earlier this year, and city leaders say they prefer that traffic calming measure over other potential alternatives proposed by a consultant

A fire that took a heavy toll on the gift shop at Wheaton Nurseries

A delegation of Illinois mayors say they experienced “pinch me” moments during their trip to the Vatican, marked by a 45-minute private audience with Chicago native son Pope Leo XIV.

A West Chicago man is facing multiple charges after being involved in a high-speed chase with police, prosecutors said

CASA of DuPage County will host its annual Golf Outing May 11 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, bringing together community members for a day on the course in support of vulnerable children who have experienced abuse or neglect

Billy Bricks Pizza and Moo Joe’s ice cream plan to open in a vacant building at 5 S. Madison St., next door to Freddie’s Off the Chain restaurant and across Jefferson Street from the Oswego Public Library.

Enjoy tastings of 10 locally-crafted margaritas and fruity sangrias at participating downtown Wheaton businesses.

Improper use of a grill appears to have caused a Wheaton fire that broke out about 4:22 p.m. Friday on the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. The blaze left the 30-unit apartment building uninhabitable

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, the city of Wheaton and the Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission are seeking community submissions for a logo representing Wheaton’s celebration of America 250

Democratic and Republican voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide which DuPage County Board candidates will move on to the general election in November

Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission invites the community to its annual Recycling Extravaganza & Paper Shredding Event with SCARCE from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 11 at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton

Target is launching a baby department shopping experience this month in only nine locations in Illinois.

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans plans to grow with a four-story apartment building in downtown Wheaton for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Wheaton's Community Relations Commission is seeking nominations for the city's 2026 Good Citizens Awards through March 31.

Sample a variety of wines and cheese at participating downtown Wheaton businesses Saturday, Feb. 28.

Wheaton police are investigating an apparent “swatting” call that brought a law enforcement presence to Wheaton North High School Friday

Wheaton police are responding to Wheaton North High School to conduct an investigation regarding an alleged threat called in about the school, authorities said

Wheaton College looked “Faithfully Forward” when school leaders set a new bar for the aptly named fundraising campaign

Necessary repairs to the West Street railroad crossing in Wheaton will require it to be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23.

The Downtown Wheaton Association has been awarded a $30,000 Tourism Marketing Partnership Program grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The matching grant supports initiatives that strengthen tourism across the state of Illinois

Ben McAdams on a top priority for the district: Investing more in public healthcare and healthcare infrastructure to make it affordable for Illinoisans. Read McAdams' full election questionnaire here

Funding for a traffic light at what residents say is a dangerous intersection could be coming soon, an Illinois state legislator said at a community meeting in Glen Ellyn on Sunday

A 3,668-square-foot single-family residence, built in 2010, has changed hands.

Restaurant Weeks are the perfect time to try something new at a special price.

The Stonehouse Market store is coming to downtown Wheaton

A single-family home in Downers Grove that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.

The single-family residence located at 1840 Glencoe Street in Wheaton was sold on Dec. 18, 2025, for $810,000, or $298 per square foot.

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

Recycle a wide variety of items at Wheaton’s monthly electronic, scrap metal, textile and more recycling events

St. Francis High School is searching for a new leader following the announcement last week that school President Phil Kerr will retire at the end of the school year.

Under Wheaton’s newly approved 2026 budget, the city will borrow money to fund a police station remodel and the complete replacement of a fire station.

The Chicago area has been a fertile ground for Winter Olympians over the years, from champion figure skaters to fearless ski jumpers.

Wheaton has partnered with Recycle Coach, an online platform which connects residents with local recycling and garbage disposal information.

DuPagePads will begin offering an overnight warming site at their Access Center, 703 W. Liberty Dr. in Wheaton.

Since its 1988 founding by Wheaton residents Mark Milligan and the late Bob Wahlgren, Bridge Communities has worked with more than 1,000 families to secure housing

A Wheaton middle school teacher shares memories from her trip to Costa Rica's cloud forest with other educators

Owner Jason Krapausky, a longtime Wheaton resident, says his is the only 100% NA bottle shop in Illinois outside of the city of Chicago.

It only stands to reason that one of the last dry towns in the suburbs would be the first to get a non-alcoholic bottle shop.

Vehicles with five or more unpaid parking tickets in the Wheaton may now be towed under a new ordinance approved by the Wheaton City Council.

Members of the St. Francis High School football team had to wait a few extra days before ultimately hoisting the state championship trophy following the Class 5A final against Providence

The city of Wheaton and Wheaton Park District will again present the annual Light Up Wheaton holiday decorating contest.

The choir’s 41st annual Christmas concerts will highlight seasonal songs, featuring virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic.

The Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sale kick off Friday, Nov. 28.

DuPagePads has received the largest private gift in its history. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos have recognized the nonprofit with a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.