City of Wheaton

Official account for the City of Wheaton, Ill. News, events & emergency notifications. Official info at Monitored 8am-5pm Mon-Fri.

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Shortly before 10 a.m. today, outdoor warning sirens in Wheaton and some other DuPage County areas activated in error. There is no severe weather in the area. DU-COMM is currently investigating the cause and apologizes for the confusion.

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UPDATE: The adult male previously reported as missing has been located and is safe.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

There is an increasing threat that an intense organized line of storms capable producing destructive winds in excess of 80 mph in impact the area Tuesday between 9am and 3pm. Stay tuned for forecast updates! #ILwx #INwx

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Court Grant’s Motion to Detain 2nd Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle
https://t.co/Yks2zpEun7

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City of Wheaton crews will be doing a citywide pickup of tree damage. Place tree limbs/branches at the curb for pickup by 7am Mon. to have items picked up. Crews will make one pass through the community. https://t.co/Zm8Fq7hQUu

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The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until noon for Wheaton with possible hail and wind damage. Take precautions and head indoors to an interior room.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Elmhurst IL, Lombard IL and Carol Stream IL until 12:00 PM CDT

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Court Grant’s Motion to Detain Chicago Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle at Gunpoint/Leading Police on High-Speed Chase https://t.co/uakidbTV2U

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Court Grants State's Motion to Deny Pre-trial Release for Wheaton Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault https://t.co/gSB3FtSINQ

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Metra Police Investigating Incident Involving Pedestrian and Train https://t.co/rocHN01X53

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Court Grants Motion to Detain Man Accused of Punching Woman in Face While on Pre-Trial Release https://t.co/uoUNnN8SNV

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The @NWSChicago issued a Heat Advisory from noon Mon. to 10 pm Wed., with a heat index over 100 degrees each afternoon.
Take precautions to keep yourself & loved ones safe:
Drink plenty of fluids
Stay in an air-conditioned room
Stay out of the sun
Check on relatives & neighbors.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

A stretch of dangerous heat will begin tomorrow. Expect late morning and afternoon heat indices as high as around 105° through at least Wednesday. Make sure you're taking precautions over the next few days to stay cool! #ILwx #INwx
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Community Notice: Planned FBI Training Near Wheaton on Tuesday, June 16 https://t.co/Zih1jqAvX0

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Please note the Wheaton Municipal Band concert scheduled for tonight (June 11) has been cancelled due to threatening weather.

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The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DuPage County until 4:30 p.m. June 10, with considerable tree damage posible due to wind gusts up to 70 mph. Have multiple ways to receive updates and be alert for the potential of a tornado developing.

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Fire Department Responds to House Fire on Wendover Lane https://t.co/9OMkcAwN48

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Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 600 Block of East Roosevelt Road https://t.co/pN5oysel6f

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Wheaton Fire Department Responds to Apartment Building Fire https://t.co/3w4uWiCd75

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Secure and teach has been lifted; Police are classifying this as a 'swatting' incident. See update: https://t.co/GanaZ0VpTh

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Information regarding police investigation at Wheaton North High School: https://t.co/ZzWGJmfAYw

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UPDATE: Harrison Avenue between Santa Rosa and Irving Avenue has been reopened to traffic following a temporary closure for a downed power line. Thank you for your patience.

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Harrison Avenue Closed Between Santa Rosa & Irving Due to Downed Power Line https://t.co/5V3Xr4SmGO