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Jul 29, 2026

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Council advances tax hikes and utility repair

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

City Council approves major projects and agreements

The City Council unanimously approved a nearly $1 million architecture and engineering contract for the Fire Station #39 replacement, moved ahead with annexing Wheaton College property, and authorized a new fiber-optic license agreement. It also approved an updated school resource officer agreement and received the 2025 annual financial report with a clean audit opinion.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council approves zoning and grant items

The Council unanimously approved a zoning change for 906 North Path, advanced a larger church property application at 1300 S. President Street and 902 E. Dawes Avenue, and renewed the City’s joint agreement with DuPage County for housing and community development funding.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Closed session on personnel matters

The City Council met in closed session to discuss personnel matters and then adjourned without any reported public action.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Closed session on personnel matters

The City Council held a closed session for personnel matters, listed in the agenda as interviews, and took no public action before adjourning.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Zoning, sidewalk, and water line actions

The Council approved a rezoning-related development action for 700-800 E. Roosevelt Road, a sidewalk easement along Thomas Road, and a $225,000 contract to locate lead water service lines in public areas.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council approves development and safety items

The City Council approved a $114,928 purchase of modular vehicle barriers for special events, passed an updated massage business ordinance, and moved forward with a special use permit for a car wash at 2175 W. Roosevelt Road. It also directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the Quattro Development plan at 700-800 E. Roosevelt Road, which would add a grocery store and nursery school if final conditions are met.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council backs zoning authority

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting municipal zoning authority in response to the proposed BUILD Act, which staff said could affect Wheaton’s ability to control local land use and community character.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

City Council approves major projects and zoning changes

The City Council approved a $5.51 million construction contract for the 2026 road, sewer, and water rehabilitation program, along with multiple zoning and special use actions for Compass Church, DuPage PADS, and Wheaton College. It also adopted a $3.5 million Motor Fuel Tax allocation for the rehabilitation program and updated pay schedules for non-union city employees.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

City Council approves key land-use items

The City Council advanced several land-use changes, including church redevelopment projects on Roosevelt Road and a planned 24-hour DuPage PADS Day Shelter on Liberty Drive. It also approved a 12-month extension of the Flock Safety license plate camera lease and new board and commission appointments.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves housing and code changes

The City Council approved a 20-unit apartment project for 300 S. Main Street and 104-108 W. Willow Avenue, along with several code updates affecting tobacco, alcohol licensing, group care homes, and underage workers in liquor-licensed businesses.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

City Council approves projects and code updates

The City Council unanimously approved several contracts and a coffee stand ordinance, including $527,975 for Willow Avenue utility improvements and $135,855 for pedestrian bridge repairs. It also advanced code changes on tobacco, alcohol, and group care homes, while receiving a report supporting a 20-unit apartment project for Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

City Council approves zoning and parking changes

The City Council approved parking rule changes, a setback variation for a new deck at 87 Somerset Circle, and a special use permit for an addition to the Wheaton College library. It also advanced a drive-thru coffee stand proposal at Rice Lake Square, while directing staff to prepare an ordinance to deny a car wash special use permit on Roosevelt Road.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council approves traffic and parking changes

The City Council unanimously approved a four-way stop at Harrison Avenue and Washington Street, a rezoning and special use permit for off-street parking at 119-125 E. Front Street, and a $100,000 contract for spoils hauling services.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Sales tax and gas tax approved

Wheaton City Council approved a local sales tax increase from 1% to 1.25% and raised the municipal gas use tax from .03 to .05. The gas tax change is expected to add about $1.80 per month for an average household.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council advances tax hikes and utility repair

The City Council advanced three revenue increases tied to 2026 budget needs, including a 0.25% local sales tax increase, a higher natural gas use tax, and a 3% property tax levy increase, while also approving a $48,449.60 repair contract for Well #12.

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