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Official account for the City of Wheaton, Ill. News, events & emergency notifications. Official info at https://nitter.cf/t.co/mmgFtE1PUE. Monitored 8am-5pm Mon-Fri.

 Wheaton, Illinois
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Wheaton Police have closed eastbound and westbound Butterfield Road near Lambert Road due to a traffic crash. Drivers should seek an alternate route while this road is shut down. Thank you for your patience.
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There is currently a large police presence in the 100 block of East Front Street while Wheaton Police are conducting an investigation. There is no threat to the public. More information: wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/Ho…

Police Presence in 100 Block of East Front Street

There is currently a large police presence in the 100 block of East Front Street while Wheaton Police are conducting an investigation. There is no threat to the public. There may be a continued police

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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.
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@NWSChicagoAug 10
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
Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Threat on Tuesday. Sub Headline: Potential exists for a destructive line of thunderstorms to track through the area. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates. What To Expect. What To Do. Thunderstorms, possibly developing into an intense fast moving line. Primary Thunderstorm Hazard. Flooding Threat Level. Destructive Winds (≥80 mph). Capable of producing structural damage and downing trees. What’s Still Uncertain. Tuesday. 9 AM - 3 PM. The exact coverage of storms in northern IL and northwest IN and how quickly storms will intensify into an organized line. Graphic Created: Monday, August 10, 2026 2:15 PM CDT

ALT Headline: Severe Thunderstorm Threat on Tuesday. Sub Headline: Potential exists for a destructive line of thunderstorms to track through the area. Have multiple ways to get weather warnings. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates. What To Expect. What To Do. Thunderstorms, possibly developing into an intense fast moving line. Primary Thunderstorm Hazard. Flooding Threat Level. Destructive Winds (≥80 mph). Capable of producing structural damage and downing trees. What’s Still Uncertain. Tuesday. 9 AM - 3 PM. The exact coverage of storms in northern IL and northwest IN and how quickly storms will intensify into an organized line. Graphic Created: Monday, August 10, 2026 2:15 PM CDT

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Court Grant’s Motion to Detain 2nd Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle wheaton.il.us/m/NewsFlash/ho…
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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. wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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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.
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@NWSChicagoJul 27
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Elmhurst IL, Lombard IL and Carol Stream IL until 12:00 PM CDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Elmhurst IL, Lombard IL and Carol Stream IL. This warning is for Northern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 542,975 people in the warning along with 129 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 12:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Elmhurst IL, Lombard IL and Carol Stream IL. This warning is for Northern DuPage County in northeastern Illinois. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 542,975 people in the warning along with 129 schools and 4 hospitals.

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Court Grant’s Motion to Detain Chicago Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle at Gunpoint/Leading Police on High-Speed Chase wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/Ho…
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Court Grants State's Motion to Deny Pre-trial Release for Wheaton Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/Ho…
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Metra Police Investigating Incident Involving Pedestrian and Train wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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Court Grants Motion to Detain Man Accused of Punching Woman in Face While on Pre-Trial Release wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/Ho…
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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.
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@NWSChicagoJun 28
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 (🧵1/4)
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Community Notice: Planned FBI Training Near Wheaton on Tuesday, June 16 wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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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 wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 600 Block of East Roosevelt Road wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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Wheaton Fire Department Responds to Apartment Building Fire wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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Information regarding police investigation at Wheaton North High School: wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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Secure and teach has been lifted; Police are classifying this as a 'swatting' incident. See update: wheaton.il.us/m/newsflash/ho…
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