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Wheaton is a suburban city located approximately 30 miles west of downtown Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois. With a population of over 50,000 residents, Wheaton serves as the county seat of DuPage County. The city is known for its charming historic downtown, family-friendly neighborhoods, flourishing businesses and high-ranking school districts.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Wheaton, the city has grown substantially over the past century. In 1920, Wheaton had a population of just 3,934 residents. By 1960, the population had grown to 13,505 and by 1990 it reached 48,724 residents. As of 2010, the last official census count, Wheaton was home to 52,894 people.

History

Wheaton was founded in 1837 by brothers John and Warren Lillard and named after Warren Wheaton, a pastor who came to the area in the 1830s. The Lillard brothers offered free plots of land to anyone willing to build along the DuPage River and the population began to grow. The City of Wheaton website has more details on the history of Wheaton.

Some of the oldest buildings remaining in Wheaton include the DuPage County Courthouse built in 1868 at 421 County Farm Road (630-682-7035) and the Wheaton Center for History built in 1853 at 303 W Wesley Street (630-510-4941).

Economy

Over the decades, Wheaton has transitioned from an agricultural community to a thriving business center. Some of the top employers in Wheaton include Central DuPage Hospital (25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL 60190 - 630-933-1600), Kraft-Heinz (200 Kimball Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189 - 847-646-3618) and eSource Parts (2700 Gary Dr Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60189 - 630-653-5000).

For more details on the local Wheaton economy, see the Wheaton economy profile from the Choose Wheaton website.

Landmarks

Some of the most notable landmarks in Wheaton include:

Wheaton College

Wheaton College is a private Christian liberal arts college founded in 1860 with approximately 2,400 undergraduate students. The college is located at 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 (Wheaton College Facebook).

Cantigny Park

Cantigny Park is a 500-acre public park with gardens, museums, dining and more located at 1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189 (Cantigny Park website).

Downtown Wheaton

Downtown Wheaton features charming local shops, restaurants, businesses and the historic county courthouse located around the intersections of Liberty Dr & Front St and Wesley St & Hale St.

Public Transportation

Wheaton is serviced by the Pace Suburban Bus system which provides transportation to downtown Chicago and neighboring suburbs. The Metra Union Pacific/West commuter rail also serves Wheaton with a station located downtown at 401 West Front Street.

School Districts

Wheaton is served by several school districts:

• Community Unit School District 200 - Serves central and southern Wheaton
• Community Unit School District 301 - Serves northern Wheaton
• DuPage High School District 88 - Serves southern Wheaton

County Information

Wheaton is located in DuPage County. The DuPage County government website can be found at www.dupageco.org and the County Administration Building is located at 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 (630-407-6500).

Additional Local Resources

• City of Wheaton - Official city government website
• Wheaton Public Library - Public library website
• Wheaton Park District - Parks, recreation and community events
• Downtown Wheaton Association - Information on downtown businesses
• Wheaton Chamber of Commerce - Local business association

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