Wheaton is one of DuPage County's most established communities. Founded in 1859, the city is the seat of DuPage County government, and home to award winning District 200 schools, a newly renovated and expanded public library, Wheaton College, Cantigny Park, Cosley Zoo and a thriving Park District. With 55,000 residents, Wheaton offers a great variety of activities year round for all residents. Easily accessible by local highways, and a thirty minute drive to downtown Chicago, Wheaton is also served by 2 Metra stops at College Station and downtown Wheaton.

Wheaton has a charming downtown area with a variety of restaurants, shops and services, that continues to develop and expand. The Wheaton area also offers a myriad of outdoor activities such as cycling and walking trails, golf, horseback riding, tennis and free concerts in Memorial Park.

Wheaton is an active and exciting place to call home! A 2005 Chicago Magazine survey ranked Wheaton as the "healthiest of Chicago's large suburbs."