The Constitutional Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of State government. The Circuit Court Clerk is elected on a County basis, and his or her duties are set forth by Statute, Rules of the Supreme Court and Administrative Orders of the local Circuit Court. Under Illinois Constitution, the Circuit Court is the trial level court and accepts more than 320,000 new case filings each year. The Circuit Court Clerk's office said they are successful because of their progress in automating court records, and that they are leaders in using automated techniques in court management.
Currently located in Wheaton, the Milton Township offices are scheduled to relocate to 1901 Naper Boulevard in Naperville in late August 2010. The Milton Township offices house the Town Clerk, board of Trustees, Assessor, Supervisor, Voter Registration and a food pantry. Please note that the telephone number for the offices will not change after the move.
The Dupage County Judicial Center is the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and is housed in a state-of-the-art facility. It covers traffic court, marriage licenses, jury service confirmation, jury duty, DUI evaluations and court monitoring. The center's website has detailed information on the circuit court system.
The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office has 82 Assistant State's Attorneys, 18 Criminal Investigators, 70 full-time supporting employees and 10 law clerks/interns. The office is organized into 3 bureaus: criminal, civil and administrative.
The Criminal Bureau supervises the felony trial, special prosecution, child protection, misdemeanor and traffic and criminal investigation divisions. The Civil Bureau consists of the governmental representation, Labor and Tort Defense, Land Use and Civil Prosecutions, Child Support Enforcement and Appeals units, as well as a Community Affairs Division. Lastly, the Administration Bureau deals with finances, grants, personnel, administrative support, information systems, security and restitution.
The DuPage County administration building is involved with multiple responsibilities such as budget approval, health policy and emergency management. The County Board office is located in the administration building, which holds powers of the County not assigned to elected officials or other boards. The County Board manages County funds, businesses and fiscal and regulatory powers.
Wheaton College Adams Hall is home to the school’s art department. The location offers a range of facilities and areas, including for painting, sculpture and drawing as well as gallery space for shows. Some facility features include a lecture hall, labs, numerous gallery areas, computer labs, smart classrooms, faculty offices and more. It also has wi-fi Internet service.
City Hall is home to the Finance, Building, Engineering, Planning, and Economic Development departments on the first floor. The second floor is home to the administrative offices including the City Manager's and City Clerk's offices, City Council Chambers, and the Gamon Meeting Room. The Wheaton City Council is comprised of six representatives and the mayor, all elected by Wheaton voters. Four Council members represent Wheaton's four voting districts, while two members and the mayor are elected at-large. City Council meetings are on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The annex building, located west of City Hall, is the Communications department.
The DuPage Housing Authority is a government agency providing low-income residents housing assistance, rental vouchers and other services designed to ensure access to safe and affordable housing. The location is full of information for current residents, landlords and property managers.
Since 1992, The City of Wheaton has used water from Lake Michigan, which is treated at Chicago's Jardine Water Purification Plant. The Water Division provides water to the community and maintains 230 miles of water main, 2,400 fire hydrants and 16,400 water services.
The City of Wheaton partnered with the DuPage Water Commission to achieve the goals of the Water Conservation and Protection Program. The program includes a 10-year plan to reduce water use by 10 percent per person. Wheaton residents are encouraged to participate in the program by taking a pledge to "Preserve Every Drop" and conserve water in their bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms and outside areas.
The Sewer Division is responsible for the upkeep and improvement of sanitary and storm sewer lines in Wheaton. The Wheaton Sanitary District operates these facilities, which conduct sewer smoke testing and operate the Overhead Sewer Private Property Protection Program, the Sanitary Sewer Service Line Reimbursement Program and the Building Sewer Inspection Program. The Sewer Division also informs Wheaton residents about retention/detection basins that may be on and/or near their property. After a heavy rainfall, basins may take 24 to 48 hours to drain. Residents are encouraged to wait 24 hours to contact the Sewer Division during and after heavy rainfall.
The DuPage Convalescent Center was originally built 122 years ago as a County Alms House for the indigent. It became a nursing facility in the 1930s and provides services that include intense in-service education programs. The center has 360 beds, approximately 70 percent of which are occupied by Public Aid recipients.
The center has three licensed pharmacists on-site, as well as a full- time chaplain and a volunteer force of more than 300 active volunteers. There are always volunteer opportunities at DuPage Convalescent Center, as volunteers support the center's recreation program and all in-house activities.
Resident rooms have one, two, or three beds and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are billed based on a daily rate, which varies depending on his or her type of care. Rates include room and board, routine nursing care, social services, therapeutic activity programs, routine medical supplies and linen service.
For the complete list of services not included in the rate, see the "Admission Info" page on the Convalescent Center website.
The Wheaton Park District Administration Office is located in the same building as the DuPage County Historical Museum. Incorporated in 1921, the Wheaton Park District operates 52 park sites and other facilities including the Arrowhead Golf Club, Clocktower Commons, the Community Center, Cosley Zoo, the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and Teams Course, Memorial Leisure Center, Northside Family Aquatic Center, Parks Plus Fitness Center, Rice Pool and Water Park and Safety City. Further, the Park District offers programs and education opportunities such as youth and adult sports teams, environmental education or cooking classes throughout its facilities.