Wheaton is a western suburb of Chicago and is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Wheaton offers its residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and professionals live in Wheaton and the public schools in Wheaton are highly rated. With a strong community and beautiful downtown area on the North side of town, Wheaton is filled with many restaurant options (Italian, Mexican, Asian, American, etc.), tons of boutiques, toy shops, popular chocolate - Kilwins &Grahams Chocolates and their famous Little Popcorn Shop and salons, etc. The suburb provides a little of a small-town feel with plenty of family-owned businesses that provide charm and friendly personalities all around. Great events throughout the year brings everyone together (Walks/Runs, Fests, Parades, Music in the Park, etc.) and a great park district that keeps the community engaged and happy year-round with their excessive seasonal programs for all ages, the local pools, traveling sports team opportunities, camps, fitness centers, arts & crafts, parks, etc. On their website, the Wheaton Park District has a full list of everything they offer. The North side of Wheaton is more convenient to the downtown and historic district, while the South side of Wheaton is more convenient to the Town Square and Danada Square shopping centers which includes Whole Foods, Pete’s Market, Jewel, Evereve, Francesca’s, White House Black Market, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Ulta, Sally Beauty, Party City, Hallmark, Sierra, Petco, and many more. Wheaton is also home to two theaters (The Wheaton Grand Theater and Studio Movie and Grille) and is an easy trip to Oakbrook Mall, and Yorktown Mall. For golfers, it's home to the Chicago Golf Club a prestigious private golf club, as well as Arrowhead Golf Club and Cantigny. Wheaton is also conveniently located near the highway and metra train for better travel.