Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Reminder: Holiday Schedule for Garbage Pickup

As a reminder, due to the Fourth of July holiday, all garbage/recycling/yard waste pickups are one day later this week.

Crews Filling Cracks on Several Streets

Crews are filling cracks on portions of Main Street, President Street, Harrison Avenue and Blanchard Street over the next two weeks. Work hours are between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. These streets will remain open, but traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel using temporary daily lane closures. Affected road segments include:

Main Street, from Seminary Avenue to Cole Avenue
Harrison Avenue, from Gary Avenue to College Avenue
President Street, from Geneva Road to Harrison Avenue
President Street, from Roosevelt Road to Blanchard Street
Blanchard Street, from President Street to Hawkins Circle

The crack-sealing program is part of the City's road maintenance program to increase the longevity of roads.

Drivers in the project area should be prepared to reduce their speed, exercise caution, watch for construction workers and construction vehicles, and obey flaggers and other traffic control devices within the work zone. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation to help ensure the safety of crews and other drivers on the road. You can see a map of the affected street segments on the City’s website.

Resurfacing & Other Road Work Planned

Each year, the City designates a part of the annual budget to resurface/reconstruct roadways, replace water mains and replace curbs. This work is done by both the Public Works Department, which addresses spot repairs and some street segments, and an outside contractor, who completes the City’s Annual Road Program work. You will soon see improvements underway in several areas.

There are three areas receiving complete reconstruction, which is the most extensive type of work. These areas will include:

Front Street from Wesley to Gary Avenue
Papworth Street from Thomas Road to Wheaton North High School
Reber Street from Willow Avenue to Illinois Street.

Several other areas will be resurfaced or rehabilitated, including parts of the Danada East and Danada West subdivision, Fapp Circle, Front Street from Gary to West Street, and Liberty Drive from Commerce Avenue to West Street. Numerous other street sections that will be repaired by the Public Works Department are also listed on the City’s website. You can see all of the areas on the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us/roads.

The start date of some this work has been delayed by a labor strike affecting the local concrete and asphalt industries. Once these materials become available, the City will be able to begin this work as planned.

Wheaton Police Host Community Engagement Event

The Wheaton Police Department co-hosted a second annual community engagement event last week at Northside Park for the residents of the 1300 block of North Main Street. Community partners Milton Township, NAMI DuPage, YWCA, World Relief Chicagoland and DuPage County Health Department were on hand to discuss resources available to all Wheaton residents. Approximately 150 residents attended and had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with officers. Children and their families played sports, colored and participated in several raffles sponsored by Milton Township. We are deeply grateful for all who attended and helped make this event such a success!

City Council to Consider Apartment Complex Project at July 18 Meeting

At their July 18 meeting, the City Council will formally consider an application for a special use permit to construct an apartment complex on the block bounded by Liberty Drive, Hale Street, Willow Avenue, and Wheaton Avenue. This meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. The public can attend in person or by Zoom. The agenda for this meeting will be posted to this page on the City's website by the end of the day July 15, and it will include the link to attend by Zoom.

The Planning & Zoning Board discussed this project at their April 26 and May 6 meetings, and the City Council held public hearings on this proposed development on June 13 and June 27. You can see the most recent submittals for this project in the June 27 Public Hearing Agenda materials.

At the July 18 meeting, the City Council will likely direct the City Attorney to create an ordinance either approving or denying the development request, with a final vote taking place no sooner than the Aug. 1 City Council meeting. Meeting agendas are posted the Friday before a Monday meeting on this page: https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter

Electronic Recycling Drop-off This Weekend

Did you know that Wheaton’s monthly electronic recycling events accept more than just electronics? Bring unwanted cooking oil, scrap metal, fluorescent tube bulbs (no CFLs), textiles, and nearly anything with a plug to the City’s Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive, on Saturday, July 9 between 9 a.m. and noon. There is a charge to recycle TVs and monitors. For a full list and more details, see the City’s website.

Family Fun Tent Presents The Great Boodini

Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for The Great Boodini from 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 9 under the “W” Tent on Front Street (near Main Street). This event is free to attend. For all events provided by the Downtown Wheaton Association, see their website.

Shout Section Big Band Performs at Free Memorial Park Concert

The Wheaton Park District presents the Shout Section Big Band during a free concert for the community from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 11 in Memorial Park. Tickets are not needed for this event. For more information, see the Wheaton Park District’s website.

Next Neighborhood Roll Call Takes Place at Hawthorne School July 12

Neighbors near Hawthorne School, it’s your turn for a Neighborhood Roll Call with the Wheaton Police Department! Join officers and District 200 representatives at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at Hawthorne School, 334 Wakeman Avenue, to learn what’s happening in your area and hear how we are working together to keep Wheaton’s school communities safe. This is an all-ages event with activities for kids. For more information, visit www.wheaton.il.us/rollcall.

Library Hosting Summer Concert: Soda

Rocking all of your favorite classic and current hits, you’ll find that Soda captures the heart and soul of one of the most diverse play lists you’ll find anywhere. Held outside on the Library’s West Plaza, this free event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Bring your own seating. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled or held indoors. No registration required.

City of Wheaton Videos

History of the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railway

July 5 City Council Meeting

June 27 City Council Public Hearings and Planning Session

Upcoming Meetings

Community Relations Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session

Monday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Note: The Planning & Zoning Meeting originally scheduled for July 12 has been cancelled.

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