Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Take the Downtown Wheaton Parking Survey

Share your views on parking in downtown Wheaton and near our train stations. The City needs your input to better designate parking for everyone visiting, shopping, working and living in downtown Wheaton. Please share your thoughts with us by taking the survey online.

Wheaton Fire Department Now Hiring

The Wheaton Fire Department is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter! Interested? Apply before the January 25 deadline by submitting an online application.

Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program

With the start of a new year comes a new opportunity for you to add a parkway tree in front of your property. The Forestry Division is now accepting applications for the 2023 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program. As we continue seeking ways to encourage sustainable actions in our community, this year’s program has been significantly expanded to provide shared-cost funding for up to 200 new trees on a first-come, first-served basis. Open now through March 1, this program allows property owners to pay $95 per tree to have City crews plant a new tree in the parkway adjacent to their property. Property owners can select from up to 12 species. See the City's website for the application and more information.

Mayor with Fireman, Fire Chief, and Police Officer

Congratulations to Lt. Aaron Gerdes, Fire Chief Robert Brill, and Police Officer Eric Sousanes

Celebration is in order for the Wheaton Fire Department and the Wheaton Police Department. Aaron Gerdes was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was sworn in by Mayor Suess on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Additionally, Fire Chief Robert Brill and Police Officer Eric Sousanes were sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Congratulations and, for those who are new, welcome to the City of Wheaton!

Downtown Wheaton Restaurant Week Coming Soon

Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for Restaurant Week, a week-long celebration of the vibrant Downtown Wheaton culinary scene. From special menu offerings to discounts and even charitable givebacks, this is the perfect opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit one of your local favorites.

City Installing 7.5 Miles of New Sidewalks in 2023 to Improve Safety and Accessibility

This year, the City is preparing to add approximately 7.5 miles of sidewalks in areas where there are currently no sidewalks to make our neighborhoods safer and more accessible for all. The City’s New Sidewalk Program will complete the work the City was unable to finish in 2022 due to a materials shortage and workers’ strike, and the program will continue the City’s comprehensive plan to create a complete network with a sidewalk on at least one side of every neighborhood street.

The program will progress in three phases: spring, summer and fall. The spring program will consist of those areas postponed from the fall. Before construction begins, the City will send notices informing these residents of the estimated construction schedule. For the summer program, residents in these areas will see surveyors contracted by the City marking and measuring for the placement of new sidewalks in their neighborhoods in the next several weeks as they prepare to design engineering plans. These residents also are receiving a notice in the mail. The street segments for the fall program are being finalized by staff. More information, including the streets affected by the spring and summer programs, is available on the City's website at www.wheaton.il.us/newsidewalks.

The City of Wheaton is Now Hiring Multiple Positions

Interested in working for the City of Wheaton? There are multiple positions available now. Recently the City posted openings for a Part-Time Social Worker and Part-Time Community Service Officer. To see the full list of job opportunities, visit the City's website.

Save the Date for the Recycling Extravaganza & Paper Shredding Event

All DuPage County residents can attend the Recycling Extravaganza, which is an opportunity to dispose of/recycle many types of items safely. Paper shredding, syringe disposal, electronic recycling, and more are offered. The event will take place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 1.

Upcoming Library Events

To register for these events, please visit wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In-person

Wheaton Public Library

225 N. Cross St.

Versiti Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the Wheaton Public Library on the Main Floor. Visit WPL’s calendar for the link to register with Versiti. Appointments will be honored first, but walk-ins are welcome.

ACES: Say No to Scams

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. / 7 p.m.

In-person / Virtual

Join the Wheaton Police Department's Elderly Services Team to learn about common scams, how to avoid becoming a target, and other local resources that can help you along the way. Registration required.

City of Wheaton Videos

Upcoming Meetings

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Wednesay, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session

Monday, Jan. 23,7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Public Hearing(s)

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m.

Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Environmental Improvement Commission

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Wheaton City Hall

303 W. Wesley St.

Contact Us

To contact us, please send an email to:
communications@wheaton.il.us.