Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wheaton Police Officers Making Lunchtime Visits with Community School District 200 Elementary Students

This month, Wheaton Police officers are visiting Wheaton's Community Unit School District 200 elementary schools during lunch as part of the Police Department's community outreach efforts. This program provides opportunities for students to get to know the officers who serve in their community and have positive interactions with them. Thank you to Hawthorne, Whittier, Emerson, Lincoln, and Lowell Elementary Schools for the warm welcome and all of the great questions! We appreciate the continued partnership with District 200 to create safe school communities, and we look forward to more school visits this week.

Reminder on Campaign Signs

As we approach the spring election season, the City reminds residents and businesses of Wheaton’s restrictions on where you can and can't place campaign signs. These requirements are part of the City’s Zoning Ordinance to help ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians by maintaining clear sight lines and discouraging distractions to drivers. For information on the requirements for campaign signs, visit the City's website.

City of Wheaton Parkway Tree Pruning Program Has Started

The City’s Parkway Tree Pruning Program is underway for the 2023 season as City crews and the City’s contractor, Winkler’s Tree Service, will start pruning parkway trees located South of Roosevelt Road, West of Lorraine Road, North of 22nd Street, and East of Blanchard Street. See a map of the affected areas. Residents can expect to see City owned and contractor owned bucket trucks and chippers in work areas. Signage will be present to notify residents they are entering an active tree pruning work zone.

City Offices Closed on Presidents' Day

As a reminder, City offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Garbage pickup will not be affected.

Detour Notice: Woodlawn Street Temporary Closure for Wheaton Sanitary District Project

Wheaton Sanitary District has started work that requires Woodlawn Street to be closed between Lakeside Drive and Childs Street. The work will last for approximately two weeks. Wheaton Sanitary District has opened Dorchester Avenue between Lakeside Drive and Childs Street. Crews are installing new sewer mains as part of the Northside Interceptor Project. Northbound traffic is detoured using Woodlawn Street to Lakeside Drive to Dorchester Avenue to Childs Street around this work. This detour is reversed for southbound traffic.

Library Board Seeking Applications for Open Position

Do you want to make an impact in the Wheaton community? Apply for the Library Board's open position! This board oversees the operations of the Wheaton Public Library to ensure Wheaton residents receive high-quality services. To apply, complete the City's online Boards & Commissions Application.

Share Information with Emergency Services with Smart911

Did you know that when you call 9-1-1 in Wheaton, you can make helpful information available to dispatchers such as allergies, health conditions, primary language spoken, or other needs of people in your household? The City of Wheaton is one of many communities in DuPage County that use Smart911, a secure way for you to make information of your choosing available to first responders in an emergency. Information is only available to 9-1-1 dispatchers when you call from a phone number that is registered to a Smart911 profile. Find out more and register for this free service by visiting the City's website.

Upcoming Library Events

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

African American Heroes & Sheroes

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

Virtual

Starting with her own family, riveting storyteller Linda Gorham shares stories of African American men and women who broke color barriers to accomplish much – often despite difficult circumstances. In partnership with the City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission and Wheaton League of Women Voters. Registration required.

Upcoming Meetings

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Liquor Control Commission

Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. - Rescheduled from Feb. 9, 2023
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board

Monday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.

Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Historic Commission

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Contact Us

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