Temporary Road Closures for Light the Torch 5K Night Run on Saturday, Sept. 30

The Wheaton Park District’s Light the Torch 5K Night Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The following roads will be temporarily closed from approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.:

• Illinois Street – between Reber Street and Washington Street;
• Reber Street – between Liberty Drive and Illinois Street;
• Willow Avenue – between Reber Street and Washington Street;
• Naperville Road – between Liberty Drive and Roosevelt Road;
• Washington Street – between Liberty Drive and Roosevelt Road;
• Evergreen Street – between Washington Street and Blanchard Street;
• Blanchard Street – between Liberty Drive and Evergreen Street;
• Williston Street – between Crescent Street and Liberty Drive;
• President Street – between College Avenue and Crescent Street;
• President Street – between Roosevelt Road and Indiana Street;
• Crescent Street – between Chase Street and Williston Street;
• Chase Street – between Crescent Street and Evergreen Street;
• Indiana Street – between Washington Street and Chase Street.

View a map of the closures by visiting the City's website.

Free Auto Inspection for Seniors Event on Oct. 14

On Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Wheaton Fire Department (1 Fapp Circle), the Milton Township Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council will host a Free Auto Inspection for Seniors Event. During this event, certified mechanics and volunteers will check your car’s safety and make recommendations for the winter months ahead. Fluid levels and tire pressure will be checked and filled as required. Cars are inspected on a first-come, first-served basis.

ComEd to Perform Tree Trimming in Select Areas

Within the next three months, ComEd will trim trees, branches, and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. This work helps prevent safety hazards and power outages. 

Residents who are in affected areas will receive a notice from ComEd regarding this work. You can also view a map of impacted areas in Wheaton by visiting the City's website.

In some cases, tree removal may be required. The remaining tree stumps are treated with an approved herbicide to prevent future regrowth. Herbicide will be applied by state-licensed applicators. All work is performed by trained, qualified arborists.

For more information, visit ComEd.com/Trees or call 1-800-Edison-1 (1-800-334-7661).

Citizens Fire Academy in Full Swing

The Wheaton Fire Department is currently running its Citizens Fire Academy, a hands-on learning experience that has participants gearing up in fire equipment and learning how the fire department works. The program covers everything from day-to-day fire station operations, breathing apparatus, vehicle extrication, and much more. During a recent course, the participants learned about truck and engine operations. They used the tower ladder, learned how to connect a fire hydrant to an engine, and how to use the fire hoses.

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