Make a Difference: Apply to the Commission on Aging

The City of Wheaton’s Commission on Aging is seeking additional members. Help enhance the quality of life for seniors in Wheaton. The Commission on Aging administers the City’s senior assistance program, connects residents with helpful resources, coordinates services for seniors, and more. 

Learn more about the Commission by visiting the City's website. 

Interested? Apply by completing the Boards & Commissions Application.

Gary Avenue Improvement Project Update 10/22: Roadway Reconstruction and Watermain Replacement Progressing; Paving Planned for Week of Nov. 1

With the bridge extension over the creek constructed, crews have been working to reconstruct the roadway between Prairie Avenue and the bridge. They are also completing the watermain replacement under the creek and installing drainage pipe under the road base. The project's electrical contractor has been working to install conduit for the new traffic signals. Paving is anticipated the week of November 1. This project is anticipated to be completed before Thanksgiving.

Delays Possible during Repairs at Main & Wesley Street Intersection on Oct. 23

Crews with the City's Public Works Department will be performing patching work at the intersection of Main Street and Wesley Street to address a small area of pavement settlement. Work will begin early Thursday, Oct. 23, and the City expects work will be completed by the end of the day. Street parking will be restricted near the work zone. This work will require shifted lanes of traffic at times and may cause temporary delays. Drivers may want to choose another route.

History of Wheaton's Fairgrounds Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 23

Join the Wheaton Historic Commission for the History of Wheaton's Fairgrounds lecture on Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.

Joyce and Brian Ostberg will recount the surprising history of Wheaton's evolving fairgrounds, from farming community to the present. They will discuss Wheaton's movement of the fairgrounds over time. This event is sponsored by the Wheaton Historic Commission in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library. Registration is required for this event.

City of Wheaton Leaf Collection Reminders

As the leaves start to fall, the City of Wheaton reminds residents of proper leaf disposal options. Check out the information below.

Leaf Collection:

• You can use containers no larger than 35 gallons in size or biodegradable paper bags.
• Each container or biodegradable bag must weigh no more than 50 pounds.
• Each container or biodegradable bag must have 1 yard waste/organics/garbage sticker attached in order to be collected. See the list of locations where you can purchase stickers.
• Yard waste, leaves, food scraps and organic materials are collected at the curb on your garbage day from the first full week of April through the second full week of December.

Environmentally Friendly Option:

• An environmentally friendly alternative to bagging leaves is to mulch them into your lawn or garden beds. Using a lawnmower with a mulching function can break down leaves into small pieces, allowing them to be either collected and spread into garden beds or finely shredded into lawns to break down.

Keep Leaves Out of the Street:

• When you’re cleaning up leaves, please be careful not to blow or rake them into the street. Doing so can prevent storm sewers from functioning properly and can lead to flooding. 
• If your house is located near a storm sewer catch basin, please help keep it clear by sweeping away leaves and debris from the sewer grate. 

Leaf Burning Prohibited:

• Leaf burning is not permitted in the City of Wheaton.

DuPage County Division of Transportation: Public Meeting on Proposed Project for Roosevelt & Naperville Road Intersection 

The DuPage County Division of Transportation will host a public information meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, 4-7 p.m., at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. The meeting will review a proposed project at the intersection of Roosevelt and Naperville Road, which involves dual left turn lanes on Naperville Road at Roosevelt Road, traffic signal modernization, and other improvements. For more information, contact Lee Rivera at 630-407-6900.