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Get Ready to Compost: Pumpkin Smash Happening this SaturdayThe City of Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission will once again host a “Pumpkin Smash” drop-off for pumpkins right after Halloween. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in Commuter Parking Lot 9 at Liberty Drive & Carlton Avenue. This collection will allow you to drop off pumpkins (please remove decorations first) to be composted, rather than going to the landfill. |
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Electronic, Scrap Metal, Textile & More Recycling Event this SaturdayRecycle a wide variety of items at the City’s monthly Electronic, Scrap Metal, Textile & More Recycling Events. The next collection will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. Accepted items include clothing and shoes, scrap metal, cooking oil, fluorescent tube lights (no CFL bulbs), various electronics, and more. Note that there is a charge for all TVs and monitors. For a full list of accepted items and event details, visit the City’s website. |
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City to Host Budget Workshop SessionThe City Council will discuss the proposed 2026 Year Municipal Budget during a Budget Workshop Session, which is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. This meeting will take place in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. This meeting is open to the public and will be recorded. The draft budget is available on the City's website. |
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Community Invited to Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial ParkJoin the Wheaton American Legion and the Wheaton Park District in honoring our nation’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave. The ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m. and conclude with a final salute at 11 a.m. |
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Save the Date: Nights of Lights, Christmas Parade, and Tree Lighting CeremonyKick off the holiday season in Wheaton with a full evening of lights, music, and holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 28. - Nights of Lights, 4:30 p.m.: Join the Downtown Wheaton Association and the City of Wheaton for the Adams Park lighting ceremony and experience the return of Nights of Lights. With more than 55,000 bulbs illuminating the trees and an animated fountain display, this free, family-friendly event will delight visitors throughout the holiday season.
- Wheaton Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.: The tradition continues with the Downtown Wheaton Association's annual Wheaton Christmas Parade — a festive evening of lights, music, and holiday cheer traveling through downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street.
- Christmas Tree Lighting, Immediately Following the Parade: After the parade, head to the downtown pavilion near Liberty Drive & Main Street for the Downtown Wheaton Christmas Tree Lighting. Then, enjoy the tree daily 4-10 p.m. through Jan. 4, 2026.
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Stay Safe and Warm This Season: Permit Required for Furnace Replacement & InstallationAs the colder weather sets in, you may realize that your furnace needs to be replaced. As a reminder, a permit is required for any new furnace installations or replacements in the City of Wheaton. Modern furnaces are more complex and have additional installation requirements compared to older models. By obtaining a permit, the City of Wheaton will conduct an inspection of your new furnace to ensure it has been installed per code and is safe for use. Additionally, when a new furnace is installed, the code requires that the residence complies with the carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Carbon monoxide alarms are required to be installed outside all sleeping areas in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms (combination smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarms are allowed). If there is a fuel-burning appliance located within a bedroom or its attached bathroom, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be hardwired or have a 10-year battery. If you have any questions, contact the City of Wheaton Building Department at 630-260-2050. |
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DuPage County Health Department Offering Health Coverage Enrollment AssistanceThe DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is offering assistance to help residents navigate Open Enrollment for 2026 Marketplace health coverage through Get Covered Illinois. Certified assisters are available across DuPage County to guide residents through the process of enrolling in or renewing their Marketplace health insurance. Residents can schedule an appointment by calling 630-682-7400 and asking for a benefiting appointment. Open Enrollment runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 15, 2026. To have coverage begin on Jan. 1, 2026, enroll or renew by Dec. 15, 2025. For more information, visit www.dupagehealth.org/healthinsurance or getcovered.illinois.gov. |
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Upcoming Library EventsTo learn more, please visit www.wheatonlibrary.org/calendar. Friends Holiday Book & Art Sale
Thursday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 9, In-person
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.
Start your holiday shopping early! The Friends Holiday Book & Art Sale features gift books for all ages, autographed copies, Christmas items, framed & unframed art, and more. No registration required.
Upcoming MeetingsCommunity Relations Commission
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. City Budget Workshop Session
Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Planning & Zoning Board and Public Hearing
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. The City Council Planning Session scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10 has been cancelled. |
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