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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

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Holiday Light Recycling Program Returns to Wheaton

Keep your old holiday lights out of landfills by bringing them to Wheaton’s holiday light recycling drop-off site at the Public Works Storage Facility (820 W. Liberty Drive) between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays now through Friday, Jan. 30.

Bring strands of incandescent or LED lights in any condition. Look for signs directing you to the holiday light recycling area just inside the gate. This program is for light strings only. Please do not drop off lawn ornaments or other decorations, and do not put lights in a bag or box. 

Elgin Recycling, www.elginrecycling.com, will collect the lights, which will then be stripped and recycled for their copper and plastic parts. No materials will be shipped overseas. 

In addition to residents, the City also welcomes businesses, schools, and other organizations wanting to dispose of holiday lights to participate in the program. There is no limit to how many lights you can drop off for recycling. You do not need to be a Wheaton resident to recycle lights.

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Veterans Day Ceremony Elementary School Performers
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Thank You for Attending the Veterans Day Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Park to honor and remember those who have served our country.

Thank you to American Legion Post 76 and the Wheaton Park District for leading the moving ceremony, and to Community Unit School District 200 Lowell Elementary School’s color guard for a wonderful performance.

Wheaton Police Offer Vacation House Watch Service

Taking a vacation this holiday season? Vacation House Watch is a police service that helps protect unoccupied homes while Wheaton residents are away on business or travel. Police will inspect homes periodically to help ensure their security. To enroll, complete the online form on the City's website.

Pumpkin Smash Volunteers

Celebrating a Successful 2025 Pumpkin Smash

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Pumpkin Smash composting event, hosted by the City’s Environmental Improvement Commission in partnership with SCARCE. We also extend our appreciation to the volunteers from Wheaton North High School, Monroe Middle School, and Emerson Elementary School for helping make this event a success. Your efforts helped keep pumpkins out of landfills and supported a more sustainable Wheaton.

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City of Wheaton Job Opening: Electrical Services Manager

The City of Wheaton is hiring a full-time Electrical Services Manager within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for the performance and supervision of maintenance and repair activities related to the City’s traffic signals, streetlights, and various electrical systems for municipal utilities. Interested? Find out more and how to apply by visiting the City's website.

Proposed 2026 Municipal Budget Available Online

The City of Wheaton’s proposed 2026 Municipal Budget is now available on the City’s website. On Monday, Nov. 10, the City Council discussed the proposed budget during its Budget Workshop Session. A recording of the meeting is also available online.



City of Wheaton Videos

  • Budget Workshop Session 11-10-25
  • Planning & Zoning Board 11-11-25


Upcoming Library Event

To learn more, please visit www.wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Concert: Fareed Haque
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m., In-person
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St.

Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, modern guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque's unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. No registration required.




Upcoming Meetings

Commission on Aging
Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Band Commission
Monday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Historic Commission
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

The Local Liquor Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 has been cancelled.

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