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Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
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Two Wheaton Officers Receive Police Department's Life-Saving Award

Wheaton Police Officers Mike Sterkowicz and Ben Belcaster recently received the Police Department's Life-Saving Award, presented by the very resident whose life they saved.

On Dec. 12, 2025, Officer Sterkowicz and Officer Belcaster responded to an individual experiencing a cardiac event. The officers immediately began CPR and deployed an automated external defibrillator (AED), which all Wheaton Police Department patrol vehicles carry and officers are trained to use. The resident, Tom Wesche, was transported to the hospital, where he eventually made a full recovery.

On Feb. 3, Mr. Wesche and his wife, Mary Pat, participated in the award ceremony to present this award to Officers Sterkowicz and Belcaster. This marks the second Life-Saving Award for both officers. 
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City’s Parkway Tree Pruning Program Continues in Next Area

The City’s Parkway Tree Pruning Program is underway and moving to the next area. City and contracted crews will next prune parkway trees within the boundaries of Geneva Road to the north, Main Street to the east, Prairie Avenue to the south, and the City limits to the west.

Residents can expect to see City-owned and contractor-owned bucket trucks and chippers in work areas. Signage will be present to notify residents that they are entering an active tree pruning work zone.

Job Opening: Part-time Special Event Coordinator

The City of Wheaton is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to serve as our Part-time Special Event Coordinator. This position is responsible for receiving, processing, and maintaining Special Event applications. The Coordinator reviews applications for completeness and compliance with City ordinances. For more information, and how to apply, visit the City's website.
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City Offices Closed Monday, Feb. 16

Non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of President’s Day. Garbage and recycling pickup will not be affected by the holiday.
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Recycle Clothing, Electronics, and More on Saturday

Recycle a wide variety of items at the City’s monthly Electronic, Scrap Metal, Textile & More Recycling Events. The next collection will be this Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive.

In addition to electronics, scrap metal, and more, this event also accepts textiles. Textiles include items such as clothing, shoes, and bedding — even those that are too worn for donation.

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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2025 Holiday Light Recycling Program Collection Results

The community made the City’s 2025 Holiday Light Recycling Program a success by recycling 3,294 pounds of old and unwanted holiday light strings. The drop-off site at the Public Works Storage Facility provided a convenient way to help keep these materials out of landfills. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported recycling in Wheaton.
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Early Voting Sites Now Open for Upcoming Election

The 2026 General Primary Election is scheduled for March 17, 2026. This election includes the election of Federal, State, County, and Township officials.

Five early voting sites in DuPage County are now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Early voting sites will be open on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 16.

Please visit DuPage County's website for a list of early voting locations.


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Upcoming Library Event

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

Concert: Donna Herula Trio
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m., In-Person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Singer, songwriter, and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Donna Herula returns to Wheaton Public Library, joined by Tony Wittrock (guitar, mandolin, banjo) and Marc Edelstein (upright bass) for an afternoon of blues and roots music. No registration required. 



Upcoming Meetings

Local Liquor & Tobacco Commissions
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Community Relations Commission Special Meeting
Friday, Feb. 13, Noon
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board
Monday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Historic Commission
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
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communications@wheaton.il.us. 
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