Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019

City Seeks Applicants for Summer Positions

The City’s Public Works and Engineering departments have opportunities for summer positions with the City of Wheaton. The Public Works Department is hiring seasonal laborers to join their team from May through August this year. The full-time temporary positions are an opportunity to gain experience in the many services the Public Works Department provides.
 
In addition, the Engineering Department is seeking applicants for a Civil Engineer summer intern to assist with capital improvement projects. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering curriculum or related coursework at an accredited university.
 
For more information about these opportunities and how to apply, visit www.wheaton.il.us/jobs.

Some Website Features Temporarily Unavailable Monday Morning

The City will be performing upgrades for some of its online systems on Monday morning, Feb. 18. During this time, online services such as vacation house watch requests, FOIA requests, and other service requests through the City’s website will be temporarily unavailable. We anticipate these services will be restored on Monday afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete these upgrades.

Citizen’s Police Academy Gives Residents an Inside Look at Law Enforcement

The Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications now through March 4 for a 10-week Citizen's Police Academy, a chance for community members to learn the inner workings of police operations, practices and objectives. Classes will take place from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 2 through June 4 at the Wheaton Police Department, 900 W Liberty Drive, and nearby locations. For more information, see the City’s website.

Library Concert Features Classical Spanish Music

The Wheaton Public Library presents classically trained soprano singer AnDrea James, who will perform classical Spanish songs accompanied by renowned guitarist Fareed Haque. The library concert will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross Street. Originally written for piano and voice, these beautiful songs have been arranged for the first time ever for guitar and voice by Fareed. No registration required.

City Offices Closed Feb. 18

Non-emergency City of Wheaton offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Offices will reopen on Feb. 19. Garbage/recycling pickup will not be affected by the holiday.

Stroke Education & Prevention Presentation is Feb. 18

Join Ryan Keiler, Stroke Education Coordinator of Northwestern Medicine, as he presents on the common risk factors for stroke, warning signs, and correct actions to take when stroke occurs. The presentation will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross Street. Coffee will be provided. Registration is required at wheatonlibrary.org/calendar or call 630-868-7520.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spreads Earthquake Preparedness Information

Did you know that Illinois is flanked on its western and eastern borders by two active seismic zones: the New Madrid Seismic Zone and the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency encourages people to learn how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” to prevent injury during an earthquake. If you find yourself indoors during an earthquake, drop down to the floor; take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture; and hold on to that object and be prepared to move with it until the shaking ends. Most casualties result from falling objects and debris caused by the earth shaking. For more preparedness information, visit IEMA’s website.

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