Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Downtown Streetscape Phase 2 Work Underway

This week, crews began working on the next phase of improvements in downtown Wheaton. They are currently removing benches, light poles, trees and more along Wesley Street in preparation for new wider sidewalks, street lights, trees, brick pavers and amenities. As with the improvements completed last year along Front Street, the City will make every effort to keep at least one lane of traffic open whenever possible, and businesses will remain accessible using temporary walkways when needed. Downtown Wheaton shops, restaurants and businesses remain open, and they appreciate your business as this project progresses. For information about this project, visit www.wheaton.il.us/downtownstreetscape.

Nominate Someone for a Good Citizen Award

Do you know someone who you think deserves to be recognized for his or her service in the community? Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission encourages you to nominate a person or group for Wheaton’s 2019 Good Citizen Awards. Find out more about this annual award program and nominate someone today. Nominations are due no later than April 8.

Road Closures for Washington Elementary Leprechaun Lap 5K

Please note these road closures Saturday morning during the Washington Elementary School Leprechaun Lap 5K. We ask that you please do not move barricades to ensure the safety of race participants and pedestrians.

Watch Videos from Candidate’s Forum

The election for Wheaton Mayor and two positions on the Wheaton City Council will take place on Tuesday, April 2. You can watch videos of the Wheaton League of Women Voters Candidate’s Forum on the City’s website. Watch the videos here:

Police & Fire Departments Preparing for Exercise at Wheaton North

While Wheaton students are on spring break, Wheaton’s Police and Fire Departments will participate in a training exercise with Community Unit School District 200 staff, DuPage County, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. The exercise will take place at Wheaton North High School and Wheaton Warrenville South High School on Tuesday, March 26, simulating the response of local agencies to an active shooter incident.

During the March 26 event, there will be many emergency vehicles in the vicinity of Wheaton North High School, but you should not be alarmed. Wheaton’s Police and Fire personnel are using this as a tactical training exercise to practice their emergency response training, while District 200 staff and administration will practice their emergency response procedures and reunification plan using volunteers, who will be bussed to a second location.

Get Ready for Special Collection Event

Take advantage of a special collection event happening in Wheaton from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6. Taking place at Commuter Lot 9 (at Liberty Drive and Carlton Avenue), you can bring up to 3 office-sized boxes of documents for shredding, plus safely discard of syringes, mercury thermometers, barometers and thermostats. E-Paint will recycle latex and oil-based paint for a fee, also. This event is in partnership with the DuPage County Sheriff, DuPage County, Environmental Improvement Commission and SCARCE. For more information, see the City’s website.

City of Wheaton Videos

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting

Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street
Council Chambers

Library Board Meeting

Monday, March 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N Cross Street

Historic Commission Meeting

Tuesday, March 19, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street

Please note: The Liquor Control Commission Meeting originally scheduled for March 14 has been cancelled.

Contact Us

To contact us, please send an email to:
communications@wheaton.il.us.