Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Wheaton Fire & Police Departments Honor Lives Lost on Sept. 11

This morning, the Wheaton Fire Department hosted the City’s annual Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives at Ground Zero in New York. See the video from this event on the City’s website. The ceremony took place in front of the Wheaton Fire Department Headquarters, with Wheaton Fire Department and Wheaton Police Department personnel presiding over the ceremony. Thank you to the community members who attended this tribute.

Changes Coming Soon to Commuter Daily Fee Parking

New convenient options are on their way for commuters who use daily fee parking in Wheaton. Later this month, the City will begin using a new tool that allows you to pay with the Passport Parking app or at a kiosk using cash or a credit card. This will replace the long-term meters in several areas, and signs will show which parking spots are affected by the change. Please note this does not apply to short-term parking meters. Look for more information coming soon about these changes.

Festival of Cultures is This Sunday

Don’t miss a fun afternoon of storytelling, culture, food, arts, activities, music and more during the Festival of Cultures on Sunday, Sept. 15. Come out to the Wheaton French Market location (Main Street & Liberty Drive) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for this event, organized by the Wheaton Community Relations Commission. Check out this Wheaton Insider video with the Community Relations Commission describing the event.

Experience the more than 30 participants and groups who will be at booths sharing their heritage and cultures. Live music will fill the air, festive food trucks will be onsite, and participants can fill out a Festival of Cultures passport and win a prize.

Electronic Recycling at Temporary Location Saturday

The City’s monthly electronic recycling drop-off will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Commuter Lot 9, located at Carlton & Liberty Drive. Please note that due to this temporary location, the City will not be able to accept cooking oil, scrap metal, or fluorescent tubes. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for the inconvenience. Also please note that there is a fee to recycle TVs and monitors. See the City’s website for more information.

Library Card Sign-Up Month

Stop by the library during the month of September to learn what a library card can do for you. Show your Wheaton Public Library card at participating businesses to get discounts and gifts. Complete the library’s Toy Story 4 scavenger hunt, and sign-up or renew your WPL card for a chance to win a prize.

Historic Bike Tour Planned for Sept. 21

The Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission will lead a Historic Bike Tour through Wheaton from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The focus will be the Underground Railroad in Wheaton. The approximately 6-mile family ride will travel along streets named for famous Wheaton abolitionists, and the ride will include guest speakers and special advisors Glennette Tilley Turner and Dennis Rodkin. To take part, meet on the west side of the Wheaton Public Library, and be sure to complete the safety waiver on the City’s website. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.

Upcoming Meetings

Liquor Control Commission Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street
Council Chambers

Housing Commission Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street

City Council Meeting

Monday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street
Council Chambers

Library Board Meeting

Monday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N Cross Street

Historic Commission Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W Wesley Street

Contact Us

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