Portion of Wesley Street Closed on Thursday, Nov. 18

• From northbound Cross Street - Front Street, to northbound Scott Street, to westbound Seminary Avenue, to southbound Main Street, to westbound Wesley Street.
• From eastbound Wesley Street - northbound Scott Street, to westbound Seminary Avenue, to southbound Main Street, to westbound Wesley Street

Proposed 2022 Budget and Budget Workshop Recordings Available on City Website

The City hosted two separate budget workshop meetings on Monday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 13 in which City staff and the City Council reviewed the proposed budget for the upcoming year. The City Council will hold the Budget Public Hearing meeting on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
 
Visit the City’s website to view the proposed Calendar Year 2022 Budget  or to view the previous budget workshop meetings.

City Council Issues Proclamation in Honor of American Education Week

In conjunction with American Education Week, Mayor Suess presented a proclamation of appreciation at a City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 recognizing the important work of our local school board members, administrators, teachers, parents and all those involved in educating our community's children. The proclamation especially highlighted those who provide educational excellence for students in Wheaton and who go beyond their normal duties to mentor, motivate, care for and encourage Wheaton's children. Community Unit School District 200 School Board Member Susan Booton accepted the proclamation on behalf of the School Board.
 
Visit the City’s website to view the proclamation. 

Save the Date: Wheaton Christmas Parade

The Wheaton Christmas Parade is back! Join the community on Friday, Nov. 26 for the return of this holiday tradition.
 
Hosted by the Wheaton Park District in partnership with the Downtown Wheaton Association and the City of Wheaton, this event will begin at 6 p.m. and usher in the holiday season with a colorful, light-filled parade through downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street. 
 
Businesses and organizations can still enter the parade for free by registering by Friday, Nov. 19. Visit the Wheaton Park District's website for more information.

“Light Up Wheaton” Holiday Display Contest Registration Open

Help Light Up Wheaton this year by simply putting out lights and decorations in the coming weeks by adding lights and decorations outside your home, business, or other organization for all to see. And, if you’d like to show off your displays as part of the Light Up Wheaton display contest, you can register through Friday, Dec. 10 on the Wheaton Park District's website. 

Purchase Your Mugs for the Downtown Cider & Cookie Stroll

City Offering Multiple Employment Opportunities

The City currently seeks applicants for the following job opportunities:

• Administrative Assistant (Public Works)
• Media Assistant
• Crossing Guard
• Customer Service Representative
• Entry Level Police Officer
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Lateral Police Officer

To find out more about these opportunities and how to apply, visit https://www.wheaton.il.us/jobs.