Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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City Offices ClosedNon-emergency City of Wheaton offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29.
Holiday Garbage ScheduleDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no garbage, recycling and yard waste pickups on Thursday, Nov. 25. Pickups will be one day later this week for Thursday and Friday routes.
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Wheaton Christmas Parade is This FridayThe Wheaton Park District and the Downtown Wheaton Association in partnership with the City of Wheaton will kick off the holiday season with the Wheaton Christmas Parade on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 beginning at 6 p.m. Immediately following the parade will be a park lighting ceremony to begin the Nights of Lights at Adams Park. Come join the Mayor and City Council to count down the lighting of the park, which will happen at approximately 7:15 p.m., then enjoy carolers and the magic of the Downtown Wheaton Association's Nights of Lights in Adams Park. Visit the City’s website for more information about road closures and parking for the parade.
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Wheaton Police Department Thanks Community for Stuff the Squad DonationsThe Wheaton Police Department thanks the community for its generosity in supporting the recent Stuff the Squad event to benefit DuPage County Animal Services. Despite rainy and cold conditions, the Wheaton community showed up with plenty of items for DuPage County Animal Services during the event on Wednesday, Nov. 17. In fact, it was enough to fill two and a half squad cars! The Wheaton Police Department greatly appreciates the community’s partnership in helping those in need throughout our community.
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Wheaton Welcomes Ditka’s Grill to Downtown AreaThe City of Wheaton, the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and other community partners welcomed Ditka’s Grill to the downtown area during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 18. The City is thrilled when new businesses choose Wheaton as their home. Wheaton's investment in the Downtown Streetscape Project continues to make our city an attractive place for businesses to be. Ditka’s Grill is located at 225 W. Front Street and offers traditional American dishes using each season’s freshest ingredients.
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Cooking Oil Collection After Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 27The City and Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission will be hosting a drop-off event for the collection of cooking oil on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. This is a drive-through event, where volunteers will unload items you bring to this collection from your car. Strained corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil and any type of vegetable oil contained within a safely sealed container will be collected and turned into biofuel. Please note that this program cannot accept bacon or meat grease. The City reminds residents that pouring cooking oil down your sink’s drain can cause blockages as well as sanitary sewer backups and pouring anything down the storm drain is illegal.
Safe Cooking Habits for ThanksgivingAn estimated 2,300 residential building fires were reported to U.S. Fire Departments on Thanksgiving Day each year from 2017 to 2019 according to the Illinois State Fire Marshal. Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. Here are some tips to keep in mind when preparing food, not just during the holiday season but all year. - Never leave food that you are frying, boiling, grilling or broiling unattended! If you leave the kitchen, even for a short amount of time, turn off the stove.
- When frying a Turkey make sure to not overfill oil in the fryer. Also, remember to only use a turkey fryer outdoors and make sure the turkey is completely thawed before frying.
- Create a “Kid Free Zone” of at least 3-feet around the stove or anywhere you are preparing hot food or drinks.
- Keep the area around the stove clear of towels, papers, potholders or anything that can burn
- If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you when food is ready.
- If there is a fire in the oven, keep the door shut and turn off the heat.
- Smother small flames in a pan by sliding a lid over the pan. Turn off the burner and leave the lid over the pan while it cools.
- If you have any doubt fighting a small fire, just get out! Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.
Additional Fire Safety information can be found on the NFPA website or on the Office of the State Fire Marshal website.
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Holiday Light Recycling Program ReturnsWheaton’s holiday light recycling program is back and runs through Friday, Jan. 21. Bring strands of incandescent or LED lights in any condition to the Public Works Storage Facility at 820 W. Liberty Drive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, Jan. 21 and look for signs directing you to the holiday light recycling area just inside the gate. This program is for light strings only. Please do not drop off lawn ornaments or other decorations, and do not put lights in a bag or box. Elgin Recycling, www.elginrecycling.com, will collect the lights, which will then be stripped and recycled for their copper and plastic parts. No materials will be shipped overseas. In addition to residents, the City also welcomes businesses, schools and other organizations wanting to dispose of holiday lights to participate in the program. There is no limit as to how many lights you can drop off for recycling.
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2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship is Dec. 7-12 at Cantigny ParkThe DuPage Sports Commission/DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship from Dec. 7 through Dec. 12 at Cantigny Park,1S151 Winfield Road. Athletes from around the country will compete for 34 national titles, including categories qualifying for the Union UCI cyclocross world championships. Admission wristbands for the event can be purchased on the DuPage Sports Commission’s webpage and includes parking and admission for every day of the event. Visit the DuPage Sports Commission website for more information about the event.
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“Light Up Wheaton” Holiday Display Contest Registration OpenHelp 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.
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City Offering Multiple Employment OpportunitiesThe 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.
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City of Wheaton VideosUpcoming MeetingsCommunity Relations Commission Wednesday, Dec. 1 7 p.m.
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