Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Road Closures for Reindeer Run on Dec. 4

The Wheaton Lions Club/Wheaton Park District 5K Reindeer Run will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The following streets will be temporarily closed (see a map of the closures) from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for this event:

Main Street between Front Street & Jefferson Avenue.
Jefferson Avenue between Main Street & Cross Street.
Cross Street between Jefferson Street & Prairie Avenue.
Prairie Avenue between Cross Street & Santa Rosa Avenue.
Santa Rosa Avenue between Forest Avenue & Cadillac Drive.
Cadillac Drive between Santa Rosa Avenue & Webster Avenue.
Webster Avenue between Cadillac Drive & Forest Avenue.
Forest Avenue between Webster Avenue & Irving Avenue.
Irving Avenue between Forest Avenue and Prairie Avenue.
Oak Avenue between Irving Avenue and Washington Street.
Washington Street between Prairie Avenue & Wesley Street.
Wesley Street between Washington Street & Main Street.

Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades or cones to ensure the safety of the runners. During the event, streets will be adequately staffed with uniformed Police Officers to assist and direct traffic.

Wendy the Elf Returns to the City

Wendy the Elf is back in Wheaton and will be popping up around the City of Wheaton this month, checking in to see what’s happening. Make sure to follow along on the City’s Twitter (twitter.com/CityOfWheaton), Facebook (facebook.com/CityofWheaton), and Instagram (instagram.com/cityofwheaton) to see her adventures. And, if you happen to catch Wendy out in the community make sure to say, “Hi.”

COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic at Wheaton Public Library is Dec. 7

The Illinois Department of Public Health is providing a free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Boosters and initial vaccines will be administered from all available manufacturers. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can register ahead for your preferred manufacturer. Please note that pediatric vaccines will not be administered.
Visit the Wheaton Public Library 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.

DuPage County Accepting Applications for Heating Assistance Program

DuPage County is accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. To qualify for assistance with heating bills, households must meet income requirements (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level). This program is administered by DuPage County Community Services. Benefits are paid directly to the utilities on behalf of eligible households. For more information, call 630-407-6500 or visit www.dupageco.org/liheap/.

Check Out the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship at Cantigny Park

The 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.