Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Vote for your Favorite “Light Up Wheaton” Decorations this Week

The Light Up Wheaton decorating contest entries need your vote to win the People’s Choice Award for the 2021 Light Up Wheaton decorating contest. You can view all the great entries this year and vote for your favorite on the Wheaton Park District and the City of Wheaton Facebook platforms.

If you are looking for a fun activity, make sure to visit all the entries using the Light Up Wheaton Tour Map.

City Thanks Clare Woods Academy for Decorating Adams Park

The City thanks the wonderful students and staff at Clare Woods Academy for helping decorate Adams Park with wildlife-friendly holiday decorations! We love your thoughtful creations, and we know the park's feathered and furry visitors will love them, too.

Wheaton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec.15, 2021 the Wheaton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Robinwood. Upon arrival, fire crews identified a fire in the attached garage of a single-family home. The fire was brought under control within minutes. The sole occupant of the home safely escaped, and the incident did not result in any injuries.

Visit the City's website for more information.

Police Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Shop With A Cop Program

On Saturday, Dec. 11, members of the Wheaton Police Department helped spread holiday cheer to some Wheaton families in need with the annual Shop With A Cop program. Officers continued with the pandemic-adapted program and shopped using a Christmas Wishlist provided by the families. The gifts were then delivered by a caravan of squad cars. The officers volunteered their time, and the funds were supplied by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police #699.

The Wheaton Police Department would like to extend a thank you to the Wheaton Target for their generous assistance year after year, and wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

Prevent Christmas Tree Fires with Tips from the Wheaton Fire Department

Christmas trees can become a dangerous fire hazard that can be engulfed in flames very quickly. You can prevent this from happening by using the following tips from the Wheaton Fire Department.

Fill your tree stand daily with water
Keep trees at least 3-feet away from any heat source (e.g., floor vents, fireplaces, lamps, etc.)
Replace strands of lights with broken or loose bulbs, or loose wire connections
Follow manufacturer instructions on how many strands of lights you can safely connect together
Unplug lights before going to bed or leaving your house
Dispose of your tree immediately after the holidays

Visit the City’s website to view a video showing how quickly a dry Christmas tree can be engulfed in flames from the Wheaton Fire Department.

Support Local Businesses with the Downtown Wheaton Holiday Shopping Guide

Help support our local businesses while making your local shopping easier this holiday season with the Local Holiday Shopping Guide from the Downtown Wheaton Association. This special guide features downtown Wheaton’s businesses and the wonderful assortment of merchandise they have available for sale this season.

View the Local Holiday Shopping Guide on the Downtown Wheaton Association’s website.

Join the Wheaton Public Library for the Gingerbread House Competition

Stop by the Wheaton Public Library's Arts & Culture Center to vote for your favorite gingerbread house creation. Additional information about this competition, including how to enter can be found at wheatonlibrary.org/gingerbread. This event is from Friday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. to Sunday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m.

This event is part of the library’s Gingerbread Extravaganza that includes a Gingerbread Wonderland Photo Station, Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt, Gingerbread Storytime, and more! Visit the Wheaton Public Library’s website for more information.

Wendy the Wheaton Elf highly recommends the event!

West Front Street Spaces Added to City’s Parking Payment System; New Parking Kiosk Installed at Metra Station

The 12-hour commuter parking space meters located on West Front Street between Manchester Bridge and Gary Avenue have been deactivated as the City has extended its parking payment system to include the parking spaces in this area. Please note that the 2-hour metered parking spaces for customers of businesses in the area remain unchanged and should not be used for commuter parking.

People using these spaces can pay either using the Passport Parking app, www.passportparking.com, or by using cash or credit at one of the City’s parking kiosks, including the new kiosk located on the south side of the downtown Metra Station.

Visit the City’s website for more information about how to pay for commuter parking, or for locations of the City’s parking kiosks.

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Upcoming Meetings

Bicycle Advisory Commission Meeting – Canceled
Wednesday, Dec. 15

City Council Meeting
Monday, Dec. 20
7 p.m.

Library Board
Monday, Dec. 20
7 p.m.

Historic Commission
Tuesday, Dec. 21
7 p.m.

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