Wednesday, January 12, 2022

City Seeks Applicants for Public Relations Coordinator Position

Come join our team! The City of Wheaton is seeking a creative Public Relations Coordinator to join our Communications Department. This position helps inform and engage the community through the City's multiple platforms, including social media, website, email, print materials and more. Combining writing and graphic design skills, this position is perfect for an innovative thinker with a passion for serving the community. Find out more on the City's website.

Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program Applications Accepted

Spring may be far from your mind, but now is the time to begin planning for new growth in 2022. The City's Forestry Division is accepting applications now through Tuesday, March 1, for the City’s Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program. 

This program promotes tree planting in Wheaton by splitting the cost between the City and property owner to have a tree planted in the parkway, which is typically the area between the curb and the sidewalk (if a property has curb and/or sidewalk). Residents can choose from a variety of native and non-native trees varying in height and size at a cost of $95 per tree. The City will cover the remainder of the cost for the tree, and City crews will plant new trees in either the spring or fall. For more details about this program or to fill out a program application, see the program page on the City's website.

DuPage County Health Department Issues COVID-19 Update

This update from DuPage County Health Department includes recommended actions you can take to protect yourself and others, as our county saw a 66% increase in COVID-19 cases in the past week and positivity rates reached 20%. Also in this update: information on expanded vaccine booster eligibility for ages 12-15, where to find booster shots, and outpatient COVID-19 therapy for individuals at high risk of hospitalization.

Winter Wine Walk Cancelled

Due to the current rise in COVID-19 cases, the Downtown Wheaton Association has cancelled its Winter Wine Walk scheduled for Saturday, January 15. Tickets are being refunded to anyone who had purchased a ticket, and refunds will post to the original method of payment within 7 to 10 business days.

City of Wheaton Videos

• Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Video
  
  
• Jan. 10 City Council Planning Session
  
  
• Jan. 11 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

Upcoming Meetings