Wednesday, February 9, 2022

This Weekend’s Recycling Event Accepts More than Electronics

This Saturday, stop by the City’s monthly Electronic Recycling event, where you can drop off more than just unwanted electronics. This event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive, also accepts cooking oil, scrap metal, clothing & shoes, and fluorescent tube bulbs. This is a drive-through event run by Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission with the City and e-Works for the community to help keep items out of landfills. Please note there is fee to recycle monitors and TVs. For more information, see wheaton.il.us/electronics.

Coyote Sightings Can Increase During Mating Season

The City has received reports of coyote sightings in Wheaton, which are typical this time of year, during mating season for coyotes. As a reminder, please ensure you are not providing coyotes with a food source, such as pet food left outdoors, easy access to garbage, or food for other wildlife. If you encounter a coyote, you can take actions to scare it away, such as making loud noises, throwing something in the direction of the coyote or running toward it and yelling. You should not do anything to physically harm a coyote.

In addition, you can protect pets by doing the following:

Keep small pets (cats, rabbits, small dogs) indoors. Don’t allow them to run free at any time. They are easy prey.
Use a short leash when walking your pet. Never let a coyote get between you and your pet.
Dogs should be brought inside after dark and never allowed to run loose. This is especially important during mating season, which is February through April.
Fences do not guarantee your pet’s safety. Always attend to small pets outdoors.

For more tips and information, visit the City's website.

Library Invites Community to Program: Funny & Romantic Weddings in the Movies

From spectacular dresses to sidesplitting in-law encounters, enjoy the most romantic, breathtaking and funny wedding scenes ever filmed with Steven Frenzel of Marquee Film Talks at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. This event will be held virtually. Community members can register for this event at wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Learn About DuPage County’s Water Quality Program and Submit Feedback

As part of a countywide stormwater management program that includes a partnership of DuPage County and 41 municipalities and townships working together to meet water quality goals, you can learn about DuPage County’s program and submit your comments now through Feb. 15. DuPage County is presenting this as a virtual meeting that you can visit at any time between now and Feb. 15.

City to Review Memorial Park Activities at Meeting

As part of the City’s and the Park District’s shared goal of ensuring that the newly renovated Memorial Park Bandshell provides an entertainment and performing arts venue for the community to enjoy while respecting the surrounding area, the City will be reviewing the past year’s activities during a discussion with the Wheaton Park District during the Wheaton City Council’s Planning Session at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. Remote participation will be available through Zoom for those who would like to attend virtually.

You can read more and share input ahead of the meeting at www.wheaton.il.us/memorialpark. The discussion is part of the special use permit for the new bandshell, which requires a meeting after a year of operations to determine if any fine-tuning is needed. We commend the Park District on its first year of events in the beautifully renovated Memorial Park and look forward to what the Park District will bring to the community for 2022.

Downtown Streetscape Project Moves Forward

Look what’s happening in Downtown Wheaton this week! Crews are installing steel beams for the canopy structure that will house Wheaton's French Market. The structure will be open on the sides to allow for parking when it's not in use. It's exciting to see this last portion of the Downtown Streetscape Project taking shape! For more information on the Downtown Streetscape Project, visit www.wheaton.il.us/downtownstreetscape.

Learn How to Prevent Pickpocket Thefts

A few simple actions can help prevent a crime from happening in the first place. Watch this video about pickpocket prevention with the Wheaton Police Department.

City Seeks Applicants for Summer Jobs

We're planning ahead and are looking for individuals interested in working for our Public Works Department this summer. You can soak up some sun, learn some new skills and work with a great team of coworkers. Positions are 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire. Find out more and apply on the City’s website.

City of Wheaton Videos

Upcoming Meetings

Liquor Control Meeting

Thursday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Historic Commission Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

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