Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Input Sessions March 23 & March 24

The City has scheduled two community input sessions regarding the updated draft Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan. Each session at City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., will consist of an open house at 6 p.m., and a presentation at 7 p.m., followed by an opportunity for questions and input. The meetings will focus on different sectors of Roosevelt Road:

March 23: Sectors 1 & 2: Roosevelt Road from Carlton Avenue to Chase Street
March 24: Sectors 3 & 4: Roosevelt Road from Chase Street to Wheaton’s eastern boundary

Participants may also participate in these sessions via Zoom starting at 7 p.m.
Ahead of these sessions, the City encourages anyone interested in this project to review the updated draft plan and submit feedback through an online form on the City’s website. This input will help guide the presentations and discussion on March 23 and 24. Please submit your online comments no later than Friday, March 18.

Watch Second Short Video in Series about Police Body Worn Cameras

The Wheaton Police Department is preparing to begin using body worn cameras for all sworn officers. We put together a series of short videos answering common questions as they prepare to implement this new technology. Take a look.

Commission Encourages Community to Check Out Women’s History Month Events

In honor of Women's History Month, Wheaton's Community Relations Commission has compiled a range of local resources and events related to Women’s History Month. One event, in association with the Downtown Wheaton Association and DuPage Art League, is the We Are Women Art Exhibit featuring artwork from local female artists on display at women-owned or -managed downtown businesses. Visit www.wheaton.il.us/womenshistorymonth to learn more about this and other local events.

City Lifts Mask Requirement in City Facilities

As of Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, the City of Wheaton is lifting its indoor masking requirement for visitors and staff within City facilities to match updated State of Illinois guidance. Visitors and staff are no longer required to wear masks inside City facilities, which include City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Stations, Wheaton Public Library and Public Works buildings.

The City of Wheaton has consistently based its COVID-19 mitigation policies on the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health and the State of Illinois. Based on continued decreases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the State of Illinois is ending its indoor masking requirement for public buildings in Illinois on Feb. 28.

Please note that under State of Illinois requirements, masks are still required where federally mandated – including on public transportation (such as Metra trains and Pace buses) – and in health care facilities, long-term care facilities, congregate settings and daycare facilities. In addition, private businesses can choose to implement their own masking requirements.

Police Make Arrest for Aggravated Arson in Connection with January House Fire

On Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, Wheaton Police Officers responded to the 900 block of North Webster Avenue for a structure fire in a two-story residence, which is divided into a main-level apartment and a basement apartment. After a thorough investigation by Wheaton Police Department detectives, it is alleged that this fire was intentionally set by an individual who had knowledge that an upstairs tenant was present. More information is available on the City's website.

Get Ready to Shred, Recycle and More

Wheaton’s annual Recycling Extravaganza is one month away, and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to safely dispose of documents, syringes, medicine, propane tanks, thermometers and SO much more. The Environmental Improvement Commission is planning its annual drive-through event from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2 in the Commuter Parking Lot at Carlton & Liberty Drive. This event involves multiple different organizations that will help keep items out of landfills. Find the full details on the City’s website.

Fire Safety Reminders from the Wheaton Fire Department

Residents are encouraged to keep clothes dryers clean and free of lint accumulations at all times. Lint traps need to be cleaned before each use. The areas surrounding the clothes dryer should be cleaned of lint on a regular basis, and the dryer vent discharge and tubing requires a deep cleaning with inspection on an annual basis at minimum.
All vent piping must be tight-fitting and the duct vent needs to be constructed of a material listed by a testing agency, such as Underwriters Laboratories. The optimal material for dryer vent piping is rigid metallic. Additionally, all areas surrounding natural gas appliances must be clear of storage at all times.

As a final reminder, state law requires working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each level of the home. Feel free to contact the Wheaton Fire Department at 630-260-2175 for additional information.

City of Wheaton Videos

Upcoming Meetings

Coffee with Council

Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting

Monday, March 7, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Note: The Planning & Zoning Board Meeting originally planned for Tuesday, March 8 has been cancelled.

Library Events

Visit https://wheatonlibrary.org for more information.

An Evening with Madeline Miller

Thursday, March 3 • 7 p.m. • virtual
Join Madeline Miller, one of the leaders in Greek retellings, New York Times bestselling author, Orange Prize for Fiction winner, to discuss her works, Song of Achilles and Circe. Presented in partnership with 30 Illinois libraries.

Women Breaking the Bias

Tuesday, March 8 • 7 p.m. • virtual
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a dynamic panel of local leaders who will discuss how they overcame stereotypes and realized achievements to #BreaktheBias. This program is co-sponsored by DuPage Habitat for Humanity, and the Wheaton League of Women Voters.

Contact Us

To contact us, please send an email to:
communications@wheaton.il.us.