Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Last Chance to Support Polar Plunge

The Wheaton Police Department’s team for the Polar Plunge (pictured above from the 2021 Polar Plunge) is counting down the days until they jump into icy cold water to support Special Olympics Illinois this weekend. If you’d like to lend your support, check out their team page and click on “Roster” to meet the team and find out how you can help support Team Frosted Donuts.

City to Add 2 Miles of New Sidewalks this Spring

This week, the Wheaton City Council approved the first of two new sidewalk projects happening this year in Wheaton. This spring, crews will be adding approximately 2 miles of new sidewalks where none currently exist to improve safety in our community’s neighborhoods and make Wheaton more pedestrian friendly. This is part of the City Council’s multi-year plan to add sidewalks on at least one side of every neighborhood street. Property owners who will be affected by the work this spring received initial notices from the City and will receive further instructions once construction is scheduled.

Check Out Progress on Downtown Pavilion Structure

Have you seen what's happening on Liberty Drive? Take a look at the pavilion structure that is being constructed between Main and Cross Streets as part of the Downtown Streetscape Project.

Daylight Saving Time: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13. When you change your clocks, the Wheaton Fire Department also encourages you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Replacing the batteries about every 6 months helps ensure they operate correctly, and using Daylight Saving Time is an easy way to remember when you last replaced the batteries.

Summer Jobs Available with Public Works Department

The City of Wheaton is 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire. Find out more and apply at www.wheaton.il.us/jobs.

Third Q&A Video on Police Bodycams

In April, Wheaton Police Officers will begin implementing the use of body worn cameras. In this third short video about the Wheaton Police Department's rollout of body worn cameras, Sgt. Salzmann talks about what happens if someone doesn't want to be recorded and when body cams can be turned off. Check it out.

Attend Library Program on Suffrage for Women in Illinois

As Women’s History Month continues, the Wheaton Community Relations Commission will be co-sponsoring a Wheaton Public Library event with the Wheaton League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. March 15 on Suffrage for Women in Illinois. Jeanne Schultz Angel discusses the diverse group of women activists in Illinois prior to 1920 seeking enfranchisement, including attorney Ellen Martin, the first woman to vote in Illinois, and Ida B. Wells. Register to attend in-person or register to attend virtually.

Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Community Input Sessions Are 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.

Welcome New Police Officers

Please help us welcome Wheaton’s two newest police officers, Justin Isaac and Jorge Sanchez, who were sworn into the Wheaton Police Department by Mayor Suess this week. Officer Isaac previously served as an officer in the Elmhurst Police Department and Chicago Police Department, and Officer Sanchez previously served as a Broadview police officer and as a U.S. Marine. Both certified officers bring with them a wealth of experience from their previous positions, allowing them to quickly join the ranks of the Wheaton Police Department and serve our community.

Shredding and Recycling Event Approaching

Wheaton’s annual Recycling Extravaganza is less than a 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.

Wheaton Celebrates Girl Scouts Day

Troop 56434 from St. Michael School visited the Wheaton City Council meeting Monday night to accept a proclamation from Mayor Suess making March 12 Girl Scouts Day in Wheaton, honoring Girl Scouts of the USA’s 110th anniversary. Girl Scouts is the largest, longest-running leadership program for girls in the world, inspiring, challenging and empowering girls everywhere. You can read the proclamation here.

Library Program Helps Prepare Your Home for Sale

Join the Wheaton Public Library for a hybrid program at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 to learn vital local information and helpful tips about the current real estate market, including buyer trends and patterns. Our panel of experts includes an attorney, mortgage broker, home inspector, and real estate broker. Register at wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

City of Wheaton Videos

March 7 City Council Meeting

Upcoming Meetings

Historic Commission Meeting

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

Please note: The Liquor Control Commission meeting originally scheduled for March 10 and the City Council Planning Session originally scheduled for March 14 have been cancelled.

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communications@wheaton.il.us.