Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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Union Pacific Train Line Starting Track Work June 8

Union Pacific Railroad has announced that it will embark on a major tie project on the UP-West Line beginning Wednesday, June 8. Metra riders may experience minor delays during the work, which is expected to last through the end of September.

The project will cover a 40-mile stretch of track from Chicago’s west side to Elburn, which includes the track that runs through Wheaton. Union Pacific forces will replace approximately 90,000 ties and will be working on all three tracks used by the Metra UP-West Line. To complete the work on schedule, UP forces will be working seven days a week with much of the work to take place in the overnight hours to early morning.
Because the work will take place around the clock, residents of communities along the UP-West Line may hear more frequent train horns including during the evening and overnight hours. Federal law requires trains to sound their horns when entering a track work zone even if the work takes place in a community that is regulated as a quiet zone.

Metra will be implementing a construction schedule for non-rush hour trains to accommodate the time needed to travel through the work zones. Rush hour trains may also be impacted by the need to reduce operating speeds through work zones. More information on the schedule can be found at metra.com/constructionnotices.

Wheaton Police Conducting Speed Awareness Traffic Campaign

The Wheaton Police Department encourages all motorists to adhere to posted speed limits, which are generally 25 mph in neighborhoods. To help raise awareness for safe driving, now through June 11 the Wheaton Police Department will be participating in a Speed Awareness Traffic Campaign targeting speeding motorists. Officers will be conducting high visibility traffic enforcement on several city roadways with the goal of gaining voluntary compliance with the local speed limits. See this video message from the Wheaton Police Department.

Wheaton residents can also report their traffic concerns online by going to www.wheaton.il.us/servicerequest and completing the form. In most cases, you can expect to be contacted by a traffic unit officer within 48 to 72 hours to follow up on the concern. However, if you have a traffic issue needing immediate assistance, please call
9-1-1.

Wheaton Municipal Band Summer Concerts Begin Thursday

The Wheaton Municipal Bands kicks off their summer concert series, tomorrow, Thursday June 9 at Memorial Park. Band students from Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville-South High Schools Bands will join the WMB for an antiphonal finale! The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. weather permitting.

Neighborhood Roll Call at Seven Gables on Thursday

The Wheaton Police Department is continuing their Neighborhood Roll Calls on Thursday, June 9, at Seven Gables (on the Winners Cup Circle side) and on Tuesday, June 14, at Washington School. Modeled after the roll call meetings Wheaton Police hold each day to share information from one shift to the next, the Police Department will take their roll calls out into the community, covering topics such as:

Calls for service from the past 24 hours
Traffic issues and concerns in the surrounding area
Crime trends being seen within and around Wheaton
Community Unit School District 200 safety and security information
Future community events and opportunities with the Wheaton Police Department
Opportunities to meet with Wheaton Police Officers and School District 200 staff

Each Neighborhood Roll Call will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation by the Wheaton Police Department and District 200 representatives (except for a few events that will be presented by the Police Department only), followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions and get to know the officers who serve their area. These are family-friendly events with activities for children, so bring the whole family, and encourage your neighbors to attend, too

Run for the Stars and Corresponding Road Closures on June 11

The 2022 College Church Run for the Stars 5K Race will take place on Saturday, June 11 beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at 10 a.m. The following roads will be closed during the race:

East Seminary Avenue between Scott Street & Washington Street;
College Avenue between Washington Street & Howard Street;
Howard Street closed between College Avenue and University Place;
University Place closed between Howard Street and Webster Avenue;
Chase Street north of the Union Pacific railroad tracks;
Washington Street north of Wesley Street to East Hawthorne Blvd;
Webster Avenue between University Place and Cadillac Drive;
Cadillac Drive closed between Webster Avenue and Wakeman Avenue;
Wakeman Avenue between Santa Rosa and Washington Street;
East Hawthorne Boulevard between North Washington Street and North Scott Street;
North Scott between East Hawthorne Boulevard and East Prairie Avenue;
East Prairie Avenue between North Scott Street and North Washington Street;
Oak Avenue between Washington Street and Santa Rosa Avenue;
Santa Rosa Avenue between Oak Avenue and Forest Avenue;
East Forest Avenue between Santa Rosa and Washington Street; and,
North Washington Street between East Forest Avenue and College Avenue.

During the event, these streets will be adequately staffed with uniformed Police Officers to assist and direct traffic. Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure the safety of the runners.

Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter their travel route to avoid these areas.

Proclamation Honors Wheaton Franciscans’ 75th Anniversary in Wheaton

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Suess presented the Wheaton Franciscans with a proclamation recognizing their 75th year in Wheaton and their 150th year in the U.S. The Wheaton Franciscans serve the community in several ways, including through the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital and Marian Park, which provides affordable housing for families and senior citizens.

Wheaton Public Library Reading Challenge

The Wheaton Library Summer Reading Challenge is back for another year: Read Beyond the Beaten Path! From June 1 to July 31, participants can read books, listen to audiobooks and complete missions to earn points to win prizes! Any age is welcome to participate, and a library card is not required. Join the Library for their summer challenge kick off on June 11 at the Library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about the challenge, grab a free ice cream treat and enjoy the music and dance of the Barefoot Hawaiian.

City of Wheaton Videos

Upcoming Meetings

Liquor Control Commission

Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session

Monday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

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