Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022

Daytime Parking Restrictions on Wakeman Ave. during Road Work

Starting on Thursday, Aug. 4, the City’s Public Works Department will begin milling pavement on Wakeman Avenue from Main Street to President Street in preparation for placing new asphalt the following week. To complete this work, on-street parking will not be allowed on this section of Wakeman from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until the project is complete. Weather permitting, crews estimate this work will be completed before the start of the school year on Aug. 17.

The City will be placing “temporary no parking” signs in this area where daytime parking will be prohibited. We appreciate your assistance in abiding by these restrictions, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause

Mosquito Spraying Planned for Thursday Night

The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District has notified the City of Wheaton that, weather permitting, its crews will spray for mosquitoes during the evening of Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Applications are typically made from dusk until 2 a.m. To be notified by phone when future mosquito spraying will take place, call 1-800-942-2555.

Now Hiring: Come Join Our Team

Interested in doing a job where you can make a positive difference in the community? The City of Wheaton has several opportunities in different departments where you can join our team and serve the community:

Public Relations Coordinator, Communications Department
Building Inspector, Building Department
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Network Analyst, I.T. Department
Customer Service Representative, Building Department
Part-Time Customer Service Representative, Finance Department
Plan Examiner, Building Department
Lateral Police Officer, Police Department

Find out more and apply at www.wheaton.il.us/jobs.

Public Hearing Aug. 8 on Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Final Draft

The City Council will hold a public hearing to collect feedback on the final draft of the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. You can attend in person or by Zoom. Visit the City's Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan webpage to see the final draft, learn more about this project and get the link to join the meeting via Zoom: www.wheaton.il.us/rooseveltroad

This public hearing is part of the process to create a Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan, which intends to create a shared vision for future development along the Roosevelt Road Corridor that is supported by the community, responsive to existing conditions and emerging trends, and appropriate for our community.

Thanks for Taking Part in National Night Out!

The Wheaton Police Department thanks the community members who came out for National Night Out in Memorial Park last night and all of the great community organizations who helped make this event a success. Take a look at some highlights from the event.

Temporary Street and Parking Lot Closures for Wheaton Art Walk

The Downtown Wheaton Association and Amdur Productions' Wheaton Art Walk will be held on Liberty Drive between Wheaton Avenue and Main Street this Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday Aug. 7, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Liberty Drive will be completely closed between Wheaton Avenue and Main Street, and northbound traffic on Hale Street will be closed at Liberty Drive. The roadways will reopen at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 upon the completion of event cleanup. In addition, Municipal Lots #4 and #5 on Liberty Drive will be closed beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, and will reopen at 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7.

Road Closure for Wheaton Brew & Seltzer Fest

The Wheaton Park District’s Brew and Seltzer Fest will be held at Memorial Park on Saturday, Aug. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. Karlskoga Avenue will be completely closed between Wheaton Avenue and North Hale Street from 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, until 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. During this time, Karlskoga Avenue will be impassable to all motor vehicle traffic. Wheaton Police Officers will be conducting foot patrols of Memorial Park and will be monitoring the area.

Events Happening in Wheaton This Week

There is so much happening this week in Wheaton! Take a look at these events - many of which are free - offered by our community partners, including Wheaton Municipal Band, Wheaton Park District, Downtown Wheaton Association, Wheaton Public Library and more:

Library Offers Free Summer Concert: The StingRays

Dance to the greatest rock ‘n roll from the 50s, 60s, and 70s at this event Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.! This energetic foursome will get you on your feet and test your trivia knowledge of your favorite oldies. Held outside on the Library’s West Plaza. Bring your own seating. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled or held indoors. No registration required.

Get Ready for Friends of Wheaton Public Library Book & Media Sale

Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Aug 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Aug. 14, 1-5 p.m.
The Friends of Wheaton Public Library will hold its Book & Media Sale August 11-14 with a Preview Sale for Friends members beginning at 5 pm on August 10. The sale features books for all ages as well as DVDs, CDs, LPs, audiobooks, and more. All proceeds benefit library programs. Additional info.

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Upcoming Meetings

Community Relations Commission Meeting

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session

Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board Public Hearing & Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Contact Us

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