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Pilot Program Improving Sidewalks through Saw Cutting This week, the City of Wheaton is starting a pilot program to improve the City’s sidewalks and make them more ADA-compliant through saw cutting uneven squares. The City is using this process to remove sidewalk faults that are between ½” and 1 ½," which will reduce the potential for tripping and make sidewalks more accessible for all. Compared with replacing entire sidewalk squares, saw cutting is a more efficient, less expensive solution.
The City has contracted with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. to work on City sidewalks that are south of Roosevelt Road on the west side of Wheaton. Work will occur between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the City anticipates this work will last approximately 2 weeks.
The City's annual Sidewalk Replacement Program will continue addressing severe sidewalk defects, such as sidewalk squares that are raised 1 ½" and greater.
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Back to School Safety InformationMany Wheaton schools will start their new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 17. As part of Wheaton Police Department’s back to school safety plan, there will be an increased police presence at all schools to ensure everyone arrives to/from school safely. Please take a look at these safety tips from the Wheaton Police Department to help everyone have a safe year.
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Friends Book & Media Sale Begins TomorrowThe Annual Friends Book & Media Sale is August 11-14 with a preview for Friends members on August 10.
This sale features thousands books for all ages, including all genres of fiction and any nonfiction topic you can think of. Don't miss the CDs, LP records, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, and video games for sale too. Located in meeting rooms on the lower level. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted. See the Library's website for more information.
Summer Wine Walk in Downtown Wheaton TomorrowThe Downtown Wheaton Association hosts the Summer Wine Walk, where you can soak up the sun while enjoying wine tastes at participating downtown Wheaton businesses. Visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website for information and tickets. |
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Join Wheaton Police for Cops & Bobbers on MondayIt's almost time for Cops & Bobbers, a fishing event with Wheaton Police Department and DuPage Forest Preserve Police at Herrick Lake. Join officers from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 for fishing and free refreshments. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration appreciated at www.wheaton.il.us/bobbers.
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Neighborhood Roll Call Coming to Scottdale Park & Emerson School Next WeekNeighbors near Scottdale Park and Emerson School, you’re up next for the Wheaton Police Department’s Neighborhood Roll Call events! The events will be at Scottdale Park at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 and at Emerson School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18. We hope you will join us to find out what’s happening in your area and get to know the local officers who serve your part of Wheaton. For more information and more dates, visit www.wheaton.il.us/rollcall. |
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Back to School Bash is Next WeekendCelebrate the return to school with the Downtown Wheaton Association’s Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 20. This free family-friendly event will take place on Liberty Drive between Main Street and Wheaton Avenue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring a bounce house, appearances by Wheaton’s Fire & Police Departments, a bubble show, food, music and more. |
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Portion of Wesley Changing to Two-Way Traffic during Front Street ReconstructionStarting the week of Aug. 21, 2022, crews contracted by the City will begin working to reconstruct Front Street from West Street to Gary Avenue. Because this project includes replacing sanitary sewer pipes, manholes and reconstructing the street, the City will be rerouting traffic in phases.
Phase 1 includes a one-day detour around the intersection of Front Street and West Street while crews replace the sanitary sewer manhole. The detour for southbound West Street traffic will be: - East (left) on Front Street
- South (right) on Wheaton Avenue, and
- West (right) on Liberty Drive.
Northbound West Street traffic will not be affected. This detour is expected to only be necessary for one day while sewer work in the intersection is completed. See the map of this detour.
Phase 2 will require closing Front Street between West Street and Gary. The detour route for Front Street traffic will temporarily make Wesley Street into a two-way traffic pattern between West Street and the Manchester/Wesley Street bridge over the railroad tracks. Eastbound traffic over the bridge will be required to travel eastbound on Wesley Street instead of Front Street while this work is being completed. See the map of this detour.
The contractor will maintain local access for residents who live in the project area throughout this work. The City anticipates this work will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.
Throughout this project, on-street parking will not be allowed on the block of Front Street between West Street and Gary Avenue. Drivers who use these paid parking spots should use some of the City’s other daily fee parking options, such as in Lot 9. Daily fee parking options are listed on the City’s website. |
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City of Wheaton Videos
Upcoming Meetings
Fine & Cultural Arts Commission Special MeetingThursday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m. Wheaton City Hall 303 W. Wesley St. City Council MeetingMonday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
Library Board MeetingMonday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Wheaton Public Library225 N. Cross St.Historic Commission MeetingTuesday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Wheaton City Hall 303 W. Wesley St.
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