Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Leaf Collection Reminders

This fall, the City of Wheaton reminds you of the ways you can properly dispose of leaves. Place leaves in containers 35 gallons in size or smaller, or in biodegradable bags. Containers or bags must weigh less than 50 pounds when filled. Each container or bag requires an LRS yard waste/organics/excess garbage sticker, available at City Hall and at many local grocery and hardware stores.

When you’re cleaning up leaves, please be careful not to blow or rake them into the streets. Doing so can prevent storm sewers from functioning properly and can lead to flooding. If your house is located near a storm sewer catch basin, please help keep it clear by sweeping away leaves and debris from the sewer grate. Also, please note that burning leaves is not allowed. LRS will collect leaves and yard waste on your garbage day through the second full week of December.

Become a Wheaton Police Officer

The Wheaton Police Department is currently accepting applications for both for entry-level police officer positions and lateral transfer positions for current officers looking to join an outstanding department.

For entry-level candidates, applications are due no later than 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Some of the benefits include a competitive base salary, outstanding health insurance plans and retirement programs. Apply here.

The Lateral/Accelerated Process allows currently employed police officers to easily apply for a position. Current officers will find out what sets the Wheaton Police Department apart, such as: career growth and development opportunities; negotiable salary & vacation benefits that honor your previous service; a focus on physical and mental health; and being part of a team of the finest law enforcement officers you will find. Considering making a lateral move? Hear what our current lateral officers have to say about their experience.
and then apply here.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Information

Are your youngsters planning out their costumes and dreaming of the treats they will enjoy? To help ensure a safe and happy Halloween for everyone in our community, trick-or-treating hours in Wheaton will be from 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. If your home will not be participating in trick-or-treating that night, please leave your porch light off and/or place a sign on your door that you’re not participating. The City’s website has a sign you can print out.

Portion of Wesley Temporarily 2-Way Traffic Pattern

While crews are working to reconstruct Front Street between West Street and Gary Avenue, a detour route is in place. Drivers coming east (toward downtown) over the Manchester/Wesley bridge will use Wesley Street instead of Front Street, which is temporarily a 2-way street up to West Street. Please follow detour signs and be alert when driving in this area. Thank you for your patience.

Library Hosting Concert on Sunday: Back to the Future – 70’s Style

Enjoy the hits of the 70s with Carlyn Lloyd on flute, Jon Warfel on piano, and special guest vocalist, Gavin Coyle. This event will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 in Meeting Room A at the Wheaton Public Library. No registration required.

Dorchester Avenue Temporary Closure for Wheaton Sanitary District Project

The Wheaton Sanitary District will be closing Dorchester Avenue between Lakeside Drive and Childs Street starting Wednesday, Oct. 19 while crews install a new sanitary sewer main under the creek. The closure is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. This work is associated with the Northside Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project. During this closure, detour signs will direct traffic around this one-block closure.

The Wheaton Sanitary District is a separate entity from the City of Wheaton that provides sewer treatment for the majority of Wheaton. To learn more about this infrastructure improvement project, visit the Wheaton Sanitary District's website.

Register to Attend Program by Author and Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells

The Community Relations Commission is proud to host Michelle Duster on Monday October 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Public Library as she discusses the work and legacy of her great-grandmother Ida B Wells and the multi-generational family efforts to make sure her ancestor's contributions to the country are recognized and honored. Co-Sponsored by the Wheaton Public Library, and League of Women Voters of Wheaton. This event is offered both in-person at the library and virtually via Zoom. Register on the Library's website.

Two Opportunities to Give Back to Neighbors in Need

This month, Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission is providing two opportunities to help community members in need through Wheaton Gives Back. Formerly known as Make a Difference Day, this initiative is partnering with People's Resource Center and Downtown Wheaton Association on two programs. Throughout October, you can drop off new or gently used winter clothing (hats, scarves, gloves, coats) in donation boxes located throughout downtown Wheaton. See the City's website for drop-off locations.

Additionally, you can sign up to volunteer for a shift at the PRC’s Unload the Truck event on Friday, Oct. 21 from either 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. Registration ends Oct. 14.

Upcoming Meetings

Commission on Aging Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Historic Commission Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Contact Us

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