Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Wheaton's Holiday Light Recycling Program Collected 2,842lbs

Sustainability Fact: Thanks to our community's efforts, Wheaton's holiday light recycling program kept 2,842 pounds of holiday light strands out of landfills. Through this program with Elgin Recycling, light strands are stripped and the plastic and copper parts recycled. Way to go, Wheaton!

City Installing 7.5 Miles of New Sidewalks in 2023 to Improve Safety and Accessibility

This year, the City is preparing to add approximately 7.5 miles of sidewalks in areas where there are currently no sidewalks to make our neighborhoods safer and more accessible for all. The City’s New Sidewalk Program will complete the work the City was unable to finish in 2022 due to a materials shortage and workers’ strike and will continue the City’s comprehensive plan to create a complete network with a sidewalk on at least one side of every neighborhood street. The program will progress in three phases: spring, summer and fall. For more information, visit the City's website.

Winter Wine Walk to Take Place February 4, 2023

Stroll throughout Downtown Wheaton and enjoy 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating businesses! Shop your favorite stores and get a sneak peek at the hottest spring trends. In addition to tastings, your souvenir wine glass is yours to keep. Make it an early Valentine's Day date or gather the girls for a Galentine's Day celebration! For more information, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.

Get Ready for Wheaton Park District's Ice-A-Palooza

Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza. Join the Wheaton Park District for Ice-a-Palooza! Enjoy open skating and hockey at this free outdoor event and much more! See the Wheaton Park District’s website for details.

Wheaton Fire Department Practiced Ice Rescue Skills near Fire Station 39

This time of year, frozen lakes and ponds can be especially dangerous. To ensure the Wheaton Fire Department is ready to respond to any situation, the Wheaton Fire Department crews practiced their ice rescue skills on a pond near Fire Station 39 on President Street. Please remember: No matter how cold the outside temperature, you should never try walking or skating on ponds, lakes or other bodies of water unless a park district or similar authority has marked it as safe for these activities.

Traffic Data Reports Available Online

Did you know that the Wheaton Police Department publishes traffic data reports online for you to view? As part of the Police Department's focus on addressing known and reported traffic concerns throughout the city, the Traffic Unit uses technology to collect traffic data year-round, and this data is published on the City's website. Visit the Traffic Safety page to see these reports and find out more about how the Traffic Unit uses public education and proactive enforcement strategies to promote roadway safety: https://www.wheaton.il.us/trafficsafety.

Upcoming Library Events

To register for these events, please visit wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.

Virtual

Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Join underwater photographer, adventurer, and storyteller Cal Kothrade for this visual odyssey! We’ll learn how and why there are so many shipwrecks here, and take an in-depth look at these incredible dive sites. Registration required.

Upcoming Meetings

Community Relations Commission

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Coffee with Council

Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting

Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Contact Us

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