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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Downtown Streetscape Celebration & French Market Grand Opening this Saturday

This Saturday is the Downtown Streetscape Celebration! The event will take place west of the new pavilion at Liberty and Main with activities starting at 9 a.m. and remarks and a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy music, entertainment, face painting and more with the City of Wheaton and the Downtown Wheaton Association. We will also celebrate the grand opening of The French Market under the new pavilion. Learn about the Downtown Streetscape Project from its beginning to completion by viewing the City’s new video!
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Wheaton Welcomes Warhol Event Image

Join us for "Wheaton Welcomes Warhol" on Monday, May 22

Mark your calendar to attend Wheaton Welcomes Warhol! At 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, we will unveil a giant public art project outside the Wheaton Public Library's West Plaza and kick off a summer of activities inspired by McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage's upcoming Andy Warhol exhibit. Presented by the City of Wheaton, Wheaton Public Library, Downtown Wheaton Association and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. For more details, visit the City's website.

Eastbound Lane of Prairie Avenue Temporarily Closed 

The eastbound lane of Prairie Avenue near Wheaton Oaks Court is temporarily closed as of this morning while crews for AT&T perform emergency utility repairs. Flaggers will assist in directing traffic while crews are working, and barricades will divert traffic during evening hours. Restoration crews are anticipated to complete roadway patching and repairs early next week, barring unforeseen circumstances. Please use caution if you are driving in this area.

Additional Temporary Road Closures this Weekend

  • The 2023 College Church Run for the Stars 5K Race will take place on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at 10:30 a.m. To view a list of temporarily closed streets, visit the City's website.
  • The Briar Glen Bulldog Run will be held on Sunday, May 21, beginning at noon. To view a list of temporarily closed streets, visit the City's website.

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.
Good Citizens Awards Picture Collage

Congratulations to the Community Relations Commission's 2023 Good Citizens Awards Recipients

Wheaton's Community Relations Commission presented these awards at this week's City Council meeting in the following categories:

  • Student Recipients: Charlie Surber; Jacob Halter; and Dylan Ochs
  • Adult Recipients: Scott Brady; Betty Johnson-Berkun (posthumous award); Elizabeth Karnik; Rudy Keller; and Brad Kerr

You can read about the ways these residents made a difference in our community by visiting the City's website.

Wheaton Police to Host Cop on a Rooftop Event this Friday in Support of Special Olympics Illinois

Grab a cup of joe and meet with officers during the Wheaton Police Department’s Cop on a Rooftop event! On Friday, May 19, from 5 a.m. to noon, stop by Dunkin' Donuts at 956 E. Roosevelt Road and show your support for the event, which raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois.
Cop on a Rooftop
Wheaton Warrenville South High School Speech Team

Wheaton Honors State Champion Speech Team

The Wheaton City Council proclaimed it "Wheaton Warrenville South High School Speech Team Championship Day" at their meeting this week, honoring the team's first-place finish in the State Final, making them State Champions. The Wheaton Warrenville Speech Team scored the highest total points at the 2023 Illinois State High School Association Speech State Championship Tournament, defeating 180 Illinois high schools. Individual students who placed in various events at the State Competition include Champions David Allgood, Jacob Purdue, and Sam Rizzo, in addition to Tori Barson, Olivia Bouchard, Santiago Mosca, Colin O'Malley, and Emily Sklenicka. Congratulations!

Wheaton Students Recognized as National Merit Scholar Finalists

Fourteen Wheaton students were recognized as National Merit Scholar Finalists at this week's City Council meeting. Out of 1.5 million high school entrants, they were among the top 1% in the nation academically, which is an outstanding accomplishment. Congratulations to the following students: Elijah P. Berry; Maya Bose; Sangeetha Santhanu; Ashley Huang; Molly Robben; Dixon Stapleton; Aaditi Wadia; Luke Wells; Micah Yoder; Nathan Gilbert; Luke Dederich; Vander England; Kate Johnston; and Griffin James Burke.
Wheaton Students
WPL Annual Report Cover

Wheaton Public Library Annual Report Now Available

The Wheaton Public Library's 2022 Annual Report is now live on the library's website. Take a look back at some of the highlights from 2022 by visiting https://wheatonlibrary.org/annual-report.

Help the Wheaton Police Department Stuff the Squad for DuPage County Animal Services

The Wheaton Police Department encourages the community to come Stuff the Squad to help our furry neighbors in need on Wednesday, May 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community can visit the City’s Parking Lot 9, which is located near Carlton and Liberty Drive, and help stuff a squad car full of items needed by DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS). For more information, visit the City's website.
Stuff the Squad Donation Event Graphic

Reminder: Lawn Watering Restrictions Now through September 15

Restrictions on watering lawns are now in effect through September 15. Buildings and homes with an odd-numbered street address may water lawns and gardens only on days of the month having odd numbers. Buildings and homes with an even-numbered street address may water lawns and gardens only on days of the month having even numbers. No watering is allowed between the hours of noon and 6 p.m.



City of Wheaton Videos

  • Streetscape: Then and Now
  • Liquor and Tobacco Control Commission 5-11-23
  • City Council Meeting 5-15-23


Upcoming Meetings

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

Wednesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.


City Council Planning Session

Monday, May 22, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

Tuesday, May 23, 6 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board & Public Hearing

Tuesday, May 23, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.


Environmental Improvement Commission

Tuesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m.

Wheaton City Hall

303 W. Wesley St.
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