Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Kick Off the Holiday Season in Wheaton this Friday, Nov. 24The holiday season in Wheaton kicks off on Friday, Nov. 24, brought to the community by the Downtown Wheaton Association and the City of Wheaton. The following spectacular holiday events on this exciting evening include: - Nights of Lights Park Lighting Ceremony: 4:30 p.m., Adams Park
- Downtown Wheaton Association's Christmas Parade: 6 p.m., starting at Wheaton Ave. and Wesley Street, in front of City Hall
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: 7 p.m., pavilion on Liberty Drive near Main Street
For additional details about each event, please visit the City's website. |
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Reminder: Thanksgiving Holiday Garbage Collection & City Office Closures There will be no garbage collection on Thursday, Nov. 23. Pickup will be delayed by one day for residents whose regular collection day is Thursday or Friday. Additionally, City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Wheaton Police Department Conducting Traffic & Speed Safety Campaign Nov. 26-Dec. 2The Wheaton Police Department & Traffic Unit will be conducting a Traffic & Speed Enforcement campaign from Nov. 26- Dec. 2 focused on reminding all drivers to watch their speed. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2021, speeding contributed to nearly one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. Remember, slow down, take your time, and always think of others on the road. Check out this video to hear more from the Wheaton Police. |
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Commission Names First-Ever Sustainability Award WinnersCongratulations to the recipients of the Environmental Improvement Commission's first-ever Sustainability Awards! The Commission recognized the following award winners during this week's City Council meeting for their dedication to improving our local environment: - Jim & Cathy Truesdale
- Bill Nieman & Rita Nathanson
- Yusuf Hussain
- Andrew's Garden
- The Prairie School of DuPage
Read more on the City's website about the ways these sustainability champions are making a difference in our community and why they were selected for the inaugural Sustainability Awards. |
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Light Up Wheaton Holiday Decorating Contest ReturnsThe City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District are once again teaming up for the Light Up Wheaton holiday decorating contest for residents, businesses, churches, and organizations. Participants can compete for prizes (and bragging rights) and be added to the official tour map of participating locations. To enter the Light Up Wheaton contest, register through the Wheaton Park District by Friday, Dec. 8. |
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Leaf Collection RemindersThe City of Wheaton reminds you of the ways you can properly dispose of leaves: - 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.
- 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.
LRS collects yard waste, food scraps and organic materials on your garbage day through the second full week of December. For more information, visit the City's website. |
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Holiday Light Recycling Program Now through Friday, Jan. 19Wheaton’s holiday light recycling program is back now through Friday, Jan. 19. Bring strands of incandescent or LED lights in any condition to the Public Works Storage Facility at 820 W. Liberty Drive between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. Look for signs directing you to the holiday light recycling area just inside the gate. This program is for light strings only. Please do not drop off lawn ornaments or other decorations, and do not put lights in a bag or box. In addition to residents, the City also welcomes businesses, schools, and other organizations wanting to dispose of holiday lights to participate in the program. There is no limit as to how many lights you can drop off for recycling. |
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Additional Customer Parking Available at the Wheaton Place Garage During Holiday SeasonStarting on Friday, Nov. 24, the Wheaton Place Garage (232 W. Wesley Street) will have open customer parking on all levels during the 2023 holiday season. |
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Fall Home Maintenance Tips to Prepare Your Faucets, Pipes & MoreBefore temperatures turn even colder, it's time to ensure your faucets, pipes and gutters are in good working condition. Here are some tips from the City's Water Division to help prepare your home for cold weather: - Cover or insulate exposed pipes
- Prepare in-ground irrigation systems
- Clean your gutters
- Insulate and cover outdoor faucets
- Drain and store garden hoses
- Check your sump pump
For more information about each of these actions, visit the City's website. |
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Help the Wheaton Fire Department Keep the Wreath Red this YearThis holiday season, the Wheaton Fire Department will decorate Wheaton’s three fire stations with wreaths that have a special significance. The wreaths are part of the Keep the Wreath Red fire safety campaign, a statewide program that reminds you to practice fire safety during the holiday season. The wreaths feature red lights, and for each Wheaton fire caused by holiday decorations, the Fire Department will replace one red bulb with a white bulb. Help the Wheaton Fire Department Keep the Wreath Red by unplugging holiday lights before leaving home or sleeping, being careful with candles, using flame-retardant decorations, ensuring lights are in good condition and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, and keeping trees watered. |
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Upcoming Meetings
City Council Public Hearing
Monday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Environmental Improvement Commission
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. The scheduled Planning Session on Monday, Nov. 27 has been cancelled. |
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