Park with Water

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Volunteers at Prairie Path

Prairie Path Cleanup Volunteer Registration Open

The Wheaton Environmental Improvement Commission encourages the community to take part in the annual Prairie Path Cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.-noon. This is an all-ages event, and all volunteer groups, families, businesses, student groups, and others are welcome. To volunteer and take part in the event, participants must complete the Wheaton Prairie Path Volunteer Registration Form by April 12.

For more information, visit the City's website.
French Market Shopper Trying on Hat

Wheaton French Market Returns on Saturday, April 13

The Wheaton French Market returns every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 through Nov. 30 (with shorter hours to finish out the season Nov. 2-30). This year’s market will once again be held under the City’s downtown pavilion, just south of the railroad tracks near Main Street and Liberty Drive. Please note that Liberty Drive will be closed between Main Street and Cross Street (including Municipal Lot 3) every Saturday until approximately 3 p.m. during the French Market season.
Volunteers Recycling

Recycling Extravaganza Coming Soon on Saturday, April 13

The City’s Environmental Improvement Commission invites the community to its annual Recycling Extravaganza with SCARCE on Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road. You can bring many types of items for safe disposal or recycling at this drive-through event. Recycle items like clothing, bikes, electronics, paints, scrap metal, medical waste, and so much more! The event also offers paper shredding. Please visit the City's website to view the full list of accepted items.

Please note: The City’s regularly scheduled electronic recycling event for April will take place at the annual Recycling Extravaganza.

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roosevelt Road Bridge Repairs Begin April 8

IDOT has informed the City of Wheaton that they will begin repairs to the bridge carrying Roosevelt Road over Winfield Creek, east of County Farm Road, in Wheaton, beginning on Monday, April 8, weather permitting. Roosevelt Road will be reduced from two lanes to one in each direction, between Fapp Circle and Community Drive/Hazelton Avenue. Motorists also should expect various lane shifts on both sides of Roosevelt Road approaching the bridge. The project, which consists of installing a new deck overlay, replacing expansion joints, and repairing approaches, is anticipated to be completed in October. 

Flaggers will direct traffic around work crews. Drivers should expect delays during this work and may want to use another route. Please use caution if you are driving in this area.

Yard Waste Pickup Has Started

Yard waste, food scraps, and organic materials are collected at the curb now through Friday, Dec. 13. Please keep in mind the following:

  • You can use containers no larger than 35 gallons in size or biodegradable paper bags.
  • Each container or biodegradable bag must weigh no more than 50 pounds.
  • Each container or biodegradable bag must have 1 yard waste/organics/garbage sticker attached in order to be collected.

For more information, and where to purchase stickers, please visit the City's website.
Plant Sale Volunteer Standing

Wheaton's Native Illinois Plant Sale to Take Place April 27

Wheaton has an opportunity to “grow native” with the return of the Native Illinois Plant Sale from 8:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the City’s Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. This event is provided through the partnership of the City's Environmental Improvement Commission, City of Wheaton, and Wheaton Park District to encourage the community to choose eco-friendly plants for their landscapes.

The list of plants available at the Native Plant Sale is now available for you to preview before the sale. The City's Public Works Department will also provide free mulch for attendees. Those interested in receiving free mulch must bring their own container and shovel.

Please note that cash will not be accepted at the sale; you must pay by credit card or check.



City of Wheaton Videos

  • City Council Meeting 4-1-24


Upcoming Library Events

To register, please visit wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Local Author Fest
Saturday, April 6, 1-4 p.m.
In-person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Join us for a day celebrating our local authors! Visit over 30 local authors at their tables as they sell books on the main floor and listen to open mic readings near the cafe. No registration required.

Exploring the Winfield Mounds
Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
In-person & Virtual
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Brian and Joyce Ostberg of BeHistoric examine the history and archeology of this local site, from earliest contact with First Nations people to the present. They chronicle the multiple archeological investigations of the mound and habitation site, revealing the presence and culture of the indigenous peoples more than 1,000 years ago. Registration required.



Upcoming Meetings


Coffee with Council
Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session
Monday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board and Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Community Relations Commission
Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
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communications@wheaton.il.us. 
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