Flowers

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
French Market Shoppers

Wheaton French Market Returns this 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. This popular outdoor market run by Bensidoun USA is styled after the quaint outdoor markets of France, offering fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and much more.

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

April's Monthly Electronic Recycling Collection to Take Place at Recycling Extravaganza

The City’s regularly scheduled electronic recycling for April will take place at the annual Recycling Extravaganza. The event will take place at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, on April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 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, and so much more!

For more information and the full list of accepted items, please visit the City’s website.
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City's Social Services Department Hosting Substance Use Awareness & Education Event

The City's Social Services Department invites the community to a substance use awareness and education event. From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, this event will take place at the Wheaton Police Department. Seating is limited, so organizers request you reserve a spot at www.wheaton.il.us/CommunityConversations (you may RSVP anonymously).
Angela Smith Holding Award

Wheaton Police Sergeant Angela Smith Recognized by Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

Sergeant Angela Smith, a 25-year Wheaton Police Department veteran, was recognized for her career contributions to Traffic Crash Investigation and Reconstruction this month by the Northwestern Center for Public Safety. In January, Sergeant Smith was the recipient of the Fricke Cooper Achievement Award. She is one of only three women to have received this award and one of two individuals to have attended Northwestern's School of Police Staff and Command program and win the award. Check out Northwestern's website to learn more about Sergeant Smith and her accomplishments.
Dog on a Leash

Leash Law Reminder

For the safety of our community and the safety of pets, the City of Wheaton requires dogs to be on a leash in public areas, which includes while walking on sidewalks and in parks. In addition, please note that while in Wheaton Park District Parks, all dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and may not run loose in the parks. Thank you for your cooperation.

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Roosevelt Road Bridge Repairs Now Underway

The Illinois Department of Transportation has started repairs to the bridge carrying Roosevelt Road over Winfield Creek, east of County Farm Road, in Wheaton. Roosevelt Road is now reduced from two lanes to one in each direction, between Fapp Circle and Community Drive/Hazelton Avenue. Motorists 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.
Person Dressed in a Villian Costume

Downtown Wheaton Association Hosting Character Trail Event on Saturday, April 13

The Downtown Wheaton Association presents Character Trail. On April 13, while you shop in downtown Wheaton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can visit a variety of costumed characters in various stores. Snap a photo, collect autographs, and make memories, all in your favorite place. For more information, and a map of the participating businesses, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association’s website.

ComEd to Perform Tree Trimming in Select Areas

Within the next three months, ComEd will trim trees, branches, and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. This work helps prevent safety hazards and power outages.

The work area is generally located along portions of the Illinois Prairie Path. Additionally, tree trimming will occur in west Wheaton, generally south of Roosevelt Road, and the far northeastern section of Wheaton, near the City's eastern boundary with Glen Ellyn.

Residents who are in affected areas will receive a notice from ComEd regarding this work. You can also view a map of impacted areas in Wheaton by visiting the City's website.

In some cases, tree removal may be required. The remaining tree stumps are treated with an approved herbicide to prevent future regrowth. Herbicide will be applied by state-licensed applicators. All work is performed by trained, qualified arborists.

For more information, visit ComEd.com/Trees or call 1-800-Edison-1 (1-800-334-7661).

ComEd Offers Financial Assistance Programs

ComEd offers many types of programs to help customers who need financial assistance, with a range of bill-assistance and energy-efficiency options to help manage the cost of bills. To help find the best recommendations, customers can take advantage of ComEd's online tool, Smart Assistance Manager (SAM). For more information on payment assistance, please visit ComEd's website.



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Upcoming Library Events

To register, please visit wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Barbie: America's Most Famous Doll
Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.
In-person & Virtual
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Join historian Leslie Goddard for this illustrated lecture, delving into the 60-year history of Barbie and her passionately creative and intensely competitive inventor, Ruth Handler. Learn how this analyzed, collected, criticized and beloved doll has impacted American culture. Registration required.



Upcoming Meetings


Community Relations Commission
Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Band Commission
Monday, April 15, 5 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Meeting
Monday, April 15, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Library Board
Monday, April 15, 7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Historic Commission
Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Local Liquor Control Commission
Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. (Rescheduled from Thursday, April 11)
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
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