Lorraine Road Resurfacing Project to Begin This Week

Later this week, crews contracted by the Illinois Department of Transportation plan to begin work to improve Lorraine Road between Roosevelt Road and Harwarden Street. The scope of the project includes replacing sidewalk corners that are not accessible for all individuals and resurfacing the top 3 inches of pavement. This work is expected to be completed by the end of July, barring unforeseen circumstances. 

The City recently received federal funding to complete this project, and the Illinois Department of Transportation is administering the project. The contractor for this project, A. Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc., plans to begin replacing all sidewalks at the intersections abutting Lorraine Road starting this week. Access to businesses will remain open throughout the project. 

Please use caution driving near the work area, as there may be temporary lane closures while crews are working. Thank you for your patience as crews complete these important infrastructure improvements.

Gary Avenue Improvement Project Preliminary Work to Begin Soon

Crews contracted by ComEd will be performing tree trimming and tree removal work starting the week of May 19 in preparation for the Gary Avenue Improvement Project. This preliminary work will trim or remove a limited number of trees along Gary Avenue between Harrison Avenue and Jewell Road in locations where utility poles will need to be relocated for this project. The City anticipates this work will take approximately one month to complete. Please watch for work crews and use caution when driving in the work area.

The Gary Avenue Improvement Project will include reconstructing Gary Avenue between Jewell Road and Harrison Avenue, adding a traffic signal with a crosswalk at Prairie Avenue, widening this intersection to provide a left turn lane onto Prairie Avenue, and adding a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists in this area. This project is supported by federal funding for these improvements. 

'Connect Wheaton' Camera Registry Program

The Wheaton Police Department is asking for your help to solve crimes and expedite emergency response through Connect Wheaton, a security camera registry program. 

Being able to determine where there are security cameras - such as video doorbells, home security systems and commercial surveillance cameras - helps detectives quickly determine where there might be video evidence when an incident occurs and contact the owner to request a recorded video.

Residents and businesses can register the location of your security cameras with the Police Department at https://wheatonpd.fususregistry.com/.

City Council to Formally Consider Stormwater Utility Fee Ordinance

The City of Wheaton is proposing to change how it charges stormwater utility fees starting this year. This change does not propose a new fee; it would be a change in how the City calculates the existing stormwater utility fee. Instead of charging based on how much water a household or business uses along with a flat fee, stormwater utility fees would be charged based on how much impervious area (which is any part of a property that prevents stormwater from draining into soil) is on a property.

The City Council has previously discussed this proposed change at three City Council Planning Sessions and during two public information meetings. The first reading of the proposed ordinance occurred at the Monday, May 6 City Council meeting. The Council will formally consider the ordinance for adoption at the Monday, May 20 City Council meeting.

To find out more about the proposed stormwater utility fee change, please visit the City's website.

Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District Position Available

Wheaton residents are part of the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District, which has the power to take all necessary or proper steps for the extermination of mosquitoes, flies, and other insects within the district. The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District, a separate government agency overseen by DuPage County, has a position opening. 

Meetings are held on one Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St. Applicants must be electors who reside in the Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District. Interested in joining? Apply by completing DuPage County's Application Form for Appointment.