Pictured (left to right): Mayor Suess, Heather Weitekamp, Helen Serafin, Pat and Tom Ruggaber, Kurt Parent, Tim Duffey, Mia LaFratta, Asiyah Hussain, and Natalie Dacy

Congratulations to the 2024 Good Citizens Awards Recipients

Wheaton's Community Relations Commission presented the 2024 Good Citizens Awards at this week's City Council meeting in the following categories:

• Student Recipients: Natalie Dacy, Asiyah Hussain, and Mia LaFratta
• Adult Recipients: Tim Duffey, Kurt Parent, Tom and Pat Ruggaber, Helen Serafin, and Heather Weitekamp

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

Watch for Temporary Lane Closures on Shaffner Road

During this week and the week of May 27, 2024, Public Works Street Division crews are making improvements to Shaffner Road between Roosevelt Road and Wheaton City limits (just north of Mack Road). While crews are milling and patching areas of asphalt, traffic is reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic. Drivers should expect slowdowns or delays during weekdays while this work is under way and may want to use an alternate route. Please use caution in the work area. We appreciate your patience as we work to make these important infrastructure improvements. 

Temporary Road Closures for Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27

The 2024 Memorial Day Parade, hosted by American Legion Post 76, will take place on Monday, May 27, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade begins at the corner of Union Avenue and Hale Street proceeding west on Union Avenue, turning south on West Street (where it will cross the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and Roosevelt Road), and ending at the Wheaton Cemetery.

From approximately 9 a.m. to noon, traffic on Plamondon Road between Wheaton Cemetery and Orchard Road will be one-way southbound only. 

Additionally, the following streets will be closed to traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to noon:

• Hale Street between Wesley Street and Union Avenue
• Wheaton Avenue between Wesley Street and Union Avenue
• Union Avenue between Main Street and West Street
• West Street between Union Avenue and Roosevelt Road
• Wesley Street between Wheaton Avenue and Gary Avenue
• Front Street between Wheaton Avenue and Gary Avenue
• Liberty Drive at West Street
• Illinois Street/Childs Street at West Street
• Roosevelt Road at West Street/Warrenville Road
• Park Avenue at Warrenville Road
• Elm Street at Warrenville Road
• Warrenville Road between Roosevelt Road and Plamondon Road
• Plamondon Road closed to northbound traffic between Warrenville Road and Orchard Road

Visit the City's website to view a map of the closures.

Community Encouraged to Attend Wheaton Police Department Town Hall on June 5

The Wheaton Police Department invites the community to attend a town hall panel discussion where members of the Police Department and community partners from Community Unit School District 200, DuPage County Health Department and DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office will discuss a variety of topics affecting our community. The town hall will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St. For more information, please visit the City's website.

City of Wheaton Building Department Backyard and Pool Safety Tips

May is Building Safety Month! With the warmer weather and families enjoying their outdoor recreational spaces, the City of Wheaton Building Department would like to offer a few reminders to make this a safe, fun, and enjoyable summer.

Pool Safety:

• Make sure all gates in the barrier fence for your pool are self-closing and self-latching.
• Remove any furniture or other objects that would allow a child to climb up to reach the gate latch or climb over the pool isolation fence.
• Reaching and throwing aids should be kept on both sides of the pool.
• Make sure drain covers are properly fitted and paired or have vacuum suction releases to prevent being trapped underwater.
• Install a pool alarm to detect accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water.
• Use a cover for the pool when it is not in use.

Deck & Grill Safety:

• Check for warning signs of an unsafe deck, including loose railings and support beams, missing or loose screws that connect a deck to the house, corrosion, and cracks.
• A grill should be placed away from siding and deck railings. Do not use grills in enclosed areas or on top of anything that can easily burn. 
• Keep children away from grills when in use.

For more helpful safety tips, visit the International Code Council's website.

Understanding Building Codes in the City of Wheaton

The City of Wheaton has adopted the International Code Council Building Codes, which promote building safety and sustainability. The codes ensure that important features such as fire protection systems, proper egress paths, proper wiring, and adequate structural design are integrated into every building design. Codes also help with building longevity and sustainability, which improves the overall quality of living and assists in keeping property values higher. Please visit the International Code Council's website for an overview of the building codes and how they work together.

DuPage County Hosting Senior Resource Fair on Friday, June 14

DuPage County Community Services and its Adult Protective Services team will be hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium on the first floor of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Learn about the many services and programs available for seniors during this free community event.