Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024

Hale Street Temporarily Closed at Railroad Tracks Thursday, Aug. 8

The Hale Street railroad crossing in downtown Wheaton will be temporarily closed on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in conjunction with a redevelopment project near Front Street and Hale Street. To provide adequate space for the temporary use of a crane, northbound Hale Street traffic will be redirected to Liberty Drive.

In addition, Front Street traffic will be reduced to one lane near the intersection of Front Street and Hale Street.

Please follow detour signs directing traffic to use Main Street or West Street, and use caution in the work area. Thank you for your cooperation.

Noah Cho 2023 Festival of Cultures Art Contest Winner

Student Art Competition Now Open for Festival of Cultures

The Wheaton Community Relations Commission invites students to submit original artwork to be showcased at the 2024 Festival of Cultures, which takes place on Sept. 15 at Memorial Park, 225 N. Karlskoga Ave. The Commission will select one art entry for the cover of the Festival of Cultures official program. The winning artist will receive a $50 Visa gift card. All entries will be displayed at the festival.

Submission Guidelines:

Deadline: Sept. 1.
Submissions may be as large as 8x11 but will be sized to fit a 4x6 booklet.
Artwork should be portrait (vertically) oriented.
Artwork should be designed for standard 4-color printing.
Please include the student’s name, year in school, and school name with submissions.
Email submissions to andreamclayton@gmail.com.

The winner will be announced by Sept. 6. For more information about this year’s event, please visit the City’s website.

Temporary Road Closure for St. Michael Catholic Church Picnic Saturday, Aug. 10

Willow Ave. will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic from West St. to Wheaton Ave. on Saturday, Aug. 10 from approximately 3:30-8 p.m. for St. Michael Catholic Church’s Parish Picnic.

Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure the safety of the participants. Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter their travel routes to avoid this area.

Electronic Recycling this Saturday

Bring unwanted electronics to the monthly electronic recycling collection on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. This is a drive-through event where volunteers will help unload items from your car. There is a charge for all TVs and monitors at this event. For more information, see the City's website.

Wheaton Police Final Neighborhood Roll Call to Take Place Tuesday, Aug. 13

Join the Wheaton Police Department at their final Neighborhood Roll Call event of the summer on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Prairie Path Park, 620 W. Park Ave.

Officers will talk about what’s happening in the neighborhood, crime trends and police programs, and they will present safety demonstrations. In addition, officers will provide fun activities for children. This event is open to everyone in the community, and residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and their neighbors, too.

Find out more information at www.wheaton.il.us/rollcall.

Roosevelt Road Corridor Zoning Ordinance Amendment Public Hearing Tuesday, Aug. 13

The Wheaton Planning & Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing at 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the recommendations of the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan. The hearing will take place at City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., in the Council Chambers. You can attend this meeting in person or via Zoom.

To attend via Zoom, use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85334238532 or call 312-626-6799 and use Meeting ID: 853 3423 8532 and Passcode: 580686

The proposed Zoning Amendment seeks to rezone properties along the corridor that would allow for development that is appropriate for the area. These changes aim to be responsive to existing conditions and emerging trends while respecting the neighborhoods adjacent to this corridor.

For more information about the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan, visit the project page on the City’s website.

First 2024 Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported in DuPage County

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has reported the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County in 2024. The DCHD reminds residents to take the following steps to protect themselves against infection and assist in the fight against WNV:

Drain items that collect standing water around your home, yard, or business.
Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions.
Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes when outside to cover the skin.

Residents are encouraged to check the Personal Protection Index (PPI) on DCHD's website for the most up-to-date information on WNV activity.

Temporary Road Closures for Wheaton North High School March-A-Thon Aug. 17

The Wheaton North High School March-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The following streets will be temporarily closed from 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the event:

Franklin St., between Main St. and Washington St.
Washington St., between Franklin St. and Seminary Ave.
Union Ave., between Washington St. and Wheaton Ave.
Main St., between Lincoln Ave. and Seminary Ave.
Hale St., between Union Ave. and Wesley St.
Karlskoga Ave., between Wheaton Ave. and Hale St.
Wheaton Ave., between Karlskoga Ave. and Oak Ave.
Oak Ave., between West St. and Wheaton Ave.
West St., between Prairie Ave. and Oak Ave.
Armbrust Ave., between Papworth St. and Darling St.
Papworth St., between Armbrust Ave. and Amy Lane
Darling St., between Thomas Road to the end of Darling St.

These streets will be staffed with uniformed police personnel to assist and direct traffic during this time. Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure the safety of the participants. Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter their travel routes to avoid these areas. View a map of the closures on the City's website.

Metra to Add Extra Service for Air and Water Show this Weekend

Metra will provide extra trains Aug. 10-11 on the Union Pacific North and Union Pacific West lines for area residents traveling downtown for the annual Chicago Air and Water Show.

On Sunday, Aug. 11, extra service will also be provided on the Union Pacific Northwest Line. On other lines with weekend service, Chicago area residents can use the regular weekend schedules to get downtown for the show. Full schedules for the extra service and regular service on each line are available at metra.com.

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