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Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
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Reminder to Follow School Bus Safety Traffic Laws

We're wishing our community an outstanding school year. As a reminder, please remember the following school bus safety traffic laws:

  • On a two-lane road, vehicles traveling in both directions MUST stop when a school bus is loading/unloading.
  • On a road with 4 or more lanes, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction do not have to stop and may proceed with caution. Vehicles traveling in the same direction as a stopped bus MUST stop.
  • On a divided highway (where there is an unpaved space at least 5 feet wide, a raised median or physical barrier), vehicles behind the bus MUST stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may proceed with caution.

Thank you for your help keeping Wheaton students safe.

Wheaton Place Garage Floor Coating Work to Begin Sept. 9

City crews will begin floor coating work on the stairwells and lobbies of the Wheaton Place Garage, 232 W. Wesley St., beginning Sept. 9.

From Sept. 9-13, the west stair tower and the elevator lobbies on the second and fourth floors will be closed. During this closure, all patrons will be required to use the stairs on the east side of the garage, and individuals who require the use of the elevator should park on the first and third floors.

From Sept. 16-20, the east stair tower and the elevator lobbies on the first and third floors will be closed. During this closure, all patrons will be required to use the stairs on the west side of the garage, and individuals who require the use of the elevator should park on the second and fourth floors.

Signage will be posted during this work. Thank you for your patience while the City works to make important infrastructure improvements.
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City Crews Repainting Fire Hydrants

To keep hydrants in good condition, we repaint some of the City's hydrants each year. The process involves sandblasting the hydrants, applying white primer, and finishing by repainting them yellow. If you see white hydrants, they're getting ready for a new coat of yellow paint and will be back to normal soon. 

This year's work area includes 250 hydrants generally on the west side of Wheaton. This project is expected to be completed in approximately 2 weeks.
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.
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City of Wheaton Job Openings

Interested in working for the City of Wheaton? There are multiple open positions including:

  • Accounting Manager
  • Part-time Community Service Officer
  • Project Engineer - Traffic

For more information and application instructions, visit the City's website.

Petitions for Candidacy Available for 2025 Municipal Election

Interested in running for Wheaton City Council? Petitions for candidacy for the 2025 Wheaton municipal election are now available in the Office of the City Clerk at Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL. One four-year position for each of the City’s four Districts (North, South, East, and West) is up for election.

Candidates shall:

  • Be registered voters of the City of Wheaton and must reside within the specific district boundary within the corporate limits of the city at least one year next preceding the election; and
  • File Nonpartisan Primary Petitions for Nomination in accordance with 10 ILCS 5/10-3 of the Election Code. The petitions must be signed by registered City of Wheaton voters residing within the corporate limits of each specific election district (North, South, East, and West) together with a Statement of Candidacy, Loyalty Oath (optional), and a receipt indicating the candidate has filed a Statement of Economic Interest with the DuPage County Clerk.

For more information and additional details, please visit the City's website.
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Summer Wine Walk to Take Place Tomorrow

Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the Summer Wine Walk on Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Soak up the sun this summer while enjoying 12 one-ounce wine tastes at participating downtown businesses. Enjoy live music throughout downtown as you stroll between businesses. In addition to tastings, participants take home a souvenir wine glass! For more information and tickets, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.



City of Wheaton Videos

  • Liquor Control Commission 8-15-24
  • City Council Meeting 8-19-24


Upcoming Meetings


Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

City Council Planning Session
Monday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Environmental Improvement Commission
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
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