Wednesday, April 23, 2025

City Honors Councilman Barbier

In honor of serving two terms on the Wheaton City Council, the City honored outgoing Councilman Michael Barbier on April 21 with a proclamation. The City highlighted his commitment to the City of Wheaton, not only through his active participation on the Council, but also through his outreach and engagement with local businesses and residents. The City thanks Councilman Barbier for his dedicated service since 2017 to the Wheaton community. Read the proclamation on the City's website.

Native Plant Sale to Take Place this Saturday

Don’t miss your chance to “grow native” at the annual Native Plant Sale, happening Saturday, April 26 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the City’s Public Works Storage Yard (820 W. Liberty Drive).

Hosted in partnership with the City’s Environmental Improvement Commission, the City of Wheaton, and the Wheaton Park District, this event makes it easy for residents to plant native species in future landscape projects. Native plants are adapted to the soils and climate of our area and provide a habitat for a wide variety of native wildlife while providing an attractive, low-maintenance landscape.

To see a list of available plants and more information, visit the Wheaton Park District’s website.

Temporary Road Closure for Touch-A-Truck Event this Saturday, April 26

The Downtown Wheaton Association's Touch-A-Truck event will take place on Saturday, April 26. For the event, Liberty Drive will be closed between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

For more information about the event, please visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.

Temporary Road Closures for Lowell 5K Run & Walk this Saturday, April 26

The Lowell 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, April 26.

From approximately 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., the following streets will be temporarily closed for the event:

Evergreen between Chase and Washington
Indiana between Chase and Washington
Illinois between Chase and Washington
Willow between President and Washington
Liberty between Chase and Washington
Crescent between Chase and Washington
Chase between Roosevelt and Crescent
Washington between Roosevelt and Wesley

During the event, these streets will be adequately staffed with uniformed police officers to assist and direct traffic. Residents, citizens, and motorists are being asked for their cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure the safety of the runners. Motorists may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter their travel route to avoid these areas.

View a map of the road closures

Take Survey to Help Plan Wheaton's Family Slow Roll Ride

The Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission is excited to introduce a new event this summer — the Family Slow Roll Ride! This relaxed, one-mile bike ride is designed for all ages, from grandkids to grandparents and everyone in between.

To help determine the best location, date, and time for this fun event, the commission is seeking community input. Take the quick survey to share your thoughts and help shape this family-friendly ride.

City Accepting Applications for Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program

Did you know that the City has a program that can reimburse up to 75% of eligible costs to prevent sewer backups into your home? The Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program is one of three sewer reimbursement programs to assist residents who want to take steps to prevent sewer issues. This particular program is for rerouting basement plumbing to an overhead sewer, and the City will be accepting applications until the annual funding for this program is reached. You must be prequalified for this program by filling out an application before work is completed. Find out more on the City's website.

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Upcoming Library Events

To learn more, please visit www.wheatonlibrary.org/calendar.

Local Author Fest
Saturday, April 26, 1-4 p.m., In-person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.Come meet and support our local authors! Authors will sell their books and meet their readers on the main floor of the library. No registration required.

Concert: Alloy Horn Quartet
Sunday, April 27, 2-3 p.m., In-person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.This unique quartet of French horns performs both classical and contemporary genres and enjoys sharing their passion for music through exceptional performance and charismatic dialogue. No registration required.

Upcoming Meetings

The City Council Planning Session scheduled for Monday, April 28 has been cancelled. There are no upcoming meetings this week.

Contact Us

To contact us, please send an email to:
communications@wheaton.il.us.