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Support Neighbors in Need through Wheaton Gives Back ProgramThe Wheaton Community Relations Commission is once again providing opportunities for residents to make a difference in the community through the return of the Wheaton Gives Back program, which includes a winter gear drive throughout October. Winter Gear Drive: In partnership with the People’s Resource Center, Downtown Wheaton Association, Wheaton Park District, and other locations, the commission is collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for the People’s Resource Center. Collection boxes are available through the end of October (see a map of locations): - Downtown Wheaton: Benjamin F. Edwards, Downtown Wheaton Association Office, The DuPage Art League, Egg'lectic Café, Elase Med Spa, Extract Juicery Organic Cafe, First Trust Portfolios, Innovator Capital Management, LLC, Miroballi Shoes, Murphy Financial Group, Performance Trust Capital Partners, The Protein Spot, Starbucks, Wheaton City Hall, and Wheaton Public Library.
- Wheaton Park District Facilities: Central Athletic Complex and Wheaton Community Center.
For more information, visit wheaton.il.us/WheatonGivesBack. |
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Expect Delays on Portions of Roosevelt Road Oct. 8-10 During IDOT Road WorkCrews for the Illinois Department of Transportation will be patching Roosevelt Road between Myrtlewood Lane in Wheaton and Winfield Road in Winfield this Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 8-10. While Roosevelt Road will remain open throughout this work, drivers should expect delays, as there will be temporary lane closures to complete this work. Drivers may want to choose an alternate route. |
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Portion of Illinois Street to be Temporarily Closed Oct. 9-10Illinois Street between Wheaton Avenue and West Street will be temporarily closed during daytime hours on Thursday, Oct. 9, and Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, while a contractor performs sewer repair on this block. The City anticipates that crews will reopen the road to traffic during evening hours on Oct. 9, and all work should be completed by the end of the day Oct. 10. Drivers should follow the posted detour route around this block or find an alternate route while this block is temporarily closed. We appreciate your patience. |
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Portion of Hill Avenue Temporarily Closed during Storm Sewer WorkHill Avenue between Prospect Street and Lorraine Street is closed now through approximately Oct. 20, 2025, while Glen Ellyn Public Works crews perform storm sewer work in this area. This area is near the border of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, so we are providing this notice to inform residents who may be affected by this work. During this temporary closure, drivers are being directed to use a detour route using Prospect Street, Liberty Drive and Lorraine Road or find an alternate route. We appreciate your cooperation. |
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Hale Street ReopenedThe tents on Hale Street have been removed for the season, and Hale Street has reopened to traffic between Front and Wesley streets. Thanks to all of our restaurants throughout the downtown and elsewhere for providing fantastic outdoor dining and entertainment experiences for the community throughout the warmer months. A special thank you to the Downtown Wheaton Association for providing entertainment and coordinating this event throughout the season. |
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Electronic, Scrap Metal, Textile & More Recycling Event this SaturdayRecycle a wide variety of items at the City’s monthly Electronic, Scrap Metal, Textile & More Recycling Events. The next collection will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Storage Yard, 820 W. Liberty Drive. Accepted items include clothing and shoes, scrap metal, cooking oil, fluorescent tube lights (no CFL bulbs), various electronics, and more. Note that there is a charge for all TVs and monitors. For a full list of accepted items and event details, visit the City’s website. |
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Wheaton Police Officers Join Students for National Walk & Roll to School DayWheaton Police Officers joined students from Whittier Elementary School on their ride for National Walk & Roll to School Day, sharing a safe route to school and encouraging active, healthy transportation. This national event promotes physical activity, fosters community, and raises awareness about the need for safe walking and bicycling routes. |
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Save the Date: Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, Oct. 18On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to downtown Wheaton for the Downtown Wheaton Association’s Touch-A-Truck event! This free, family-friendly event lets you get up close to trucks, municipal and emergency vehicles, and more. Kids can climb aboard, honk the horns, and explore what it’s like behind the wheel. For more details, visit the DWA’s website. |
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Upcoming Library EventsTo learn more, please visit www.wheatonlibrary.org/calendar. Library Card Design Contest
Now-Wednesday, Oct. 15
Enter our Library Card Design Contest for the chance to have your design featured on the next Wheaton Public Library card. Participation is limited to WPL cardholders and winners will be chosen from three age groups (Youth, Teen, and Adult). Concert: Terry Bartolotta Trio
Sunday, Oct. 12, In-person
2 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St. Local ensemble, the Terry Bartolotta Trio, plays jazz and American standard songs in the style of the Nat King Cole Trio and the Oscar Peterson Trio. The group features Chris White on piano, Mark Sonksen on bass, and Terry Bartolotta on guitar. No registration required. Artemis: Returning to the Moon
Tuesday, Oct. 14, In-person & Virtual
7 p.m.
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St. For the first time since 1972, NASA is returning to the Moon. Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium will discuss the Artemis program's goal to establish the first long-term human presence on the Moon. Registration required.
Upcoming MeetingsCommission on Aging
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. City Council Planning Session
Monday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Planning & Zoning Board and Public Hearings
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St. The Local Liquor Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9, has been cancelled. |
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