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Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
Graphic titled “2026 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program” on a light blue background. A large white stylized tree with many leaves and visible roots is centered. At the bottom, a dark blue band includes the City of Wheaton, Illinois logo on the left and the “America 250 Illinois” logo on the right.

Applications Now Open for 2026 America 250 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program

Residents can now join the City in planting 250 parkway trees to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This year’s Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program will be a part of the America 250 celebration, and each tree will come with a commemorative tree medallion that will be attached for the life of the tree. The City’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for this program. 

This year’s program aims to plant 250 new trees in City parkways to encourage sustainable actions in our community. Property owners can select from 12 tree species and pay a shared cost of $120 per tree to have City crews plant a new tree in the parkway adjacent to their property. The City’s Forestry Division will plant the trees in the spring, weather permitting. 

To participate, submit an application to the City’s Forestry Division. More information is available in the application packet. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through March 15, 2026, or until the program maximum is reached.
Holiday Light Recycling Sign

Final Days to Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights in Wheaton

Keep your old holiday lights out of landfills by bringing them to Wheaton’s holiday light recycling drop-off site at the Public Works Storage Facility (820 W. Liberty Drive), between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. This year's collection is ending this Friday, Jan. 30.

Bring strands of incandescent or LED lights in any condition. Look for signs directing you to the holiday light recycling area just inside the gate. This program is for light strings only. Please do not drop off lawn ornaments or other decorations, and do not put lights in a bag or box.

Illinois Adopts the 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code

The State of Illinois has updated the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. The code will now be based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois amendments. As of Jan. 1, 2026, all permits submitted to the City of Wheaton must comply with the provisions of the 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code.

For more information, visit illinois.gov. For questions, please contact the City of Wheaton Building Department during business hours at 630-260-2050.

AT&T Installing Fiber Optic Services in Some Wheaton Areas

AT&T crews and subcontractors will soon begin installing infrastructure for fiber optic services in some areas of our community. This work will require access to public utility easements and right-of-way areas on and around residential properties. Digging and equipment placement will occur only within the public easement area.

This work is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. Impacted properties will receive advanced notice from AT&T through a letter and door hangers placed prior to the start of work. For more information, please visit the City's website.


City of Wheaton Videos

  • City Council Planning Session and Public Hearing 1-26-26
  • Planning & Zoning Board and Public Hearings 1-27-26


Upcoming Library Events

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

Winter Reading Challenge
Now-Saturday, Jan. 31

All ages are invited to join our Winter Reading Challenge! Cozy up with a good story and track your points with the ReadSquared app for the chance to win prizes. Visit wheatonlibrary.org/wrc for more information.

Film Screening: Alice's Ordinary People
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m., In-Person
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St.

Chicago area activist Alice Tregay’s life and work reflect the story of the Civil Rights Movement and emphasize the essential work of "ordinary people" towards extraordinary change. Includes a short intro and Q&A with the director. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Registration required. 



Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting
Monday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.

Community Relations Commission
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
Wheaton City Hall
303 W. Wesley St.
city hall

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communications@wheaton.il.us. 
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