Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Municipal Election is Tuesday

Registered Wheaton voters can weigh in with their choice for Wheaton Mayor and two At-Large positions on the Wheaton City Council during the April 2 Consolidated Election. This election will also include Park District Board and School Board positions. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. For more information about the election and to find your polling place, see the DuPage County Election Division’s website.

 

First-Ever Syringe Collection Part of April 6 Recycling Extravaganza

As part of Wheaton’s Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 6, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will offer the first syringe collection to keep sharps out of landfills, out of the hands of drug users, and preventing the spread of communicable diseases. See this video to hear why the Sheriff’s Office is providing this service. If you will be dropping off syringes or epi-pens from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 6, in Commuter Parking Lot 9 (Carlton & Liberty Drive), please bring them in a hard plastic container such as a laundry detergent container. Learn more about this event.

 

Downtown Improvements Underway

Phase 2 of Wheaton's Downtown Streetscape is underway. Crews are currently working on the north side of Wesley Street upgrading the storm sewer system and will soon be moving to the east side of Cross Street.

This summer, Wesley, Cross and Hale Street will see wider sidewalks, new lighting, new benches and amenities, and all new roadway. For more information and a project timeline, please visit www.wheaton.il.us/downtownstreetscape.

 

Yard Waste & Food Scrap Program Collection Resumes Next Week

Yard waste and food scrap collection will resume the first week of April on your regular garbage day. See the City’s website for information about yard waste stickers, available at City Hall and local grocery and hardware stores.

 

Good Citizen Award Nomination Deadline Approaching

Do you know someone who you think deserves to be recognized for his or her service in the community? Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission encourages you to nominate a person or group for Wheaton’s 2019 Good Citizens Award. Nominations are due April 8. For more information or to submit a nomination, see the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us/goodcitizen.

City of Wheaton Videos

• Chat with the Mayor: Habitat for Humanity
  
  
• Talk About Choices: Shefali Trivedi
  
  
• The Underground Railroad in Illinois
  

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