Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Police Taking Part in Speed Awareness Day Today 

The Wheaton Police Department is joining forces with police departments across the state today for Illinois Speed Awareness Day. This day is aimed at promoting safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists through both education and enforcement.  
 
In Illinois during 2017, speed was the reason for 42% of all fatal crashes. That’s 462 deaths for the year, or one life every 19 hours. These lives can be easily saved by being aware of our speed and understanding how speeding impacts a crash. Please obey posted speed limits today and every day.  

Mosquito Spraying Planned for Tonight 

The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District has notified the City of Wheaton that, weather permitting, its crews will spray for mosquitoes during the evening of Wednesday, July 24. Applications are typically made from dusk until 2 a.m. To be notified by phone when future mosquito spraying will take place, call 1-800-942-2555.

Applications Due for City Council Appointment 

The Wheaton City Council is seeking individuals who would be interested in being appointed to the currently vacant West District City Council position. Applicants must be registered voters who live within the West District. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 6. For more information and a map of the West District boundaries, see the City’s website.  
 

Save the Date! Bike Wheaton Festival is Aug. 10 

Help celebrate the 5th annual Bike Wheaton Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Led by the Wheaton Bicycle Advisory Commission and the Downtown Wheaton Association, this is a free family-friendly event celebrating fun on two wheels. 

This year’s Bike Wheaton Festival will take place in the parking lot behind Wheaton City Hall, 303 W Wesley Street. A bike parade begins at 10 a.m., followed by a bike decorating contest and a bike rodeo with Wheaton Police. Also included are exhibitions promoting cycling, bike safety and maintenance; a live DJ; and a place to donate bicycles to the organization Working Bikes. 
 

Environmental Improvement Commission Seeks Members 

Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission’s mission is to implement practices that promote environmental health throughout the City of Wheaton by advising City staff and officials on policies and programs relating to the environment and sustainability. If you are interested in becoming a member, see the City's website for a Boards & Commissions application and information on how to apply.

Council to Consider Amendments to Peddlers & Solicitors Ordinance 

Over the last year, the Wheaton City Council and City Staff have been working together on amendments to the city’s existing Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance. A first reading will take place during the Monday, Aug. 5 City Council Meeting. You can read a summary of the proposed changes and the proposed amendments in full on the City’s website. 
 

Wheaton Named Among Top 20 Safest Small Cities in America 

The City of Wheaton was recently ranked #19 safest small city in the U.S. in a study of crime data performed by Frontpoint. The study collected information on cities with populations between 50,000 and 75,000 to come up with its rankings for safest small cities across the nation. 

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