Sunday, April 7, 2013
Patch recaps top news of the week, including the death of 16-year-old Wheaton Warrenville South student Kaelan Mondragon, approval of a second parking lot for Mariano's Fresh Market and the closing of Austin BBQ in downtown Wheaton.
Here are some of the top headlines from last week: Kaelan Mondragon, 16, June 5, 1996-March 28, 2013 Follow Live Updates From the District 200 Candidate Forum Austin BBQ Closes in Downtown Wheaton Kaelan Mondragon 'Always Had a Smile on His Face' Council Approves Plan for Mariano's Parking Lot at Downtown Gateway HomeAgain Consignment Plans Move to Downtown Wheaton City Approves Development Plans for Old Jewel Site Nothing Bundt Cakes Opens in Town Square Wheaton Of Wheaton Homeowners, 13,936 are Mortgage-Free Residents Criticize D41 Plan To Take Wheaton College Property By Eminent Domain Unemployment Report: Wheaton Jobless Rate Increases Slightly Arrowhead Golf Course to Open Thursday 28 Wheaton Students to Receive PTA Scholarships …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wheaton City Council members approve developer's request to build a parking lot for Mariano's Fresh Market employees at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Main Street.
Wheaton City Council on Monday approved a developer's request to build a 136-space parking lot for Mariano's Fresh Market employees instead of an office building or bank at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Main Street. The measure passed 4-3 after disagreement over whether to keep a condition requiring developer Bradford Real Estate to use permeable pavers or porous pavement instead of asphalt for the lot in the ordinance. Bradford's plan originally included redevelopment of the lot at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Main Street, but the unexpected success of Mariano's stores in the Chicago area prompted the request for additional parking instead of another business. Bradford Real Estate President Steve Pagnotta told …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bradford Real Estate requests city approval for 136-space employee lot at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road and Main Street in lieu of a drive-thru bank or office building.
Mariano's Fresh Market will build a second parking lot for its employees at the northwest corner of Main Street and Roosevelt Road to accommodate as many people as possible after the store's popularity has taken off in the Chicago area. Wheaton City Council members on Monday said they'd support developer Bradford Real Estate's request to construct the 136-space parking lot for employees instead of bringing a drive-thru bank or office to the site. Dan Farrell, vice president of real estate for Mariano's, said the second lot is necessary to maximize the store's benefits and provide the best possible customer experience. "(We) have learned a lot about what (the) excitement around Mariano's can become," he said. He said Mariano's stores in …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Wheaton Park District board president John Kelly recaps 2012 accomplishments in annual "State of the Community" address.
At his "State of the Community" address last week, Wheaton Park District board president John Kelly said about 90,000 people enrolled in recreation and athletic programs in 2012. Kelly went over the park district's major accomplishments in 2012, including the following enrollment and attendance stats for district events and facilities: The park district's biggest accomplishment in 2012 was its partnership with Bradford Real Estate, Kelly said. The district bought a portion of the former Hubble school property from Bradford for $3.25 to preserve the gyms and fields it uses for athletics. Bradford purchased the property from District 200 in June 2011 to build a Mariano's Fresh Market at the corner of Naperville and Roosevelt roads. Because …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk will deliver his "State of the City" address twice Thursday at a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce lunch and a community forum.
Wheaton Mayor Mike Gresk on Thursday will address the city's goals for 2013 at his annual State of the City address noon at Arrowhead Golf Club and 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Community Center. Gresk recited the address Wednesday at a Wheaton Rotary meeting, covering the city's four strategic priorities, including financial stability, quality infrastructure, efficient and effective services and economic development. City Council in 2011 set the following goals to guide Council and staff decisions: Financial Stability The goal: To maintain a positive financial position with a long-term perspective of achieving greater reliance on local revenue sources. Ensure that operating revenues and expenditures are in balance, while continuing to invest in…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Wheaton residents can expect a few major business openings in 2013, including Mariano's Fresh Market, Walgreens, two restaurants and more.
As we head into the new year, Wheaton residents can expect quite a few new businesses to pop up around town. Arguably the biggest development underway is Mariano's Fresh Market at 625 Main St., the former Hubble/Wheaton Central school site. Developers predict the store will open in October 2013. Bricks Pizza, set to open this fall and delayed to mid-December, should open early 2013 and Warren's Ale House, also set to open in fall 2012, should also be open early in the new year. Aveda, 109 N. Main St. should open in 2013 after a few delays in fall 2012. City officials say Aveda owners still have not obtained their building permit. Walgreens developers told city officials the new store at 2191 Roosevelt Rd. could open in June 2013. Wheaton …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The gyms at the former Hubble school will be completed about a month later than planned.
Winter athletics at the old Hubble school building will begin a few weeks late, in early February after a delay in construction at the school. Bergen Construction Corp. in September signed on to renovate the gyms for the Wheaton Park District, with plans to receive a $30,000 bonus for a Jan. 1 completion. Parks Executive Director Mike Benard said Thursday the delay is due to a backorder of custom-made air handlers. The park district partnered with Bradford Equities, LLC, the developer buying the District 200 property and building a Mariano's Fresh Market at the corner of Naperville and Roosevelt roads. The park district bought a portion of the Hubble school building from Bradford for $3 million to maintain its gym and outdoor recreation …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
District 200 will sill bricks from old Hubble school building in Wheaton as it is demolished and cleared for a Mariano's Fresh Market.
District 200 announced Thursday it will begin selling bricks from the old Hubble school building in Wheaton as it is demolished in the next few weeks. The District is working to have a commemorative plaque created that will be attached to each brick, according to the District 200 website. The cost of the bricks is not yet determined. Like Wheaton Patch on Facebook District 200 spokesman Erica Loiacono said the cost of the plaques attached to the bricks will determine the cost. She said the district will contact people in the next few weeks to notify them of the sale. Anyone interested in receiving a brick may contact Erica Loiacono, erica.loiacono@cusd200.org or 630-682-2469, with their full name, email address, phone number and number of…
Developers expect to begin excavating and clearing site for the Mariano's Fresh Market at the old Hubble property mid-October.
Developers expect to completely demolish the old Hubble school within the next six weeks to clear the site for a Mariano's Fresh Market in Wheaton. Developer Bradford Real Estate on Sept. 10 closed on the Hubble property at the corner of Roosevelt and Naperville roads in Wheaton, with plans to immediately begin asbestos removal in the building. Bradford CFO Chad Jones wrote in an email Wednesday that crews have removed asbestos and started demolition of the western portion of the school building on Monday. "We should be finished with the demolition of this small portion on Thursday or Friday of this week. We are still currently working on removing the asbestos from the rest of the building," Jones wrote. Let Patch save you time. Get more …
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10:32 am on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Charlotte, thanks for the clarification.....turning a "prime" corner into an employee parking lot is the absolute "expected" planning we get from the planning staff, Rose and the Council....that use will surely say welcome to Wheaton (Beautiful stone walls that the taxpayers paid for, not the developer!!!). Surely we don't need any any additional retail taxes in this community.....the city/county… more ›