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City Council To Vote On Honorary Street Sign Program
The signs would honor deceased residents who made significant historical, cultural or humanitarian contributions.
The Wheaton City Council is considering the creation of a new street sign program. The signs would only honor deceased residents who made significant historical, cultural or humanitarian contributions during their life, the Daily Herald reports.
The idea came about after representatives from the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans asked Mayor Michael Gresk if two streets could be named after the men who died in combat in 2004 and 2008, the Daily Herald reports.
"That got us thinking about looking at something," said City Manager Mike Dzugan.
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Wheaton will set criteria similar to what was found in other communities including West Chicago, Schaumburg and McHenry. Anyone could submit an application to nominate an honoree. Once accepted, the applicant will have to pay a $300 fee for the sign installation and removal.
The city council is expected to vote on the honorary street sign policy in 30 to 45 days.
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