WELCOME TO FYI WARRENVILLE

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TGIF. It's time for the City's weekly recap to help us stay better connected, informed, and prepared.

Let's begin…

Representatives from the library, park district, fire district, police department, and mayor receiving an Autism Friendly City certificate.

Warrenville Becomes An Autism Friendly City

Over the past year, City staff, elected officials, and volunteers took part in special training to better understand neurodiversity and how we can support people with autism in our community.

Thanks to a great partnership with Little Friends, a Warrenville-based organization, we’re now officially recognized as an Autism Friendly City!

We’ve also teamed up with our community partners — the Warrenville Public Library District, Warrenville Park District, and Warrenville Fire Protection District — to make sure their teams are ready to provide support too. That includes things like:

🔹 Sensory bags at the library

🔹 Quiet, welcoming spaces at public events

🔹 Training for first responders to help during emergencies

🔹 Internships and job training for neurodiverse individuals

💡 Look for special activities this spring, like an Autism Friendly space at our Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26!

We’re proud to work together to make Warrenville more inclusive for everyone.

A graphic that says call 911 if you can, text 911 if you can't. It's a new emergency service.

Text 911 Service Launches in DuPage County

🚨 Did you know you can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency? Texting is a helpful option if you are unable to speak due to a medical issue or if it’s not safe to make a voice call.

Here’s how to Text 9-1-1:

📍 Start with your exact location.

🚓 Say what help you need: police, fire, or ambulance.

📝 Use short, clear messages. No emojis, photos, or slang.

✋ Stay calm and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.

Only use Text-to-911 for real emergencies. Misuse is against the law.

✅ Most major carriers support this feature, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, and Dish Wireless.

A graphic promoting the DuPage County River Sweep April 19, 2025.

DuPage River Sweep is Saturday, April 19

Join the Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) for the 34th Annual River Sweep—a community-wide effort to clean up our local streams and rivers! 🏞️💧

📅 When: Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 AM

📍 Where: Meet at the pedestrian bridge by Kiwanis Park (off Meadow Avenue)

The EAC will focus on Ferry Creek in Warrenville, helping to remove debris and protect our natural environment. This one-day cleanup event is part of The Conservation Foundation’s county-wide effort to "sweep our rivers clean!"

🧤 All are welcome! Bring your friends, family, and a passion for protecting our waterways.

📩 Questions? Contact site coordinator Daniel Elvira at v.daniel.elvira@gmail.com

🔗 Learn more: River Sweep