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Wheeling · 60090

New to Town

The practical first-week checklist for anyone new to Wheeling — utilities and refuse/recycling, a library card, Park District registration, and which school districts actually serve your address. Pulls from the same civic sources as the weekly digest, organized for someone who just moved in rather than someone browsing this week's events.

Updated automatically — last checked Sunday, November 1.

What's inside

Village services, utilities, refuse & recycling

Water and sewer are billed by the Village every two months. Refuse, recycling, and yard waste go out together weekly via Waste Management under the Village's current five-year contract (through May 2029) - each household gets one 96-gallon refuse cart and one 64-gallon recycling cart. Utility billing questions: 847-499-9016.

Get an Indian Trails Public Library card

Register online for a temporary 30-day digital card (barcode emailed within 48 hours), then bring photo ID to the Circulation Desk at 355 Schoenbeck Rd. for a permanent one - or register in person from the start. Serves Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, and part of Arlington Heights.

🏠 Indoor🧒 Kid-friendly💵 Free

Register for Wheeling Park District programs

Create a WebTrac household account, then bring ID to the Community Recreation Center (100 Community Blvd.) to verify residency for resident rates - new accounts default to non-resident pricing until verified.

🌳 Outdoor🧒 Kid-friendly

Township High School District 214 (high school)

Wheeling High School, part of District 214 - the same district that serves Mount Prospect's Prospect High School and several other neighboring towns — confirm by address rather than assuming.

Frequently asked questions

How current is this guide?

It's regenerated automatically from the village, library, and park district's own listings, typically several times a week - not a one-time write-up that goes stale.

Is this every event or business, or just what's listed here?

Only what the linked public sources publish. For full details, hours, or anything not listed here, check the official page each item links to.

How do I see what's happening in Wheeling this specific weekend?

See the weekend view, which only shows items with a known date in the coming Friday-Sunday.

Can I add an event, or suggest a business for the directory?

Yes - submit an event and a person reviews it before it goes live, or a business owner can inquire about a listing.