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Village Officials
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| Village President Al Larson Trustees Marge Connelly | Tom Dailly | George Dunham | Frank Kozak | Mark Madej | Jack Sullivan Village Clerk Marilyn Karr Village Manager Brian Townsend
View all village meetings on the
calendar
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Viewing the 2017 Solar Eclipse Safely
Millions of Americans plan to watch the August 21 solar eclipse and have already purchased solar eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers. The American Astronomical Society warns that some of these glasses and viewers are counterfeit
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sold by disreputable vendors trying to cash in on this rare event. Watching the eclipse with fake protective gear can cause permanent eye damage.
Only glasses and viewers verified by an accredited testing laboratory to meet ISO 12312-2 are safe to use when viewing the eclipse. This standard requires glasses and viewers to be thousands of times darker than typical sunglasses.
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Fall Citizen Police Academy Registration Open
The Schaumburg Police Department will be offering its Fall Citizen Police Academy program beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 29. Classes will be held weekly from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday evenings at the Schaumburg Police Department. Applications are available on the village's
website
. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 8. Questions can be directed to
Paula Diaz
or by dialing 311 in Schaumburg.
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Boomers Homestand This Weekend
Come and catch a home game by the first place Schaumburg Boomers this weekend! The Schaumburg Boomers will be playing the Joliet Slammers Friday Aug. 18 through Sunday Aug. 20. Friday and Saturday's games will feature fireworks following each game. For more information on games, ticket prices and more, visit the Boomers'
website
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Summer Breeze Concerts
Two more dates remain for Schaumburg's popular Summer Breeze concerts. Events are held at 7 p.m. lakeside on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court. Remaining concerts are listed below:
Aug. 19 Heartache Tonight
Aug. 26 Frank Winkler & The Symphonic Pops
Concerts are free. For more information and concert descriptions, visit the village's
website
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Veterans Invited to Shop Tax-Free
Starting later this year, all honorably discharged veterans, no matter their branch of service, will be eligible to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with the same discounts they enjoyed on base while in the military. The Exchange has recently upgraded the brands at base stores to include items like Disney toys, Michael Kors fashions and other top names. Shipping centers are also being added within its stores to allow products to be sent directly from those locations in a more inexpensive and efficient manner. For more information, visit the Exchange's
website
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Blood Drive Coming Up on Aug. 31
Mark your calendar to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 at The Barn, 231 Civic Drive in Schaumburg.
The blood drive is open to the public. Participating donors will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win a $10 Panera gift card. All participating donors will receive a Culver's ice cream pint coupon for donating a pint of blood.
Interested participant
s should call
(1-877-543-3768) or register
online
and use sponsor code SH98.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit the village's website for additional blood drive information.
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Donate Diapers Through Aug. 27
Do you know that diapers are the most requested item at food banks? Unfortunately they are also the least donated item. Help needy suburban families by donating a package of 20 or more diapers. The
Woodfield Area Children's Organization has partnered with
GameWorks in hosting a diaper drive. For every package of diapers donated, you will be given a one-hour game card. GameWorks is located at 601 N. Martingale. For more information, email
Angie
or call (847) 239-0461.
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Call JULIE Before Any Excavation Projects
Before starting any excavation project, remember to put you and your family's safety first by calling JULIE. State law
requires you to notify JULIE at least two business days (excludes weekends and holidays) before any
digging project regardless of the project size or depth. JULIE is a free service. Equally important is
for contractors who have requested JULIE to pull the flags at the locates when they no longer need them. This will avoid any confusion once the project is completed. For more information about JULIE or to submit a locate service request, visit the JULIE
website or dial 811.
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Speaking of Schaumburg is a monthly program where Mayor Al Larson offers his own unique insight and knowledge of the village and its history through interviews with village staff, officials and prominent residents. Watch the August Speaking of Schaumburg.
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This weekly e-newsletter provides timely information on general news and events from the Village of Schaumburg.
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  Village Receives Cook County Grant to Improve Traffic Flow
The Village of Schaumburg has been awarded a $200,000 grant from Cook County through the Invest in Cook grant program for the Greater Woodfield Area Traffic Flow Improvements. The grant will provide funding to optimize the transportation network through the signal improvements and installation of video detection technology at seven key village intersections:
- Woodfield Road and National Parkway
- Woodfield Road and Meacham Road
- Meacham Road and American Lane
- Meacham Road and Remington Road
- Meacham Road and Tower/McConnor Parkway
- Meacham Road and Thoreau Drive
- Meacham Road and Drummer Drive
Similar investments are being made on federally funded projects on Plum Grove Road between IL-72 and IL-58 and on Woodfield Road between Meacham Road and East Frontage Road.
The goal of the project will be to improve mobility in the Woodfield area, enhance the safety of the roadway network, and to improve the village's ability to manage traffic along these busy roadway corridors. The project was developed in response to feedback obtained through the village's 2016 National Citizen Survey, which residents indicated a top priority was to improve traffic flow and signal timing in the village.
The system will not be used to monitor driver behavior for infractions for the purpose of issuing citations.
For more information on the project, contact
Karyn Robles
in the village's Transportation Department or dial 311 in the village.
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Reforestation Information For Residents Affected by July 21 Storm
Residents who lost trees in their parkway due to the July 21 microburst storm and would like to see those trees replaced sooner than what is otherwise scheduled can take advantage of the village's cost-share program. To take advantage of this program, the resident will be required to pay a percentage of the replacement cost for an approximately 2-inch diameter tree. Participants will receive a hand-delivered  letter requesting their first and second selections when ordering trees to increase the chances that a tree of your choice will be available. Species and pricing can be found on the village's website.
If an individual participates in the cost-share program, they could have the opportunity to have their tree planted as soon as this fall.
Payments for the cost-share program can be made at the finance counter at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court. Payments will also be taken online through the village's secure payment portal, WebPay, beginning this fall. For questions or concerns, contact
Justin Briski
or dial 311 in the village.
The village intends to replace parkway trees that were cut down due to the storm. Affected locations will be added to the reforestation schedule that is currently in place to replace Ash trees that were removed as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The village has removed approximately 9,500 trees due to the EAB and still has 4,500 sites to replant, so trees removed from the July 21 storm will be added to the end of the list and scheduled to be replaced in 2021.
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Trickster Art Gallery Receives Award for Working with Veterans
Congratulations to Schaumburg's
Trickster Art Gallery
for receiving the Illinois Veterans' Business and Appreciation Award for Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. This award recognizes and honors the value of community service, specifically service that has significantly helped veterans. Located at 190 S. Roselle Road, Trickster Art Gallery is the only Native American owned and operated arts institution in the State of Illinois. They lead the nation in documenting and preserving the stories of Native American veterans for educational purposes.
The award ceremony took place Aug. 16 at Trickster Art Gallery with many veterans and their families in attendance. State and local government officials also participated in the ceremony as guest speakers to recognize the efforts made by Trickster Art Gallery on behalf of veterans.
The Illinois Veterans' Patriotic Business and Appreciation Award is awarded quarterly. The four businesses that received the award now qualify for the Illinois Patriotic Business and Appreciation Award that will be announced in 2018.
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Garbage Cart Update
Delivery of the new garbage and recycling carts for single family residences throughout the village is now complete. Residents who wish to exchange their cart for a different size than what they originally selected should contact Republic Services directly at (847) 981-0091 to coordinate the delivery of a new cart at no cost until mid-September.
Storing the New Carts
Garbage and recycling carts should be stored inside the garage or behind the home until garbage pickup. If carts are stored next to the home outside, they must be screened from view. To screen the carts from view, residents may plant some shrubs or other landscaping that will provide year-round screening. Another option is for residents to install a wing-wall, which requires a permit. For information on building permits, visit the village's
website
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The village's Code Enforcement Division will be inspecting residential areas and educating residents on proper storage locations with warnings. Questions about storage requirements can be directed to 311 or (847) 923-3700 and an inspector can either visit the property or speak with residents via phone.
How to Put Out the New Carts
On pickup day, garbage and recycling carts should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup. When putting carts out at the curb, place them side by side with cart handles facing the property and the lid opening toward the street. Arrows are marked on the lid of the cart to remind residents which way the cart should face to ensure Republic Services' trucks can easily pick up the carts to dispose of its contents.
Old Trash Can/Recycling Bin Disposal
Residents who wish to dispose of old trash cans or recycling bins must label "Take for Trash" and place out on the regular collection day. Residents who previously rented a cart must call Republic Services at (847) 981-0091 to arrange for removal of the cart. A dumpster for recycling old plastic trash cans or recycling bins has been made available at Engineering and Public Works located at 714 S. Plum Grove Road and can be accessed at any time through the end of August. Please enter at the light, pass Fire Station 55 and look for the blue dumpster on the left side by the gas pumps. Dial 311 in the village with any questions.
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47th Annual Septemberfest
Septemberfest 2017, "Miracles Really Do Come True," will be held Sept. 2-4 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center located at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. The event will feature a craft beer & wine tent, an arts &  crafts show, bingo, carnival, local and national entertainment on three stages, Taste of Schaumburg, fireworks on Sunday evening, Labor Day parade, Not-for-Profit Day, Miss Septemberfest competition, Septemberfest Ambassador (new this year), and free shuttle service. The Septemberfest program is included in the fall edition of the Cracker Barrel, which should be hitting mailboxes this week. For more information, visit th
e
website
, call 311 in Schaumburg or the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.
NEW THIS YEAR! Get the best view of your favorite bands on the main stage by purchasing VIP tickets. Space is limited. The VIP area is standing room or bring-your-own-chair. No blankets will be permitted. Tickets are $7 per day or $15 for all three days. Please remember to print your ticket at home and bring it with you to the event. As always, general admission is free. For more information, visit the
website.
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Construction Updates
Golf Road Pedestrian Improvement Project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is continuing to work on a pedestrian improvement project on Golf Road (Illinois 58) between Roosevelt Boulevard and Ring Road East, in Schaumburg and Rolling Meadows. A multi-use path is being constructed on the north side of Golf Road that will include new pedestrian traffic signals and sidewalk improvements. This project requires daily road closures for the construction of a new multi-use path along Golf Road. Temporary, daily lane closures will take place on westbound Golf Road from Roosevelt Boulevard to Ring Road East during off-peak hours. The project is expected to be complete by this fall.
Wise Road Improvements
Construction on Wise Road from Roselle Road to Irving Park Road continues and will run through the end of November. Wise Road has been reduced to one lane in each direction. Work includes concrete patching, asphalt overlay and construction of landscape medians. Contractors are currently working just east of Springinsguth Road to Crabtree Lane. The project is a joint venture with the Cook County Transportation and Highway Department (CCTHD) and will be completed in conjunction with a village project to install new landscape and irrigated medians on Wise Road. For project updates, visit the village's
website
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Bethel Lane Realignment
Utility work is ongoing on Bethel Lane in preparation of the new street alignment that is underway. Bethel Lane between Pleasant Drive and Roselle Road will remain closed through the end of August. The road is being reconstructed to improve traffic flow and promote safety for both cars and pedestrians.
For Bethel Lane project updates, visit the village's
website.
Street Light Installations
Contractors are installing arterial street lights along the following roads: Meacham, Algonquin, Irving Park and Golf where they do not exist.
Work is taking place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and requires temporary lane closures. Please expect delays if traveling in these areas and remain alert for crews working on this project.
Commerce Drive Reconstruction
Commerce Drive continues to be eastbound only from Amada Drive to Plum Grove Road to accommodate the reconstruction project that is underway. Work is continuing among utility providers as part of the project. Please follow the posted detours for westbound traffic. Work is expected to be complete in mid-September.
Higgins Road Improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation's improvements on Higgins Road (IL-72) include pavement widening, resurfacing, new sidewalks and traffic signal modernization from Lexington Drive to east of Interstate 290 including east and west Interstate 290/Illinois 53 Frontage Roads and the northbound Interstate 290/Illinois 53 exit ramp at Higgins Road. The project is anticipated to be complete in August 2017.
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Calendar of Events
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| Aug. 18: Farmers Market
This weekly event is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 27. The market is held in the parking lot south of Trickster Art Gallery in Town Square at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. For more information, visit the
website.
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| Aug. 18: Pop Poetry
Listen to pop poetry with Dennis Florine from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the
website.
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| Aug. 18-19: Scrapbook Expo
The Scrapbook Expo will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel August 18-19. The event, which is open to the public, offers industry-leading consumer scrapbook shows that provide an amazing experience for the public. For registration and additional information, visit their
website
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| Aug. 19: Nutcracker Auditions
The Schaumburg Dance Ensemble is holding open auditions for the Nutcracker. Auditions will take place Saturday
Aug. 19
at the Prairie Center for the Arts located at 201 Schaumburg Court. Professional and
non-professional roles will be cast. For more information, visit the Prairie Center website or call (847) 895-3600.
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| Aug. 21: Late Summer Ride Excursion
Join Schaumburg Park District and the Village of Schaumburg on village trails from Aug. 21 to Sept. 4 for Late Summer Ride Schaumburg. As part of this free adventure, cyclists are invited to use social media to upload "bikies" (selfies with their bikes) along the way. Each photo posted to social media earns points based on the number of stops visited. Participants who take photos at all 15 stops will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize. All riders will receive a participation gift. Maps and additional information can be found on the park district's website.
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| Aug. 23: High Performance Interviewing
The Township of Schaumburg Employment Support Center is sponsoring a career presentation and book signing by author, James Starkey from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. Starkey will outline how to sharpen your interviewing skills as outlined in his popular co-authored book "High Performance Interviewing." The presentation will take place at the Schaumburg Township Office, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. No preregistration is required. For more information about the Employment Center, visit the website.
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| Aug. 24: Manufacturers' Summit
The Schaumburg Business Association is hosting a Manufacturers' Summit. Learn how to plan, prepare and protect your business with valuable information provided by OSHA, FEMA and Hawkeye Security and Blue Guardian. This event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 24.
For more information, visit the Schaumburg Business Association's
website
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| Aug. 24: Book Discussion Group
The Schaumburg Township District Library will be holding a book discussion on two true crime stories Thursday, Aug. 24 from
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. T
his event is free and registration is required. New members are welcome to attend. For more information or to register for this event, visit the Schaumburg Library's
website
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| Aug. 24: Schaumburg Jaycees Informational Night
Learn more about the Schaumburg Jaycees by attending their informational night. This event will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday Aug. 24
at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt located at 160D S. Roselle Road. For more information about the Jaycees or this event, send an email or call (847) 807-5276.
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| Aug. 30: Hoarding Seminar
Hosted by the Township of Schaumburg, Dr. Brandon DeJong of AMITA Health will present information and answer questions about hoarding and how to prevent the disorder. This seminar will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 30 at the Township of Schaumburg located at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Reservations are required. For more information, visit the Township of Schaumburg's
website, email
Maureen Centeno or call (847) 884-0030.
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| Aug. 31: Appeals Seminar
The Township of Schaumburg, in conjunction with the Cook County Assessor's Office, will host an educational appeals seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. The free event will be held at the Township of Schaumburg located at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. For more information, visit the Township of Schaumburg's
website or call (847) 884-0030.
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of Schaumburg
Schaumburg is the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the city of Chicago, but it is also very much a community of neighbors and neighborhoods. Quality of life is important to us and we are constantly working to enhance it. Visit the website.
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Employment Opportunities:
Visit the village's
Employment Section on the website to view and apply for specific positions.
For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900.
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Disclaimer:
If you attend a local festival or village function and the event is photographed, your image may be used for news and promotional purposes.
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