ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HOSTS DRAWING CONTEST FOR LOCAL STUDENTS |
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The Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Department is once again hosting a contest for children to win a chance to have their artwork featured at an upcoming village event. The contest is open to Schaumburg residents enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade. Relatives of Village of Schaumburg employees are not eligible to participate.
To enter, young artists are asked to submit drawings as a way of thanking the village’s Public Works staff. Submissions can include drawings of people, projects, or vehicles and should be created on an 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Some ways that the Public Works Department helps our community can be found on the village's website. Original drawings will be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. Please scan the artwork and submit a digital copy via email along with the student’s name and age. There is no fee to enter the contest.
Entries will be judged and awarded by three grade groups: Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd through 5th grade, and 6th through 8th grade. All contest winners will be announced Monday, May 2. The winners will be recognized by the village at the Engineering and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 14 or at a future village board meeting. Winning drawings will be featured on the village’s communication channels. Contest winners will also receive a personalized street sign from the village.
For questions regarding the contest, please contact Laurie Walter at (847) 923-6612. |
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RESIDENTS INVITED TO DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT |
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The Village of Schaumburg will be hosting a Document Shredding Event for Schaumburg residents from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in the parking lot of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. This drive-up event is for Schaumburg residents only. Identification is required. Limit two boxes/bags per vehicle.
As a reminder, the village will also host its Community Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. For more information on both upcoming recycling events, visit the village's website. |
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NOW HIRING: MULTIPLE POSITIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT |
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Forensic Supervisor
This position includes supervising and overseeing day-to-day activities and duties of the forensics unit and evidence duties of the patrol evidence technicians.
Customer Service Clerk
This position performs a variety of functions within the Police Department Records Division in the areas of customer service, data entry and clerical tasks.
To apply or for more information on these and other available positions with the Village of Schaumburg, visit the village's Career Portal. |
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CELEBRATING VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH |
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April is National Volunteer Month — a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. The Village of Schaumburg is grateful for the efforts of all those who volunteer their time to make Schaumburg a better place to live, work and enjoy. For a list of volunteer opportunities in Schaumburg, please visit the village's website.
As a reminder, the village will be recognizing the community's most outstanding volunteers at the 34th annual Volunteer of the Year luncheon on Wednesday, May 4 at Chandler’s, 401 N. Roselle Rd. The luncheon is open to the public. Those interested in attending should register and pay online by Sunday, April 24. Attendees do not need to be nominated or have someone nominated to attend the event. The keynote speaker at this year’s luncheon will be Stedman Graham (Business Advisor, Chairman & CEO, S. Graham & Associates). Graham is the author of 12 books, including two New York Times bestsellers and one Wall Street Journal bestseller.
Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Organization of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year nominees can represent social, civic, religious, community, school and nonprofit organizations within the Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township community. Nomination materials and additional details are available on the village's website. Nomination deadline is April 15. |
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"Drop It and Drive" During Distracted Driving Month |
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Schaumburg Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind motorists to “Drop It and Drive.” Schaumburg police are committed to reducing the traffic crashes caused by distractions like texting or talking on a cell phone. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and enforcement zones during the entire month of April. The Schaumburg Police Department will be ticketing drivers who text or use their cell phones while driving. |
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Safe Digging Month Reminder for Residents, Excavators |
During National Safe Digging Month in April, homeowners and professional excavators are reminded to call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at 811 or (800) 892-0123 before every digging project this spring, regardless of the size or depth. Putting up a fence, installing a mailbox post, building a deck or patio and planting trees and shrubs are all common examples of digging projects that require a call to JULIE first. This is a free call and service. For more information, visit the JULIE Before You Dig website.
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Zurich North America Apprenticeship Program |
Zurich offers apprenticeships in both insurance roles and corporate roles. Candidates can apply for apprenticeships in diverse areas such as Claims, Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), Crop Insurance, Communications and many more. Applications are being accepted through spring while work and classes start in August. Basic requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, time management and interpersonal skills, dependability, commitment to a two-year program, and maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. For more information and application details, visit Zurich's website.
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Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Application Process Begins April 11 |
The State of Illinois has received approval from the U.S. Department of the Treasury on its Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) program to assist Illinois homeowners who have struggled to pay their mortgages due to COVID-19. Beginning April 11, the state will begin accepting applications from homeowners for grants of up to $30,000 to eliminate or reduce past-due mortgage and property tax payments. To learn more about eligibility requirements and to start the application process, visit the ILHAF website.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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