SEPTEMBERFEST: PREPARING FOR THE FEST | |
Septemberfest will be held Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. The event will feature an arts & crafts show, craft beer and wine area, bingo, a carnival, free entertainment across three stages, Taste of Schaumburg, fireworks, the Labor Day parade, Not-for-Profit Day, and more!
Parking Lot Closures
Setup for Septemberfest will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, which will require the closure of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center parking lot as well as the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts parking lot through 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The village apologizes for the inconvenience and encourages patrons to use the west side of Summit Drive, south of Schaumburg Court, for parking. Parking is prohibited on the east side of Summit Drive and violations may result in a citation. The circle drive and payment drop-boxes in front of Village Hall will remain open.
Getting to the Fest
The village will be providing free shuttle bus service to and from the fest. Park for free and ride from one of three locations (Schaumburg High School, Conant High School or Jane Addams Junior High School). Dial A Ride Transportation (DART) is also available for fest transportation for seniors 65 and older and persons with disabilities. Visit the website for more information.
The District 54 Administrative Building Parking lot, located at 520 E. Schaumburg Road, is designated for rideshare drop-off and pickup. If you’re considering using rideshare to get to the fest, please use the designated rideshare drop-off and pickup location, which is viewable on the Festival Grounds map.
Driving to the fest? Be sure to review the updated traffic pattern and parking regulations for Summit Drive on the Septemberfest Website. Information on handicap parking is also available online.
Safety at the Fest
Septemberfest attendees are encouraged to sign up to receive timely fest-related emergency notifications on their mobile devices. If you signed up last year, you must sign up again to receive alerts. Notifications will alert attendees of a fest closure or suspension due to inclement weather or other types of emergencies. Sign-up is simple and can be done online or by texting FEST24 to 888777. Only a mobile number is required to enable notifications. Standard message and data rates may apply.
To ensure the safety of all patrons, weapons (including knives), narcotics/drugs, full face masks, glass/alcohol, scooters, bikes, roller skates, and pets (except service animals) are prohibited on Septemberfest grounds.
For entertainment schedules and additional information, visit the Septemberfest website or call the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.
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National Parkway is now open for traffic after several infrastructure improvements were made between Golf Road and American Lane. The project consisted of pavement reconstruction, culvert replacement, lighting improvements, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection with American Lane. While the roadway will remain open, expect to see crews over the next few weeks working to complete final project tasks.
With 75% fewer conflict points, roundabouts are considered to be safer than other traffic control options because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or death. Traffic will slow down to enter the roundabout but will be able to move efficiently through the intersection.
How To Drive a Roundabout:
- Slow down and obey traffic signs.
- Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Yield to traffic on your left already in the roundabout.
- Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic. If there is no traffic, pedestrians or bicyclists, do not stop before entering the roundabout.
- Keep your speed slow within the roundabout.
- As you approach your exit, turn on your right turn signal.
- Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you exit.
Read more about roundabouts in this infographic from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) or on the Federal Highway Administration’s website. For more information on Schaumburg's capital improvement projects, view the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29 on the website.
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VILLAGE CLOSES ON PROPERTY FOR NEW POLICE STATION | |
This village closed on the purchase of the building at 1000 Woodfield Road this week – a site that will serve as the village’s future police station.
The village has been working with Williams Architects on the design of its new village hall and police station. Now that the village owns 1000 Woodfield Road, plans will move forward to use the building as a temporary village hall beginning in spring 2025. The temporary move will then allow demolition to begin on the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct., and construction of a new village hall at that location. Construction is anticipated to be completed at the end of 2026.
Once the new village hall is constructed and operations are moved into the new building, the 1000 Woodfield Road building will be demolished to allow for construction of a new police station, which is tentatively slated to begin in summer 2026 with a potential completion date in early 2028.
The Atcher Municipal Center, which was built in 1971, and the Public Safety Building, which was built in 1975, were both scored as “Replacement Indicated” in a 2021 conditions assessment. For more information on these capital improvement projects, please dial 311 in the village.
| HOPSCOTCH BREAKS GROUND AT TOWN SQUARE | |
The groundbreaking of Hopscotch Restaurant on Aug. 20 marks an exciting development for Schaumburg Town Square. This new venture, led by restauranteur Dipak Lodhia and his business partner Subbu Iyer, promises to be a new and exciting addition to the area, offering a British pub-style experience with a menu that blends English, Indian, Portuguese and American cuisines. Located at 40 S. Roselle Road, this project represents the development of the last vacant parcel in Town Square. With plans for unique drink offerings and a rooftop terrace overlooking the pond, Hopscotch is set to open in late summer 2025 and promises a fresh and diverse dining experience for the community.
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Hops & Props: On Sale Now | Celebrate local brews, drinks, food, and aircraft from across the Midwest at Hops & Props taking place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Rd. Vintage aircraft, live music, food trucks, and local vendors will be in the Schaumburg Airport Hangar and Ramp for all to enjoy. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Admittance is 21 and older. Tickets can be purchased for $5 (plus processing fees) online or at the door, if still available. | |  |
Save the date for the next drive-up Document Shredding Event taking place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14 in the east parking lot of the Prairie Center, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Schaumburg residents are invited to bring up to two banker boxes of documents to be shred. IDs are required to participate. Paper clips, staples and envelopes with windows are allowed, but please no CDs, plastic bags, spiral notebooks or 3-ring binders. For questions, dial 311 in the village or call (847) 895-4500. | | |
Summer Concert at Schweikher House | |
The Schweikher House Preservation Trust invites the public to an outdoor
concert taking place on Friday, Sept. 6 at the historic Schweikher House, the home of modernist architect Paul Schweikher as
well as Alex and Martyl Langsdorf, Manhattan Project physicist and artist respectively. Fox Crossing Stringband, a local bluegrass band, will perform a blend of original bluegrass as
well as renditions of legendary country, roots and soul tunes. Guests may bring chairs, blankets, beverages and snacks to to enjoy the Friday night concert on the lawn. Tickets are limited and are available to purchase online.
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Labor Day Traffic Safety Campaign | The Schaumburg Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement across Illinois, announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired driving and other dangerous behavior such as distracted driving and failure to buckle up. The high-visibility mobilization will run now through the early morning hours of Sept. 3 to include the Labor Day holiday, an often deadly time on Illinois roads. Always remember to designate a sober driver and don’t let friends or family drive drunk or impaired by drugs. Even a small amount of alcohol or other drug can impair judgment and reaction times, making driving unsafe. If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely and dial 911. | | |
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Mark Madej, Esha Patel, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Jane Lentino • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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