ATTEND SEPTEMBERFEST THIS WEEKEND, AUG. 31 - SEPT 2 |  | |
Septemberfest returns this weekend to the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. The fest runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. The event will feature arts and crafts, parade, carnival, three music stages, Taste of Schaumburg, craft beer and wine, Bingo, fireworks and more!
Know Before You Go
- Free park and ride shuttle bus service from Schaumburg High School, Conant High School and Jane Addams Junior High School is available from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1, and 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2.
- A Rideshare Lot has been established for those being picked up or dropped off. The Rideshare Lot is located in the westernmost parking lot of the District 54 Early Learning Center, 520 E. Schaumburg Rd. The lot can be accessed by heading westbound on Schaumburg Road and using the westernmost entrance to the parking lot. 10-minute parking is allowed for pickup.
- Phillip Phillips and Petty Kings are the main stage acts for Saturday, Aug. 31. Plain White T’s and Mock Star will perform on Sunday, Sept. 1, which will be followed by fireworks. Taylor Nation Tribute will take to the main stage for a matinee show on Monday, Sept. 2, with 7th Heaven and Echoes of Pompeii closing out the fest later that evening.
- Chairs, blankets and small tarps may be placed on village grounds after 6 a.m. the day you plan to attend. Tarps and blankets at the main stage may not exceed 10' x 12'. Stakes should be flush with the ground to avoid creating a trip hazard. Personal items must be removed each night. Violations will result in your items being removed by festival staff.
- Refrain from feeding the swans at the village pond. It is important they are not fed anything other than their special swan diet. Popcorn and other human food can be especially harmful to them.
- Pets are prohibited on Septemberfest grounds. ADA recognized service animals are permitted.
- Summit Drive between Stock Port Lane and Schaumburg Road is restricted to one-way traffic only heading northbound. Vehicular access through this area will be restricted to vehicles with Septemberfest parking passes. Persons with disabilities who have a valid state-issued placard/plate will be allowed through the restricted area to use accessible parking spaces along Summit Drive between Stock Port Lane and Schaumburg Road. The restricted area will be broken down each night of the fest to allow for normal traffic flow.
- The Labor Day parade will kick off promptly at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, moving south to north on Summit Drive from Wise Road to Beech Drive. Summit Drive will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. through the end of the parade, then return to restricted access only between Schaumburg Road and Stock Port Lane. Wise Road will be closed between Roselle and Plum Grove roads beginning at 8 a.m. through the end of the parade. Tarps, blankets and chairs shall not be placed on the parkway before 6 a.m. the morning of the parade.
Safety Information
- Sign up to receive fest-related emergency notifications to your mobile device in case of fest closure or suspension due to inclement weather or other types of emergencies. Sign up in advance online or by texting FEST24 to 888777.
- If you see something, say something. Remain vigilant and report information on threats, or perceived threats, directly to the police department by dialing 911.
More information on Septemberfest can be found on the website.
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SISTER CITY NAMERIKAWA, JAPAN VISITS SCHAUMBURG |  | |
This week, the Village of Schaumburg welcomed visitors from Namerikawa, Japan as part of the Sister Cities Program. During their visit, Mayor Tatsuo Mizunotero and three delegates of Namerikawa met with the village's elected officials, learned about Schaumburg's economic development, toured the Schaumburg Regional Airport, enjoyed lunch at the Schweikher House, and ended their visit at a Schaumburg Boomers Baseball game at Wintrust Field. The group also toured partner facilities, like the newly renovated Schaumburg Township District Library, Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, and the Schaumburg Park District Sport Center.
Because Schaumburg is home to so many Japanese Americans and Japanese businesses, the village established a relationship with Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture, Japan on July 4, 1997. Namerikawa has a population of more than 32,000 residents and covers approximately 21 square miles on the northwest coast of Japan. For more information on the Sister Cities Program, visit the website.
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VILLAGE RECEIVES "BEST-IN-CLASS" DISTINCTION AS AN EMPLOYER | |
The Village of Schaumburg is proud to be selected as the 2023 Best-In-Class Employer for the midsized employer group based on survey results collected by Gallagher, the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms.
The village provided information regarding its benefits program to Gallagher as part of its annual benefits benchmarking survey. Categories evaluated in the survey include organizational wellbeing, which includes viewing employees as central drivers of organizational success; physical and emotional wellbeing, which includes investing in employee wellbeing through a diverse and comprehensive set of offerings; and career and financial wellbeing, which includes connecting employees with resources and engaging employees to align with their career priorities.
The village routinely reviews the benefits offered to employees and works to improve in areas that were evaluated as part of the survey. For more information on the village’s Human Resources Department, including the village’s culture, compensation and benefit offerings, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, visit the website.
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a division of Gallagher and offers consulting and actuarial services that include health and welfare, retirement, and human resources benefits. For more information on Gallagher, please visit the website.
| CONGRATULATIONS SUCCESSPATH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRADUATES |  | |
The Village of Schaumburg is committed to investing in the development of exceptional leaders who exemplify the village’s core values of trust, integrity, respect, teamwork, and customer service. The SuccessPath Leadership Development Program was created in 2008 in an effort to retain and promote employees. This unique leadership experience gives participants an opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills through role-play scenarios, learn ways to be better decision-makers, and much more. The program implements a 360° evaluation, goal setting, and assessments for participants to become self-aware of their emotional intelligence (EQ) and adapt their communications style (DiSC) to better connect with colleagues, their team, and Schaumburg residents. SuccessPath participants and alumni are also eligible for tuition reimbursement for master’s degree programs as an added benefit.
Round eight of the SuccessPath Leadership Development Program kicked off last summer. Approximately 13 village employees were nominated by department directors based on criteria that identified them as emerging leaders within the organization. Six participants were selected and successfully completed the program in August 2024. Congratulations to Fire Captain/Paramedic Cory Ball, Human Services Supervisor Kristin Jordan, Community Planner Parth Joshi, Superintendent of Field Services Adrian Marquez, Engineering Division Manager Brent McQueen, and Fire Captain/Paramedic James Schlesser on their accomplishment.
To learn more about the Village of Schaumburg's culture and SuccessPath Leadership Development Program, visit the website.
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Administrative Offices Closed Labor Day, Sept. 2 | |
The Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct., and all village administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residents who need assistance can still dial 311 to reach a customer service representative or visit the village's website for more information on programs and services. Village administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. No garbage and recycling collection will take place on Sept. 2. Monday through Friday's collection will be delayed by one day.
The parking lots for the Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts will remain closed through 7 a.m on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for the teardown of Septemberfest.
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Use Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) | |
Have places to be and need a lift? Use Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART), provided by the Village of Schaumburg and Pace’s Suburban Bus Division. Schaumburg’s signature transit service is one of the few community-operated bus services in the Chicagoland area that provides curb-to-curb service to any location in Schaumburg and select locations outside of Schaumburg. Since its inception in 1979, DART has provided more than three million rides to residents who need to get around town. The service is available to the public and operates from 6 a.m. through 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To schedule a ride using DART, please call (847) 352-8097. For more information about DART, visit the village's website.
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Woodfield Trolley Reverts to Weekend Service Only | |
Schaumburg's complimentary Woodfield Trolley will be adjusting its hours after the Labor Day holiday. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the trolley will revert to weekend service only:
- Friday: Noon to 9 p.m. (every 30 minutes)
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (every 20 minutes)
- Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (every 30 minutes)
The Woodfield Trolley provides an easy and convenient way to access various Woodfield-area destinations at no cost. The trolley stops at Woodfield Mall, IKEA, Streets of Woodfield, Pace Northwest Transportation Center, and other Woodfield-area destinations. For more information, visit the website.
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District 54 Job Fair Sept. 10 | |
Interested in helping ensure student success as a custodian, paraprofessional or substitute teacher? District 54 is hosting a job fair from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the District 54 Professional Learning Center, 522 E. Schaumburg Rd. Walk-ins are welcome, or register in advance online. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a paraprofessional, custodian or substitute teacher but cannot attend one of the sessions, email Diana Peters.
Ready to apply? Visit D54's Careers Website for a list of job openings, current rates and additional information. Interviews for paraprofessionals and custodians will take place at the Sept. 10 event for people who apply in advance. D54 will also try to accommodate individuals who walk in that day with their resumes.
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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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