DECEMBER 10, 2021
VILLAGE STAFF ASSEMBLES HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGES FOR SENIORS
The village's Employee Engagement Committee (EEC), comprised of village staff from various departments, helped organize a holiday care package collection and distribution campaign of needed personal items to brighten the holidays for local seniors. Each department collected donations of personal items such as toothpaste, band-aids, lotion, batteries and snacks. Then EEC volunteers, in partnership with the village's Senior Services division, helped assemble over 100 festive holiday gift bags with the donated items to be distributed to senior clients at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr.

Thank you to Senior Services Manager Marina Lvovich and all participating village staff for your time and generosity this holiday season.
2021 YARD WASTE COLLECTION ENDS DEC. 16
One week remains for residents to take advantage of the village's yard waste disposal program provided by Republic Services. Yard waste collection will run through Thursday, Dec. 16. A special collection period for Christmas trees and greenery will be available throughout the month of January.

Below are a few helpful guidelines to properly dispose of your debris:
  • Smaller brush and yard waste can be placed into biodegradable yard waste paper bags not to exceed 30 gallons in capacity or 50 lbs. in weight.
  • Larger brush piles must be bundled using garden string or twine. The bundle size is restricted to 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter, and no heavier than 50 lbs. Branches cannot exceed 3 inches in diameter.
  • Branches or stumps larger than 3 inches in diameter cannot be placed in the landscape waste bags; they must be handled with regular refuse. Weight is limited to a maximum of 50 lbs. Excessive amounts will incur a charge or require an alternative disposal method.

For additional garbage and recycling information, visit the village's website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
MIDBLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Work is nearly complete on six midblock pedestrian crossing improvement projects, which will upgrade pedestrian crossings at high pedestrian volume locations in Schaumburg. These improvements are partially funded through an Invest in Cook grant from Cook County and Community Development Block Grant funds.

The upgrades to these midblock crossings include the installation of enhanced crosswalks for increased visibility, upgraded sidewalks and ramps to comply with ADA regulations, and new signage including rectangular rapid flashing beacons in some locations.

The six midblock pedestrian crossing locations include:
  • Jane Addams Junior High (Springinsguth Road)
  • Campanelli Elementary School (Springinsguth Road)
  • Hoover Elementary School (Springinsguth Road)
  • Meineke Recreation Center (Weathersfield Way)
  • Salem Drive and Aimtree Drive
  • Old Schaumburg Road and Aster Drive
PROGRESS NOTES
A Solstice Concert Experience at Schweikher House Dec. 18
Schweikher House, 645 S. Meacham Rd., presents A Solstice Concert Experience on Saturday, Dec. 18 in the living room of the historic Schweikher House. James Preucil will perform on viola as the afternoon turns to dusk. He will perform Bach's Cello Suite in G Major followed by his own composition, Kalendarmusik - a series of movements for each month. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For tickets and additional information, visit the Schweikher House website.
Engage with Village Board Members at Coffee with the Council Dec. 11
Residents are invited to participate in the village's Coffee with the Council beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Schaumburg Police Department's Community Room, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Coffee with the Council provides an opportunity for individuals to engage with village board members about topics of interest in the community. For more information or to view the meeting agenda, visit the village's website.
Schaumburg Boomers Announce 2022 Schedule
The Schaumburg Boomers are excited to announce the 2022 Frontier League schedule, including game times for all 51 home games at Wintrust Field. Opening Day will be Friday, May 20 vs. the Trois-Rieviere Aigles and will feature postgame fireworks as well as Replica Championship Ring giveaways to the first 1,000 fans. The Boomers schedule includes a total of 19 fireworks shows, including the annual Independence Day celebration. Season ticket packages and group and hospitality offerings for the 2022 season can be purchased by calling (847) 461-3695. For more information, visit the Schaumburg Boomers website.
Park District Receives Distinguished Accredited Agency Award
Congratulations to the Schaumburg Park District on being recognized for the third time as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The District previously received Distinguished Accredited Agency status in 2009 and 2015. The two statewide associations administer the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program with the goal of improving the delivery of park and recreation services to Illinois residents. Read more about this recognition on the Schaumburg Park District website.
SCHAUMBURG JOB FAIR DEC. 10
The Village of Schaumburg, in partnership with the Schaumburg Business Association, presents the Schaumburg Job Fair, sponsored by Links Technology Solutions. The event takes place today (Dec. 10) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former Art Van Furniture site, 1293 E. Higgins Rd. More than 70 businesses will be participating. This free event features educational breakouts and job seeker resources. For more information and a list of participating employers, visit the Schaumburg Job Fair event website.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEASONAL POSITIONS
Looking for summer work with an excellent pay rate? The village has opened up applications for the following seasonal positions for 2022:
  • Intern - Finance
  • Intern - Community Risk Reduction (Fire)
  • Intern - Transportation & Bike Safety
  • Intern - Forestry (Engineering and Public Works)
  • Summer Laborer (Engineering and Public Works)
  • Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development)

Please visit our Career Portal to apply and for more details on these and other available positions with the village.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Meacham Road at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements

Crews will be working to complete a storm sewer crossing on Meacham Rd. just south of Algonquin Rd. this week. That operation will reduce northbound and southbound traffic to a single lane in each direction during the excavation work. Crews will then replace the pavement with a temporary patch that will carry all of the normal lanes of traffic through the winter months. Storm sewer installation on Algonquin Rd. from Thoreau Dr. to the east will resume next week to complete the roadway's southern storm sewer installation.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Dec. 10-24
Woodfield Mall

Dec. 10-Jan. 9
Wintrust Field

Dec. 10
The Barn

Dec. 10-11
Schweikher House

Dec. 10-12
THE NUTCRACKER (Sold Out!)
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Dec. 11
Police Department

Dec. 12
Heritage Farm

Dec. 13
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Dec. 16
Township of Schaumburg

Dec. 18
Trickster Cultural Center

Dec. 18
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Communications Specialist

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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