SHARE:  
Join Our Email List
DECEMBER 17, 2021
SCHAUMBURG FIREFIGHTERS SHOP FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
The Schaumburg Firefighters Benevolent Association sponsored its 31st annual "Christmas Shopping for Families In Need" at Target on Dec. 4. This annual event began in 1990 when two firefighters spent $400 to shop for a single mom, her son, and a local senior.

This year, Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association Local 4092 firefighters and their families adopted 10 families from Schaumburg Township and purchased more than $5,600 in gifts including clothing, toys, games, books, bedding and gift cards. Earlier this week companies from Fire Station 51 delivered the wrapped presents to the Township to be donated to the adopted families for the holidays.

They also donated $5,000 to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry to restock their shelves after the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you Schaumburg firefighters for more than 30 years of giving back to the community through holiday generosity.
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
The Village of Schaumburg offers a Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program to assist eligible residents with necessary home improvements. This program is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are provided to the village from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Priority is given to homeowners who are seniors or disabled.

Projects within the rehabilitation program may include the correction of code violations, substandard living conditions, health or safety hazards, and deficiencies in the home. Examples of eligible projects include replacement of roofing, windows, siding, and HVAC.

Loans are provided at 0% interest and are due in 30 years or upon sale or change of title of the home, whichever occurs first. Eligibility is determined by the applicants’ income, assets, and home equity.

To learn more about the program, visit the village's website, email Marisa Krawiec or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
PROGRESS NOTES
Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra Presto! Holiday Concert
The Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra, Schaumburg’s advanced orchestral youth ensemble, returns to perform songs of the season in a special holiday program at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Holiday favorites as well as classical works by Bizet, Grieg and Prokofiev will be among the performances. The concert will also feature the holiday musical stylings of the Schaumburg Youth Choir’s Kammerchor ensemble and the Schaumburg Youth Concert Orchestra. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Prairie Center website.
Social Services Division Seeking Donations for Holiday Sharing Event
Thanks to the many generous donors in our community, the Schaumburg Police Department's Social Services team will again be hosting a Holiday Sharing event Dec. 21-22 for families in need. This event will allow parents to shop privately and safely for unwrapped toys and other items for their children ages birth through 18. Interested in donating? Donations can be made to the program online through the department’s Amazon Wish List or Walmart Registry. Deadline for donations is Monday, Dec. 20. For more information, visit the village's website or contact the Social Services division by dialing 311 in Schaumburg.
SAVE THE DATE: Community Blood Drive Jan. 5
The first Community Blood Drive of 2022 will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. Interested donor participants should call (877) 25VITAL (877-258-4825) or register online using sponsor code OR0SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times; however, walk-ins are welcome. All participants must wear a face covering. Participating donors will receive either a coupon for a pint of Culver's or one large, one topping pizza from Papa John's. All donors will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 Lettuce Entertain You gift cards. The village partners with Vitalant to offer five blood drives a year. For more information, visit the village's website.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Now Available
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced the launch of the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), a new water bill assistance program to assist low-income Illinois families experiencing economic hardship with paying their water and wastewater bills. Customers may receive a benefit of up to $1,500 for reconnection assistance, disconnection prevention, past due balances, or disconnection and late fees. Qualifying residents can apply for LIHWAP through Schaumburg Township. For more information about LIHWAP eligibility or to apply, contact the Township at (847) 884-0030.
SANTA DRIVE-BY PARADE
The Schaumburg Police and Fire Departments helped spread some holiday cheer last week by escorting Santa and Mrs. Claus around town in a festive drive-by parade through several Schaumburg neighborhoods, which were selected by random draw from over 100 entries. The parade featured a caravan of police cars, fire engines and village vehicles driving through neighborhoods, playing holiday music and engaging with kids and families. They even brought their merry caravan to the Atcher Municipal Center and the Engineering & Public Works building to deliver holiday greetings and well wishes to village employees. Thank you to all of Santa's helpers from our public safety teams for organizing and participating in this event.
JOB FAIR CONNECTS WORKFORCE, SCHAUMBURG EMPLOYERS
In partnership with the Schaumburg Business Association (SBA), the Village of Schaumburg conducted a job fair on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the site of the former Art Van Furniture Store. The job fair attracted more than 300 job seekers who were able to connect with 120 local employers and participate in educational breakout sessions. The village thanks the SBA as well as all of the businesses and job seekers for participating.
NOW HIRING: MULTIPLE FULL-TIME POSITIONS
Benefits Coordinator (Human Resources)
The village's Human Resources Department is now recruiting for a Benefits Coordinator to assist with administering all employee benefits programs and Healthy U wellness initiatives offered by the village. This position is the primary contact for all benefits and wellness related matters and inquiries.

Water Billing Clerk (Finance)
The village's Finance Department is seeking a Water Billing Clerk to perform a variety of water billing functions such as compiling and analyzing meter readings for accurate water billing, providing customer service regarding water billing and water usage issues, and processing activity in the water billing database.

Please visit our Career Portal to apply and for more details on these and other available positions with the village.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Dec. 17-18
Schweikher House

Dec. 17-18
Laugh Out Loud

Dec. 17-24
Woodfield Mall

Dec. 17-Jan. 3
LEGOLAND Discovery Center

Dec. 17-Jan. 9
Wintrust Field

Dec. 18
Schweikher House

Dec. 18
Trickster Cultural Center

Dec. 18
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Dec. 20
Schaumburg Township District Library

Dec. 21
Schaumburg Township District Library

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  
VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
(847) 895-4500 | Website | Employment Opportunities
Copyright ©2021 Village of Schaumburg. All Rights Reserved.

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.