SHARE:  
Join Our Email List
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
VILLAGE SET TO TRANSITION TO NEW WASTE HAULER THIS SPRING
At its Feb. 8 Village Board meeting, Schaumburg officials approved a 5-year contract to select Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) as the village’s new garbage and recycling hauler. The decision to change haulers was driven by costs after a competitive bid process. LRS will continue to provide the same high-quality refuse collection and superior customer service that residents experience today.

Beginning in May, LRS will take over the weekly collection of trash, recycling and yard waste at residential properties in Schaumburg. There will be impacts to collection days as LRS plans to operate on a new 5-day service day schedule. LRS will contact residents with more details about their scheduled collection day and cart change-out information.

For the latest updates and information, please stay tuned to the village’s website and other village communication channels this spring.
STATE OF THE VILLAGE ADDRESS
This week, Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly delivered his annual State of the Village address to Schaumburg's business community at the Schaumburg Business Association's Good Morning Schaumburg event at Chandler's Chophouse. President Dailly provided the audience of about 130 people with a summary of Schaumburg's successes in 2021, including high marks for the village in the new National Community Survey, continued progress at 90 North, and a preview of additional investments and enhancements coming to the village in 2022 and beyond.

The village thanks the staff and board of the Schaumburg Business Association for another successful event.
ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION UPDATE
The village recently approved a new agreement with Eligo Energy for the Electrical Aggregation Program which will run through November 2022 at a rate that will match the monthly ComEd Price-to-Compare. A select number of residents were automatically enrolled in the new program when it took effect in December. This month, Eligo will be mailing letters to enroll a select number of additional accounts in the program. An example of this letter is available to view on the village’s website.

Residents who receive the letter from Eligo can choose to be enrolled in the Electrical Aggregation Program or return the enclosed opt out card to remain with ComEd. All residents will be paying the same rate regardless of whether they are supplied by Eligo or by ComEd. For more information about the village's Electrical Aggregation Program, visit the village's website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
ANNUAL LANDSCAPE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Since 2005, the Schaumburg Environmental Committee's Annual Landscape Award Program has recognized commercial, retail and residential developments that exhibit excellence in their landscape improvements and maintenance. The 2021 Landscape Award recipients were recognized at the Feb. 8 Village Board meeting and include:

Most Improved Commercial:
U.S. Waterproofing, 81 Remington Rd.
Most Improved Retail:
Patrick Cadillac, 526 Mall Dr.
Most Improved Planned Unit Development (PUD):
Meribel PUD, southwest corner of Barrington and Old Church roads
Best Maintained Commercial:
Pita House, 300 W. Higgins Rd.
Best Maintained Retail:
Meacham Point, 1018-1022 N. Meacham Rd.
Best Maintained Planned Unit Development (PUD):
Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Rd.
Best Natural Landscaping:
Hidden Pond PUD, southwest corner of S. Old Plum Grove and Old Plum Grove roads
PROGRESS NOTES
Schaumburg Police Department's Chat with the Brass Feb. 17
The Schaumburg Police Department invites the public to attend its next virtual Chat with the Brass meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. During these meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss matters of concern with the Police Chief and Command Staff. Additionally, members of the police department will discuss current events and trends in law enforcement that may be of interest to the public. Some meetings will also feature educational sessions to create awareness on various public safety topics. Visit the village's website for the Zoom login and password information.
Engage with Village Board Members at Coffee with the Council Feb. 12
Residents are invited to participate in the village's Coffee with the Council beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 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.
One Book, One Community Author Comes to Schaumburg Feb. 24
Schaumburg Township District Library welcomes Brit Bennett, best-selling author of their One Book, One Community selection for this year "The Vanishing Half" to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., for a free, one night only appearance on Thursday, Feb. 24. Bennett's books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the presentation to begin at 7 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on YouTube at SchaumburgLibrary.tv. Visit the library website to register or to learn more about One Book, One Community.
Schaumburg Post Office Renamed in Honor of Veterans
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi recently announced the passage of his bill to rename the Schaumburg Post Office, 450 W. Schaumburg Rd., through the Committee on Oversight and Reform. This bill renames the Post Office the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building." Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly said, "Naming the postal service facility in their honor will remind everyone about the sacrifices made by these brave men and women to ensure freedom here and around the world."
SCHAUMBURG FIREFIGHTERS DONATE $25K TO RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Members of Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4092 recently donated $25,000 to Ronald McDonald House charities of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. This donation was made possible thanks to the funds raised during their 27th annual Charity Softball tournament in 2021. The village thanks the Schaumburg Fire Department for their continued generosity to the community.
WELCOME PHO DAY
Pho Day held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its new restaurant located at 756 E. Schaumburg Rd. Pho Day is a Vietnamese restaurant that offers several Vietnamese menu items such as noodle soup, fried rice, spring rolls, egg rolls and more. Ownership made a significant investment to renovate the former Wu's Chinese space by opening up the ceiling and completing other interior work. For more information, visit Pho Day's website.
SCHAUMBURG EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR 2021 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
At its Feb. 8 meeting, Schaumburg's Village Board adopted a resolution expressing support for the goals and objectives of the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region proposed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. The plan identifies several science-based goals and objectives for the region and identifies strategies for municipalities to take measurable and meaningful action to both dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop resiliency to climate-related hazards that threaten the community, economic health and the natural environment. By endorsing the Climate Action Plan, the village joins other communities and councils of government that are working toward taking strategic action to achieve many aspects of the plan for a more resilient, equitable and healthy future.
EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Feb. 11-12
Schweikher House

Feb. 11-12
Laugh Out Loud Theater

Feb. 12
Schaumburg Police Department

Feb. 12
Trickster Cultural Center

Feb. 12-13
Spring Valley Nature Center

Feb. 16
Virtual

Feb. 16, 18
Schweikher House

Feb. 17
Virtual

Feb. 18
The Barn

Feb. 19
Trickster Cultural Center




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 ©2022 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.