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JANUARY 7, 2022
EXTREME COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
With the weather forecast calling for more bitter cold temperatures, the Schaumburg Fire Department encourages residents to keep yourselves and loved ones safe by knowing how to prepare your home and car before inclement weather arrives:
  • Listen to weather forecasts regularly and check your emergency food and water supplies.
  • Make sure a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector are installed in your home.
  • Create an emergency car kit.
  • Heat and power your home safely.
  • Leave all water taps slightly open so they drip continuously and allow heated air to reach pipes inside your home.
  • Make sure babies and older adults are kept warm. Keep pets indoors.
  • Avoid exerting yourself outdoors and stay safe during cleanup.
  • Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

For more winter emergency preparedness tips, please visit the village's website..

If you should experience a power outage, please contact ComEd at (800) 334-7661 or report an outage online. To reach the Village of Schaumburg for non-emergencies, dial 311 in Schaumburg or (847) 895-4500. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY LIST
Looking to protect and serve the Schaumburg community? The Schaumburg Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the village’s 2022 Police Officer Eligibility List.

For more information on becoming a Schaumburg Police Officer and to review the recruiting brochure, view the Police Officer Employment page on the village’s website.
USE DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION TO ESCAPE THE COLD
Need to get out and about but the frigid conditions have knocked your ride out cold? Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) is provided by the Village of Schaumburg and Pace’s Suburban Bus Division. Schaumburg’s signature transit service has evolved over the years into one of the few community-operated bus services in the Chicagoland area that provides door-to-door access to any location in Schaumburg. Since its inception in 1979, DART has provided more than three million rides to residents that need to get around town.

To schedule a ride using DART, please call (847) 352-8097. Masks or face coverings for riders are mandatory on all DART vehicles. For more information about DART, visit the village's website.
PROGRESS NOTES
Greater Chicago RV Show Returns Jan. 14-16
The Greater Chicago RV Show returns Jan. 14-16 to the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr. The show features the very latest makes and models of recreational vehicles from all of the nation's top manufacturers. The show will also feature a huge parts and accessories exhibit, along with campgrounds, tow vehicles and everything RV enthusiasts may need for their next vacation. Admission is $15 for adults. Kids under 16 are free. Masks are required for all participants. For hours and additional information, visit the Greater Chicago RV Show website.
Engage with Village Board Members at Coffee with the Council Jan. 8
Residents are invited to participate in the village's Coffee with the Council beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 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.
Open Communities Housing for 55 Workshop Series
In partnership with Open Communities, Township of Schaumburg Disability Services will be hosting a virtual three-part series beginning on housing rights for people aged 55 and older.
  • Fair Housing 101 (Jan. 11)
  • Avoid Foreclosure (Jan. 18)
  • Rental Counseling (Jan. 25)
Each session is from 10 to 11 a.m. and will be a great opportunity to learn about housing protections and resources. Time will be set aside at the end of each session for questions. For more information or to register for individual sessions, visit the Township website.
Get Recognized for Going Green in Schaumburg
The Village of Schaumburg Environmental Committee is accepting applications for the Al Larson Environmental Award through Feb. 11. Residents and businesses can apply. Categories include energy efficiency, renewable energy, conservation of natural resources, recycling programs, green product use, water conservation, transportation, or outreach and education. For more information or to download a residential or business award application, contact Martha Dooley or visit the village's website.
SUBMIT YOUR WINTER PHOTOS TO THE SCHAUMBURG SNAPSHOT
There's "snow" time like the present to submit your most wonderful winter photos of Schaumburg to the Schaumburg Snapshot photo submission program. Photographers of all ages are eligible to share photos online and submitted images may have the opportunity to appear in village publications such as the Cracker Barrel, village social media channels and the village’s website. To get started, visit the Schaumburg Snapshot page on the village's website.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SEASONAL POSITIONS
Looking for summer work with an excellent pay rate? The village is now accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
  • Intern - Engineering
  • Intern - Finance
  • Intern - Forestry (Engineering and Public Works)
  • Intern - Septemberfest
  • Intern - Transportation and Bike Safety
  • Summer Laborers (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.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Jan. 7-8
Schweikher House

Jan. 7-8
Chicago Improv

Jan. 7-9
Wintrust Field

Jan. 7
The Barn

Jan. 8
Schaumburg Police Department

Jan. 8
Schaumburg Township District Library

Jan. 8
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Jan. 13-15
Chicago Improv

Jan. 14-16
Schaumburg Convention Center

Jan. 15
Spring Valley Nature Center

Jan. 16
St. Peter Lutheran Church

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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