CHECK PRESENTED FOR SCHAUMBURG'S FIRST ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES |
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and his staff met with Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly, village trustees, and others July 10 to present the village with a $166,000 check in support of the village’s proposal to implement an electric vehicle pilot program. The electric vehicle pilot program helps move forward some of the initiatives and concepts identified in the village’s comprehensive green action plan and advances the goals of several federal, state, and local initiatives.
The funding will be used to replace two aging vehicles, a 2013 Dodge Ram and a 2011 Ford F250 – both of which have internal combustion engines. The vehicles will be replaced with two all-electric Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans. The new vehicles will be used by the village’s Buildings Division, which will allow the village to maximize efficiency of building repairs by being able to store more material in the vehicles and minimize trips. Pilot program funding will also be used to install the charging infrastructure needed for the new vehicles.
Incorporating all electric vehicles allows the village to lower maintenance and fuel costs, reduce pollutants, collaborate with partners at ComEd and other regional stakeholders, and continue to advance sustainable initiatives.
The Village of Schaumburg owns and maintains a fleet of 153 police, fire, and public works vehicles. The electric vehicle pilot program was submitted by the Schaumburg Engineering & Public Works Department as a request to Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s Office for Community Project Funding. For more information on the village’s sustainable initiatives, visit the website.
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CONGRATULATIONS BIKE MONTH WINNERS |
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The village celebrated Bike Month in June with a variety of activities and events. The Business Bike Classic, a team bicycle challenge between employees of businesses and organizations located in Schaumburg, returned for its fifth year. In all, 15 teams from seven area businesses and organizations participated including the American Society of Anesthesiologists; Forth, Inc.; HOH Group; Illinois Department of Transportation; Paylocity; Village of Schaumburg; and Zurich North America. The total mileage of all teams combined was more than 9,000 miles. Awards were distributed to teams in novice, intermediate, and advanced tiers. The winning teams were Samm Cwinten, Bill Lindberg, Sam Goodman, and John Zumski of Z Cycle De Lego; William Sadlick, Daniel Wyskochil, Allison Albrecht, and Peter Schaak of Basement Bikers; and Adam Bauske, Derek Dodson, Christine Young, and Blair Gilfillan of #BikePCTY.
The Student Bike Classic kicked off its first year with six participants. This individual bicycle challenge was open to elementary, middle, and high school students from Districts 54 and 211 located in Schaumburg. Individual students recorded their cycling mileage completed during the month of June and awards were distributed to the highest mileage in each participating level of education. The students completed a total mileage of 223. The winning students were Violet Messerges and Violet Thorson.
The Village of Schaumburg congratulates the Business and Student Bike Classic winners and extends its thanks to all Bike Month participants and sponsors including 7 Mile Cycles, Ala Carte Entertainment, Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, Egg Harbor Café, Lou Malnati's, Ride Illinois, Raising Cane's, Schaumburg Boomers, The Kryder Law Group, LLC and Schaumburg Park District.
For more information on biking in Schaumburg, visit the website.
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BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE WEATHER |
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The Northwest Central Dispatch System tests the local outdoor warning system on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. and is prepared to activate the system in Schaumburg when there has been a confirmed sighting of a tornado tracking toward the community; a tornado warning for the community issued by the National Weather Service (NWS); or reports of storm damage due to winds of 70 mph or greater along with golf ball sized hail. Sirens will go off every 10 minutes until the warning expires. The warning sirens will only be activated for the towns identified in the warning polygon identified by the NWS.
As a reminder, the outdoor warning system sirens are not designed to alert residents inside their homes or vehicles but rather to warn people who are outside to seek shelter. Most people will not be able to hear the warning sirens inside their homes. To receive severe weather-related alerts when you are inside a residence, the National Weather Service and state and local emergency management officials strongly encourage people to have either a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) All Hazards Weather Radio with battery backup or Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) installed and configured on your mobile device. FEMA also offers a free mobile app that provides fast and reliable weather alerts from the NWS.
What to do in a tornado: Continue to listen to local weather news to stay updated and go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. If you are outside, seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Learn more about how to stay safe and the differences between watches and warnings by visiting the National Weather Service website.
For more information and safety tips, visit the village’s website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
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SCHAUMBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT GOES ABOVE & BEYOND |
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As Schaumburg Firefighters Jake Young and Jason Street were returning from a call, they saw smoke billowing in a neighboring community. Without hearing any indication of a fire being called in, they immediately took action. Watch the video to hear how Young and Street went above and beyond to prevent the loss of lives and serve the greater community.
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Styrofoam Recycling Facilities |
Styrofoam recycling can be costly as the material is lightweight, bulky, and difficult to clean, which is why foam recycling is less common. At this time, the village’s garbage and recycling provider, LRS, does not offer Styrofoam recycling to Schaumburg residents. However, there are Styrofoam recycling locations that are open to the public in nearby communities.
The following locations offer Styrofoam recycling at no charge:
- Abt Electronics: 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
- Chicago Logistic Service: 701 Wesemann Dr., West Dundee
- Dart Container Corporation (two locations): 310 Evergreen Dr., North Aurora and 7575 S Kostner Ave., Chicago
Additional information can be found on the village's website.
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Pool Safety Tips to Keep Children Safe This Summer |
Did you know that 74% of child drowning deaths occur at a residence? The Schaumburg Fire Department reminds residents of the following tips to keep everyone safe in the water this summer:
- Never leave a child unattended in or near water.
- Learn to swim and teach children how to swim.
- Ensure pools/spas have compliant drain covers and teach children to stay away from drains.
- Install proper barriers, covers and alarms on and around your pool.
- Learn how to perform CPR on both children and adults.
For more safety tips and information, please visit the Pool Safety website.
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Schaumburg Summer Theater Presents Hello, Dolly! |
Featuring the talents of high school and college students, Schaumburg Summer Theatre's 33rd annual production follows matchmaker Dolly Levi on a musical romp through 19th-century New York that bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. Performances run July 28-30 and again Aug. 4-5 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, located at 201 Schaumburg Ct. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Prairie Center's website.
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Submit Your Summer Photos to The Schaumburg Snapshot |
Summer is in full swing in the Village of Schaumburg with so much to see and do! Consider submitting your best shots of the summer season to the village’s free photo submission program, the Schaumburg Snapshot. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit their favorite photos taken within the Village of Schaumburg by uploading their images online to the village’s website. Your images may be featured in village publications, social media channels and the village’s website.
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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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Copyright ©2023 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.
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