COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HELP RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY FIRE |
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Following the July 14 fire at Emerald Village in which the building was evacuated and residents were displaced, Village of Schaumburg staff and local organizations quickly came together to assist residents who were impacted. Schaumburg’s Nursing Division and Engineering & Public Works Department delivered wheelchairs and other medical equipment to those in need at the various shelters. Members of Social Services assessed the clothing needs of those displaced and worked with Schaumburg – Hoffman Estates Lions Club to purchase and deliver clothing. St. Vincent de Paul at St. Marcelline Catholic Church is also assisting with gathering funds for clothing and other needs. Special thanks to Sweet Orange and Riccardo’s Ristorante for donating meals to Emerald Village residents, which were delivered by the Schaumburg’s Medical Reserves Corps (MRC) and Nursing Division. The village's emergency management staff met with the property management company earlier this week to provide them with an action plan so they can continue assisting residents who have been displaced.
The village’s MRC is always looking for new volunteers to train, prepare and educate. More information and the volunteer application can be found online.
Community Assistance Fund
Did you know that the village has a Community Assistance Fund where 100% of contributions directly benefit local families and individuals when crime or crisis occurs, such as the fire that broke out on July 14? The fund is managed by village social workers and can also be used to assist victims of domestic violence and other crimes as well as families in crisis situations that are referred from the police department. If you would like to learn more and donate, please visit the website.
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SEPTEMBERFEST SATURDAY MUSIC ACTS ANNOUNCED |
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The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce Blue Öyster Cult and Cap’n Funk & The Groove Train as the main stage acts for Saturday, Sept. 2 at its popular three-day festival, Septemberfest. BoDeans and Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller will perform as the main stage acts for Sunday, Sept. 3, which will be followed by fireworks. Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band and Heart to HeartBreaker will perform as the main stage acts for Monday, Sept. 4.
Blue Öyster Cult will headline the main stage at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. The band is praised for its catchy-yet-heavy music and lyrics which have earned them both mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. With the classic hits “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and “Burnin’ for You,” Blue Öyster Cult was listed in VH1’s countdown of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. The performance is sponsored by The Rose Family.
Cap’n Funk & The Groove Train will open for Blue Öyster Cult at 6 p.m. Blending rock and pop genres with funky flavor coming from its horn section, the band plays a collection of covers and originals inspired by bands of the 70s and 80s.
Septemberfest will be held Sept. 2-4 at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds. Though all entertainment acts are free, weekend VIP tickets are available for purchase online. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at corporate and local levels. In addition, volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon and evening shifts. Volunteers will receive a complimentary t-shirt and free parking on Septemberfest grounds the day of volunteering. More information about Septemberfest, VIP tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteer registration can be found online. Read the full release on the village's website.
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PACE BREAKS GROUND ON IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER |
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Schaumburg Elected Officials joined Pace leaders, state representatives, local officials, and others at a ceremony held July 19 to break ground on a new ADA Transfer Facility adjacent to the Northwest Transportation Center. The project, which is being funded by Rebuild Illinois funding, will transform a critical hub for paratransit with new assets that promote accessibility, expand capacity, and enhance comfort and aesthetics for people with disabilities and other commuters. Improvements to the site include the demolition of the former Schaumburg Post Office and the renovation of an existing facility that will accommodate customers, for the first time, with an indoor waiting area and public restrooms.
The Pace Northwest Transportation Center is a major hub with over 1,000 daily boardings for Pace service, including I-90 Express buses which utilize the Illinois Tollway I-90 Flex Lanes to bypass congestion and connect commuters to the CTA Blue Line at Rosemont. The new transit center and ADA Transfer Facility will include two new dual-port car charging stations, with capacity for four electric cars, an expanded drop-off area, and new Pace branded signs with real-time bus departure information. New sidewalks will provide pedestrian access from Mall Drive and Kimberly Drive to the bus terminal, and parking capacity will increase from 192 spaces (6 ADA) to 301 spaces (8 ADA) to support the popular I-90 Express services. Other improvements include landscaping and site furnishings, seating, Ventra ticketing, and digital and audio bus arrival information. For more information on Pace services offered in Schaumburg, visit the village’s website.
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VILLAGE ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
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The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce that Jean Bueche has been named the new Director of Human Resources. Bueche has been serving as acting director since October 2022 following the retirement of Ann Everhart from the position.
Bueche became Schaumburg’s Assistant Director of Human Resources in May 2022 after serving as the Management Analyst for the department since 2020. Prior to coming to Schaumburg, Bueche served as a Management Analyst and an Administrative Services Coordinator for the Village of Hinsdale where she performed a number of duties related to employee relations, collective bargaining, finance and administration.
In Schaumburg, Bueche has been responsible for managing employee relations for the village; participating in labor negotiations for the various collective bargaining units; creating policies and administrative protocols, preparing the department’s budget; and leading the village’s initiative to champion inclusion and diversity, among other tasks.
Bueche is a graduate of Illinois State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. Bueche also has a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional and is a member of the National Public Employer Labor Relations Association as a Certified Labor Relations Professional.
Interested in a career at the Village of Schaumburg? Visit the website for a list of current available opportunities.
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Trickster Cultural Center's National Gathering July 21-23 |
Did you know native people historically have the highest percentage per capita of individuals serving in the U.S. military? The Village of Schaumburg is honored to recognize and celebrate all veterans at Trickster Cultural Center's 9th Annual National Gathering of American Indian Veterans. The 3-day event will be held Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The event is free and open to the public.
The National Gathering honors all veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras and branches in a Native way. This year's theme is Healing for One, Healing for All. For more information and to register, visit Trickster’s website.
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Dog owners are reminded to help keep their furry friends safe in our community. Make sure your pet has a collar with a valid rabies tag and identification on it in case your dog gets lost. It is encouraged to have your pet microchipped for easy identification purposes. Village ordinance requires pets to be leashed when off their property at all times. In addition, pet owners are encouraged to be respectful of their neighbors and are required by village ordinance to pick up waste and dispose of it properly. Failure to comply with village ordinances can result in fines issued. Questions regarding animal ordinances can be directed to Animal Control Officer Sandy Golliher at (847) 348-7221. Additional animal information is located on the village's website.
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Moretti's/NWSRA Golf Classic |
Join the Special Leisure Services Foundation for a relaxing and entertaining day on the course with friends and colleagues. Golfers will tee off to support recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are included along with 18 holes of golf. All proceeds will support the accessible transportation program to assist Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) participants to get to and from programs. NWSRA provides recreational programs so that children and adults with disabilities have the opportunity to have fun, make friends, be included, go new places, learn new things and celebrate their lives. The deadline to sign up is Aug. 4. For more information and to register, visit the website or contact Megan O'Brien.
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Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act Anniversary |
The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act is celebrating its 33rd anniversary on July 26. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The Village of Schaumburg is committed to ensuring all community members and visitors have appropriate access to facilities within the village. This commitment also extends to ensuring the village does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its employment practices or in allowing participation in any village services provided to the public. For more information, visit 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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