FINANCE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES AWARD FOR ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT | |
The Village of Schaumburg's Finance Department was recognized at the June 25 Village Board meeting for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report.
The certificate is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state and local government financial reporting. An impartial panel evaluated the report and determined that it meets the program's high standards and effectively demonstrates a "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story.
Each year, the Finance Department spends many hours incorporating new Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, preparing workpapers, meeting with stakeholders, and responding to auditor requests. This was the 39th time that the village has received this recognition.
The village prides itself in producing high quality, transparent, and award-winning documents. A full list of awards and accolades the village has received can be found on the website.
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SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES RETURNS JULY 6 | |
Schaumburg's popular Summer Breeze concert series, sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Park District, kicks off Saturday, July 6 with Soul Sacrifice. Continuing through August, the concerts will be held on select Saturdays at 7 p.m. lakeside on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. Upcoming performances include:
July 6: Soul Sacrifice
July 13: The Lovettes
July 20: Horizon
Aug. 10: Shake Baby Shake
Aug. 17: Spring Valley Concert Band
Aug. 24: The Chicago Experience
Admission is free. Patrons are welcome to bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs and blankets to the concert. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Please refrain from bringing pets as they are not permitted on the grounds during concerts. For more information, visit the Prairie Center's website.
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HOST A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTY | |
The Schaumburg Police Department is excited to participate in this year's National Night Out (NNO) taking place between 6 and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. This community-wide event invites residents to enjoy an evening of fun alongside law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, elected officials and neighbors. NNO is a great opportunity to strengthen police-community partnerships and build camaraderie amongst neighbors, making neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
Neighborhoods that would like to participate in the year's NNO must register by Monday, July 15. Registered groups will be visited by Village of Schaumburg departments. A public party will be hosted by the Schaumburg Park District at Meineke Recreation Center. For more information on NNO and to register your party, visit the village's website, contact Eric Wang, or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
| 2024-25 SEASON OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ON SALE NOW | |
The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts announces its 2024-25 Season of Arts and Entertainment, beginning Friday, Aug. 23 with Permission to Speak, the acclaimed interactive one-man show from Emmy-winning comedian Paul Mecurio. Eleven mainstage shows follow, offering a wide range of exciting events to explore.
Artforms from around the world take center stage, including beautiful Polish folk songs and dances performed from Chicago’s renowned Lira Ensemble (Oct. 5), captivating harmonies with Filipino-American a Capella sensation, The Filharmonic (March 21), and the powerful Japanese drumming of TaikoProject (March 29).
The season also celebrates the rich tapestry of American music with Leading Ladies of the Blues (Oct. 19) and Jumaane Smith’s Louis! Louis! Louis! (March 8). A unique assortment of Broadway, magic, and cirque acts add to the variety, while returning favorites The Nutcracker and Presto! Holiday Concert usher in the holiday festivities. For the complete schedule and to order tickets, visit the Prairie Center's website.
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Summer Street Sweeping Begins July 8 | |
The next round of street sweeping services, provided by LRS CleanSweep, will begin Monday, July 8. The program covers more than 400 miles of village roadways between the months of March and November. The sweeping will be conducted in various cycles for different areas, including residential streets, the Woodfield area, and industrial areas within the village.
The street sweepers are designed and engineered to remove debris and residue from the street surface and curb line. A build-up of leaves and/or yard waste congests sweepers and risks sweepers catching fire. Please follow the yard waste preparation guidelines on the village's website.
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There are many ways to find the help you need in Schaumburg. As a reminder, 911 is reserved for situations where the immediate response of police officers, firefighters and/or emergency medical services is needed. Residents are reminded not to submit an online Customer Service Request (CSR) for emergencies; please always dial 911 for an immediate response.
In non-emergency situations, most issues and questions can be resolved by using the village's 311 center. Dialing 311 from any phone while in the Village of Schaumburg will connect you with a customer service representative who will answer your questions directly or connect you with the person, department or service of your choice. You can also be connected with a village staff member by dialing (847) 895-4500.
For more ways to connect with the village, visit the website.
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Discount Card for Veterans | |
The Cook County Clerk’s Office and the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs provides veterans, active-duty personnel, and other members of the military a free discount card offering reduced costs and benefits from hundreds of businesses in the Chicagoland area. This public private partnership is a small way to honor those who have served by providing money-saving discounts on a wide variety of products and services. A full list of discounts and participating businesses can be found online. To apply for the card, visit the website.
If you are a business owner that would like to support more than 225,000 veterans in Cook County by offering discounts, apply online or call (312) 603-5788.
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Did you know that 81% 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
- 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
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Learn how to perform CPR on children and adults
For more safety tips and information, please visit the Pool Safety 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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