POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKES FIRST IN 2023 TRAFFIC SAFETY CHALLENGE | |
The Schaumburg Police Department is pleased to announce it has received first place in the 2023 Traffic Safety Challenge.
The Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge (ITSC) is an innovative traffic safety awards program that targets four major traffic safety priorities: Occupant Protection, Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Impaired Driving. The ITSC recognizes the best overall traffic safety programs in the state and provides agencies with an opportunity to make a significant difference in the communities they serve. Below are some enforcement highlights that helped the department receive this distinction in 2023:
- Issued approximately 3,187 speed-related citations and written warnings
- Issued 703 seatbelt and 42 child safety seat citations/warnings
- Issued approximately 2,700 distracted/negligent citations and written warnings
- Issued approximately 375 DUI-related citations
In addition to analyzing a variety of data related to traffic and the tools used to enforce motorists adherence to local laws, the police department also was recognized for its ongoing efforts to promote safety with its holiday traffic safety campaigns, its variety of outreach efforts in the community, and participation in other initiatives geared toward motorist, bicycle, and pedestrian safety.
The award is being presented to the department for the Municipal 101-250 officers’ category. For more information on the Schaumburg Police Department, please visit the website or dial 311 in the village.
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90 NORTH SHARED STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS | |
Construction of the Shared Street located along the west side of the 90 North District Park from Progress Parkway to Landmark Avenue began earlier this spring. Work has continued on the project with rough grading of the new road recently completed. The water main installation is about 80 percent complete and the storm sewer about 90 percent complete. Electrical system installations are anticipated to begin, and concrete work is scheduled to begin the last week of June. The project is expected to continue through the fall.
Once finished, the street will serve as a multi-functional space that can be blended with the adjacent park to allow for a variety of uses and activities in the future. For more information on this project, dial 311 in the village or visit the Construction Dashboard.
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TEENS COMPLETE YOUTH CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY | |
Over this past week, the Schaumburg Police Department hosted its summer Youth Citizen Police Academy. The academy ran June 17-21 at the police department where participating teens had the unique opportunity to learn about various law enforcement functions, including patrol operations, community policing, social services, forensics, and more. They also gained their CPR certification and reviewed the dangers of distracted driving. The week ended with a graduation celebration with Police Chief Bill Wolf.
The Youth Citizen Police Academy is offered once per year in the summer. The Adult Citizen Police Academy is offered twice per year with sessions held once per week throughout the course of 10 weeks. For more information on either academy, visit the website.
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In the Village of Schaumburg, all solicitors, peddlers and vendors must obtain a permit through the village before they are allowed to solicit in Schaumburg. Solicitors are required to obtain a solicitor's license and display a solicitor's badge while working door-to-door. A list of all annually licensed, For Profit solicitors in Schaumburg can be viewed on the Fundraising and Solicitation Calendar found on the village's website. As a resident, if you are approached by a solicitor who does not have a permit, please dial 911 before sharing any personal information so that police personnel can investigate the matter and confirm the situation is not a scam. For questions, dial 311 in Schaumburg or (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg. | |  |
Residents are reminded that parking on village streets is prohibited between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. Violators will be ticketed. If your driveway or designated parking spot is inaccessible, arrangements will need to be made to allow overnight parking on your street and neighboring streets. Residents may request overnight parking by dialing 311 within Schaumburg boundaries, calling police non-emergency at (847) 882-3586, or by making an online request on the village’s website. Residents must obey posted signage at all times. | | |
Protect Your Home While On Vacation | Taking a vacation this summer? The Schaumburg Police Department offers a Vacation Watch Program to offer added protection to homeowners who may be going away for the weekend or on an extended trip. Submit a vacation watch request online or by dialing 311 in the village to speak with a customer service representative. Once the information is provided to the village, the police department will perform a check of your residence and/or property whenever possible to make sure it is secure. For more information on this and other safety programs, visit the website, dial 311 in Schaumburg, or call (847) 895-4500. | | |
Support young entrepreneurs by stopping by one of many lemonade stands on Thursday, June 27 for Lemonade Day in Schaumburg. Organized by the Schaumburg Business Association, Lemonade Day is a community-wide educational program that provides youth with the opportunity to learn how to start, own and operate their first business. Youth are taught how to set goals, create a product, prepare a budget, seek an investor, choose a location, design a marketing plan, and provide customer service. On Lemonade Day, the young entrepreneurs open for business in public locations throughout the village. For information on how you can participate, visit the 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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