Schaumburg Progress Report for March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

HONORING FORMER VILLAGE PRESIDENT AL LARSON

Visitation for former Village President Al Larson will be held on Friday, March 22 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court.

Parking will be available at both the Municipal Center (101 Schaumburg Ct.) and adjacent Prairie Center lots. On street parking is available on Summit Drive and neighboring streets if necessary.
Visitation attendees are asked to enter the Municipal Grounds off Summit Drive and will exit onto Schaumburg Road. Signage and personnel will be available onsite to assist.
Enter the Prairie Center from the west entrance doors (closest to the Municipal Center); the east doors will serve as an exit only.
Please expect additional traffic in the area and watch for pedestrians.
No guest sign-in book will be provided during the visitation, however, attendees may use the online Tribute Wall to offer condolences and share memories.

Mayor Larson was an Eagle Scout and a naturalist. In observance of his lifelong love and appreciation of nature, in lieu of flowers, donations in Mayor Larson’s memory can be made to the Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg on the Schaumburg Park Foundation's website.

Read the full obituary.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE EARLY CLOSURE MARCH 22

The Village of Schaumburg will be closing its administrative and non-emergency offices at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, to accommodate the service arrangements for the visitation of Mayor Al Larson and honor his legacy. Offices will reopen on Monday, March 25, for regular business hours.

Residents can still dial 311 in the village or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg to reach a customer service representative. Please dial 911 for any emergency needs.

Document Destruction Event April 6

The Village of Schaumburg is hosting a document destruction event exclusively for Schaumburg residents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Two boxes of paper documents are allowed per vehicle. Though paper clips, staples and envelopes do not need to be removed, CDs, plastic bags, spiral notebooks and 3-ring binders are not allowed. Participants are required to bring their IDs to show Schaumburg residency.

If you cannot attend the document destruction event, a community-wide recycling event will take place on Saturday, April 20. Visit the website or view the flyer for more details.

Upcoming ComEd Tree Trimming

In the upcoming months, ComEd will be performing tree trimming along Irving Park Road and other nearby streets. These vegetation management activities are a key component of ComEd's maintenance program to ensure electrical reliability since vegetation contact with ComEd equipment is a leading cause of power outages. Qualified line-clearance workers contracted by ComEd will be performing the tree trimming work with supervisors in close contact to ensure work is performed properly. For questions or concerns on vegetation maintenance performed by ComEd, call 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661).

Village Holds Emergency Preparedness Workshop

The village held an Emergency Management and Cyber Safety Awareness workshop on March 20 for the community with over 60 participants. Led by the village's Emergency Manager, Police Department personnel and Information Technology management, the workshop guided residents and other community members on ways to stay safe from internet scams and online predators, how to prepare for emergencies, the village's Special Needs Registry and Oasis Program, and what Emergency Management does for the village. If you missed the event, copies of the presentations are available on the village's website.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month, which makes now a good time to plan ahead, especially with the severe weather common in Illinois. Take some time to prepare by following the tips on the village's website.

Volunteer of the Year Nominations Due April 1

Volunteerism is central to what makes Schaumburg the vibrant community that it is. Please take some time to nominate an adult, a student or a worthy organization for recognition for the 36th Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon. Nominees can represent social, civic, religious, community, school, and nonprofit organizations within the Village of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township community. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, April 1, and can be made online. Steve Beauchamp, Co‐Chief Executive Officer of Paylocity, will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's ceremony that will take place on Tuesday, April 23 at Chandler's Chophouse, Grille & Banquets. The event is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online.

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS RELEASE PROMOTION SCHEDULE

The weather is warming up and Opening Day is on the horizon! The Schaumburg Boomers recently announced their fun-filled promotion schedule, which kicks off at the home opener on May 13 with post-game fireworks. In addition to the 21 firework shows scheduled for the season, including the annual 4th of July Fireworks Super Show, there will be plenty of opportunities to take home premium giveaway items, such as bobbleheads, replica jerseys, t-shirts and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

WELCOME ROSIE'S SIDEKICK SANDWICH SHOP

The original Rosie's Sidekick Sandwich Shop is a family-owned and operated sandwich shop located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. They've now made their way to Schaumburg, recently opening a second location at 1750 E. Golf Rd. on the first floor of the One Century Centre office complex. Sharing their cherished family recipes and culinary expertise, Rosie's brings you their homemade eggplant parmesan, meatballs, Italian roast beef and delicious cannoli. Their menu features an array of specialty sandwiches, like muffuletta, alongside keto bowls, customizable pizza bread, soups and more. Rosie's is also equipped to cater various events, from casual gatherings to corporate events ensuring their flavorful, homemade quality. For more information or to order online, visit Rosie's Sidekick Sandwich Shop's website.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Rodenburg Road Reconstruction & Resurfacing

Rodenburg Road will be closed between Travis Parkway/Timberleaf Circle and Irving Park Road beginning Monday, April 1. The closure is anticipated to begin in the early morning, so be prepared to follow the posted detour route on your morning commute. The detour will route traffic along Irving Park Road, Roselle Road and Central Avenue. For more information, visit the Rodenburg Road project's website.

VILLAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the job titles below to apply for this week's featured positions. For more information on other available positions, visit the village's Career Portal.

Certified and Entry-Level Police Officers

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Customer Service Clerk (Police Department)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

EVENTS

(click on event name for more info)

March 22

AL LARSON VISITATION

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

March 22 (Additional Dates Available)

SCHWEIKHER HOUSE TOUR

Schweikher House

March 22-24

ADEPTICON

Schaumburg Convention Center

March 22-30

EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS

Woodfield Mall

March 25

OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY MARKET

The Barn

March 30

BOLLYWOOD HOLI CARNIVAL

Schaumburg Convention Center

MONTHLY MEETINGS

April 13

COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL

Police Department

April 18

CHAT WITH THE BRASS

Virtual

The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Multimedia Communications Specialist

Josie Beecher-Crotty

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

VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR

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