CHICAGO NORTHWEST RESTAURANT WEEK BEGINS TODAY |
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F ind your new favorite local restaurant during Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week happening March 3-12. With the largest selection of participating restaurants, diners will have over 30 options in Schaumburg to sink their teeth into. Be sure to let your host and server know you are visiting for Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week to take advantage of special menus and offers where applicable. Learn more in this video. For a full list of participating Schaumburg restaurants, visit Meet Chicago Northwest’s website.
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DOWNED POWER LINE SAFETY TIPS |
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Power lines pose little hazard to everyday life, but when storms or high winds are present, elevated power lines can be broken and/or knocked off the poles and pose the threat of electrocution. If you should come across a downed power line, it's key to remember these safety tips:
- Always consider downed lines to be energized with electricity. Power could come back on at any time or a generator or solar panel could be feeding the power grid.
- Never assume a downed line is something other than a power line. Even cable or phone lines can carry electricity if touching a power line.
- Stay as far away as possible from the downed line and anything the line may be touching, including landscaping and/or fences. Even wet grass can conduct electricity. Call 911 to report the issue from a safe distance.
- If a line falls on your vehicle, stay in the vehicle and call for help. If you must exit because of a fire or other safety reasons, jump as far as possible from the door ledge with your feet together. Shuffle away to minimize the path of electric current until you are clear of the vehicle. Having multiple contact points can increase the risk of electrocution.
More information on downed power line safety can be found online. For additional questions, contact Public Education Officer Tony Piccolo.
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SCHAUMBURG HIGH STUDENTS VISIT FOR YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT |
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The Village of Schaumburg welcomed more than 20 students from Schaumburg High School who met with staff and elected officials to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of local government as part of Youth in Government Day. Students were greeted by Village Manager Brian Townsend before forming into groups to meet and tour with various departments based on their interests. The purpose of the visit was to expose students to the programs and services provided by local government and discuss potential careers available to them. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with elected officials what led them to serve the Schaumburg community. The students now have the task of developing potential proposals they feel should be implemented to improve the quality of life in Schaumburg. Students will return to the Municipal Center later this month to present their proposals to be considered for adoption by the Village Board. The village is eager to see what projects the students come up with! |
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Officials Request Careful Review of Railroad Merger |
Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly joined local, county, and state officials during a press conference held in Itasca this week to reiterate concerns held by communities that will be impacted by a proposed merger of the Canadian Pacific and the Kansas City Southern. Village President Dailly and officials, many of whom are part of The Coalition to Stop CPKC, reiterated the negative impacts that local communities will face such as congestion, environmental concerns, affected emergency response, quality of life issues, and other safety impacts that need to be considered by federal regulators. The request was made in light of the recent train derailment that occurred in Ohio and resulted in chemicals being released into the environment. The coalition filed new documentation with the Surface Transportation Board regarding their concerns. For more information, visit the website.
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Home Renovation Debris Reminders |
Are you completing a home renovation project? Before bringing any items to the curb, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the proper debris preparation guidelines. Commonly disposed of items include carpets, toilets and loose materials.
- Carpet and padding must be cut into strips, not exceeding four feet in width, and tied into rolled bundles. Each bundle must not exceed 50 pounds.
- Two-piece toilets must be separated into two parts (the bowl and the tank).
- Loose materials out of a container must be securely tied in bundles, not exceeding four feet in length or 50 pounds.
As a reminder, up to two cubic yards of non-containerized materials (6'x3'x3') or two bulk items from “do-it-yourself” projects will be collected from your household each pickup. Failure to properly prepare your debris could result in your items not being picked up. For more information about preparation guidelines for these and other items, visit the village’s website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
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Bollywood Holi Celebration at the Prairie Center March 17 |
Celebrate the Festival of Colors at the Bollywood Holi Celebration presented by the Village of Schaumburg on Friday, March 17 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Holi is a one of the most popular festivals in India, marking the end of winter and welcoming the spring season. To celebrate, an evening of beautiful music will be performed in Hindi by three extraordinarily talented and entertaining vocalists: Shivani Shah, Kalpesh Kharwa of X-Factor Fame, and internationally touring musician and top Fame Gurukul finalist, Rex Dsouza. To purchase tickets, visit the Prairie Center's website.
The celebration is generously sponsored by Shuffle's Cafe & Lounge, Gold Rush Gaming, and State Farm Agent Esha Patel. For sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Prairie Center's website.
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9th Annual Pink Tie Fireman's Ball Hosted by Schaumburg Firefighters Association |
The Schaumburg Firefighters Association is proudly hosting its 9th annual Pink Tie Fireman's Ball on April 22 at the Marriott Hotel and Resort, 50 N. Martingale Rd. The goal of the fundraising event is to raise money for cancer research and support. The evening will begin with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, with an elegant dinner to follow. The dinner will be accompanied by a tribute video honoring individuals who have bravely fought against cancer. Guests will also have the opportunity to dance, socialize and participate in raffles and the silent auction. All net proceeds will be divided and donated to The Cancer Research Institute, The Michael Solberg Foundation, and Northwest Community Hospital Foundation. To donate to the cause and to purchase tickets, 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: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
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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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