WELCOME TONY'S FRESH MARKET |
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DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION (DART) SERVICE CHANGES |
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Due to rising costs, a nationwide driver shortage, and decreased overall program ridership since the pandemic, the Village of Schaumburg will be implementing service changes to the Dial-A-Ride Transportation (DART) program.
Effective May 1, DART will cost $4 for regular service and $2 for reduced fares. Patrons who are eligible for reduced fare must present a valid driver’s license or state issued ID for age verification, a valid student ID, or an RTA-issued identification card with the number beginning with “D”, “S,” or “P.”
Additionally, beginning May 1, the DART program will no longer provide service on Saturdays. The DART program will continue to operate Monday through Friday and dispatchers will take calls from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. which is current practice, with the last pickup taking place at 9 p.m.
Advanced reservations will no longer be accepted, and the program will return to same-day reservations only.
The village thanks you for continuing to use DART. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department by email or calling (847) 923-3861. For more information, please visit the website.
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DEMENTIA AND MEMORY LOSS RESOURCES PROVIDED AT APRIL 18 EVENT |
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Schaumburg's Support Our Seniors Council will be presenting Alice's Journey Through Memory Loss on Tuesday, April 18 at the Schaumburg Township Central Library, located at 130 S. Roselle Rd. Learn about local community resources for those experiencing memory loss through the fictional account of Alice, as she progresses through the stages of dementia. The event is suitable for those facing memory loss and/or their caregivers and families.
Resources from the following organizations will be highlighted:
- Village of Schaumburg Police and Fire Departments; Nursing & Senior Services Division
- Schaumburg Township District Library
- Local caregiving agencies
- Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities
- Geropsychiatric services
- Kenneth Young Center Older Adult Services
- Co-sponsored by the library and Schaumburg's Support Our Seniors Council.
Identical sessions will be held at 10 a.m. (in-person) and 6 p.m. (hybrid: in-person and online). Please register for one session only. To register, visit the library's website. Seniors needing transportation are encouraged to call Dial-A-Ride Transportation at (847) 352-8097 or Schaumburg Township at (847) 882-1929. Please call ASAP to reserve transportation prior to the event.
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APRIL PROCLAIMED AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH |
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At the March 28 board meeting, the village signed a proclamation to celebrate and acknowledge Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, and familial status. The State of Illinois and Cook County prohibit discrimination against additional protected classes. The village is committed to furthering fair housing by supporting housing programs and partnering with agencies that provide fair housing services. For more information, visit the village's website.
Open Communities, one of the agencies the village works with, is hosting a virtual "Fair Housing 101 Workshop" on Tuesday, April 4. For more information, visit their website.
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Community-Wide Recycling Event April 15 |
The Community Recycling Event is back just in time for spring cleaning! The event is open to the greater community and will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in the Wintrust Field West Parking Lot, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. Accepted items to be recycled include clothing and household textiles, batteries, books, bicycles, American flags, and fire extinguishers. Paint and electronics recycling is available for a fee. Hazardous waste will not be accepted at this event. For a full list of accepted items and pricing details, view the Spring Recycling Event flyer online.
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Volunteer of the Year Nominations Due April 3 |
The Village of Schaumburg is seeking nominations for the 35th Volunteer of the Year Awards! Do you know an adult, teen, or organization that gives back to the Schaumburg community by volunteering? Nominations for Schaumburg’s Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Organization of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year will be accepted through Monday, April 3. Recipients will be honored at the Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon that will take place Tuesday, April 18 at Chandler’s Banquets in Schaumburg. Patricia Wilson, TED Speaker and Former CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, will serve as the keynote speaker at this year's ceremony. For more details and to make a nomination, please visit the website.
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Schaumburg Boomers Baseball Releases 2023 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 19 with post-game fireworks. In addition to the 20 firework shows scheduled for the season, including the annual 4th of July super-show, there will be plenty of opportunities to be one of the first 1,000 fans to take home premium giveaway items, such as bobbleheads, replica jerseys, t-shirts and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website.
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Harper College Hosts Law Enforcement Career Fair April 13 |
A law enforcement career fair will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the Job Placement Resource Center of Harper College, located at 1200 W. Algonquin Rd. in Palatine. Approximately 37 law enforcement agencies from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, including the Schaumburg Police Department, will be participating in the career fair. Attendees will learn about policing careers by meeting with several law enforcement officers and discussing potential employment opportunities with agency representatives. For more information, visit Harper College'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: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
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