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MARCH 4, 2022
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO SELECT NEW LRS GARBAGE & RECYCLING CARTS BY MARCH 18
The Village of Schaumburg recently approved a 5-year contract selecting Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) as the village’s new garbage and recycling hauler. Service with LRS will begin May 1.

In the meantime, Schaumburg residents are encouraged to select their preferred cart size for garbage and recycling by March 18. Visit the web portal or call LRS Customer Service at (844) 633-3577 to make selections.

Each home will receive two carts: one for waste and one for recycling. There is no cost for the carts. Carts are available in the following sizes: 35-gallon, 64-gallon, and 96-gallon. Residents may continue to use their own containers but will need to select that option through the web portal or by calling the LRS customer service team to avoid receiving default carts.

Residents of single-family homes who fail to make their selection will receive the default sizes of 96-gallon for waste and 64-gallon for recycling. Townhomes will receive the default size of 64-gallons for both waste and recycling. If residents receive the default sizes and requested something different after the March 18 deadline, LRS will still exchange delivered carts; however, residents will need to use the carts provided for the May 1 start while waiting for preferred sizes to arrive.

Read the complete news release or visit the village's Garbage & Recycling page for more details.
2022 MULCH DELIVERY AND PICK UP
Residents interested in having the village deliver mulch to their homes are required to prepay before delivery can be scheduled. The cost of mulch is $50 per 3-cubic-yard load. Payments with a credit card can be made using WebPay or in-person with a check at the Finance Department inside the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct.

The first set of mulch delivery dates is April 12-14. Same-day delivery requests cannot be made and priority of delivery will go by the date of order. WebPay orders will take priority over orders that are paid in person. If mulch runs out before a delivery can be made, the resident will receive a refund.

Residents may also pick up mulch free of charge beginning Monday, March 7 at the Engineering and Public Works complex, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd. Residents are asked to enter at the traffic light and proceed beyond Fire Station 55 to the wood bin designated for mulch pickup. This service is intended for non-commercial residential use only.

For more information, visit the village’s website, contact Laurie Walter or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
GET MORE INVOLVED IN THE SCHAUMBURG COMMUNITY
Are you interested in getting more involved in your community? Consider joining one of the village’s Boards and Commissions that are open to the public, listed below. Village Boards and Commissions offer a unique opportunity for those who are passionate about community service to interact directly with residents and other stakeholders. Volunteers in this position play an integral role in making recommendations to assist the Village Board in decision making and policy implementation.
Arts & Culture
  • Cultural Commission
  • Septemberfest Committee
  • Sister Cities Committee

Aviation
  • Pilot's Technical Advisory Committee

Environment & Sustainability
  • Environmental Committee

Health & Wellness
  • Blood Program Committee
  • Board of Health

Police & Fire
  • Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Teens & Seniors
  • Committee on Aging
  • Peer Jury Oversight Committee

Trades & Business
  • Electrical Commission
  • Schaumburg Business Development Commission

Transportation & Planning
  • Bikeways Advisory Committee
  • Plan Commission
  • Zoning Board of Appeals
To inquire about a potential opening to serve on a village Board or Commission, contact the Mayor’s office or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
PROGRESS NOTES
Be Prepared During Severe Weather Preparedness Week
As part of the 2022 Severe Weather Preparedness Week (Feb. 28-March 4), the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have teamed up to publish a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to help Illinoisans be better prepared when severe weather strikes. As a follow-up to last year's emergency winter weather preparedness workshop conducted by the village's Emergency Management team and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Schaumburg will host a spring community severe weather workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. To register, visit the village's website.
SAVE THE DATE: Catapult: Magic Shadows! March 20
Catapult: Magic Shadows! comes to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20. An amazingly imaginative combination of dance, storytelling, and sculpture, Catapult features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create magical shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. The company garnered international acclaim as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent and continues to captivate audiences of all ages with seemingly effortless transformations into a mountain, an elephant, a dragon and even a helicopter! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Prairie Center website.
Sugar Bush Fair Celebrates Spring's Arrival March 19-20
The Schaumburg Park District's popular celebration of spring's arrival, the Sugar Bush Fair, returns March 19-20 to Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. Learn about the history of maple syrup at demonstration areas, view historic reenactments and enjoy a great breakfast of pancakes, sausage, beverages and real maple syrup served under a large enclosed tent located near the Merkle Cabin, a short walk from the Nature Center. Pre-registration for the breakfast is highly recommended and closes at 12 p.m. on March 18. Admission to the Sugar Bush Fair and related activities are free. For more information, visit the park district website or call (847) 985-2100.
Schaumburg Boomers Offering Flex Packs for 2022 Season
Schaumburg Boomers Flex Packs offer 12 vouchers good for any game during the 2022 regular season for the discounted rate of $100 per pack. Fans can choose either a Flex Pack voucher book or a paperless Flex Pack. The voucher book contains paper vouchers redeemable at the box office, 1999 Springinsguth Rd. Fans with the paperless Flex Pack will receive a membership code from the ticket service ETIX that allows fans to select and print tickets online. Visit the Schaumburg Boomers website or call (847) 461-3695 to purchase your Flex Pack.
SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY COLLECTING SUPPLY DONATIONS FOR UKRAINE
The Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., will be collecting donations of non-perishable food, clothing and other new essential supplies for the citizens of Ukraine. The Village of Schaumburg will serve as a collection point for these donations, which can be dropped off at the Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct., during normal business hours from March 8 to March 21. Below is a list of accepted donation items:

Non-perishable food
  • Rice
  • Quinoa
  • Buckwheat
  • Pasta
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Oats
  • Grits
  • Granola bars
  • Crackers
  • Dried nuts (almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, etc.)
  • Canned soups
  • Canned fruits & vegetables (corn, tomatoes, beans, chickpeas)
  • Dried fruits (apricots, cranberries, prunes, raisins)
  • Canned meats (chicken, mackerel, salmon, sardines, tuna)

Clothing and other essentials (new)
  • Thermal underwear
  • Clothing and footwear (shoes and socks) for men, women and children
  • Hygiene products (body wash, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene, etc.)
  • Baby products (diapers, formula, bottles, wipes, clothing)
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Tents
  • Disposable tableware
  • Standalone lamps (no batteries)
  • Candles
SCHAUMBURG FIREFIGHTERS RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER CHARITIES
Last week, the Schaumburg Firefighters Fighting Cancer Pink Tie Crew donated funds raised from their annual Pink Tie Ball to two local foundations. The first donation of $20,000 was made to the Northwest Community Hospital Cancer Foundation, aiding those who cannot afford their own cancer treatment costs. The second donation of $15,000 was made to the Michael W. Solberg Foundation. The organization, which was founded in memory of former Schaumburg Firefighter Mike Solberg who passed away from Glioblastoma MultiForme (GBM) in 2016, provides financial support to individuals, families and organizations dealing with medical crises. The village thanks the firefighters, their families and their volunteers for their continued generosity.
NOW HIRING: SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS
Last call for summer seasonal workers! Interested in earning $17.44 an hour over the summer while gaining valuable experience? The Village of Schaumburg is still accepting summer seasonal applications through March 6 for the following seasonal positions:
  • Summer Laborer
  • Intern - Event Planner (Septemberfest)

To apply or for more information on these and other available positions with the Village of Schaumburg, please visit the village's Career Portal.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
March 4
The Barn

March 4-5
Schweikher House

March 4-5
Chicago Improv

March 4-13
Various Restaurants

March 5
Chicago Improv

March 7
Schaumburg Township District Library

March 9
Schweikher House

March 10
Schaumburg Township District Library

March 10-12
Chicago Improv

March 11-12
Schweikher House

March 11-12
Community Rec Center

March 12
Schaumburg Police Department

March 12
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg
The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Communications Specialist

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Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend  
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