ATTEND PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE MAY 20 |
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CONTACT STATE LEGISLATORS TO KEEP FUNDING IN SCHAUMBURG |
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With a few weeks remaining of regular session for the Illinois House and Senate before its adjournment, Schaumburg officials are urging the public to contact their state legislators to request the Local Government Distributive Fund, or LGDF, be restored so that a greater portion of taxes remain in the community.
LGDF is an important revenue source for every local government in the state. In the Village of Schaumburg, the LGDF is $11.8 million and accounts for 9.8% of the annual operating budget. LGDF funds essential services, such as police and fire, road repairs and maintenance, garbage collection and flood prevention.
In 2011, the State decreased the portion of income taxes that is returned to our community from LGDF. Rather than 10% of income taxes, Illinois lawmakers have allocated just over 6% to local governments in recent years.
As Illinois lawmakers prepare this year’s State Budget, Village President Tom Dailly and other local government leaders are urging the General Assembly to Invest In Communities and restore the Local Government Distributive Fund to 10%. Visit the Invest In Communities website to learn more and make your voice heard by contacting your state legislators.
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PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MAY 7-13 |
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This week the Village of Schaumburg celebrated its dedicated employees through a variety of initiatives to help recognize their efforts as part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). PSRW has been celebrated nationally the first full week of May since 1985. All village employees were treated to a BBQ lunch and had the ability to take part in several fun activities as part of the Healthy U Expo that featured employee raffles for prizes, a putt-putt challenge, an employee dip challenge, as well as opportunities to visit with vendors. The village thanks all employees for the role they play in making Schaumburg such a great place to live, work and visit! Interested in a career at the Village of Schaumburg? Visit the online Career Portal.
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BOOMERS BASEBALL HOME OPENER MAY 19 |
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The Schaumburg Boomers kicks off the 2023 baseball season at its home opener taking place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19. The Boomers will be up against the Windy City Thunderbolts and the game will conclude with post-game fireworks. To purchase tickets, visit their website.
In addition, Ballpark Brew Fest returns to Wintrust Field at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. This 21 and older event features 50 breweries and over 100 different beers. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Ballpark Brew Fest online.
For more information on the upcoming 2023 Boomers Baseball season, visit their website.
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Schaumburg's Police and Fire Departments Participate in School Safety Training |
Safety at our schools is always a top priority for public safety personnel and school administrative staff. The Joint Emergency Management System recently partnered with the Illinois Fire Service Institute to offer the School Safety and Violent Event Incident Management (SSAVEIM) course for fire, police, and school district staff to attend together. This course was designed to improve incident management and response integration of school personnel and emergency responders to violent school events. Participants in the course included staff from Schaumburg's Fire and Police Departments, School District 54, School District 214, and Elk Grove Village's Fire and Police Departments. For more information, contact Public Education Officer Tony Piccolo at (224) 457-1233.
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Celebrating Nurses Week May 6-12 |
May 6-12 is National Nurses Week. Did you know the Village of Schaumburg's Nursing Division offers a variety of free and low-cost nursing services for residents? They include:
- Blood Pressure/Heart Rate and Blood Sugar Checks
- Lending of Medical Equipment
- Disposal of Medication, Syringes and Needles
- Community Blood Drives
- Memory Screening
- Medication education
- General consultation/advice regarding medical issues
- Non-medical companionship
For a complete list of Nursing Services and Community Programs, please visit the village's website. Thank you to the village's nursing staff and to nurses across the globe for your dedicated service!
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Heirloom Vegetable & Herb Sale May 20-21 |
The Spring Valley Nature Club is hosting a Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Sale May 20-21. Stop by either day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. A variety of tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, herbs, and other plants will be available to purchase. Donations to the club are used to fund the many educational and cultural events at the Spring Valley Nature Center. For more information and a list of availability, visit the Spring Valley Nature Club website.
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New! Schaumburg Sings Summer Camp at the Prairie Center for the Arts |
The celebrated Schaumburg Choral Program presents Schaumburg Sings, a weeklong camp for young children, engaging each child in the joy of singing, creating and performing. Through games, songs, dances, and stories, students will explore vocal technique, ensemble and solo singing, basic music reading, and movement. The program will conclude with a short performance inside the Prairie Center's auditorium. The camp runs Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 and is open to all first through fifth graders. The registration fee of $100 includes all music materials and a t-shirt. For more information and to register, visit the Prairie Center'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: Jane Lentino • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
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