ATTEND PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE MAY 18 | |
The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend its free Engineering and Public Works Open House that will be held Saturday, May 18. The all-ages event will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Engineering and Public Works maintenance garage, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd.
Residents and children will be offered a unique experience to get a behind-the-scenes look at what skills, tools and equipment are required to maintain the village’s infrastructure. The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational booths, demonstrations, free giveaways, snacks and more. Kona Ice will be available onsite for purchase.
Winners of the K-12 Student Video Contest depicting “What Public Works Means to You” will also be celebrated at the event.
Recognizing the urgent needs of animals at local rescue organizations, the village is proud to collect items and monetary donations at the event to benefit the Almost Home Foundation and Chicagoland Dog Rescue. A list of suggested items and Amazon wishlists are available on the website.
For more information, visit the website, dial 311 in Schaumburg or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.
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BRUSH COLLECTION UNDERWAY | |
The 2024 Brush Collection program is underway in Schaumburg. Village Forester Frank Calvello shares some tips in this video on how to properly prepare your brush to ensure it's collected.
Please note that brush must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled week. It may take crews up to five days to complete collection in each zone. Use the interactive map for your scheduled pickup week. This program is open to single-family residences only. For more information, visit the website.
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SCHAUMBURG CHORAL ARTISTS PREVIEW OVERSEAS TOUR AT THE PRAIRIE CENTER MAY 19 | |
Leading up to their first overseas tour, Schaumburg Choral Artists and Director Tim Knoll perform in concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. The program features vocal selections to be performed during the group’s 10-day tour of Ireland and Scotland, occurring June 10-18 of this year.
Developed in 2022 to provide performance opportunities for formally trained area singers, the ensemble quickly grew to include 41 voices, whose talents bring to life an eclectic choral repertoire, including contemporary works, symphonic pieces, international music, and traditional compositions.
Tickets for the May 19 concert are $9 in advance / $11 at the door ($5 in advance / $7 at the door for those 18 and under) and are available for purchase online.
| DAILLY RECOGNIZED FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE | |
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Congratulations to Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly who was recognized at the May 14 Village Board meeting for his 30 years of public service to the Schaumburg community. Human Resources Director Joe Carey presented President Dailly with his certificate of appreciation and thanked him on behalf of the Village Board, Village Clerk, and staff. President Dailly was sworn in as Schaumburg's sixth Village President in May 2019, after serving as Village Trustee from 1988-2009 and again from 2014-2019. Congratulations on 30 years of service to Schaumburg!
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Register Now for Village Bike Classics | |
The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to celebrate Bike Month, which is being recognized by the village in June with a variety of fun activities. Returning for its 6th year, the Business Bike Classic invites employees of Schaumburg businesses to form teams of four and record their bicycle mileage completed in June to compete for prizes and the traveling Business Bike Classic trophy. To participate, teams must submit the Business Bike Classic registration form.
New this year is the Family and Friends Bike Classic, which encourages Schaumburg residents of all ages to form groups of four and record all bicycling mileage completed in June. Cumulative results will be ranked, and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. To participate, teams must submit the Family and Friends Bike Classic registration form. For more information on Bike Month activities, visit the website.
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Public Service Recognition Week Nominees | |
For Public Service Recognition Week, Village of Schaumburg staff members nominated fellow employees across various departments who embody the village's core values: customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork and trust. The following employees were nominated by their colleagues:
- Cheryl Moon
- Dianna Carlson
- Emma Collar
- Jenna Werdell
- Jennifer Wachal
- Juan Garcia
- Judy Andrew
- Kristeen Riforgiato
- Kristin Jordan
- Samantha Edwards
- Sean Wayne
- Sharrita Vantrece
- Tom Lake
Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication to the Village of Schaumburg!
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Schaumburg Bikeways Workshop May 21 | Gather resources and support for the upcoming riding season at the Schaumburg Bikeways Workshop taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd. Stop by to learn more about the village's extensive bikeway network and upcoming Bike Month activities in June. Bikeways Advisory Committee Chairman Bob Schmidt and Dave Simmons with Ride Illinois will also be speaking at the event. The free open house is designed to serve riders of all ages and experience levels. For more information, visit the website, dial 311 in Schaumburg, or call (847) 895-4500 outside the village. | | |
Youth Citizen Police Academy Applications Open | The 2024 Youth Citizen Police Academy will take place Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21. Teens interested in learning how the Schaumburg Police Department operates will have a unique opportunity this summer to participate in an interactive curriculum surrounding the law enforcement profession. Topics include patrol operations, community policing, forensics, safety and more. All students will receive a certificate of completion, CPR certification and a T-shirt. Applications are being accepted through May 31 or until the class is full. Additional information and the application can be found on the village'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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