SHARE:  
Join Our Email List
MAY 6, 2022
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award winners who were recognized at the 34th Volunteer of the Year Award luncheon held May 4 at Chandler’s. The winners include: Kathy Ray (Volunteer of the Year), Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 (Organization of the Year), and Esees Komal, Meera Pradeepan & Araha Uday (collectively) (Youth Volunteer of the Year). All nominees were invited to the annual luncheon that featured keynote speaker, Stedman Graham, best-selling author, educator and businessman who spoke about leadership and the importance of valuing one’s self. The village wishes to thank all the volunteers who were nominated and awarded; your selfless contributions to the Schaumburg community are very much appreciated. For more information on the Volunteer of the Year nominees and winners, visit the village's website.
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
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 boxed lunches 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, sandwiches and sweet treats, an employee cook-off 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!
ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION AND TREE CITY USA RECOGNITION
On April 29, staff from the village's Engineering and Public Works Department celebrated the 150th Arbor Day alongside 185 students from Winston Churchill Elementary School. A new Swamp White Oak tree was planted on the school's property and students learned about how trees help create healthy communities. Special thanks to Brian Neumann at The Fields for generously donating the tree planted at the event. The students also received samplings to take home.

Trees are an integral part of our community. Recently, Schaumburg received a Tree City USA® Growth Award in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. A Growth Award is bestowed to a community alongside their Tree City USA recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and a higher level of tree care. This is the 17th year the village has received the Tree City USA recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. For more information, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
PROGRESS NOTES
Engineering and Public Works Hosts Open House May 14
Attend the Engineering & Public Works Department's Open House at EPW, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. This family-friendly event offers 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. For more information, visit the village's website.
Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Police Officer Eligibility List
Looking to protect and serve the Schaumburg community? The Schaumburg Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the village’s 2022 Police Officer Eligibility List.
 
For more information on becoming a Schaumburg Police Officer and to review the recruiting brochure, view the Police Officer Employment page on the village’s website
Upcoming Activities at Wintrust Field
Warmer weather on the horizon marks the start of action at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.

The Schaumburg Boomers will play an exhibition game vs. the Midwest Suburban League All-Stars on Monday, May 9. Tickets are $5 and the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics Illinois.

Ballpark Brew Fest returns to Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. This 21 and older event, features 50 breweries and over 100 different beers. Last call is 5:30 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Ballpark Brew Fest website.

For more information on the upcoming 2022 Boomers Baseball season, visit their website.
Electrical Aggregation Updates
The village recently approved a new agreement with Eligo Energy for the Electrical Aggregation Program which runs through November 2022 at a rate that will match the monthly ComEd Price-to-Compare. While some households were enrolled in this program in early 2022, due to volatility in the energy markets, a number of those accounts will be receiving a notice from ComEd informing them that they will no longer be served by our aggregation program supplier, Eligo Energy, and will be returned to ComEd's default supply service. As the aggregation program provides a price match of ComEd's default rates these accounts will continue paying ComEd's price-to-compare and the name Eligo Energy will no longer appear on the bill. If you have any questions, please visit the village's website or contact Eligo Energy.
EPW TO THE RESCUE
A few weeks ago, a woman in front of the Schaumburg Township District Library building accidentally dropped her phone down the sewer. She was able to get a hold of 311, employees of our Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) responded in 10 minutes, and they were able to successfully retrieve the phone, which was documented by a photographer who was there for an event at the library. Moral of the story: the village is a service organization and staff enjoys helping people in our community whenever possible. Please know you can always dial 311 in the village if you need assistance or have a question on village-related matters.

Special thanks to the library for sharing this positive story.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Civil Engineer (Community Development) 
This position performs technical review of engineering design for development projects. Responsibilities include participation in the Project Review Group multi-department development review process, evaluating development proposals to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances, providing technical advice to boards and commissions on subdivision and development engineering related items, and performing other duties of considerable difficulty involving regulatory engineering issues and functions. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong work ethic and will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people. We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy and be able to problem-solve efficiently.

Fire Inspector (Fire Department) part-time 
This position is considered a civil fire prevention officer responsible for the effective enforcement of Village fire and life safety codes and ordinances through inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. To succeed in this role the ideal candidate will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people inside and outside the organization both verbally and non-verbally.  We are looking to add a team member who has the capability of prioritizing multiple projects and organize time and resources efficiently and have the ability to shift gears comfortably and have the ability to work self-sufficiently on assigned tasks.

To apply or for more information on these and other available positions with the Village of Schaumburg, please visit the village's Career Portal.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Meacham Road at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements

Crews will be installing the stone base for the new roadway along the south side of Algonquin and east side of Meacham. Contractors will continue the roadway lighting work on the south side of the road with both foundation and conduit installation. Preparations are being made for topsoil and new seeding at the east and west ends of the project.
Trucks and equipment will be moving in and out of the closed lanes. No major lane closures are expected related to any of that work, but there may be daily single lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to provide safer access and loading for trucks.
Water Main Replacement - Street Program

Next week, crews will continue installing new water service lines on Hinkle Lane, Cheltenham Place, and Denham Ln. Residents will receive a letter before work begins and will also be notified before their water is turned off during the switch to the new service line. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution when navigating these areas, both for their safety as well as the safety of work crews.
Weathersfield Way Resurfacing

Work continues on the south side of Weathersfield Way to finish up remaining sidewalks. Electrical crews are continuing to install light bases. All sidewalks along Weathersfield Way from Braintree to Salem will be replaced with new sidewalks that are two feet wider. The driveway aprons on the north side will be replaced and will be removed with the sidewalks. Impacted residents will receive notices before their driveway aprons are removed. All work is weather dependent.
To receive updates about these and other upcoming street construction projects directly into your inbox, please visit the village's 2022 Street Program page.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
May 6
The Barn

May 6-7
Schweikher House

May 6-8
Chicago Improv

May 6-9
Woodfield Mall

May 8
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

May 8
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

May 9
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

May 13
Schweikher House

May 13-14
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

May 13-15
Chicago Improv

May 14
Schaumburg Police Department

May 14
Engineering and Public Works Department

May 14
Wintrust Field

May 19
Virtual

May 20-29
Wintrust Field
The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Communications Specialist

Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend  
VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
(847) 895-4500 | Website | Employment Opportunities
Copyright ©2022 Village of Schaumburg. All Rights Reserved.

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.