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NOVEMBER 19, 2021
SCHAUMBURG NOW 12TH LARGEST COMMUNITY IN ILLINOIS
According to new data released this fall by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Village of Schaumburg’s population increased by 6% between the 2010 and 2020 Censuses. This population increase is also much more substantial than each of our municipal neighbors, as shown in the chart above. With a total population at 78,732 people, Schaumburg is now the 12th largest community in Illinois.

Along with the total population increase, Schaumburg's diversity continues to grow with a wide range of ethnicities and cultures settling into the community. Offering excellent schools, a superb park district, numerous houses of worship, and superior village services, Schaumburg is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community that is home to more than 25,900 immigrants. In addition to premier shopping destinations like Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg boasts more than 90 miles of bike paths, dozens of parks, and recreational facilities, over 200 restaurants, the 135-acre Spring Valley Nature Center and Historic Farm site, and our beautiful 5,000+ seat Wintrust Field – home of the Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers.

These are just a few of the many reasons why Schaumburg continues to be a great place to live, work and enjoy! For more information, please visit the village's website. Additional census data is expected to be released throughout this year and into 2022 and can be found at the U.S. Census Bureau website.
SCHAUMBURG PLACES FOURTH IN DIGITAL CITIES SURVEY
The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to announce it has placed fourth in the 2021 Digital Cities Survey, which recognized cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance cybersecurity, improve transparency and much more.

Open to all U.S. cities, the survey honors cities in five population classifications. Schaumburg was ranked fourth in cities with a population fewer than 75,000. Schaumburg also received a 20th Anniversary Special Participation Award for its continued commitment and dedication to participating in the Digital Cities Survey. The awards will be presented during a virtual awards ceremony on Dec. 8.

To read more about this achievement as well as an overview of some of the initiatives the village's Information Technology Department completed in 2021, visit the village's website.
SUMMIT DRIVE RESURFACING
Work is wrapping up on the first segment of the Summit Drive resurfacing project that began this fall and includes the area from Weathersfield Way to Wise Road. The improvements consisted of milling and resurfacing Summit Drive along with spot curb repairs and installation of handicapped ramps at sidewalk crossings that previously did not meet ADA standards.

As part of the project, new striping indicates an exclusive bike lane in each direction with additional bike lane markings that will be forthcoming. In addition, a dedicated parking lane has been added to the east side of the street. Work is still being wrapped up on the project and the village is in the process of modifying existing “No Parking” signage on the east side of the street.

The Village of Schaumburg received federal funding to improve Summit Drive from Wise Road to Schaumburg Road. The second portion of the resurfacing project from Weathersfield Way to Schaumburg Road is anticipated to begin in 2022. For more information on this project, please dial 311 in the village.
PROGRESS NOTES
Schaumburg Lights Up the Holidays at Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 26
Kick off the holiday season by joining the Schaumburg Fire Department in officially welcoming Santa Claus to town on Friday, Nov. 26 for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Holiday carols will begin at 6 p.m. at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. The fire department will escort Santa on a fire truck that will arrive at 6:30 p.m. at the outdoor stage on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Santa will be greeted by village officials who will assist him with his lighting duties. After the tree lighting, Santa will be available for photos with children in the Maggie Atcher Theatre inside the Prairie Center. For more information, visit the village's website.
Schweikher House Offers Bonus Holiday Tours
The Schweikher House, 645 S. Meacham Rd., has added additional tours over the next two weeks for visitors to relax and take in the breathtaking history of the Schweikher-Langsdorf Home and Studio, the only listing in Schaumburg on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional tours are now available on Nov. 19-20 and Nov. 26-27. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Schweikher House website.
The Nutcracker Returns to Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts Dec. 3-12
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble returns with its 26th annual production of Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Featuring live narration, beautiful costumes, and a large cast of professional and student dancers, The Nutcracker follows the adventures of young Clara through a vivid dreamland of dueling mice, waltzing flowers, and dancing snowflakes. With enchanting choreography and timeless themes of love, hope, and courage, Schaumburg's Nutcracker remains a seasonal favorite with audiences of all ages. Performances take place Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 10-12 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Tickets will sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, visit the Prairie Center website or call the box office at (847) 895-3600.
Nursing and Senior Services Offering Free Memory Screenings
The village’s Nursing and Senior Services Division, 746 E. Schaumburg Rd., offers free memory screenings in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. This appointment-based program provides free and confidential screenings that last approximately 30 minutes. Screening results received are not a diagnosis but can help identify any memory issues that may need to be addressed with a physician. The program is open to both Schaumburg residents and non-residents. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at times when nurses are available. To schedule a memory screening or for questions about the various other services offered, call Nursing and Senior Services at (847) 923-3766.
WELCOME SNELLING STAFFING SERVICES
Snelling Staffing Services recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its brand new office space located at 1821 Walden Square, Suite 120. Snelling is a staffing and recruiting agency for various industry sectors. Their employment opportunities span from clerical positions to C-level executives in several different types of businesses including finance, manufacturing, hospitality, sales, legal, and more. For more information, please visit their website.
COOKING SAFETY TIPS
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that more than three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than on a typical day of the year. The Schaumburg Fire Department offers the following tips to prepare and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast this year:
  • Always stay by the stovetop when cooking.
  • Keep a lid nearby so if a small fire starts in the pan, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the heat.
  • Never try to put out a stovetop fire with water - it will make the fire worse.
  • Keep flammable items like oven mitts and towels away from the stovetop.
  • When cooking a turkey, stay in your home and check on it regularly.
  • Keep your oven clean; don’t allow grease to build up.
  • If you do have a fire emergency, get everyone out of the house quickly and call 911.
  • For more Thanksgiving or cooking safety tips, visit the fire department's fire prevention and safety page on the village's website or the NFPA website.
DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
The Schaumburg Police Department announced it is joining with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police and sheriff’s departments to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket and Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. The safety campaign will run from Nov. 19-29 leading up to and following the Thanksgiving Day holiday, one of the busiest times on Illinois roads. If you’ll be celebrating with alcohol or other impairing substances, please remember the following:
  • Make a plan for a sober ride home before you go out.
  • If you’ve been drinking or using marijuana or other drugs, call a taxi, take mass transit, or call a family member to get you home safely.
  • Use your favorite ride-share service or use public transportation.
  • If you see a drunk driver, pull over safely to call 911.
  • Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt. It is the best defense against an impaired driver.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Meacham Road at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements

Crews completed asphalt work for the new lanes along the south side of the roadway. Crews will begin work on a storm sewer crossing on Meacham Rd. just south of Algonquin Rd. in the next few days, which will reduce northbound and southbound traffic to a single lane in each direction during the excavation work. Crews will also replace the pavement with a temporary patch that will carry all of the normal lanes of traffic through the winter months. Next week, utility crews on Meacham Rd. will be working to adjust pipes and structures to meet new roadway and pedestrian path elevations.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Nov. 19
The Barn

Nov. 19-20
Schweikher House

Nov. 19-21
Community Recreation Center

Nov. 19-Dec. 24
Woodfield Mall

Nov. 19-Jan. 9
Wintrust Field

Nov. 20
Spring Valley Nature Center

Nov. 20
Trickster Cultural Center

Nov. 26
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Nov. 26-27
Schweikher House

Nov. 26-28
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center



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