FALL RECYCLING EVENT OCT. 15 |
The Village of Schaumburg will host its annual Fall Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Oct. 15 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. The community-wide event will include document destruction, electronics recycling and paint recycling. Some items will incur fees. Vendors will accept cash or credit onsite.
Docu-Shred will provide document destruction that will be available until the truck reaches capacity. Schaumburg residents can bring up to two banker boxes per vehicle to be shredded.
The Fall Recycling Event will not accept hazardous waste, oil, antifreeze, fire extinguishers, clothes or large appliances. For more information, including a full list of fees and accepted items, visit the village’s website. |
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PAINTING PUMPKINS PINK WITH THE POLICE |
During the Public Safety Open House on Oct. 1, the Schaumburg Police Department invited children and their families to participate in painting pumpkins pink to show support to those battling breast cancer and bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After the open house, police officers, and command and support staff painted the remainder of the pumpkins. The pumpkins painted by the community and officers were then delivered to three nearby breast cancer treatment centers for the patients to enjoy.
Special thanks to Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Rd. in South Barrington, for its generous donation of the pumpkins used to make this project a success. |
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AL LARSON ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS PRESENTED |
At the Oct. 11 Village Board meeting, Target and the Sublewski residence were named the latest recipients of the Al Larson Environmental Award. The award recognizes commercial/residential properties and individuals who have implemented sustainable initiatives in the Schaumburg community.
In 2019, Target, 1235 E. Higgins Rd., built a rooftop solar project with a nameplate capacity of 480 kW AC (kilowatts alternating current). It produces more than 12 GWh (gigawatt-hours) of electricity, which relates to a carbon offset of 8,833 metric tons of carbon dioxide avoided over its initial 15-year-long power purchase agreement.
In 2019, the Sublewski residence installed a 4.54 kW (kilowatts) rooftop energy system to generate the energy necessary to meet the home's electrical needs. In 2020, a rain garden with a capacity of 200 gallons was constructed to keep groundwater discharge on the property. And in 2021, a rain barrel was installed that overflows into the garden. An energy-efficient furnace, light bulbs and windows were also installed. Additionally, the homeowners compost their food and use a hybrid car.
For more information on the award and nomination process, visit the village’s website.
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Delmark Records 70th Anniversary Blues Revue |
An epic night of blues music is on tap as veritable Chicago label Delmark Records celebrates its 70th anniversary with three prominent acts. First, the original driving houserockin’ blues, boogie and soul of Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames hits the stage with guest artist, harmonica player Pierre Lacocque. Then, the versatile Mike Wheeler Band delivers “old school for the new century” (Blues Blast), joined by singer and Blues Music Award nominee Demetria Taylor. The evening closes with the “global ambassador of Chicago Blues” (Chicago Sun-Times) Dave Specter Band with Delta roots guitarist/singer Jimmy Burns. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. For tickets and more information, visit the Prairie Center’s website or call the box office at (847) 895-3600.
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Active Shooter Preparedness Presentation |
Did you know the Schaumburg Police Department offers training to community members, businesses, and other organizations on how to best prepare and respond to an active shooter incident? A few spots remain for the upcoming active shooter preparedness presentation that will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Registration is required and can be completed on the village’s website. Please note an adult must accompany participants under the age of 16. For questions, contact Lt. Scott Tillema or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
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SAVE THE DATE: Community Blood Drive Oct. 25 |
The village's final 2022 Community Blood Drive will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. Interested donor participants should call (877) 25VITAL (877-258-4825) or register online using sponsor code OR0SH98. Appointments are highly recommended; however, walk-ins are welcome. All participants must wear a mask. For more information, visit the village's website.
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Residents are reminded that leaves cannot be blown or disposed of into village streets or raked into parkways. Debris left in the street may cause stormwater to back up if leaves block and clog sewers and is a violation of the Village Code of Ordinances. All landscape waste must be bagged properly and placed at the curb for pick up. Landscape waste pick up services are offered until the second week of December. For more information, visit the village's website.
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VILLAGE SEEKING INFORMATION TO HELP MAINTAIN A SAFE WATER SUPPLY |
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The Village of Schaumburg is dedicated to delivering safe and clean drinking water to the community. An important part of this is ensuring the effective control of cross-connections. A cross-connection is a point where your water supply pipe comes into contact with a source that could contaminate the water. Lawn irrigation systems, fire sprinklers, hot tubs/spas and in-ground pools are examples of potential cross-connections. If left unprotected, cross-connections may allow contaminants or pollutants to enter the water system through a backflow. Backflows occur when a drop in water pressure causes water to flow in the opposite direction, increasing the potential for contaminated water to flow back into the system. To ensure the integrity of the water supply, the village has established a Cross-Connection Control program in compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requirements. A component of this program is a triennial survey of village properties. Your participation in a voluntary survey of your property will help determine where cross-connections may exist.
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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
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