ATTEND FALL RECYCLING EVENT TOMORROW | |
The Village of Schaumburg is hosting its annual Fall Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 19 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. The community-wide event includes document destruction, electronics recycling and paint recycling. Some items will incur fees, which can be found online. Vendors will accept cash or credit onsite.
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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NEW VILLAGE HALL DESIGNS UNVEILED |  | |
This week at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Schaumburg officials reviewed design renderings of the new Village Hall. Since May, staff has been working with Williams Architects and their consultants to develop schematic floor plans, elevations, and site plans for the reconstruction of the Village Hall. Numerous design meetings have been held with village employees to identify operational needs that will allow staff to continue to serve the public in the best way possible. The ground floor will include departments that heavily interact with customers, such as Finance, Community Development, and Transportation, while the second floor will house the Board Room as well as other departments that do not experience as much public interaction.
The exterior of the building proposes using a “modern prairie style,” and materials used in the structure will be designed to allow for natural lighting to flow into the building. These early concepts indicate the direction of design and will continue to be refined to best meet the village’s goals.
The new building will be constructed at 101 Schaumburg Court following the demolition of the current Village Hall, which is anticipated to occur in May 2025. Municipal operations will be conducted out of a temporary Village Hall located at 1000 Woodfield Road while the new Village Hall is constructed.
The schematic design will be considered at the Tuesday, Oct. 22 Village Board meeting, which, if approved, will kick off design development with Williams Architects. For more information on this capital improvement project, dial 311 in the village.
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PUMPKIN COMPOSTING AVAILABLE AFTER HALLOWEEN | |
The Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Department is partnering with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to offer a more sustainable way to dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween. From Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3, area residents are invited to drop off their pumpkins for composting in the designated boxes located in the parking lots of two convenient locations:
- Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct.
- Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd.
Residents are asked to remove any non-compostable materials such as glitter, candle wax and any other plastic before dropping off their pumpkins. There’s no limit on the number of pumpkins you can bring, and this free, drop-and-go event is open to the public.
Composting pumpkins not only helps keep waste out of landfills, but it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and conserves water – all of which makes a positive environmental impact. Learn more about organic composting in Schaumburg online. Information on all recycling opportunities in Schaumburg can be found on the website.
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DONATE BLOOD AT COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE | |
The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive that will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1320 W. Schaumburg Rd.
Interested blood donor participants should call 1-877-25VITAL (1-877-258-4825) or register online and use sponsor code ORD0SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times; however, walk-ins are more than welcome. Participating donors will receive a Culver’s Give a Pint, Get a Pint coupon. All donors will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 Target gift cards.
Schaumburg partners with Vitalant to offer five blood drives a year for the community to help with blood donation. For more information about the village’s community blood drives, please visit the website, dial 311 in the village, or call the Nursing Division at (847) 923-3766.
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Leading Ladies of the Blues to Perform at Prairie Center | The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts presents Leading Ladies of the Blues at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Award-winning slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Donna Herula kicks off the evening, joined by special guests Lynne Jordon (vocals), Anne Harris (violin), and Peaches Staten (vocals, percussion). Then, vocalist, drummer, and Chicago Blues Hall-Of-Famer Sheryl Youngblood electrifies with an R&B and soul-tinged edge. Featuring a dynamic mix of standards and originals, this one-of-a-kind show honors the past and celebrates the future of the powerful tradition of the blues. Tickets and more information are available online. | |  |
Cook County Offers Free and Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations and Microchips | The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) partners with local animal organizations to provide low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines and microchips. The 2024 Partners in Prevention clinic locations can be found by using ARC's online clinic locator. These services are available for Cook County dogs and cats. Proof of Cook County residency is required. Some clinics may only offer vaccines for dogs, which will be clearly noted on their flyers. Vaccines are provided on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted. For more details and to view upcoming clinics, visit ARC's website. | | |
Sign Up for Emergency Preparedness Workshop | An Emergency Preparedness Workshop will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. The event will provide information and resources regarding emergency plans and preparedness for pets, emergency food and water supply options, and an overview of emergency resources and volunteer opportunities in the village. The workshop is free and open to the public. Interested participants are asked to register by Friday, Nov. 8 using the online form. For questions regarding the event, contact Tracy Raimondo by dialing 311 in Schaumburg or calling (847) 895-4500. For more information on Emergency Preparedness and to sign up for the workshop, visit the website. | | |
Bake Sale Raises Funds for Shop With A Cop Program | |
At this year's Public Safety Open House, a bake sale took place, raising $792.25 for the police department's annual Shop With A Cop program! Thank you to everyone who picked up goodies and donated to the cause. Special thanks to Mrs. Fields, County Donuts, Molly's Cupcakes, Starbucks (395 S. Barrington Rd.), Donut Drop, Deli 4 You Market, KD Market, Sweet Occasions Cake Studio, and police department employees for donating items.
Shop With A Cop is a fun-filled day where nominated children with economic needs spend a morning alongside Schaumburg police officers holiday shopping and meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Those interested in contributing may reach out to Michelle Defer at the police department by calling (847) 882-3534.
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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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