Oct. 21, 2022
UNITE INITIATIVE SHOWCASES INDIA
In May 2022, the village's VOICE Committee launched a culture and language education initiative called UNITE (Understanding our Neighbors Individuality Through Education). The UNITE initiative helps educate village employees so that we can gain a better understanding of the diverse people we serve.

In this video, Community Planner Parth Joshi and Police Auxiliary Officer Ravi Rajput share details about their Indian background and how their experiences and language skills allow them to proudly serve the Schaumburg community. Parth and Ravi exemplify the village's core values of customer service, teamwork, integrity, respect and trust.
FINAL COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE OF 2022 IS OCT. 25
The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in its final Community Blood Drive of 2022 that will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. in Schaumburg. Participating donors will receive a Culver’s Give a Pint, Get a Pint coupon and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $20 Culver’s gift cards.
 
Interested blood donor participants should call 1-877-25VITAL (1-877-258-4825) or register online at www.vitalant.org and use sponsor code ORD0SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times; however, walk-ins are welcome.

Masks are optional, but not required. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.

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, visit the website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
PROGRESS NOTES
Political Sign Placement Reminders
The village would like to remind the public of village regulations pertaining to temporary political signs. Political signs shall be displayed safely and securely so as not to become a nuisance. Signs shall not be attached to any utility or light pole, other public fixtures, or trees. Political signs can be displayed on private property but permission must be granted by the property owner. Signs are not permitted to be placed within the right-of-way. This means signs shall not be displayed in the area between the sidewalk and the road. In areas without a public sidewalk or bike path, the sign shall be placed approximately fifteen (15) feet from any road edge. Please report concerns to the Community Development Department by dialing 311 in Schaumburg. For more information, visit the village's website, contact Deborah Parran or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
Brahms Schicksalslied at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
The Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra and Schaumburg Choral Artists perform one of Johannes Brahms' most beloved works at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. The Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) is an orchestrally accompanied choral version of a poem written by Friedrich Hölderlin. Additional works by Schaumburg's advanced orchestra and chorus ensembles are included to round out this unique one-hour performance. For tickets and more information, visit the Prairie Center’s website or call the box office at (847) 895-3600.
Pinball Expo at Schaumburg Convention Center
The longest-running pinball event has returned to Schaumburg for its 38th annual Pinball Expo. The event continues through Oct. 22 at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr. This family-friendly expo features tournaments, autograph sessions, contests, and all gaming included in admission. For tickets and more information, visit the Pinball Expo's website.
Chicago Home Show at Schaumburg Convention Center
The Chicago Home Show is coming to the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr., Oct. 22-23. Free admission offers attendees the latest home improvement products and services, along with fresh ideas in home remodeling from experts onsite. For more information, visit the Chicago Home Show website.
EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCT. 24
Early voting for the Nov. 8 Gubernatorial General Election will take place at Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S. Roselle Rd., on the following days and times:
 
Monday through Friday
Oct. 24 through Oct. 28 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Nov. 7
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Saturday
Oct. 29 and Nov. 5
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Sunday
Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
For additional early voting locations in Cook County, visit the Cook County Clerk's website.
LAVELLE LAW CHARITIES FOOD DRIVE UNDERWAY
Benefiting Schaumburg Township residents at risk of hunger, the annual Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive is once again collecting nonperishable food items, paper goods, personal care items, baby formula, and diapers at various collection sites around the community. All donations will go directly to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry, which serves more than 800 families a month, equating to approximately 2,400 individuals. Now through Friday, Oct. 28, donations can be deposited in the collection box located inside the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct.

For more information and a list of collection sites, visit the Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive website.
SHOWCASE, STORE OPENS AT WOODFIELD MALL
Schaumburg welcomes Showcase, a new trendspotting retailer, to Woodfield Mall. Showcase offers new and hard-to-find items using algorithms and AI technology to identify and acquire trending products quickly. The store caters to teens, preteens, and their parents with a fun, interactive, and demo-friendly environment, encouraging shoppers to "try before you buy." The Woodfield Mall location is the company's first brick-and-mortar store in Illinois.

To learn more about Showcase, visit www.shopatshowcaseusa.com. Showcase is also currently hiring, apply here.
VILLAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Village of Schaumburg is actively recruiting for the following positions:

Economic Development Manager - Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Manager is assigned administrative and management work designed to provide professional support to the Director. They are responsible for implementation of economic development programs for the village, including planning, coordinating and monitoring programs and projects, which are designed to retain existing business, attract new business and secure new economic investment.

Benefits and Risk Analyst - Human Resources
This person provides support to and works collaboratively with the Benefits and Risk Manager and assists with the administration of the village’s benefits and risk management programs, wellness initiatives, workers' compensation, and other human resource projects including research and analysis.

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
Next week, crews will be working on the removal and replacement of raised concrete medians. They will then be removing the temporary pavement and framing to begin the construction of new curbs. Crews will also be adjusting all utility and storm sewer structures to pavement. Work on traffic signals and roadway lighting continues along the sides of the roadway.

Expect daily lane closures limiting traffic on Algonquin and Meacham to a single lane and interfering with turn lanes. Please use extra caution and obey the "one way" and "no left turn" signs. Crews are working hard to minimize the length of lane closures.
To receive updates about these and other upcoming street construction projects directly into your inbox, please visit the village's 2022 Street Program page.
OTHER AGENCY PROJECTS
Roselle Road - Cook County Pavement Maintenance Program
Cook County is continuing its rehabilitation of Roselle Road, from Wise Road to Higgins Road. Next week, curb removal and replacement is scheduled to continue. Once curb removal and replacement is completed, diamond profile grinding of the constructed concrete patches will begin. Be prepared for delays, lane closures and new traffic patterns. For more information, visit Cook County's website.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)

EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Oct. 21
Town Square

Oct. 21
Schweikher House

Oct. 21
The Barn

Oct. 21-23
Wintrust Field

Oct. 22
James B. Conant High School

Oct. 22
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Oct. 22
St. Peter Lutheran Church

Oct. 22-23
Schaumburg Convention Center

Oct. 26
Schweikher House

Oct. 28
Town Square

Oct. 28-30
Wintrust Field

Oct. 29
Woodfield Mall

Oct. 29-30
Heritage Farm
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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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