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Oct. 28, 2022
HALLOWEEN SAFETY AND TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS
The Village of Schaumburg wishes to ensure the safety and tradition of a Happy Halloween. For those wishing to participate, Trick-or-Treat hours will take place on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during daylight hours. To keep the holiday safe and fun for everyone, the village encourages those celebrating to follow these tips:


  • Homes that wish to participate should turn their front porch/outdoor lights on. If not participating, please keep these lights off. 
  • Children should stick to well-lit streets in their own neighborhood and be accompanied by an adult.
  • Never enter any home to receive treats or for any other reason.
  • Wear light-colored clothing or wear reflective tape to be better seen. 
  • Always walk on sidewalks and never run in between parked vehicles.
  • All treats should be examined by a parent or guardian before they are eaten. Throw away anything unwrapped and check wrapped candy for signs of tampering. Call the police to report any suspicious treats.

To view all Halloween Safety information, visit the website.
DRIVE WITH CAUTION THIS HALLOWEEN
Halloween celebrations are here, which means drivers need to use extra precaution when on the streets. Here are some tips to keep both drivers and pedestrian's safe this Halloween:

  • Be alert of trick-or-treaters. It's likely more pedestrians will be on the roads and in other unexpected places. Drive at a lower speed.
  • Keep an eye out for pedestrians who come out from between parked cars, greenery, or fences. Stop, and wait for them to pass.
  • If you are attending a party, do not drink and drive. If you drink, make sure you have a designated driver. 
  • Additionally, if you see a drunk driver, call 911 immediately.
  • If you are a party host, consider collecting car keys from guests who are drinking and prepare to make taxi/rideshare or sleeping accommodations for those unable to drive.

You can find other tips on Halloween safety for motorists on NHTSA's website.
COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENT A SUCCESS
On Oct. 8, the Village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Environmental Committee hosted a recycling event in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd.. At the event, residents had the opportunity to recycle oil and latex paint with Earth Paint, a paint recycling company that helps provide jobs to people with special needs. Elgin Recycling collected TVs, computer monitors, and other electronics to be recycled securely. Document shredding was also offered by Docu-Shred. With the event beginning at 8 a.m., participants began lining up in their cars as early as 7:30 a.m. with a total of 404 cars attending the event. At the event, 243 gallons of paint and nearly 19,000 pounds of recyclables were saved from going to the landfill. Overall, the 2022 Fall Recycling Event was considered a great success. The next community recycling event will take place on Saturday, April 15. To learn more about the village's recycling events, visit the website.
PROGRESS NOTES
Dispose of Expired Medications at RxBox
Oct. 29 is National Rx Drug Take Back Day. The village's RxBOX is located in the lobby of the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd., and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents can dispose of medications, including prescription and over the counter meds, ointments and liquid medications that are expired or unused, at this location at any time. Items should be placed in a zip-locked plastic bag. Asthma inhalers can be deposited in a separate zip-locked plastic bag. The medications will then be incinerated in collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Sharps, needles, syringes and thermometers are not accepted. For more information, visit the village's website
Farmers Market Ends its Season
Today, Oct. 28 the Schaumburg Farmers Market holds its final market of the season. The market has been running every Friday in the Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot at 190 S. Roselle Rd. from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. since June 3. Every week, residents browse locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, flowers, plants and more from the farmers who produce them. Special musical performances and celebrations also take place at the market on occasion. The village would like to thank all vendors and marketgoers for making the 2022 Schaumburg Farmers Market a great success! For more information on attending or selling at the farmers market, please visit the website.
Water Bills Accessible on WebPay
Water bills can now be accessed from WebPay on the village's website. This feature provides users the option to view, download, or print their bills. The bill will be accessible as soon as water bills are processed by the village which is usually on or around the 20th of every month. This new feature offers greater convenience as residents and businesses no longer have to wait for their bills to arrive by mail. For more information on how to pay water bills in the village, visit the website.
A Year of Saving Lives with Blood Donations
Every year, The Village of Schaumburg Nursing Division partners with Vitalant to offer five blood drives a year. Participants are given the opportunity to enter raffles for gift cards, ranging from Home Depot to Lettuce Entertain You, and receive vouchers at time of donation for treats, such as a free pint of custard from Culver's. Most importantly, participants have the opportunity to save up to three lives with just one pint of blood donated. This year, over 200 community members participated in the blood drives, which equates to over 600 lives saved. Thank you to everyone who participated in the village's blood drives this year! For more information on the village's blood drives, visit the website.
EMPLOYEE EXPRESSIONS: MATT CHRISTENSON
Have you ever wondered who leads an investigation? In this edition of Employee Expressions, listen and learn from Matt Christenson as he talks about some of his job responsibilities, what he likes about his role, and what it takes to become a Police Sergeant working in Investigations.
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: SUSHI TSUKI
Sushi Tsuki is now open at 889 S. Roselle Rd. in the Kingsport Plaza. They offer a large selection of sushi and sashimi from which to choose, including over 20 specialty rolls like the Rainbow Roll, Caterpillar Roll, Godzilla Roll, and the Tsuki King. In addition, a variety of lunch specials, bento boxes, poke bowls and hibachi entrees are available. All dishes are prepared fresh to order by professionally trained chefs of Japanese cuisine.

Sushi Tsuki offers both dine-in and carry-out service at the Schaumburg location, with online ordering available. For more information or to place an order, visit their website or call (847) 891-2888.
VILLAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Village of Schaumburg is actively recruiting for the following positions:

Engineering Inspector - Engineering & Public Works
This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the small capital improvement projects and larger annual program. The planning and implementation of various capital improvement projects includes the management of public improvement projects for conformity to issued plans and specifications, supervision of the construction inspection services responsible for the quality of work and conformity with the village Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Customer Service Clerk - Police Department
This position performs a variety of functions within Police Department Records in the areas of customer service, data entry, and clerical tasks. This position is responsible for the handling of phone calls, customers, and receipts of payments, data entry; adjudication administration and coordination of monthly hearings, processes subpoena, FOIA, background check, letters of good conduct, and assists in the department accreditation process.

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 finishing the removal and replacement of raised concrete medians. They will continue to work on traffic signals and roadway lighting along the sides of the roadway. Utility and storm sewer structures will also be adjusted to new pavement surface at this time.

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. Follow the direction of flaggers as trucks enter and exit closures. 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. Be prepared for delays, lane closures and new traffic patterns. For more information, visit Cook County's website.
EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Oct. 28
Town Square

Oct. 28-30
Wintrust Field

Oct. 29
Woodfield Mall

Oct. 29
Police Department

Oct. 29
Township of Schaumburg

Oct. 30
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Nov. 5
Trickster Cultural Center
 
Nov. 6
Schweikher House

Nov. 11
Veterans Gateway Park

Nov. 11-12
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
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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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