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Oct. 7, 2022
FEDERAL AND LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS PROPOSED RAILWAY MERGER
On Oct. 4, Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and other local mayors and representatives from The Coalition to Stop CPKC held a press conference at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Plaza to discuss the proposed merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads. The press conference was held following a closed-door meeting with federal and local officials where concerns were discussed. The merger is pending before the Surface Transportation Board.

Speakers focused on the negative impacts on the eight suburban Chicago communities that would be affected by the increase in freight train traffic and train lengths. In addition, leaders called for more analysis and study of potential merger impacts to the Chicagoland region to ensure a complete and accurate picture of impacts to public safety, environmental health, and quality of life is considered by the Surface Transportation Board. For more information on The Coalition to Stop CPKC and its efforts, visit the website.
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: SHABU-YOU
In the fall of 2021, Shabu-You opened its first North American Japanese buffet restaurant in Schaumburg located at 1180 Plaza Dr. Shabu-shabu is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of thinly sliced meat and bite-sized vegetables cooked in a hot broth (like fondue). Learn more about the restaurant and its offerings by watching the video or visiting the website.
LOCAL SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR
The Village of Schaumburg, in partnership with the Senior Resource Networking Group, is hosting an informational fair highlighting local resources for older adults from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. This open house-style event allows attendees to learn about area agencies and facilities that can meet current or future needs. Light refreshments will be served and prizes will be raffled. Please register online or by calling The Barn at (847) 524-7496.
PROGRESS NOTES
Manufacturing Month in Schaumburg
Schaumburg village officials introduced a proclamation at the Sept. 27 Village Board meeting proclaiming October as Manufacturing Month. Schaumburg is an employment center for more than 200 manufacturers with more than 3,500 manufacturing employees. The village works closely with several partner organizations including GCAMP (Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership), Harper College, Schaumburg Business Association, and local manufacturers and school districts to continue improving the perception of manufacturing, showcase the industry's importance for the economic vitality of the area, and increase the skilled workforce in our community. For more information and resources on manufacturing careers, visit GCAMP's website.
Curbside Electronics Recycling Event Reminders
The village's free curbside electronics recycling event will take place the week of Oct. 10-14 for households that pre-registered for the event by Sept. 30. Participating residents are asked to place items near the street, either loose (do not use plastic bags) or clearly marked in cardboard boxes as “E-WASTE.” The collection will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10 and run through Oct. 14, regardless of your regular service day. For a complete list of instructions and accepted items, view the flyer or visit the village's website for more information.
Free Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic
The Township of Schaumburg will host a free rabies vaccine and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 8 at the Township, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Owners must be Cook County residents and present a valid driver’s license or state ID. Pets must be at least three months old and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Owners will be given a vaccine certificate and can order a rabies tag post event on Cook County's website. For more information, visit the Township's website.
Aquashella Chicago Coming to Schaumburg Convention Center
Aquashella Chicago will be coming to the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Oct. 8-9. Aquashella is the largest aquarium event in America featuring the best of freshwater, saltwater, reptiles and aquatic art. The event is for all aquarium hobbyists from beginners to experts and those who appreciate aquariums and exotic pets. For tickets and more information, visit the website.
THE MCCARTNEY YEARS COMING TO THE PRAIRIE CENTER
Hailed by the original Beatles promoter as THE BEST ON THE SCENE, The McCartney Years is a period-true, technically stunning and explosive live concert show that performs the music of Paul McCartney spanning two decades from The Beatles to Wings. Songs include hits like “Hey Jude,” “Jet,” “Let It Be,” “Band On The Run,” “The Long And Winding Road,” “Live And Let Die,” and many, many more, plus some of the deep cuts that McCartney wrote during the 1960s and 1970s, all performed to their original arrangements by a band that has entertained audiences worldwide. The McCartney Years performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 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.
WELCOME IN.NOV8 HAIR
In.nov8 (innovate) Hair barber shop, located at 285 S. Roselle Rd., will celebrate its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 8. The public is invited to stop by the new high-energy creative space. In.nov8 Hair is a full-service barber shop embracing only the most creative stylists to focus on their client's desired looks every time.
In.nov8 Hair is open Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Meacham Road at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements
Next week, crews will continue milling off the surface of the northern lanes on Algonquin Road and the middle lanes of Meacham Road. After work is complete, crews will begin paving the first layer of asphalt in those areas.

Expect lane closures and temporary detours through the work zone. Watch for flaggers and trucks that will be moving in and out of the work zones. Please use extra caution and obey the 35 MPH work zone speed limit.

Once work is complete, westbound and southbound traffic will be moved onto the new pavement so crews can begin installing the concrete medians in the middle of the roadways.
Summit Drive Resurfacing
Next week, striping should be completed.
Weathersfield Way Resurfacing
Outstanding storm sewer work remains. Work is expected to begin once the parts arrive.
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. Traffic has been switched to the inside lanes to allow curb and gutter removals and drainage structure adjustments in the outside lanes. Pavement patch removals and replacements continue. Next week, curb removals and replacements and drainage structure adjustments are scheduled to continue. 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
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Oct. 7
Town Square

Oct. 7
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Oct. 7
Schweikher House

Oct. 7
Schweikher House

Oct. 8
Schweikher House

Oct. 8
Police Department

Oct. 8
Meineke Park

Oct. 8-9
Schaumburg Convention Center

Oct. 8-9
Schaumburg Convention Center

Oct. 9
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Oct. 12
Schweikher House

Oct. 20
Virtual
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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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