EVENTS HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 | |
Document Destruction Event (Residents Only)
A Document Destruction Event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Schaumburg residents can bring up to two banker boxes of documents to be shred. This is a drive-up event; please enter from Summit Drive. IDs are required.
Can't make the event? Another opportunity will be offered at the Fall Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 19. More information is available on the website.
Fire Department Charity Softball Game
Cheer on your local heroes as they raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. The tournament will feature more than 30 teams from fire departments across the Chicagoland area with games beginning at 9 a.m. at Olympic Field in Schaumburg. The day is accompanied by food, raffles, and a silent auction. For more information, visit the Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association website.
Hops & Props (Pre-Sale Tickets Sold Out)
Enjoy vintage aircraft, live music, food trucks, and local vendors at Hops & Props taking place at 5 p.m. at the Schaumburg Regional Airport and Hangar, 905 W. Irving Park Rd. Though pre-sale tickets are currently sold out, additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event if weather stays favorable. If inclement weather forces the event inside, admission will be limited to pre-purchased ticket holders.
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SCHAUMBURG TO BEGIN PRELIMINARY DESIGN ON NORTH MEACHAM PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE |  | |
At the Sept. 10 Village Board meeting, village officials approved an agreement to work with consultant Ciorba Group, Inc., to complete Phase I Preliminary Engineering for the North Meacham Road Pedestrian Bridge.
The pedestrian bridge, which will be constructed over Meacham Road between Thoreau Drive and Progress Parkway, is a key component that will serve as a crucial link between the east and west districts of 90 North. The bridge will provide pedestrians and bicyclists a comfortable crossing between the east and west sides of the corridor, and it is envisioned to be coordinated with adjacent land uses to create a seamless user experience and to provide access to a variety of destinations within the area. This visual landmark will incorporate village branding and elements of the North Meacham Road streetscape plan, which will draw attention to 90 North and establish Meacham Road as a distinctive corridor within Schaumburg and the region.
The bridge is one element of the North Meacham Road Corridor Plan. The plan identifies strategies that will transform the Meacham Road corridor between Algonquin Road and I-90. As envisioned in the plan, the recommended improvements will help unify the east and west sides of the 90 North District, shift the focus of the corridor to better serve multimodal users, develop a green urban corridor that will provide generous landscaped areas to minimize the impact of the roadway, and create a more sustainable, urban, and pedestrian-friendly corridor. For more information on the North Meacham Pedestrian Bridge or the Corridor Plan, please dial 311 in the village.
| SCHAUMBURG BARN MEMBERS RECOGNIZE FIRST RESPONDERS ON NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE & REMEMBRANCE |  | |
For National Day of Service and Remembrance that is recognized on Sept. 11, several members of the Schaumburg Barn Senior Center made surprise visits to both the Schaumburg Police Department and Fire Station 51 to thank crews for their service. Members brought several totes filled with food and treats for police and fire personnel, enough to share across all shifts that day. Thank you to these community members for recognizing the hard work of our first responders.
Earlier that morning, a public Patriot Day Ceremony was held at the Public Safety Memorial. Fire and police personnel, village staff and elected officials honored the memories of the fallen with a "last alarm" bell ceremony, three-volley salute, and taps performed by VFW Post 2202. Speakers at the event included Fire Chief Jim Walters, Police Chief Bill Wolf, and Pastor Hayes. Students Vanna Francone and Mya McCurdy also performed “The Star Spangled Banner.” A video recap of the ceremony is posted on the village's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
| HOW BICYCLE FRIENDLY IS SCHAUMBURG? | |
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The Village of Schaumburg consistently receives the Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation for its continued commitment to improving bicycling in Schaumburg. To receive this recognition another year, the League of American Bicyclists wants to hear from community members who are familiar with biking or want to bike in Schaumburg. Your input will help both the village and the league better understand current bicycling conditions and identify areas for improvement in our community. Please take the survey by Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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THURSDAY NIGHT LAUGHS PACKAGES ON SALE NOW |  | |
Start the weekend a day early at Thursday Night Laughs! The popular stand-up comedy series returns for its third season, beginning Sept. 19 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts and will run for one show a month through April 2025. Featuring a rotating lineup of hilarious comedians, this showcase-style event delivers the dynamic talent of Chicago’s vibrant stand-up scene straight to Schaumburg.
Headlining this month’s show is returning series favorite, Mr. Derick. Known for his bold and daring style, Mr. Derick was recently spotlighted on the Joe Rogan Experience and is one of the fastest rising comedians in the country. The Just for Laughs Festival, where he has appeared five times, describes Mr. Derick’s act as “Clever comedy with a quick left turn into absurdity!” Rounding out the evening are comedians Dan Cass, Nick Cobb, Laura Hugg, AJ Leidig, and Des Mulrooney, each bringing their own their own unique stand-up style to the stage.
All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. (doors and bar open at 6 p.m.) at the Prairie Center, located at 201 Schaumburg Ct. Tickets ($20 per show with no ticket fees) can be purchased in advance online or at the Prairie Center Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 90 minutes before each show. Discounted tickets are available by purchasing a 4-show or 8-show series ticket package – make it a monthly night out at Thursday Night Laughs!
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Monday, Sept. 16 marks the anniversary of the day Mexico called for independence from Spanish rule in 1810. Did you know Schaumburg is home to nearly 23,000 immigrants with 7% of those immigrants born in Mexico? Spanish is also the most common non-English language spoken in our area. Please join us in recognizing this important day in Mexico’s history to honor those residents who call Schaumburg home. To learn more about Schaumburg's demographics, visit the website. | |  |
Meet and interact with members of the Schaumburg Police Department at this month's Chat with the Brass meeting taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Chat with the Brass meetings are held in person at the Martin J. Conroy Center, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd., and are open to all community members. For more information, visit the village's website, dial 311 in Schaumburg or call (847) 895-4500. | | |
Save the Date: Fall Recycling Event Oct. 19 | The Village of Schaumburg will host its annual Fall Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 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. The Fall Recycling Event will not accept hazardous waste, oil, antifreeze, clothes, fire extinguishers, or large appliances. For more information, view the flyer or visit the website. | | |
Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Public Meeting | The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting residents of the Village of Schaumburg to learn more about the Chicago to Rockford Intercity Passenger Rail Program at its upcoming meeting in Elgin. The meeting will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17 at The Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. The meeting will be held in an open house style format with a presentation played on a loop and exhibit boards for attendees to view. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask the project team questions. Learn more at the program website. | | |
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Village President: Tom Dailly
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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