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Sept. 23, 2022
DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION EVENT TAKES PLACE TOMORROW
Gather up your unwanted paper and take part in the village's free Document Destruction Event that will be held from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Sept. 24 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts parking lot, 201 Schaumburg Ct. This drive-up event is for Schaumburg residents only. Identification is required. Limit two boxes/bags per vehicle. For more information, visit the village's website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
HOPS & PROPS EVENT A SUCCESS
Schaumburg's 3rd annual Hops & Props event held on Sept. 17 at the Schaumburg Regional Airport was a great success. Approximately 600 guests attended the aviation-themed event and enjoyed live music, food, beer, wine and vintage aircraft. This year’s event was so successful that it broke all previous attendance records. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate. We hope you will join us next year!
WINTER GLOVE AND MITTEN DRIVE AT VILLAGE HALL
Now through Oct. 17, the GFWC Northwest Suburban Woman's Club is collecting new gloves and mittens in men's, women's and children's sizes. A collection box is available inside the doors of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. These items will be used for a winter project that will benefit the clients of JOURNEYS | The Road Home. JOURNEYS | The Road Home serves 37 communities in north/northwest suburban Cook County providing shelter and social services.

For more information on the GFWC Northwest Suburban Woman's Club, email the club.
PROGRESS NOTES
Beatles vs. Stones Sept. 30
Two internationally renowned tribute bands battle it out, honoring the two most popular rock groups of all time: the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. 'Abbey Road' and 'Satisfaction-The International Rolling Stones Show' alternate power sets as they engage in a musical "shout out of the hits." Beatles vs. Stones will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 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.
SAVE THE DATE: Public Safety Open House Oct. 1
The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend the annual Public Safety Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Public Safety Campus, 950/1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. This free, family-friendly event will feature interactive demonstrations and exhibits from the Schaumburg Fire Department and Schaumburg Police Department. For more information, view the flyer or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
Resident Reminder: If You See Something, Say Something
Sunday (Sept. 25) is National "If You See Something, Say Something" Awareness Day. While the Schaumburg Police Department appreciates the community's vigilance in alerting potential criminal activity in the village through social media, email or other online channels, the police department reminds residents to dial 911 if authorities need to be alerted to a situation that might require police attention. Please remember that information posted on social media might not always be true or accurate, which can lead to misinformation. For informational requests or issues that do not require an officer to be dispatched to a scene, dial 311 in the village or complete a Customer Service Request (CSR) on the village's website.
Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show Coming to Schaumburg
The Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show will be coming to the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. Chicagoland's newest and largest consumer ski and snowboard show will feature 70,000 square feet of retailers, resorts, clubs, and manufacturers. The 3-day show is filled with prizes, lift ticket giveaways and even a huge super sale. For tickets and more information, visit the website.
WELCOME HOT AND COLD MILK TEA
Hot and Cold Milk Tea, located at 751 W. Golf Rd., is a new, trendy and modern drink spot that offers unique décor for that perfect selfie and plenty of room to work or relax. They specialize in drinks of all kinds and offer hot and cold milk tea, bubble/boba teas, fruit teas, coffee of all kinds and yogurt slushies. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
VILLAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Village of Schaumburg is actively recruiting for the following positions:

Foreman, Water Distribution - Engineering & Public Works)
This position performs work of a skilled nature which requires special training, education, and experience. Must have knowledge and skills to make repairs and adjustments of moderate to high difficulty on the water production, distribution system and the SCADA water control system in accordance with IEPA regulations. Employees in this class are expected to exercise a great deal of judgment in selecting work methods, equipment, material, and planning. 

Winter Laborer - (temporary) - Engineering & Public Works)
This position performs unskilled labor and performs snow and ice removal operations on village streets and village-owned parking lots on a temporary as-needed basis. Work consists of assisting staff in the maintenance and repair of village infrastructure, buildings, grounds and facilities. This position may also perform semi-skilled mechanical labor as well as custodial work. The position is typically from Nov. 1 to April 30 based on a 40-hour work week. Work schedule may change depending on snow and ice operational needs.

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
Crews continue curb removal along the north side of the roadway. As removals are complete, crews will install and grade stone for the new curb and sidewalk. Roadway lighting and traffic signal teams will return to the project once the new curb is installed.

Crews will be removing and replacing driveways along the north side of Algonquin Road. Businesses are always open during construction, so please look for alternate entrances via Meacham Road (near Aldi), Linden Lane (between Popeyes and Wendy’s) and Thorntree Lane (at the traffic signal).
Summit Drive Resurfacing
Since the weather is more favorable, sod work is expected begin soon.
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. Handhole adjustments, concrete median removals, and pavement removals continue on the inside lanes of Roselle Road. Once concrete median improvements and pavement patching improvements near Roselle Road and Higgins Road have been completed, traffic will be shifted to the inside lanes to allow for curb and gutter removal and replacement efforts on the outside lanes. 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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Sept. 23
Town Square

Sept. 23
Schweikher House

Sept. 23
The Barn

Sept. 24
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts Parking Lot

Sept. 24
Township of Schaumburg

Sept. 28
Schweikher House

Sept. 29
The Barn
The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Communications Specialist

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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