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Village President
Al Larson
Trustees
Marge Connelly
Hank Curcio
George Dunham
Frank Kozak
Mark Madej
Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk
Marilyn Karr
Village Manager
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Women's Big Ten Basketball Tournament
An estimated 20,000 people will attend the Women's Big Ten Basketball Tournament at the Sears Centre Arena and will frequent local Schaumburg businesses and restaurants from March 7 - 10. It's a celebration of one of the country's great athletic conferences and features the free "Skills & Thrills Fan Camp," a basketball inspired theme park, and an All-American autograph signing.
For more information about the tournament, fan events, or to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Parking: No charge
Ticket Prices: All sessions: $60 before January 31, $80 after
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LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
In order to host a tournament of this size and scope, 200 volunteers are needed to assist in everything from welcoming guests to escorting teams inside the arena. As a volunteer you will receive a polo, free parking, BIG Ten credentials, and two complimentary tickets to basketball session of your choice.
Learn more and sign up...
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This system gives you the opportunity to communicate your concerns and request a variety of services directly from the village via the web. Requests may be entered for village services, inquiries about village business practices, or you may forward opinions and questions regarding any village activities.
Your notification will be immediately forwarded to the appropriate department for corrective action and follow-up. You may also track the status of your request. When a CSR is entered, you will be given a personal code number, which you will be able to use to review and track the status of your request.
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Dialing 311 is the quick and easy option to reach the village Customer Service Center for non-emergency requests. Customer Service Representatives are available 24/7 to provide information on village programs and events and to enter service requests for a variety of issues.
If a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic is needed, dial 911.
Please note: Dialing 311 may not connect if you have AT&T U-Verse as your phone service provider. In that case, use our non-emergency phone number, 847.895.4500.
Click here to view AT&T U-verse's website for more information.
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ComEd has provided new technology enhancements to better communicate with customers affected during power outages.
To report an outage, ComEd customers can text OUT to 26633 (COMED) to report an outage and receive updates on their outage status. Customers can also download the new App for Smart phones; or follow them on Twitter @ComEd or Facebook at Facebook.com/ComEd to stay up to date on the latest ComEd info.
If you encounter a downed power line, immediately call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON1 (1.800.334.7661) or access the website and report the location. |
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Police Department Crime Prevention Newsletter
The Crime Prevention Newsletter provides crime prevention tips, police news, and current public safety alerts to the community.
It is published monthly. To sign up, send an email to Paula Diaz. To view issues, visit the website.
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Senior Citizen Newsletter
Schaumburg's Senior Newsletter is available monthly. For news and views about the happenings at The Barn, check out the Senior Newsletter.
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Schaumburg Flyer Newsletter
Schaumburg's airport newsletter is available online. View news and information about the Schaumburg Regional Airport.
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Customer Central
The Village of Schaumburg is always looking for ways to serve you better, including bill payment options. Our new Customer Central provides residents, businesses, and visitors the ability to create an online account to manage bill payments such as:
- Water Bill Payments
- Metra Parking Permit
- Animal License Tags
- Business/Rental/Vending License Renewals
This secure tool is a free service to help manage your online transactions. Visit the website for complete details.
Renewal liquor license payments are now available.
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Roadway
Responsibilities
While a majority of Schaumburg's roadways are plowed by village crews, some roads are the responsibility of other local agencies.
Click here to view a list of roadways controlled by agencies other than the village. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to these agencies.
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Police Beat Meetings
Beat meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm in the Community Room of the Martin J. Conroy Center located at 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. Contact Lieutenant Dave Wermes via e-mail or at 847.348.7225 for information on monthly beat meetings. All members of the community are invited to participate in these open meetings.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Items
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Date: 1/23/2013
Place: Municipal Center
Room: Russ Parker Hall
Time: 7:30pm
Meeting Cancelled
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Additional Agendas are Available on the Village Website
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Positions Available
Check out the Employment Section of the website to view the details of the specific positions. Once you find a job that you are interested in you can apply directly, save the job to complete your application at a later time, or email the job posting to a friend.
Current available positions:
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When Do You Fly the Flag at Half-Staff?
Visit the village website for more information about flag protocol.
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About the eNewsletter
This newsletter is compiled by the Public Relations Division of the Village of Schaumburg. For more information, send an email or call 847.923.4710.
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This weekly e-newsletter provides timely information on general news and events from
the Village of Schaumburg.
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Click on the Cracker Barrel icon below to
read the winter issue of Schaumburg's
community newsletter.
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 Village of Schaumburg 20th Annual Community Scholarship
 Mayor Al Larson is pleased to announce the availability of the 20th Annual Community Scholarship in cooperation with Business and Career Services, Inc. A President's Committee will select the scholarship winner(s).
As a result of a joint scholarship development campaign in the business community, our municipality has been provided funding to award a scholarship(s) to qualified resident(s) to pursue educational training, upgrading, or retraining. The scholarship(s) can be applied towards tuition, books and any other commensurate educational expenses.
For more information and to download an application...
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Nominations Sought for Volunteer of the Year
Categories Available
- Adult Individual
- Youth Individual
- Organization
 Volunteers are vital and contribute considerably to the community. Do you know an adult or teen who gives back to the Schaumburg community by volunteering? Do you know of an admirable Schaumburg organization that deserves to be acknowledged for its efforts? Please nominate the person and/or an organization that you think deserves the award by completing a Volunteer of the Year nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until April 1.
This year's Volunteer of the Year ceremony will take place on April 16. For additional information and nomination forms, contact the Schaumburg Special Events Coordinator at 847.923.3605, or visit the website.
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Salon Robbery Pattern
 Over the past few weeks there have been 11 armed robberies of beauty and hair salons in northern Cook and DuPage Counties. These robberies appear to have been committed by the same offender.
While none have taken place in Schaumburg, the Police Department felt it was important to notify our businesses and provide tips to prevent a robbery and how to respond should one occur.
The offender has been described as a Male/White between 30-35 years old and approximately 5'09"-6'00" tall. He has had a few days growth of facial hair, has worn sun glasses and has displayed a handgun.
Prevention
- Maintain a clear view to the parking lot and store entrance
- Remain vigilant for suspicious persons
- Call 9-1-1 immediately to report a suspicious person
- Form a Business Watch Group
In the event of a robbery
- Remain calm
- Cooperate with the offender
- Don't argue with or antagonize the offender
- Do NOT try to be a hero
- Be a good witness - Remember, offenders description and car if possible
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
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Public's Help Sought in Hit and Run Death of Student
 The public's assistance is requested to locate the driver and vehicle involved in the hit-and-run death of an 18-year old Schaumburg High School student.
Police are requesting that anyone who was in the area of Schaumburg Road at Branchwood Drive (One quarter mile west of Roselle Road) between 12:15am and 12:45am on Saturday, December 8, to call the Investigations Division at 847.882.3534. Read the press release.
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Crime Stoppers is Offering Up to $1,000 Cash Reward to Locate Driver
1.800.535.STOP (7867)
needs your help to solve the hit and run accident. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 cash reward (good for 60-days) for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime. If you have information, call your tip into the hotline at 1.800.535.STOP (7867). No need to leave your name; you will be given a code number.
Mikias Tibebu's father, Dr. Tefera T. Beyene, has also offered a reward of $10,000 to anyone who will help to solve this crime. Please contact the Schaumburg Police Department with any information at 847.882.3534.
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Municipal Aggregation Approved  The village will utilize a licensed energy consultant to assist in negotiations with a certified alternative retail electric supplier. Consultants have submitted proposals and the village is reviewing them. The process of selecting and approving a consultant should be complete by the middle of February. Once the consultant is chosen the village will continue throughout the implementation process as outlined below. The village is planning to host the two public hearings between February and March 2013 to review the Plan of Operations and Governance with residents and small business owners.
Municipal Electric Aggregation Implementation Process: - Referendum passed on November 6
- Review of Consultant's proposals
- Plan of Operations and Governance created & Ordinance (approved at Village Board meeting)
- Two Public Hearings to discuss the village's Plan of Operations and Governance
- Village submits Request for Proposals from Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers
- Alternative Retail Electric Supplier is chosen and contract is finalized
- Residents informed by mail of finalized rate for the supply of electricity
- Eligible residents receive Opt-Out letters from the village
- Residential and small commercial retail customer accounts switched from ComEd to the village's new electric supplier
Read more... Please note the Village of Schaumburg has NOT chosen an alternative retail electric supplier and is NOT currently in negotiations with an electric supplier.
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Christmas Tree Removal
 Christmas trees dropped off at the Engineering and Public Works facility will be chipped and used as mulch.
Please ensure that all lighting and decorations are removed from the tree.
Where:
Engineering and Public Works, 714 S. Plum Grove Road. Follow the signs to the mulch bin and place tree inside.
When:
January 1, 2013 thru January 31, 2013
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AARP
Driving Safety Classes
for Seniors
Schaumburg Park District Senior Center
505 N. Springinsguth Road
847.490.7020
Lisa Perrone
Monday/Tuesday
1/21-1/22/13
12-4pm
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Town Hall Meeting
 Monday, January 28
7pm to 9pm
Schaumburg Township Building
1 Illinois Boulevard
Hoffman Estates
State Representative Michelle Mussman will host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the upcoming spring legislative session and to hear your thoughts on the issues facing our community. For more information, or to RSVP, please call Rep. Mussman's constituent service office at 847.923.9104, via email or visit her Facebook page.
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Schaumburg Community
Blood Drive
Thursday, January 31 3pm - 8:30pm Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center 505 N. Springinsguth Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 847.490.7020 In honor of Corina Five years after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Corina returned for regular blood work, happy to see the nurses and doctors that have become a part of her family. After receiving positive results, the doctor announced, "Take her home and enjoy your life!" Blood donation was a critical part of Corina's survival. Without it, she may not have been able to overcome her illness. An enormous thank you goes out from Corina's family to all donors who take the time to make a difference and save the lives of those in need. | |
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All Seniors Must Apply to Renew Their Property Tax Exemptions
Applications for Senior Property Tax Exemptions Have Been Mailed
 Township of Schaumburg senior citizens received renewal applications for senior citizen property tax exemptions in early January, and will have until February 6, 2013 to return them to the Cook County Assessor's office. Local senior citizens should feel free to call Township of Schaumburg Assessor John R. Lawson for help completing and filing the forms at 847.884.0030.
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Reduce Lung Cancer Risk by Testing Your Home for Radon Gas
 As part of National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced steps the public can take to test, fix, and save a life from dangerous radon gas. Elevated levels of this health hazard in homes, schools, workplaces, and other buildings can be prevented through these simple steps:
Test: All buildings with or without basements should be tested for radon. Affordable Do-It-Yourself radon test kits are available online and at home improvement and hardware stores, or a qualified radon tester can be hired.
Fix: EPA recommends taking action to fix radon levels at or above 4 picoCuries per Liter (pCi/L) and contacting a qualified radon-reduction contractor.
Save a Life: 21,000 Americans die from radon related lung cancer each year, but by addressing elevated levels, you can help prevent lung cancer while creating a healthier home and community.
More on how to test, find a qualified radon professional, obtain a test kit, or contact your state radon office at 1.800.SOS.RADON.
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About Schaumburg | |
 Schaumburg is the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of Chicago, but it is also very much a community of neighbors and neighborhoods.
Quality of life is important to us and we are constantly working to enhance it. Schaumburg boasts 90 miles of bike paths, the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts with a 442-seat theater, gallery, outdoor stage, and the 135 acre Spring Valley Nature Center and Historic Farm site. Offering excellent schools, a superb park district, and superior village services, Schaumburg is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. If you are planning a visit, our hotels, restaurants, and shops will make your stay comfortable. Visit the website for more information.
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Disclaimer:
The Village of Schaumburg accepts no liability for the advertisements in this newsletter and does not endorse any product advertised. Any advertisement does not necessarily represent the view or support of the Village of Schaumburg.
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Residential computers, monitors, printers, and televisions are banned from being disposed of in landfills. Some manufactures and retail stores provide 'Take Back' programs. Check with your local retailer for details.
