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April 19, 2013

 Village President

Al Larson

 

Trustees

Marge Connelly

Hank Curcio

George Dunham

Frank Kozak

Mark Madej

Jack Sullivan

 

Village Clerk

Marilyn Karr

 

Village Manager

Ken Fritz

In This Issue...

Recycling Event

Road Improvements

Municipal Aggregation

Senior Scams

Take Charge of Health

Brush Collection

Purchase Awards

Memorial Day

Groceries for Seniors

Chick-fil-A

Other Events/Info 

About Schaumburg 

 

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If you encounter a downed power line, call ComEd at 1.800.EDISON1 (1.800.334.7661) or access the website and report the location.

 

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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:

 

  1. Water Bill Payments
  2. Metra Parking Permit
  3. Business/Rental/Vending License Renewals
  4. Liquor License Renewal 

This secure tool is a free service to help manage your online transactions. Visit the website for complete details.

 

 

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Walnut Lane  

Reconstruction Project

  

The Walnut Lane Project is a $2.5 million dollar project to reconstruct Walnut Lane from Golf Road to Bode Road. This project is being implemented to improve the safety of the roadway, as well as address the deteriorating pavement and enhance the adjacent landscaping.

 

Construction is scheduled to begin in early April 2013 and be substantially complete by November 2013, weather permitting. Visit the website to view information that will be updated regularly.

 

A Project Representative can be reached at 847.923.6681 or via email. Thank you for your patience.

 

 

 

 

Schaumburg Road Project

 

The Schaumburg Road project is a Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDTH) project to patch and diamond grind Schaumburg Road from Roselle Road to Barrington Road.

 

Construction begins in the spring of 2013 and will be substantially complete by the fall of 2013. The project will be split up into three sections.The section near the high school will be done over the school's summer break.

For more information, send an email, call 847.923.6681, or read the attached brochure.


 

 

 

 

Overnight Parking

 

Parking on village streets is prohibited between the hours of 2:30am and 6am - violators will be ticketed. If you need to park your vehicle overnight, you must contact the Police Department for permission. Overnight parking is limited to five requests within a 30 day period and will not be granted when there is two inches or more of snow fall. Residents may request overnight parking by calling 3-1-1 within Schaumburg or call the Police non-emergency number at 847.882.3586.

 

For an online form and more information, visit the website.

 

 

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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 Kurt Metzger via e-mail or at 847.348.7339 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

 

Date:  4/24/2013

Place: Municipal Center

Room: Russ Parker Hall 

Time:  7:30pm

  • Riverview Sweet Shoppe

 


Coffee with the Council 

 

Coffee with the Council is an informational meeting with village trustees held at 9:30am on the second Saturday of the month at the Public Safety Building located at 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. The meeting is open to
the public.  

 

 

 

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:

  • Senior Accountant
  • Bicycle Safety Patrol
  • Intern - Forestry (Bachelors)
  • Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works
  • Purchasing Account Clerk

 
AARP
 

Driving Safety Classes
for Seniors

 

Friendship Village

350 W. Schaumburg Road

Jeannette Magdaleno

847.884.5539

Monday & Tuesday

5/13 and 5/14

9am-1pm

 

Schaumburg

Community Blood Drive

 

June 5

3pm - 8:30pm

St. Marcelline Catholic Church

822 South Springinsguth Road

http://www.lifesource.org/ 


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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.

This weekly e-newsletter provides timely information on general news and events from the Village of Schaumburg.

electronicRecycling Event: Tomorrow

 

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Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 3pm at the School District 54 office located at 524 East Schaumburg Road

 

Residents are invited to recycle electronics, computers, televisions, batteries, CFL bulbs, oil, antifreeze, and more at this event. NO PAINT OR HAZARDOUS WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 

With questions or to volunteer, call 847.923.6644 or send an email.  

 

 For additional information...  

 


 

ROADSVILLAGE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

 

Walnut Lane Improvements (Golf Road to Bode Road)

Detour signs will be placed along Golf Road and Bode Road guiding motorists around the construction zone. For more information, visit the website.

 

Resurfacing Plum Grove Road

Resurfacing improvements are proposed to be completed in 2015. This section of Plum Grove Road, because of where it is situated (between IL58 (Golf Road) and IL72 (Higgins Road)), allows for the village to seek federal funding assistance.  

 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Brad Hurban either at 847.923.6647 or by e-mail.

 

Schaumburg Road

Expect westbound delays as one lane westbound is closed on Schaumburg Road from Roselle Road to Andrew Lane as the contractor completes pavement patching.

 


 


aggregationMunicipal Aggregation Implementation Update

 

Lightning Following the passage of the municipal electric aggregation program's plan of operations and governance, the village will be seeking proposals from ICC licensed alternative retail electric suppliers to provide electricity to residents and small businesses throughout Schaumburg.  

 

The process of selecting and approving an alternative retail electric supplier should be complete by the beginning of May. After a supplier is chosen and a contract is negotiated, eligible residents and small business owners will receive opt-out letters from the new supplier informing them of the new electric supply rate.  

 

Please note the Village of Schaumburg has NOT chosen an alternative retail electric supplier and is NOT currently in negotiations with an electric supplier. The village's new electric supplier will not visit residents in person at their homes or ask for their electric bill.  

 

Municipal Aggregation Implementation Process:

  1. Referendum passed on November 6
  2. Review of Consultant's proposals
  3. Plan of Operations and Governance created & Ordinance (approved at Village Board meeting)
  4. Two Public Hearings to discuss the Village's Plan of Operations and Governance
  5. Village submits Request for Proposals from Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers
  6. Alternative Retail Electric Supplier is chosen and contract is finalized
  7. Residents informed by mail of finalized rate for the supply of electricity
  8. Eligible residents receive Opt-Out letters from the village
  9. Residential and small commercial retail customer accounts switched from ComEd to the village's new electric supplier

The village's aggregation program will not affect how customers receive electricity, report outage, or pay bills. Under the aggregation program ComEd will no longer be generating electricity, but they will still distribute the electricity and continue to be responsible for billing issues and power outages.

 

For more information, please contact Jessica DeMory in the Manager's office at 847.923.4702. View the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

 

 

 


seniornewsSenior Scam Prevention Seminar: April 23

 

seniors at computer This presentation is designed to provide awareness of scams targeting senior citizens. Speakers include detectives from the Investigations Division and members of the Crime Prevention Unit of the Schaumburg Police Department.

 

Tuesday, April 23

10am

Schaumburg Township Library

130 S. Roselle Road

Rasmussen Room South

 

To register for this no-cost event, contact Crime Prevention Specialist Paula Diaz at 847.348.7274. Refreshments will be provided.

 


healthTake Charge of Your Health: April 24 - May 29

 

medical heart Take Charge of Your Health is an evidence-based self-management program developed by Stanford University and licensed by Age Options. This six-week interactive program is for anyone age 55 or older with an ongoing health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain, anxiety, etc.  

 

Schaumburg Township District Library Wednesday afternoons from 1-3:30pm beginning April 24 and ending May 29. To register, call 847.923.3766.

 

 

brushBrush Collection Coming in May 

 

brush Schaumburg's Brush Pick-up Program runs for 24 weeks from May through October. It is not necessary to call for brush pick-up or to create a Customer Service Request, just follow the schedule listed here. It takes crews up to four days to complete the curbside brush

collection. 

 

Map by zone to search the GIS website by address.

 

 

PurchaseAwardsSeeking Purchase Award Patrons 


Prairie Arts Fest Become a Purchase Award patron for the Prairie Arts Festival either personally or through a business. Patrons who pledge to spend at least $100 with one artist will have a chance to acknowledge their support with a Purchase Award and take home their art. By committing to a Purchase Award, patrons are pledging, in advance of the event, to make a purchase at the Prairie Arts Festival. As a Purchase Award participant, an acknowledgment will be made in the Prairie Arts Festival program, and an award ribbon and sign indicating the purchaser's name, or their business' name, will be prominently displayed at the artist's display area for the duration of the festival. In addition, the artwork purchased is, of course, the patron's property.  

 

Another opportunity available is to place an advertisement in this year's program book; it's an excellent way of advertising your business and supporting the community.

 

For additional information, click here.

Visit the website or contact the Schaumburg Special Events Coordinator or 847.923.3605.

 
 

memorialSave the Date
Memorial Day: May 27 

 
10:45am - St. Peter Lutheran Church

memorial day In conjunction with the American Legion Post 1983 and VFW Post 2202, the villages of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, as well as other community groups and volunteers, a Memorial Day Observance will be held again at St. Peter Lutheran Church. 

 

More details will be posted soon on the Village of Schaumburg's website. For more information, send an e-mail to 
Kathleen Tempesta, Director of Community Services.

 

OlderAdultHealthy Groceries at The Barn
 

grocieries The Schaumburg Barn has teamed up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository of Cook County to start a free food market for Seniors 60+. The market begins at 1pm and ends at 2:30 and is every other Friday.

The next market is on April 26. 

 

For more information, please call The Barn at 847.524.7496 or The Greater Chicago Food Depository at 773.247.3663.

 

FBOMMarch Featured Business of the Month - Chick-fil-A

 

Mr. Truett Cathy founded Chick-fil-A in the early 1960s and pioneered the establishment of restaurants in shopping malls with the opening of the first Chick-fil-A at a mall in suburban Atlanta. Since then, Chick-fil-A has steadily grown to become the second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the U.S. with over 1,700 locations in 39 states. Chick-fil-A opened its fifth Chicago-based restaurant in Schaumburg in 2011. Daryl and Mary Beth Saylor are the franchise owners of the Chick-fil-A Restaurant here in Schaumburg. 

 

Chick-fil-A of Schaumburg prides itself on providing their guests the best restaurant experience with great tasting food and a comfortable environment in which to enjoy it. Community is important to Chick-fil-A. They host many family events including Daddy and Daughter Date Night, Mommy and Daughter Tea Time, and Kids Nights on Tuesdays. Chick-fil-A of Schaumburg is very active in the community. Chick-fil-A is a member of the Schaumburg Business Association, Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club, and sponsors many local organizations including the Schaumburg Boomers, School District 54 Foundation, KIDS HOPE USA, and Roosevelt University.

 

Chick-fil-A is located at 935 E. Golf Road. Visit the website or call 847. 517.1173.

 

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Pictured are (l-r) Brian Burke, SBDC, Trustee George Dunham, Trustee Frank Kozak, Mary Beth Saylor, Chick-fil-A, Trustee Marge Connelly, Daryl Saylor, Chick-fil-A, and Trustee Hank Curcio.

 

paceOther Upcoming Events  & Information 

 

ComEd Offers Safety Tips on Flooded Basements  

 

Express Bus to Wrigley Field

Pace's express bus routes are the best way to avoid dealing with heavy game traffic to Wrigley Field and the high cost of parking. For more information, please click the "ESPD" link under the "Schedules/Maps" tab at www.pacebus.com.

 

Schaumburg of My Ancestors

A book about the history of Schaumburg was recently published by longtime Schaumburg resident LaVonne Thies Presley. LaVonne dedicated Schaumburg of My Ancestors to her father William Thies, "for telling and retelling all of the family stories." The book is on sale at the Prairie Center for the Arts, the Heritage Farm, as well as at the Atcher Municipal Center for $20.

 

Challenge for Water Conservation

The 2nd Annual Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a friendly, community-based competition between cities across the nation to see who can be the most "water wise."  

Residents can go online until April 30, enter their city name, and then make online pledges on behalf of the village. Visit the website to participate.

 

Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society: April 24 - 27

The 74th Anniversary Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society is coming to the Renaissance Convention Center - April 24-27. For more information contact Ray Lockwood, Education Director at 765.664.6520 or by email. 

 

Woodfield Mall's Mom's Nite Out  

Event takes place on Thursday, May 9 from 5-8pm. This celebration offers moms an opportunity to relax and enjoy an evening of pampering, mini massages, style presentations, food tastings, and more. For information, call Woodfield Mall at 847.330.1537 or visit the website.

 

Energy Impact Illinois 

Homeowners looking to save money on their monthly energy bills and increase the comfort of their homes are in luck. Energy Impact Illinois has extended rebates and loans available to homeowners who complete energy efficiency home improvements by August 2013. Read more. 

 

aboutAbout 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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