ENew Header May 2013

  

May 3, 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...

Municipal Aggregation
Fair Housing Survey
Pay By Phone
Discontinued Animal Tags
Brush Collection
Purchase Awards
German Exchange
Public Works Open House
Memorial Day
Golden Corridor
Senior Flag Day
Blood Drive
Other Information

 

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Boomers Baseball 

 

Prairie Center for the Arts 

 

Schaumburg Convention Center 

 

Schaumburg Business Association 

 

Schaumburg Township District Library 

 

Schaumburg Park District 

 

Schaumburg Township 

  

Schaumburg Regional Airport  

 

Trickster Gallery 

 

Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau 

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Calling 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: Calling 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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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 App for Smart phones; or follow them on Twitter @ComEd or Facebook at Facebook.com/ComEd to stay up to date on the latest info.

 

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.

 

WHEN THE POWER IS OUT  

 

 

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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.

 

 

pay online

 

 

 

 

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 will 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 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.
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Schaumburg Road Update
for Week of May 6

(Weather Permitting)  

 

Cook County will be opening Andrew and Hilltop on Monday, May 6, and closing Tree Bark and Branchwood.

 

 

 

 

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:  5/8/2013

Place: Municipal Center

Room: Russ Parker Hall 

Time:  7:30pm

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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:

  • Septemberfest Intern 
  • Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works

 
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

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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.

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



aggregationMunicipal Aggregation Implementation Update

 

Lightning On April 23, the Village Board approved the selection of First Energy Solutions as the ICC licensed alternative retail electric supplier to provide electricity to residents and small businesses throughout Schaumburg at the rate of 5.08 cents/kWh for brown energy and 5.16 cents/kWh for green energy. Eligible residents should receive opt-out letters between May and June.  

 

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.

 

 

FairHousingFair Housing Survey 

 

Housing The village is requesting input as we analyze and review important fair housing programs and policies. A survey will be used to evaluate and assess current fair housing choices within Schaumburg. The survey results will be used in the preparation of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing choice, which reviews barriers or obstacles to fair housing in the public and private sectors. The village appreciates your feedback and information.

 

Click here to take the survey.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 847.923.3851.

 
 

paywaterPay Your Water Bill By Phone 

 

 

Telephone A new Pay-By-Phone option is available for water bill payments. Use a credit card to pay your water bill over the phone by dialing 1.877.690.3729. Enter Jurisdiction Code 2319 when prompted and follow the instructions.

 

If you have any questions, contact the Water Billing Division at 847.923.4520.



 

animalsVillage Animal Licenses Discontinued as of May 1 

 

Yorkies Schaumburg residents no longer are required to purchase an animal tag for their pets. Lost pets will be identified through microchip reading and cross-referencing of Cook County rabies vaccination records.

 

Call 311 in Schaumburg if you have any questions.

 

brushBrush Collection Starts This Month 

 

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. 

 

For additional information, click here.

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

 
 

germanySchaumburg Germany Exchange: May 9 - 12

 

From May 9 - 12, the village will host a group of visitors from the County of Schaumburg, Germany. The visitors will stay with host families who have graciously offered to share their homes. Some of their activities will include tours of the public safety services, the Schaumburg Township District Library, St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, and a trip to Chicago.

 

The village is grateful to those who have supported, hosted, and offered complementary meals for these exchanges. It is with this type of community support, these guests experience the best Schaumburg has to offer.

For more information on these exchanges, contact Kathleen Tempesta, Director of Community Services, at 847.923.4718.

 

 

 

EPWPublic Works Open House:  May 21

 

 

The Schaumburg Engineering and Public Works Department is celebrating "National Public Works Week" from May 20 - 24.  

 

The public is invited to bring the kids to have fun at our "Touch a Truck" event on Tuesday, May 21 from 10am to 2pm. A variety of trucks will be on display in the front of the building at 714 S. Plum Grove Road. If you have any questions regarding this event, call 847.923.6612.

 

EPW Group
 
 

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.

 

 

FlagDayAnnual Flag Day Picnic: June 14  

 

 

FLAGS The annual Flag Day picnic for area seniors is scheduled for June 14. Festivities will be held outdoors on the plaza (between the Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts) and will begin at 10am. The program includes a flag ceremony, guest speakers, a patriotic sing-along, lunch, and bingo. Tickets are available on a limited basis and may be purchased for $4 and should be obtained before May 31 at the Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive.  

 

Program sponsors include the Village of Schaumburg, the Village of Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg Township, Schaumburg Township District Library, Community Nutrition Network, Manor Care, Harris Bank, Michael's Funeral Home , Friendship Village, and Visiting Angels. For more information call the Barn at 847.524.7496.


 
goldenGolden Corridor Update
 

 

Sandvik
The students were treated to a tour of Sandvik's training center and warehouse to get a better understanding of what manufacturers do and the various jobs available.
The villages of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates have been working together with several local manufacturers over the past three years to address the workforce needs and issues facing manufacturing. This grass roots effort between the communities, manufacturers, high schools, Harper College, and Northern Illinois University have resulted in several open houses and internships to raise awareness about career opportunities in advanced manufacturing in the Golden Corridor.

 

Sandvik Coromant recently hosted students from Helen Keller Junior High School on April 29. This was an opportunity for eighth grade students to hear from a Schaumburg manufacturer on career opportunities. 

 

Sandvik Coromant has been a strong partner in the Golden Corridor initiative.

 

 

 

bloodSchaumburg

Community Blood Drive

 

June 5

3pm - 8:30pm

St. Marcelline Catholic Church

822 South Springinsguth Road

http://www.lifesource.org/  

 

 

blood drive

 

 

paceOther Upcoming Events  & Information 

 

Bike on BusTake Your Bike for a Ride on Pace Bus

Spring is here and it's time to get out your bike and hit the road. Pace makes that easier with fixed route buses that support two bicycles on the front of each bus. Visit the website for more information.

 

Family Fun at REI

Go to REI Schaumburg on Saturday, May 4 for a fun day celebrating all the ways to get active, stay fit, and enjoy a lifetime of outdoor adventures. Climb the rock wall, take a SUP Yoga class, beat the clock on the cycle trainer,  or just hang out at the REI Fitness Base Camp.  Hours are from 10am-4pm; REI Schaumburg, 

1209 East Golf Road. Click here for information on the Schaumburg event.  

 

Illinois Goverment 

The State Comptroller's Office of Consumer Affairs recently launched a toll-free hotline to address questions involving Illinois government and services (1.855.452.7587). Visit the website. 

 

Schaumburg Township Mental Health Fair

Tuesday, May 7

2 - 7pm

Schaumburg Township Activity Center

1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates 

For more information visit township website or call 847.884.0030 x 3016.

 

St. Baldrick's Foundation - Take Me Out to the Bald Game: May 3

Conquer Kids' Cancer on Friday, May 3 from 5:30pm to 9pm at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road. Click here to register

 

Good Morning Schaumburg

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium

May 14 - 7:30-9am

1999 South Springinsguth Road

 

Breakfast will feature CBS News anchor and reporter Marissa Bailey who has recently been covering the Boston Marathon Bombing, and will be providing her insights in the search for the bombers, the heart wrenching stories of survivors, and the challenge of covering news as it's happening. Click here to register.  

 

Become a U.S. Citizen

Saturday, May 18; 9am - 12pm

Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road

  • Free application assistance, free legal consultation regarding citizenship, photographs ($10), postage ($10), information for citizenship class
  • For more information, call 312.357.4666.

 

American Red Cross Health and Safety

Course Schedule

May, 2013 - Chicago & NW Indiana Territory See attached schedule. 

 

 

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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