Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson and economic development village staff met with the Consul General of Japan, Iwado Toshiyuki, this week to discuss trends in Japanese business investments as well as other issues. Schaumburg is home to several Japanese businesses such as Takisawa, Tacmina, Shigiya and, coming soon, Sunstar.

Radon Test Kits Available Through Cook County

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that comes from the radioactive decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. It can enter homes and buildings through small cracks in the foundation, sump pumps or soil in crawlspaces. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall in the U.S. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency estimates as many as 1,160 Illinois citizens develop radon-related lung cancer each year and the Surgeon General estimates that radon may cause as many as 21,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The Cook County Department of Environmental Control offers free information as well as radon test kits (residential use only) for $7 each. Further information is available at (708) 865-6177 or go to IEMA's radon page.

Woodfield Mall to Host Holiday Job Fair Oct. 8

In preparation of the upcoming holiday season, Woodfield Mall will host a Holiday Job Fair to match job-seekers with more than 40 top retailers from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in the JCPenney Court. For more information and a list of participating retailers, visit their website.

Learn How Donations Help Social Services Unit

Schaumburg businesses and organizations are invited to an informational meeting to learn more about how financial contributions and in-kind community donations can help the village's Police Social Services Unit. The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Social services staff will offer an informal breakfast while they provide a brief overview of the village's program. Tours of the police station will also be provided to those who are interested. For additional questions and to RSVP to the information session, please call (847) 524-1505.

Schaumburg Boomers Wins Top Honors for Recycling

The Schaumburg Boomers won top honors from local clothing recycler USAgain for "Commitment to Recycling at Events" after promoting clothing and shoe recycling at previous events.

During the 2015 Green-T Award Ceremony held recently at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, USAgain recognized the professional team for its exemplary efforts in reducing clothing waste. The Schaumburg Boomers partnered with USAgain to place textile drop off bins throughout their stadium in Schaumburg on their game nights. Fans who brought a bag of clothing received a free ticket to a future 2015 Boomers' game.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mayor Al Larson and Schaumburg trustees issued a proclamation at their Sept. 22 meeting recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight the impact domestic violence has on families, children and communities across the country. The Schaumburg Police Department has taken a victim sensitive approach as it relates to domestic violence and implements a zero tolerance against domestic abusers. Learn more about the police department's Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) by visiting the website.

Senior Health Insurance Program Meetings

The public is invited to attend a meeting regarding the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The event is an excellent opportunity for pre-seniors, seniors and their families to learn what is available to them regarding health insurance coverage. The meeting will be offered at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. Both meetings will be held at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Lisa Perrone by calling (847) 490-7026.

Speaking of Schaumburg

Speaking of Schaumburg is a monthly program where Mayor Al Larson offers his own unique insight and knowledge of the village and its history through interviews with village staff, officials and prominent residents. Watch the September 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg.

Employment Opportunities:

The Village of Schaumburg has a variety of new positions open: Management Analyst; Planning & Zoning Intern; Secretary (Part-Time); and Snow & Ice Supplemental (On-Call). Check out the Employment Section to view and apply for specific positions. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900.

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Fire Department Awarded Grant to Purchase Safe Cooking Burners

The Schaumburg Fire Department has been awarded a grant of $7,600 to purchase SmartBurner™ cooking ranges as part of the department's new village-wide home safety inspection program. Schaumburg is one of 17 municipalities in northern Illinois to receive the inaugural Powering Community Safety grant provided by ComEd and the National Safety Council.

With the grant, the department will purchase 40 Smart Burners™ to offer to residents free of charge who take part in the department's home fire prevention inspection program, which is focused on replacing conventional electric stove top equipment to help prevent residential fires. Read more.

Police Thank Jaycees for Donation with K-9 Demo at Dooley School

The Schaumburg Jaycees graciously purchased a new, full-body Demanet bite suit for the Schaumburg Police Department, a tool valued at $1,500. The suit replaced an old training bite suit that was more than 20 years old. The suits are used in training exercises with our police department's K-9 units.

To thank the Schaumburg Jaycees, the Schaumburg Police Department held a K-9 Demo Sept. 30 at Dooley School in front of the entire school of approximately 450 children. After presenting the Schaumburg Jaycees with a certificate of appreciation, officers explained the primary uses for the K-9 unit in keeping the community safe. The demo ended with K-9 Officer Majic and Officer Nate Miller showcasing the bite suit in action. The police department thanks the Jaycees for its contribution in providing officers with such a valuable training tool.

Commuter Parking Made Convenient with Mobile App

October 1st marked the start of the village's new PassportParking mobile application that allows commuters utilizing daily fee parking to skip the trip to the meter and pay directly from their smartphones or mobile devices.

To utilize the new service, customers must first download the PassportParking app from the Apple Store for iPhones and iPads or Google Play for Android users and other tablets. Once downloaded, users will register an account. Participants can also register for the service online at m.ppprk.com or by calling (847) 380-4332.

Once registered for the service, users will need to enter their vehicle's Zone Number, which is always 60193, followed by the space number that indicates which stall they are parked in, and confirm the time needed for their session. Please note that payment for a stall does not reserve the space in advance. Users should park first and then pay for the time needed for that particular stall. Payment is required once a person has parked his or her vehicle in a daily fee parking space. Learn more about the new app and its features.

Public Works Employees Awarded for Safe Driving Commitment

At a recognition breakfast held this week, 24 employees of the village's Engineering & Public Works Department were recognized for safe driving efforts over the last eight months. The department utilizes Drive Cam technology that records driving habits of employees in all EPW vehicles through captured "events." These events are captured and downloaded wirelessly each evening to DriveCam, which has a team to provide analysis of the events to identify any risky driving behavior such as following too closely, rolling through a stop sign or failing to ensure passengers are wearing a seatbelt as an example. Coaches in each division meet with drivers to discuss all coachable events and work with drivers to eliminate reoccurrences, maintaining safe driving in the village at all times. This was the village's first recognition event and required drivers to complete an eight month period from January through August with no coachable events. Congratulations to the 24 employees who were awarded.

Parking Ticket Amnesty Program Runs Through October 31

During the month of October, the Schaumburg Police Department will be offering an opportunity for those with delinquent parking and municipal ticket fines to settle their accounts at a reduced payment. For outstanding parking and municipal violations that have reached final determination, with the exception of handicap parking violations, the final determination late fee will be waived during the amnesty period. In most cases, this will result in a 50 percent reduction in the payment amount due.

After this opportunity expires, vehicle owners will be responsible to pay all fines and fees in full. For those with at least three outstanding and delinquent parking violations, the cited vehicle will remain eligible for immobilization with a Denver Boot. Those receiving ten unpaid parking violation notices will have their driver's license suspended through the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Unpaid municipal tickets will remain in the collection process.

For more information about this opportunity, or to see if you have outstanding parking or municipal citations, visit the village's website.

Polish & Slavic Credit Union Opens

The nation's largest ethnic credit union, the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU), opened its 16th branch nationally with the grand opening of a new facility located at 1112 S. Roselle Rd. This marks the Brooklyn-based credit union's fourth Chicago area branch location. The 3,000 square-foot location will serve the large Polish-American community residing in and around the northern suburbs of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Elgin. For more information, visit their website.

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Tour Schaumburg's Historic Schweikher House on Oct. 10

The Schweikher House Preservation Trust invites the public to tour the 1938 Paul Schweikher home and studio, a Modernist home listed on the National Register of Historic Places and

one of the top 150 architectural sites in Illinois. Watch the promo video.

Forty minute guided tours of the house, studio and grounds will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 10. Pre-scheduled tours will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting on the hour at the

property located at 645 S. Meacham Road in Schaumburg. The cost of the tours is $25 per person, paid in advance of the event with a maximum of 12 persons per tour. For registration, visit the website, call Executive Director Todd Wenger at (847) 923-3866 or email.

Construction Updates

For a link to all village projects, please visit the website.

Salem Drive Improvement Project:

The contractor is completing some remaining concrete work and prepping the parkways for the installation of topsoil. Please be aware that minor traffic changes may occur due to contractor work so please be cautious and careful when traveling through the work site. For project updates, visit the webpage. This project is expected to be complete by November.

Martingale Road Improvement Project:

The contractor has completed all of the concrete sidewalk and curb work and milling operations on the road will be complete Friday. On Monday, the contractor will perform asphalt patching and will begin the repairs on the bikepath on the east side of the road. By the end of next week, weather permitting, the contractor will have completed the entire asphalt placement on the road and the bikepath. The project is anticipated to be complete by early November 2015. For project updates, visit the webpage.

I-390 Tollway Updates

A right lane in both directions on I-390 between Irving Park and Rodenburg roads will close at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 for bridge joint replacement. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. Also, the eastbound I-390 ramp to Springinsguth Road detour that is in place will be extended through Oct. 18. for work that is continuing in the area.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Expect night work at both the Meacham Road and Roselle Road bridge projects over the next few weeks. The Roselle Road contractor is completing the demolition work by removing the beams that supported the old bridge pavement. Work will take place at night since the lanes of I-90 under the bridge are shut down for the cranes to lift off the beams. The Meacham Road contractor is working on the caissons, the vertical shafts drilled into the ground, that will support the new bridge. This process takes time to excavate and prepare for concrete so the team is working around the clock to maximize the productivity of the very special equipment they need to use. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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Calendar of Events

Oct. 2: Farmers Market

This weekly event is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through October 30. The market is held in the parking lot south of Trickster Art Gallery in Town Square at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. For more information, visit the website.

Oct. 2: Manufacturing Day

Several Schaumburg businesses will be participating in events to celebrate Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2. Learn more about the events offered by visiting the website.

Oct. 3: Public Safety Open House

The village is hosting its annual Public Safety Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Public Safety Complex, 950/1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

Oct. 6: Two Brew Tuesday

Enjoy complimentary craft sips from local breweries at an event held at the Renaissance

Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. For more information, call (847) 303-4050 or visit the website.

Oct. 8-10: Mecum Auto Auction

The Mecum Auto Auction returns to the Renaissance

Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel Oct. 8-10. The event is open to the public and will be held at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. For more information, call (847) 303-4050 or visit the website.

Oct. 10: Coffee With the Council

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees. The next meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Public Safety Building, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The meeting is open to the public.

Oct. 10: Schweikher House Tours

Enjoy 40-minute guided tours of the historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. For registration and information, visit the website or call (847) 923-3866.

Oct. 11: Historical Society Open House

The Schaumburg Township Historical Society will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Schaumburg Center One-Room School House located at 208 E. Schaumburg Rd. Visit their website for more information.

Oct. 14: Community Wellness Day

The public is invited to a Community Wellness Day offered by Schaumburg Township that will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the township building, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Visit their website for more information.

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