Oct. 9, 2015

Village Officials

Village President

Al Larson

Trustees

Marge Connelly

Tom Dailly

George Dunham

Frank Kozak

Mark Madej

Jack Sullivan

Village Clerk

Marilyn Karr

Village Manager

Brian Townsend

View all village meetings on the calendar.

In This Issue....

Mecum Auto Auction

Manufacturing Day Recap

Snow & Ice Drivers Wanted

Community Assistance Fund

Fall Recycling Event

Schaumburg Dental Studio

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

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Annual Public Safety Open House Draws Crowds

The village thanks everyone who participated in the Annual Public Safety Open House that was held Oct. 3. The event provided safety information and demonstrations to interest old and young alike. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend next year's event in October.

District 54 Seeking Budget Review Committee Members

Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 is asking community members to serve on the 2016-17 Budget Review Committee, which will start meeting in January. Members must be able to attend meetings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 7 and May 5 and participate in discussions on school finance. Applications are online and are due in the district office at 524 E. Schaumburg Rd. by Friday, Oct. 30. For questions, contact Ric King at (847) 357-5039.

Spring Valley Concert Band Founder Dies at 90

The village extends its condolences on the recent passing of Joan Wellander Kreppe, 90. Kreppe was the founder of Schaumburg's Spring Valley Concert Band, a group that regularly performs free concerts and other performances at village events. Kleppe was a trombonist in the band and a longtime advocate of music for kids and adults. Read more.

Obtain a Business Library Card

Businesses and non-for-profit organizations located in the Schaumburg Township District Library service area are eligible to receive a Business Library Card at no cost. This card provides access to the Schaumburg Township District Library's online databases and circulating collections. To receive a card, the owner or manager must present a personal Photo ID, a written request on business/organization letterhead and current documentation (dated within the last year) including a business license and a property tax bill or lease, or utility bill. A Business Library Card will then be issued to one authorized employee.

Patti Smolin, Business Librarian, can walk you through the print and electronic business collection and give a demonstration on how our resources can help your business grow. Use the Library's business directories, download lists of companies to target, run demographic reports to become familiar with your consumers' patterns, and create an effective business or marketing plan. For more information, contact the library at (847) 923-3160.

Radon Test Kits Available Through Cook County

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.

Commuters: Download New Parking Mobile App

The village recently introduced 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. Learn more.

Take Advantage of Parking Ticket Amnesty Program

Throughout the month of October, the Schaumburg Police Department is 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. For more information about this opportunity, or to see if you have outstanding parking or municipal citations, visit the village's website.

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 October 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg.

Employment Opportunities:

The Village of Schaumburg has a variety of new positions open including Inventory Control Supervisor; Planning & Zoning Intern; Benefits Coordinator 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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Expect Additional Traffic from Mecum Auto Auction

The Mecum Auto Auction, which kicked off Oct. 8 and runs through Oct. 10 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center near Meacham Road and I-90 is expected to generate additional traffic in the area. With construction also continuing on the I-90 Tollway project nearby, the public is asked to slow down and plan for additional time if traveling in the area Friday and Saturday.

Manufacturing Day Inspires Next Generations

Local Schaumburg manufacturers and businesses such as the American Foundry Society, Innovative Components, Inc., Sandvik Coromant Company and Technology & Manufacturing Association hosted events as part of Manufacturing Day on Oct. 2. This national movement celebrates modern manufacturing by sharing some of the tools, technology and practices used in the industry to inspire future generations.

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Director Jim Schultz was on hand to present Innovative Components with a proclamation from Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighting the benefits Innovative Components and other manufacturers offer in Illinois. Innovative Components provided tours to more than 300 high school students. They also have an intern from the Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP) through Harper College and plan on hiring 4-6 apprentices in the next few months.

Sandvik and the American Foundry Society hosted Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti at their programs offered that day. Both of these businesses hosted more than 500 students from the Chicagoland area to learn more about manufacturing careers. The American Foundry Society provided scratch molds and the ability to make castings to take home. The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) had some of its members provide information to students and prospective manufacturers at their Schaumburg office as well.

Snow and Ice Drivers Wanted

With winter not far away, the village is seeking applicants to serve as supplemental on-call drivers for the upcoming snow and ice season.

The village is seeking 30 drivers for the three types of positions that are currently available:

1. CDL drivers who will operate a dump truck to plow snow and salt.
2. Non-CDL drivers who will rotate between driving a pickup truck with a plow and performing manual labor of snow shoveling.
3. Non-CDL drivers who will be performing manual labor of snow shoveling.

These are temporary seasonal "as needed" positions working from approximately December 2015 to April 2016. The hourly rate paid is $18 per hour without a CDL or $22 per hour with a CDL. Applications need to be submitted to the village by Monday, Nov. 2. More information is provided on the village's website.

Community Assistance Fund Recognition Event

The village held a recognition event Oct. 7 to thank local businesses and individuals who have donated time, resources and financial contributions to victims in need through the Community Assistance Fund.

Managed annually and maintained on a case-by-case basis by village social workers through the Community Services Department, in conjunction with Schaumburg Police Department, the Community Assistance Fund assists area victims of domestic violence and other crimes, as well as other families in crisis situations that are referred from the police department. The fund was initially started with help from Motorola Solutions, but has spread to include other organizations and individuals including family law attorneys, Meg Jackson and Margaret Zuleger, oral surgeon Dr. Alexandria Bialy, Harper College Women's Program, and local hotels, all of which were recognized at the event.

Working together with the village's Police Social Services Unit, the organizations and their in-kind contributions help provide critical services such as transportation, housing, help with legal assistance, first-month's rent and more for Schaumburg families in crisis.

"Many of our partner departments don't have this kind of service to provide to those in need," said Schaumburg Social Worker Pat Dahmen who helped organize the recognition event. "This fund gives us a support network so that we don't feel so helpless. We're able to utilize these funds to keep people safe and I can't speak enough about the difference this has made not only to the police department but to the people we serve."

The village is seeking to partner with additional businesses and organizations to ensure the growth of the Community Assistance Fund where 100 percent of contributions will directly benefit local families when a crime or other crisis occurs. For more information, call the village at (847) 923-7393. To make a contribution to the Community Assistance Fund, please make checks payable to Community Assistance Fund and mail to: Police Social Services Unit, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194. A letter of acknowledgement and an annual report that details cases receiving funds in the 2015-2016 year will be shared with you.

Recycle Paper and Latex Paint at Oct. 24 Recycling Event

The Village of Schaumburg is hosting a paper shred and paint recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the west parking lot of Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg.

Schaumburg residents (participants will be asked to show ID) may bring up to two banker boxes of documents per household that can include staples, paper clips and folders to be shredded. DocuShred will have a shredder on site and residents can witness their documents entering the shredder.

Latex paint will also be recycled at a cost of $2 per gallon and $9 per 5 gallon pail. This is open to anyone from the public. Cash or credit card will be accepted. Latex paint only; no oil-based paints. Oil-based paints can be taken to the Naperville Household Waste Facility, 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. (630) 420-6095.

For more information, dial 311 within the Village of Schaumburg or contact the Engineering & Public Works Department at (847) 882-3586.

Schaumburg Dental Studio Gives Back to Community

Schaumburg Dental Studio hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 30 for its annual Dentistry From The Heart event which provides free dental care to those in the community who may otherwise be unable to afford it. Each year, Schaumburg Dental Studio hosts this event in the form of a clinic where the practice seeks to provide as many people as possible with free dental care in the form of fillings, extractions and cleanings. Schaumburg Dental Studio Founder, Dr. Jignesh Patel, says that it is his practice's way of giving back to the community. For more information on the event as well as a list of Schaumburg Dental Studio's services, please visit their website.

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:

This week the contractor worked on placing 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

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

The contractor will open new lanes on Central Road east of Roselle Road on Friday, Oct. 9. Please use extra caution at that intersection, watch for new striping and new traffic signal locations. The Roselle Road contractor plans to begin piling installation for the western half of the bridge in mid-October. The public can expect to see a larger crane on site soon, followed by the sound of the pile hammer that drives the steel support beams into the ground. The Meacham Road contractor will resume the 24-hour schedule for the caisson installation at the south end of the new bridge. Again, these take some time to excavate and prepare for concrete, so the team is working around the clock to maximize their productivity. 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. 9: 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. 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. 12: Market Your Small Business

Learn marketing tips at "Market Your Small Business," a program offered from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd. Visit their website for more information.

Oct. 13: Senior Health Insurance

A Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd. To RSVP, call Lisa Perrone at (847) 490-7026.

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.

Oct. 17: 4th Annual Pink Tie Fireman's Ball

The public is invited to attend the 4th Annual Pink Tie Fireman's Ball to benefit cancer research. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Marriott Hotel and Resorts, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Oct. 19: Koval Whiskey Tasting

Participate in Koval Whiskey tasting 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.

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