The Schaumburg Fire Department held its annual Thanksgiving Memorial Service Nov. 25 to remember and recognize fallen members of the department. The service, held at St. Matthew Church, included Mass and a Firefighters' Remembrance Ceremony where a bell ceremony and roll call of the departed was performed. Members of the families, the fire department and the public attended the service.

Schaumburg Park District Earns 5-Year Accreditation

Congratulations to the Schaumburg Park District for being recognized for excellence in services, facilities and management with its second 5-year accreditation by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association. This is the highest accreditation possible in Illinois. For more information about the park district's programs, visit their website.

Attention Shoppers: Garrett's Popcorn is Now Open

Garrett's Popcorn is the newest tenant open for business at Woodfield Mall. Located in the mall's Center Court, this is the first suburban location of the popular Chicago-style popcorn venue and the 12th location in Illinois.

The Village Needs Your Input

The Village of Schaumburg wants to hear from you! The village is conducting a survey regarding public transportation and we're looking to gain a better understanding of the community's habits and needs. The survey is intended for anyone, whether they currently use public transportation or not so please take a moment and fill out the brief survey online. The survey closes Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Questions can be directed to Richard Bascomb, Transportation Manager at (847) 923-3862.

Take the survey now.

Police Records Hours Changing

The Schaumburg Police Records Division will be changing its hours beginning Monday, Nov. 30. The new hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents with questions can call 311 in Schaumburg or (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.

Scam Prevention Presentation Offered Dec. 1 at Police Dept.

The block captains for the Neighborhood Watch in Dunbar Lakes Community Association are holding a Scam Prevention Presentation and Neighborhood Watch Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Detectives from the police department will be hosting the scam prevention presentation. The event is open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing Laura Collins or calling (847) 882-7292; or emailing Kathy Bennis or calling (847) 490-1217.

Serve the Community on Election Day. Do Good. Get Paid.

The Cook County Clerk's office is currently recruiting community members to serve as poll workers in its north suburban polling places during the March 15, 2016, Presidential Primary. It is a unique opportunity to get paid ($175 or $325) for serving your community and supporting local democracy. To learn more, apply online or call (312) 603-0965.

Village Offers Family Counseling

Located in the Turret House, 17 E. Schaumburg Road, the Village of Schaumburg Family Counseling Center provides affordable family, couple, and individual counseling to municipal residents. Services are provided by experienced, licensed therapists who are able to assist you with a wide variety of problems, including parenting issues, relationship problems, stress management, anxiety and depression and more. Insurance is accepted from those who have it, and a sliding scale fee system is utilized for those without insurance. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. For more information, call (847) 524-1505 or visit the website.

Employment Opportunities:

Visit the village's Employment Section on the website to view and apply for specific positions. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900.

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 November 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg.

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Holiday Closures

The Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and all Schaumburg administrative offices remain closed today, Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Residents who need assistance can call the village's Customer Service Representatives by dialing 311 with any questions or concerns. Residents can also visit the village website for more information about the village and its services.

Celebrate the Holidays with

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend the annual tree lighting ceremony tonight that will include a visit from Santa Claus.

The evening's activities will begin with holiday caroling at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court. The Schaumburg Fire Department will escort Santa

who will arrive at 6:30 p.m. in the plaza between the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts.

The plaza tree will be decorated with ornaments crafted by area youth groups and organizations. Santa will be greeted by village officials who will assist him with his lighting duties.

After the tree is lit, Santa will meet with youngsters in the Prairie Center's Maggie Atcher Theatre where parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for photos. Seasonal entertainment will be featured and refreshments will be served. The event is co-sponsored with the Schaumburg Jaycees. For a complete schedule of events, read the press release.

Going Shopping? Ride the Free Woodfield Trolley

The Village of Schaumburg's Woodfield Trolley will expand its service to run daily beginning Friday, November 27 through Sunday, January 3.

Additional trolleys will also be in service during the holidays which will reduce wait times in between trolleys to approximately every 15-20 minutes making this transportation mode more convenient for the public.

The Woodfield Trolley is free and provides front door service to eight stops including Woodfield Mall, Streets of Woodfield, Woodfield Village Green, IKEA and the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.

Weather and traffic conditions can impact the trolley at various times of the day throughout the busy holiday season. Visit the village's website at www.villageofschaumburg.com, call the Trolley Hotline at (847) 923-3880, or contact the village at (847) 923-3861 for updated service information. No trolley service will be provided on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. For additional information, visit the website.

Give on Tuesday...to the Prairie Center Arts Foundation

Giving Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, Dec. 1, is a nationwide campaign that encourages people to take a moment to remember and support important causes. The Prairie Center Arts Foundation has set a goal to raise $5,000 and needs your help to continue supporting the variety of outreach and youth programs that are offered by the Prairie Center for the Arts. Regardless of how big or small your contribution, all gifts are tax deductible. For more information on Giving Tuesday for the Prairie Center Arts Foundation, visit the Prairie Center's website.

Schaumburg Welcomes New Businesses

McDonald's hosted a ribbon cutting Nov. 18 for the opening of its newest restaurant in Schaumburg located at 955 E. Golf Rd. The ribbon and cake cutting event featured State reps. Tom Morrison and Michelle Mussman and newly-appointed State Sen. Laura Murphy. Among other guests included McDonald's Regional Vice President Alvaro Bonta and the owner of the new Schaumburg restaurant, Laura Herrera. For more information, please visit McDonalds' website.

Tous les Jours held a ribbon cutting for the opening of its newest location Nov. 20 at 20 E. Golf Rd. Tous les Jours, which means "everyday" in French, is a French-Asian bakery and caf� that serves a unique selection of bakery goods and beverages with high quality ingredients. The franchise has locations across the country but just recently expanded into the Chicagoland market. For more information, please visit Tous le Jours' website.

Shop Schaumburg's Small Businesses Saturday, Nov. 28

While Schaumburg is a place for big business, did you know that a majority of the businesses represented in Schaumburg are actually made up of less than 100 employees? Retailers alone with less than 100 employees make up almost 580 establishments in the village. So while we encourage all kinds of shopping in Schaumburg, it is especially important to shop Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28) to help boost the local economy and support the great small businesses that serve as the foundation of our community. Learn more about the Small Business Initiative.

Enjoy Holiday Performances at the Prairie Center for the Arts

The holidays are a great time to enjoy the arts in Schaumburg that are offered by the Prairie Center. Catch these upcoming performances:

The Nutcracker
Schaumburg Dance Ensemble is bringing back 10 performances of The Nutcracker from December 4-13. With a cast of 150, inventive choreography and beautiful costumes, it is no wonder this production sells out quickly.

Presto! Holiday Concert

Enjoy a performance from the Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 19. This holiday show, which

also features the Schaumburg Youth Choir, celebrates a variety of music of the season for a memorable experience.

For additional information, tickets and more, visit the Prairie Center's website or call (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

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

I-390 Ramp Updates

The westbound I-390 ramp to southbound Gary Avenue is scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30.

I-90 Tollway Updates

The Meacham Road contractor plans to pour the new concrete for pavement on the south side of I-90 sometime early next week. The Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center driveway off of Meacham Road will reopen by Tuesday, Dec. 1.

The Roselle Road team will work on building the new pavement on the west side of Roselle Road south of I-90 after the holidays.

Contractors working on the I-90 mainline project continue to install new pavement before the winter season takes hold. The new collector-distributor road on the north side of I-90 in front of the Renaissance and Motorola has been constructed. Traffic may move to that pavement yet this year to open up additional work areas near the future Meacham Road interchange ramps.

The Roselle Road contractor does plan to work the Friday after Thanksgiving, but work is not expected to interfere with traffic. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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community by placing ads in this newsletter. For more information, contact Bob Hoyer with Municipal Media Solutions at (312)640-9540.

Calendar of Events

Dec. 3: Blood Drive

The village will host a community blood drive from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr., Schaumburg. The blood drive is open to the public. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit the website or call (877) 543-3768 to register.

Dec. 3: Argosy University Open House

Learn more about Argosy University at an open house that will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at 999 Plaza Dr., #111 in Schaumburg. For more information, contact Duane Martin by calling (847) 969-4902.

Dec. 3-6: TransWorld Exhibits

TransWorld Exhibits, which features hundreds of vendors of apparel, accessories and excitement, will host its show from Dec. 3-6 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. The show is open to the public. For tickets and additional information, visit the website.

Dec. 8: Holiday Bazaar

Participate in the Schaumburg Park District's Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 Woodfield Rd. The event features handcrafted items and household gifts for sale. For more information, visit the park district's website.

Dec. 13: Mike Solberg Fundraiser

A fundraiser is being held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 to benefit Mike Solberg, a Schaumburg firefighter who is battling grade four glioblastoma brain cancer. A $20 donation at the door includes bands, games and food at Durty Nellies, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Financial donations can also be sent to a family fund by visiting the website or by making a deposit into the "Mike Solberg Family Fund" at any BMO Harris Bank branch.

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