The Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership has a vibrant new website to better educate youth about exciting careers in advanced manufacturing. The web address is: www.gcamp.org.

The website offers important information for high school students and parents about a significant component of the American economy. Manufacturing supports about 17.6 million jobs in the U.S. (one on six private sector jobs). The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte estimate that there will be a shortage of 3 million skilled manufacturing workers over the next 10 years.

GCAMP works with school districts 211 and 214 helping students to secure engineering and manufacturing internships primarily in the summer months. Visit the GCAMP website next spring for opportunities. For more information, contact GCAMP by email or phone at (847) 815-6729.

Working Smoke Alarms Are Vital

The Schaumburg Fire Department reminds the public to check smoke alarms to make sure they are operating correctly. Smoke alarms should be tested each month, batteries changed every 6 months and replaced after about 10 years.

It is reported that there is less time to escape a house fire today than 30 years ago. Newer, synthetic furnishings burn much faster than older, more natural fabrics. Watch this video demonstrating the differences in the speed of fires which further highlights the need for working smoke alarms. For more information, contact the fire department at (847) 885-6300.

Final Open House Date for ComEd's Transmission Line Project

One open house date remains for ComEd's West Central Reliability Project, a new 138kV electric transmission line proposed for construction in Cook and DuPage counties. The event is informal and provides opportunities for one-on-one conversations about the proposed route. The public may arrive anytime between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the following date and location:

Wednesday, Jan. 27
American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle

For more information, visit ComEd's website.

One Week Remains for Village's Christmas Tree Disposal

Next week is the last of the village's special collection period for Christmas trees and greenery. Place your Christmas tree out on the normally scheduled Refuse and Recycling Collection day.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents who wish to have their Christmas trees recycled (chipped up and used for mulch) may drop them off during the month of January in the marked enclosure located at the Engineering & Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg. Use the south entrance just past Fire Station 55. For questions, dial 311 in Schaumburg or (847) 895-7100 outside of Schaumburg.

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 January 2016 Speaking of Schaumburg.

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.

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

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60th Anniversary
Fun Fact

Popular country western singer Robert O. Atcher was elected as Schaumburg's Village President in 1959 and served in this capacity for the next 16 years. His wife, Maggie Atcher, was a popular figure in the community in her own right. It was at her urging that funds were secured for the construction of the Prairie Center for the Arts.

The public is invited to sign up for the Schaumburg Citizen Police Academy to learn more about how the Schaumburg Police Department operates. The next session begins Wednesday, March 16. Each CPA class will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 10 weeks at the police department. Anyone 18 years of age and older who resides or works in Schaumburg is eligible to apply.

Participants will be given the opportunity to personally meet and interact with members of the Schaumburg Police Department. Classes will offer the chance to learn about many facets of law enforcement with class topics that are both interesting and informative covering patrol, investigations, support services and training. The experience is not limited to classroom lectures alone. Participants can take part in a patrol ride-along, participate in firearms training on the range and practice mock traffic stops.

Register today by visiting the village's website. For additional information, contact Paula Diaz in the police department by calling (847) 348-7274.

Important Property Tax Information for Senior Citizens

Township of Schaumburg residents 65 years of age or older should have received renewal forms for senior citizen property tax exemptions this week and will have until Wednesday, Feb. 3 to file them. The forms are also available on the Cook County Assessor's website.

Senior tax exemptions include:

Senior Exemption: available to all seniors regardless of income
Senior Freeze: provides some seniors with additional savings if the combined income of all members in the household is less than $55,000 and if the senior has been an owner-occupant of the property since Jan. 1, 2014.

Local seniors are encouraged to call the Township of Schaumburg Assessors Office at (847) 884-0030 for help completing the forms.

In addition, senior citizens struggling with property taxes can defer payment of their property taxes until their homes

or condominiums are sold. The Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program allows seniors to defer as much as $5,000 of their property tax bill every year. To qualify for the deferral program, seniors must have annual household income of less than $55,000, have equity in their homes that exceeds the sum of property taxes deferred, and have lived in their homes for three years. Small multi-family properties such as two-flats that generate rental income are not eligible for the program. Applications much be submitted by Tuesday, March 1. More information can be found on the assessor's website.

Did You Know?

The village offers safe disposal of medications at its RxBOX located inside the lobby of the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg residents can bring medications including over-the-counter prescriptions, ointments and liquid medications that are expired or unused to this location. The box is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit the webpage.

Get Tickets for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Show Feb. 13

Tickets are available for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, a world famous brass band from New Orleans that will be providing a post Mardi Gras celebration at the Prairie Center for the Arts. The band has earned accolades, awards and fans for its genre-bending romps and high-octane performances and will be performing 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the center located at 201 Schaumburg Ct. in Schaumburg. Tickets for The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are $38 ($36 for seniors and students) and can be ordered online or by calling (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

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

I-90 Tollway Updates

All of the projects slowed a bit this week due to the colder temperatures, but all of the contractors plan to continue working as weather permits throughout the winter months.

The Meacham Road bridge contractor has crews on site. Their work is focused on installing reinforcing bars and wooden forms to encase the concrete that will support the new bridge pavement.

The Roselle Road contractor is still working north of Roselle Road. Storm sewer crews will start building the pipes that will carry stormwater from the I-90 bridge back through Central Road to the culvert.

The mainline contractors continue to press ahead with all available work. Again, use caution through those I-90 work zones. Traffic will move to new pavement during the next month, so please use extra caution and watch for new signs and new lanes. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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The village is offering a way for local businesses to connect with the

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

Calendar of Events

Jan. 23: Bunky Echo-Hawk at Trickster

Bunky Echo-Hawk, a contemporary artist will be offering a live art and exhibit celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. His exhibit will remain on display at the gallery through June 30. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 301-2090.

Jan. 25: Restaurant Week Tasting

Take a bite out of what Sam & Harry's is serving up for Chicago during Restaurant Week. Samples will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 303-4100.

Jan. 28: Community Blood Drive

The village is offering a Community Blood Drive from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. in Schaumburg. Walk-ins are welcome. To sign up for an appointment, contact LifeSource at (877) 543-3768. View the website for additional blood drive dates.

Jan. 28-31: Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo

The Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel Jan. 28-31. The event is open to the public. For additional information and tickets, visit the website.

Feb. 6: FAFSA Drop-In

Experts will help family members complete their college student aid forms from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at (847) 985-4000.

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