Weather and site conditions pending, the Village of Schaumburg will be conducting annual prairie burns the morning of Saturday, March 12 on the north and south creek areas at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Yeargin Creek Field located off of Plum Grove Road south of Schaumburg Road, and Old Schaumburg Park located on the northwest corner of Pleasant Drive and Schaumburg Road. Once weather conditions and the areas are determined to be favorable and safe, the burn will be performed in the designated areas. For more information, visit the village's website.

Watch Time-Lapse Video of Meacham Road Bridge Beam Installation

Time-lapse video was taken of recent work to install the main beams on the Meacham Road Bridge as part of the I-90 Tollway Improvement Project. Watch the video.

For updates on this project, visit the village's website.

Change the Clocks; Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Alarms

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13. Remember to change the clocks ahead one hour.

The Schaumburg Fire Department reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms when you change your clocks this weekend. Smoke alarms provide critical early warning of a fire. Remember to test your smoke alarms monthly and replace them after 10 years or if you do not know the age of your smoke alarms.

Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Purchase 60th Anniversary Plates

The Village of Schaumburg is offering special event license plates through the Illinois Secretary of State's office to recognize the village's 60th Anniversary. All orders must be received by March 22, 2016.

Special event plates are not permanent and will only be displayed on vehicles from July 8 through Sept. 5, 2016, when the village's Septemberfest event ends. A set of plates (front and rear) is $65. Full payment and a copy of the owner's vehicle registration ID card will be required to process the transaction. For additional information and to order plates online, visit the website.

District 211 Community Engagement Meetings Continue in March

District 211's community engagement meetings continue this month where the public is invited to share ideas about the future of District 211 schools. Meetings are being held twice a month through May on a variety of topics. This month's meetings, which will be held March 14 and 15, will cover the topic, Academic Programming. For meeting dates, location and other information, visit the website.

Last Weekend to Take Advantage of Early Voting

Early voting for the Presidential Primary will continue through Monday, March 14 at Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Voting is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional early voting locations and election information can be found on the Cook County Clerk's website.

Volunteer Nominations Due April 1

Nominations for Schaumburg's Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer Organization of the Year and Youth Individual Volunteer will be accepted through Friday, April 1. Nomination materials and other information are available on the Prairie Center for the Arts 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 March 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

Martyl Langsdorf, a noted artist who created the Doomsday Clock, and her husband, physicist Alexander Langsdorf Jr. were residents of the historic Schweikher House in Schaumburg from 1953 until Martyl's death in 2013. Alexander Langsdorf Jr. was one of the physicists who participated in the Manhattan Project. Pictured here is Martyl and a framed copy of the cover from the first issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientist Magazine when her Doomsday Clock made its debut.

Schaumburg Poses Concerns Over ComEd High Voltage Lines

ComEd has proposed a West Central Reliability Project, which includes the installation of a new 138kV electric line from its Bartlett substation to its substation in Itasca. The high-voltage line is proposed to run along the south side of the I-390 (Elgin-O'Hare Expressway) corridor.

The Village of Schaumburg is opposed to the project as

proposed and is advocating for the new electric infrastructure to be installed underground. The prospect of placing the proposed lines underground has been discussed with ComEd representatives. Concerns initially identified by the village include the visual appearance of the lines and poles, the potential impact on the airspace around the Schaumburg Airport and the potential impact on fireworks at Boomers Stadium.

To learn more about this project, visit the village's webpage. Residents who would like to support the village's position should contact the ICC through their state legislators whose contact information can be found on this webpage.

Welcome Creative Group, Inc.

Creative Group, Inc., hosted a ribbon cutting March 7 for the grand opening of its new office in the Woodfield Corporate Center at 200 N. Martingale Road. Creative Group is a full-service performance improvement company that specializes in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, as well as event management. The company has brought more than 100 jobs to Schaumburg and occupies approximately 25,000 square feet of office space in the Woodfield Corporate Center. For more information, please visit Creative Group's website.

What's New at the Corner Of...

Bob's Discount Furniture (16 E. Golf Road)
The building at 16 E. Golf Road will soon be the new home of Bob's Discount Furniture. Bob's is an everyday low price furniture and bedding retailer with 69 showrooms across the country. In addition to operating the principle of providing "unsurpassed values in the middle price range," each Bob's Discount Furniture store features a complimentary caf� with gourmet coffee, ice cream and freshly baked cookies. Bob's will be occupying 32,000 square feet in the former Office Depot space of the Schaumburg Corners shopping center. The store is anticipated to open later this year.

Parker Family Stops By for Visit

Friendship Village resident Carmela Parker, her niece, two daughters and great-granddaughter recently stopped by Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center for a visit. Carmela's husband, Russ Parker, was an influential resident and former village official who was instrumental in planning and zoning matters for the village for many years. Affectionately known as "Professor Parker," his tenure as Zoning Board chair served as a training ground for future Schaumburg trustees. The council chambers at the Municipal Center is named after him in his honor. Pictured from left to right are Sharon Franzen, Carmela Parker, Natalie Winquist, Nancy (Parker) Raffaelli and Maryann (Parker) Greaves.

Shakespeare Company Coming to Prairie Center April 3

The Prairie Center for the Arts welcomes The Reduced Shakespeare Company performing "The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)" at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company has skewered history, the Bible and the world's most revered playwright. Now the troupe of unabashed mirth-makers dissects humor through the ages, from cavemen telling Rock Rock Jokes to Chris Rock, from Aristophanes to Zeppo Marx, from Commedia dell'arte to The Daily Show. The bad boys of abridgement deconstruct the entire history of comedy, leaving no joke untold in 105 fast, funny and physical minutes.

Tickets for "The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)" are $38 ($36 for seniors and students) and can be ordered online or by calling (847) 895-3600. The Prairie Center is located at 201 Schaumburg Ct.

Construction Updates

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

I-90 Tollway Updates

The Roselle Bridge contractor continues to work on the center pier that will support the new bridge. They plan on installing concrete for that pier's walls, columns and some temporary pavement on I-90 throughout the next few weeks.

The Meacham Bridge contractor plans to install bridge beams on the northern bridge during the week of March 14. Until then, crews will be preparing for the new pavement across the southern bridge. Work will also take place on the new roadway pavement north and south of the bridge as the weather begins to get warmer. 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

March 11-13: Seussical Jr.

The Schaumburg Park District presents Seussical Jr., a theater production that is great fun for the whole family. The event will be held several times throughout the weekend at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. For tickets, times and more information, visit the park district's website.

March 12: Coffee With the Council
(TIME CHANGE)

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 a.m. on

Saturday, March 12 at the Public Safety Building, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The meeting is open to the public.

March 12: Heartfulness Meditation

Enhance balance in your life with a free workshop of Heartfulness Meditation offered at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Alfred Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, call (312) 286-7377 or visit the website.

March 12: Cupcakes for a Cause

The public is invited to attend Cupcakes for a Cause & Bunny Eggstravaganza, a fundraiser to benefit Partners for our Communities, Conant Cougars in Need and Autism Society of Illinois. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Entry is free. Cupcakes are $2 each or $20 for a dozen. For more information, visit the website.

March 12: Library Book Sale

A book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. No registration or fee is required for attending the sale; all ages are welcome. For more information, call (847) 985-4000.

March 14-15: AARP Smart Driver

An AARP Smart Driver class will be held on March 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register, please call Jeannette Magdaleno at (847) 884-5539.

March 19: Hubbard Street 2

Tickets are available for world class dance production, Hubbard Street 2. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. For tickets and information, visit the website.

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