March 25, 2016

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....

60th Anniversary Fun Fact

Schaumburg Celebrates Anniversary

Short Term Rental Information

What's New at the Corner Of

Easter Egg Hunt with Coop

Come Wine with PCA

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

Fire Department Shares Important Kitchen Safety Information

With it getting down to the wire in college basketball's March Madness, the Schaumburg Fire Department had a little fun in putting together this Public Service Announcement that discusses a very important safety topic: the madness of kitchen fires...

Watch the video.

Classes on Living with Chronic Illness Offered Beginning in April

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to take part in a six-week program that allows participants to learn how to thrive with chronic illness.

Offered by AgeOptions and the Village of Schaumburg, the program begins Friday, April 1 with a free 2.5 hour workshop that will be held for six weeks. Participants will learn from trained class leaders who have experience living with chronic illness.

Classes will be held at 9:30 a.m. each week beginning Friday, April 1 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Participants are asked to register by calling the library at (847) 923-3347. Questions regarding the content of the program may be directed to Cindy McCune at (847) 923-3760.

Village Extends Deadline to Purchase 60th Anniversary Plates

The Village of Schaumburg extended the deadline to purchase its 60th Anniversary special event license plates to midnight on Friday, March 25.

A set of plates (front and rear) is $65 and will be displayed on vehicles from July 8 through Sept. 5 of this year. 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.

Manufacturing Summer Internship and Career Fair

Calling all manufacturers! Come and meet with high school students in the Chicagoland area to help build your team at the Manufacturing Summer Internship and Career Fair. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Amada, 180 Amada Ct., Schaumburg. To register, contact Gary Skoog at (847) 815-6729. For more information, visit the website.

District 211 Community Engagement Meetings for April

District 211's community engagement meetings continue in April 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. Upcoming meetings, which will be held April 4 and April 5, will cover the topic, Student Involvement & Wellness. For meeting dates, location and other information, visit the 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

The first paid employee of the Village of Schaumburg was Police Chief Martin J. Conroy, a former Marine who previously had been with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years. Starting with a reserve force made up of pilots, bricklayers, carpenters and storekeepers, his budget in Schaumburg for the first year was $14,000.

Schaumburg Celebrates Anniversary with Birthday Cake

Special guests stopped by Schaumburg's Village Board meeting March 22 to offer proclamations honoring the village's 60th Anniversary. Guests included State rep. Michelle Mussman and Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig. Following the board meeting, Mayor Al Larson thanked fellow board members, those serving on boards and commissions and village staff for making Schaumburg a wonderful place to live, work and play. Mayor Larson led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday before cutting the birthday cake.

Short Term Rental Information

Anyone who rents their home, or a portion of their home, for a limited amount of time is required to obtain a Short Term Rental License as a result of changes that were made to Schaumburg's Municipal Code. house hands

The village recently approved an amendment to the Municipal Code regarding the rental license requirements for individuals taking part in the "business of renting," which now includes short term rentals. According to Section 123.01 of the Municipal Code, a short term rental is defined as "a single room, dwelling unit or portion thereof located within the primary structure in a residential zoning district and offered for rent for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days or less to any person other than a member of the owner's immediate family".

Short term rental listings can be found on many websites, but they are most commonly advertised on Airbnb.com, VRBO.com and Couchsurfing.com. Whether or not short term rentals are listed on one of these websites, all rental units must operate in accordance with the Village of Schaumburg's Municipal Code in order to maintain operations. To obtain a Rental License, all short term rental proprietors must pass an interior and exterior property inspection to verify the property is maintained safely and in accordance with the village's health and life safety codes.

For more information on these requirements and to obtain a rental license application, please visit the village's website or call the village at (847) 923-3700.

What's New at the Corner Of...

Michael's (2411 W. Schaumburg Road)
The Scharrington Square shopping center will soon be the new home to a Michael's craft store at 2411 W. Schaumburg Road. Michael's is North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, which has been around since 1973. They are currently in the process of remodeling the interior of the 25,000 square-foot space, at a total estimated cost of $1.2 million. With work scheduled to be completed later this month, the store is anticipated to open sometime this spring.

Hunt for Easter Eggs with Coop

Coop the Boomer invites you to bring your basket and come on out to the ballpark for one of the most popular family events of the year as the Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, host the fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Boomers Stadium.

The first Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m., with gates opening at 9:30 a.m. for the event. The day's Egg Hunts will be broken down into three different age groups, occurring consecutively on the field.

Admittance for the Easter Egg Hunt will be $2 per person (both participants and spectators), and includes a voucher for a FREE ticket for any May Boomers game (a $11 value). Only cash will be accepted. Day of event purchase only. For more information, visit the website.

Come Wine with the Prairie Center

The Prairie Center Arts Foundation's Come Wine with Me wine tasting event returns at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Prairie Center located at 201 Schaumburg Ct. in Schaumburg. Enjoy tastings from a wide variety of local and international wines,

micro-brews, spirits and food. Live music by musicians from the Schaumburg Youth Orchestra and a special performance by Cicada Summer will round out this fun night out while supporting a worthy cause.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Prairie Center Youth programs including Schaumburg Youth Orchestra, Schaumburg Dance Ensemble, Schaumburg Youth Choir, Schaumburg Summer Theater and Screen Test Student Fest.

More information can be found online or by calling (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

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

I-90 Tollway Updates

Expect two short full closures of Roselle Road just north of I-90 between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25 for the purpose of relocating an overhead communications cable to a new set of poles just north of I-90. Schaumburg Police Department officers will assist the contractor with these two closures. It is expected that no more than five minutes is needed to move these two cables. Please use caution if in the area. Once that work is complete, preparations will begin for the new concrete beams that will be installed during the overnight hours on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

The Meacham Road contractor continues to frame the new bridge's roadway, which will eventually support the new concrete deck that motorists will drive across.

A closure of the Barrington Road/I-90 eastbound entrance ramp is scheduled to occur from Monday, April 4 through Sunday, May 15. The posted detour will take traffic east on Higgins Road to Roselle Road then onto I-90 via the eastbound entrance ramp at Roselle Road.

Commuters are encouraged to plan extra time each morning when traveling during the duration of the detour. Those who live east of Roselle Road might consider using IL 53/I-290 to access eastbound I-90.

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

March 27: Easter Brunch

The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is offering Easter Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 27. Reservations are recommended by calling (847) 303-4050.

March 31-April 1: AdeptiCon

AdeptiCon, the world's premier wargaming convention, will be hosted at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel March 31 through April 1. For more information, visit the website.

April 2: Spring/Summer Clothing Sale

One Plus One Mothers will hold a Spring/Summer Clothing Sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2 at Triphahn Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates. Gently-used clothing will be for sale. Admission is $1. For more information, visit their website.

April 3: Shakespeare Company

Tickets are available for The Reduced Shakespeare Company that will be performing "The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)." The event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. For tickets and information, visit the website.

April 6: POC Job Fair

Partners for our Communities (POC) is hosting a job fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. The event will feature local businesses that are offering seasonal, part-time and full time employment. The event will be held at Higgins Education Center, 1030 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates. Those with questions may contact Terri Kelly at (847) 867-1825.

April 6: Community Blood Drive

Schaumburg's next Community Blood Drive will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 at The Barn, 231 Civic Dr., Schaumburg. Make an appointment with LifeSource online or by calling (877) 543-3768. Five $20 gift cards to Trader Joe's will be awarded through a random drawing at this drive.

April 9: Multicultural Event

School District 54 and the Schaumburg Park District will host a multicultural event from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. The event will feature student performances, crafts, games, activities and food for purchase from around the world. The event is organized by School District 54's Department of Language and Culture (847-357-5074), the District 54 Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the Schaumburg Park District (847-490-7015).

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