April 8, 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 Proposes Financial Plan

New Brush Collection Program

SBA Celebrates Grand Reopening

Annual Recycling Event

Concrete Plaza Work

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

Schaumburg Highlights Play Ball Summer Initiative

Village President Al Larson donned his favorite Chicago Cubs ballcap on April 4 (opening day) along with hundreds of other Mayors across the country to show his support of Play Ball Summer, an initiative of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, MLB and USA Baseball that focuses on the fun nature of baseball and encourages widespread participation in baseball-related activities. The Mayor is a Cubs fan and also supports the village's home team, the Schaumburg Boomers, every season. He's hoping for two championships: one for the Boomers and one for the Cubs this year!

Members of the Schaumburg Park District also took part in the initiative by showing their Schaumburg Boomers pride.

Annual Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to April 22

The Village of Schaumburg has extended the deadline to apply for the 23rd Annual Community Scholarship to Friday, April 22, 2016.

The program is offered by Schaumburg Village President Al Larson in cooperation with Business and Career Services, Inc. and provides scholarship funding to qualified residents to pursue educational training, upgrading or retraining. Scholarships can be applied towards tuition, books and any other commensurate educational expenses. A President's Committee will select all winners of the program. For more information and to apply, visit the village's website.

Volunteer in the Community with the Schaumburg Medical Reserve Corps

Next week (April 10-16) is National Volunteer Week. As several Illinois communities continue to recover from tornadoes, flooding and severe storms that occurred last year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are highlighting the critical roles volunteers play in disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts as part of a month-long focus on volunteers in disasters.

Here in Schaumburg, those interested in helping their community can volunteer in the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). The mission of the MRC is to facilitate the engagement of medical, public health and civic volunteers who will assist in building a strong, healthy, prepared community. Learn more about how you can get involved in Schaumburg's MRC.

Northwest Central Dispatch Receives Accreditation for Excellence

Northwest Central Dispatch System (NWCDS) was recently awarded accreditation as an Emergency Fire Dispatch and Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence. NWCDS has the distinguished honor of becoming the 31st Emergency Fire Dispatch Accredited Center in the world and the first in the state of Illinois.

NWCDS is an intergovernmental, multi-jurisdictional 911 center that serves 11 communities including: Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg and Streamwood.

Donate Coats to Needy Families

The Woodfield Area Children's Organization is collecting gently-used children and adult-size coats through the end of April as part of its annual coat drive. Coats of all kind are being accepted and should be laundered before being donated.

Gently-used coats can be dropped off at the following locations: Corinium Cleaners, 2325 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg; McDonald's, 522 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg; or McDonald's, 1775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows.

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.

Pre-Order Plants at Native Plant Sale

The public can pre-order plants from the Native Plant Sale hosted by Schaumburg Community Garden Club and Spring Valley Nature Center. Orders must be submitted by Friday, April 15. Plants can also be purchased at the sale that will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1 at the Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The event is free. For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or 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 April 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.

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60th Anniversary Fun Fact

Early Schaumburg businessman Henry Quindel not only built what is now Lou Malnati's, but also a second inn currently known as Easy Street. The building was sold in the mid-1920s to Frank Lengl who operated a highly successful tavern and restaurant. Venison dinners were a popular menu item at Frank Lengl's establishment, who in addition to pheasants and ducks, kept live deer in a pen behind the building.

Schaumburg Proposes Fair & Balanced Financial Plan

Members of Schaumburg's village staff will present the Fiscal Year 2016/17 proposed budget to the Village Board at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, April 19.

The proposed budget demonstrates a fair and balanced financial plan that does not include any new taxes. The budget will be presented to the Village Board by Village Manager Brian Townsend, Assistant Village Manager Paula Hewson and Director of Finance Lisa Happ.

The FY 2016/17 budget has projected total revenues and other financing sources at $267 million, which is an increase of 22 percent over last year's amended budget. This increase is primarily due to a one-time infusion due to the sale of $50 million in bonds to finance road and other infrastructure improvements. The General Fund, which is the village's main operating fund, has projected revenues (without transfers) of $101 million and projected expenditures (without transfers) of $89 million. The General Fund reflects a $1.9 million surplus after transfers.

A survey of 16 surrounding communities conducted by the village ranks Schaumburg fifth in spending per capita and 13th in collection of direct revenue per capita. This indicates the village strives to keep its fees and taxes low and provide exceptional public services, well-maintained infrastructure, and world-class amenities. Read more.

New Brush Collection Program Begins in May

Schaumburg's 2016 Brush Collection Program will begin in May with two pick-ups offered for single family residences. Please see schedule and zone map posted on the village's website. It is not necessary to call for brush collection or to create a Customer Service Request; just follow the schedule as listed. Please note that zones and boundaries have changed from last year. This program is open to single-family residences only.

Brush must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. of the Monday of your scheduled week. It may take crews up to five days to complete collection in each zone. Branches are to be neatly placed curbside with the cut ends toward the street. Unorganized or tangled brush piles will not be collected. Residents are asked to follow the brush preparation guidelines listed on the village's website to ensure their material is collected as part of the program.

Schaumburg Business Association Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

The Schaumburg Business Association hosted a ribbon cutting on March 31 for the grand re-opening of its remodeled and redesigned office space. In conjunction with the ribbon cutting, the SBA held an open house which included food samples from more than 10 different Schaumburg restaurants. The open house provided an opportunity for SBA members to get to know one another while also celebrating business in Schaumburg. The overall mission of the SBA is to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Schaumburg Area while connecting its members to each other and to the community. For more information, please visit the SBA's website.

Annual Recycling Event April 23

Schaumburg's Annual Recycling Event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the School District 54 Office located at 524 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The event is free to the public and offered by the Village of Schaumburg's Environmental Committee, School District 54 and Schaumburg Township District Library.

The event will offer document destruction, collection of electronic items as well as books, clothes, textiles, automotive and household batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, bicycles, cell phones, eye glasses, American flags, fire extinguishers and CFL bulbs.

Please visit the village's website for a complete list of acceptable items. Those with questions can dial 311 in Schaumburg or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.

Concrete Plaza Work to Begin

The village will be performing concrete improvements to the plaza located in between the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts. Contractors are scheduled to perform sawcutting and concrete removal and replacement beginning tentatively Tuesday, April 12, weather permitting. Work is anticipated to take one week, weather permitting. The Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts will remain open while work is being completed; however the west doors to the Prairie Center will be closed. Signage will be placed directing people to use the east doors of the center. Please dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions.

Construction Updates

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

I-90 Tollway Updates

The eastbound entrance ramp to I-90 at Barrington Road remains closed with a posted detour routing traffic to Roselle Road. Please plan additional time if traveling along Roselle Road. If you need to access eastbound I-90, please consider using alternate ramps farther to the east. The Barrington Road ramp is expected to reopen to traffic on May 15.

Both bridge contractors are planning to make their first concrete pours in mid-April. Crews will be working on both bridges to build the formwork and install the reinforcing bars for future roadway pavement.

Daily lane closures will occur on Roselle Road north of I-90 as storm sewer and earthwork contractors prepare for the new pavement.

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

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 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).

April 9: Come Wine with Me

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

April 9: Heartfulness Meditation

Enhance balance in your life with a free workshop of Heartfulness Meditation offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, call (312) 286-7377 or visit the website.

April 10: Spirit of Life Chorus Concert

The Spirit of Life Chorus will be offering a free performance open to the public at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The choir represents 41 congregations from seven different church affiliations.

April 10: Library Week Celebration

National Library Week Kick-off Celebration will be held from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 10 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. No registration or fee is required for this drop-in event. To learn more, visit the library's website.

April 10: Spring Concert

The Spring Valley Concert Band will host its Spring Concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. Tickets are $5 at the door; children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit their website.

April 14: Fall Risk Clinic

A free Fall Risk Screening Clinic will be offered Thursday, April 14 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. Each appointment will be 45 minutes long. Contact Bonnie Raimondi at the village at (847) 923-3766 to schedule an appointment.

April 16: Hearts for Hope

The 27th Annual Hearts for Hope Dinner and Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Chandler's Chop House, 401 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities services in the northwest suburbs. For more information, visit the website.

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