Sunstar Americas in Schaumburg was one of five winners of the Edie Award which recognizes outstanding economic development projects completed in Illinois. The Edies honor those who imagine, design, invest, build and bring jobs, growth and prosperity to Illinois communities.

Sunstar Americas used $55 million in private investment and $3.5 million in public investment to build a new, 302,000 square foot manufacturing facility which will be the Sunstar Americas' North American Headquarters. This project created nearly 250 construction jobs, and added 30 jobs to the headquarters' 300 jobs that were moved from Sunstar's previous Chicago location. With Sunstar's investment vacant land became a major landmark in Schaumburg which will generate more than $1 million in property tax income for the village, in addition to revenue generated as people from all over the world visit the headquarters.

The award is presented by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA), and is sponsored by ComEd. Read the full press release.

Document Shredding Offered at Public Works Open House May 21

Document shredding will be available at the Engineering & Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 21. All residents, particularly those who were unable to participate in the annual Recycling Event held on April 23, are invited to bring two boxes of paper for shredding.

Document shredding will be available from 10 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. or until the truck is full. There will be a two box limit (copy box) per car. No cardboard, plastic bags, books or binders, cd's/hard drives/metallic objects of any kind will be accepted. Staples and paper clips can be included with paper documents. This recycling opportunity is for Schaumburg residents only; no business or institutional waste will be accepted.

Residents are invited to join Engineering & Public Works employees from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at 714 S. Plum Grove Road for a unique experience designed to allow residents young and old to get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools, buildings and equipment required to maintain the village infrastructure. For more information, visit the website.

Brush Collection Program Has Begun

Schaumburg's 2016 Brush Collection Program has now begun for single family residences. Please see schedule and zone map posted on the village's website to determine when pick-up is scheduled for your zone. 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. For questions regarding the program, dial 311 in Schaumburg.

Fire Department Inspections

The Schaumburg Fire Department conducted its annual spring uniform inspection this week. Each year, the chief officers inspect each station for maintenance of uniforms, gear, rigs and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety. These are formal inspections that the fire department regards with great pride and respect.

Donate Books to Help Impoverished Families in the Northwest Suburbs

The Village of Schaumburg's Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center will serve as a collection site for donated books for the annual book drive for the Woodfield Area Children's Organization (WACO). A collection box is available now through May 14 at the west doors of the municipal center located at 101 Schaumburg Court. Donations include new and gently-used books for preschool-aged, young and older children. WACO's goal is to help foster good reading habits by providing impoverished families in the northwest suburbs with their own reading materials.

Uncle Julio's Coming to Woodfield Mall

Complementing Woodfield Mall's existing roster of full-service restaurants and fast-casual eateries, Uncle Julio's will soon offer visitors its authentic Mexican cuisine and original Tex-Mex recipes featuring the freshest ingredients. This nationally recognized restaurant, which has locations in seven states, will be located in the upper level JCPenney Wing across from The Cheesecake Factory. It is expected to open this spring.

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 May 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

In 1968, International Village became Schaumburg's first multi-family residential development. Today, Schaumburg is home to more than 21,500 multi-family units and has more than 12,000 single-family homes, offering a wide variety of housing options for the community.

Village Introduces New Website

If you've visited the village's website recently, you may have noticed the site has a new look. The redesigned website showcases a cleaner, more modern look with vibrant graphics and a wealth of content. The site is fully responsive, meaning it functions seamlessly across any type of device, most notably tablets and smart phones.

The new site also debuts a chat feature allowing users to engage in a live chat conversation with a customer service representative from the village's 311 center. This feature allows easy access to the call center 24 hours a day, seven days a week (which can also be achieved by dialing 311 in the village). Similar to the feature that allows texting of Customer Service Requests (CSRs), the live chat function on the website will further enhance communication and also aid persons with disabilities who many not be able to easily communicate via standard phone.

As the village continues to make some tweaks to the site, take some time to familiarize yourself with this tool that provides a wealth of information about the village's programs and services.

Water Meter Letters Beginning This Month

The village's contractor, Water Resources, Inc., anticipates mailing letters next week in the northeast area of the village urging recipients to schedule appointments to upgrade water meter reading equipment as part of a multi-year capital improvement project.

The project, which will ensure uninterrupted meter reading throughout the village, requires access to residential and commercial properties.

As part of the program, existing water meter transmission units (MTU) located on properties will require replacement. In some cases, water meters may also need to be replaced. Approximately 950 water meters and 26,500 MTUs will be replaced over the next three years for a total project cost of $4.67 million. The new water metering equipment will be installed at no additional cost to Schaumburg residents.

A map indicating areas for improvement for each year and other project information is posted on the village's website.

Shop Local at Schaumburg's Whole Foods Market on May 10

The village encourages the public to shop local by purchasing goods at Whole Foods Market on Tuesday, May 10. Five percent of the store's total sales will be donated to The Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois Schaumburg Senior Program at The Barn. Funds directly support senior programs and services offered at The Barn including subsidizing daily meals, providing socialization resources,

coordinating transportation to events and offering health and nutrition programs to name a few.

Make sure you stop by anytime from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the store located at 750 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. This is a one-day event that is being sponsored by the Whole Foods in a partnership with the Meals on Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois.

For more information about The Barn, contact Senior Services Coordinator Marina Lvovich or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

Welcome New Businesses

FastSigns
FastSigns hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening and open house of its new store located at 1084 National Parkway. FastSigns is a visual display company that specializes in banners, building signs, window signs, trade show exhibits and wall murals. The Schaumburg location is one of over 600 locations worldwide, which spans nine different countries.

Radisson
The Radisson Hotel hosted a ribbon cutting and open house event for the grand opening of its newest hotel located at 1998 N. Roselle Road. The hotel, which is now the 26th in Schaumburg, features 137 rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness and business center, two meeting spaces, an outdoor patio and fire pit, as well as free Wi-Fi for hotel guests. The hotel also includes a full-service restaurant and a complimentary breakfast. The total value of the hotel construction is approximately $6.5 million.

Audition for West Side Story

Schaumburg Summer Theatre will hold auditions for lead roles, supporting parts, chorus and dancers to be cast in West Side Story. Auditions, by appointment, will take place 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. High school and college students (including graduate students 25 and under) are eligible to audition. All persons auditioning must prepare a short vocal selection of their choice, not to exceed 32 bars (approximately 60 seconds). A $75 registration fee to participate in the program is due when rehearsals begin. Public performances of West Side Story will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairie Center on July 29, 30, August 5, and 6. Learn more and schedule an appointment on the Prairie Center's website or call (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

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

Frontage Road Resurfacing

The Village of Schaumburg will be completing improvements to Frontage Road near the Elgin O'Hare Western Access beginning the week of May 9, weather permitting. Improvements include pavement resurfacing, LED street lighting system upgrades, LED traffic signal upgrades, concrete removal and replacement, drainage improvements, and sod/seed restoration. To complete the paving improvements, both the Eastbound and Westbound Frontage Roads and portions of Rodenburg Road and Wright Boulevard between the Frontage Roads will be closed during two separate stages.

The village's contractor is preparing to begin Stage 1 of the I-390 Frontage Road Resurfacing Improvements the week of May 9th. Changeable message boards are in place to communicate this project to motorists. Detour routes will be utilized while paving improvements are completed. Access to Long Avenue will be maintained at all times. Lighting and signal upgrades will be completed with daily lane closures as required. Pavement improvements are scheduled to be completed by June 30, weather permitting, and lighting and signal upgrades will be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.

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.

The new bridge deck for Roselle Road will be installed in the next two weeks.

Overnight closures on Golf Road at I-90 are anticipated from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. the week of May 9. Traffic will be detoured to Meacham Road. 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

May 8: Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8 at Sam and Harry's at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the website.

May 9: Rachel Carson

Living History Portrayer Leslie Goddard will share stories about Rachel Carson, author of the 1962 book Silent Spring, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. To register for this free program, call (847) 923-3347.

May 10: Senior Scam Presentation

The Schaumburg Police Department is offering a free Senior Scam Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Participants are asked to RSVP by calling the library at (847) 985-4000.

May 12: eBook Demo

Librarians will demonstrate ways to download eBooks to tablets and smartphones from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call (847) 923-3347 or visit the website.

May 14: Environmental Fair

The public is invited to attend the annual Environmental Fair that will be held from noon until 3 p.m. at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. The event is free and will offer demonstrations, workshops and more. Dial 311 in Schaumburg for more information.

May 14: Rummage Sale

Schaumburg Township will host a community rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 in the Schaumburg Township parking lot, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

May 14: Ballpark Brew Fest

The annual Ballpark Brew Fest will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Tickets and more information can be found on the website.

May 14: 5K Run/Walk

Participate in the 5K Run/Walk for mental health and senior services sponsored by the Kenneth Young Center. The event will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Busse Woods. For more information and to register, visit the website.

May 14-15: Gluten & Allergen Free Show

The Gluten & Allergen Free Show will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel May 14-15. For more information, visit the website.

May 30: Memorial Day Event

A Memorial Day Observance will be held Monday, May 30. The program will begin at 10 a.m. in Hoffman Estates at 411 W. Higgins Road and will continue at 10:45 a.m. at St. Peter Church and School, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. Special guests include 104-year-old veteran Chester Paul Gryzbowski.

Disclaimer:

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About the Village

of Schaumburg

Schaumburg is the largest center of economic development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of Chicago, but it is also very much a community of neighbors and neighborhoods. Quality of life is important to us and we are constantly working to enhance it. Visit the website.