May 20, 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

Cop on Top Event

Community Assistance Fund

EPW Open House

Fahrrad Tour May 22

New Businesses

West Side Story Auditions

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

Village Mourns Passing of Resident and Veteran Richard "Bud" A. Napier

Former village employee and active member of the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202, Richard "Bud" A. Napier passed away May 14, 2016. Napier, was a 53-year resident of the village, a former employee with the Engineering & Public Works Department, and a past member of both the U.S. Army and Navy where he served for more than 20 years. Napier was also very active in the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202. His spouse, Marinell, served as the chair of the Village of Schaumburg Blood Committee up until her death in 2005. Both gave their time and effort to serve their country and their community. The village wishes to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Napier family. Read the full obituary.

Annual Water Quality Report

The Annual Water Quality Report is now available for the public to learn more about the community's drinking water. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water during 2015. If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to your home, please call (847) 895-7100.

Prologis Showcases Updated Property

Lee & Associates, in cooperation with the property owner Prologis, held an open house recently to showcase the recent building improvements to the former Just in Time Packaging space at 1365 Mitchell Boulevard. Prologis has spent more than $1 million to renovate, and upgrade, the 300,000 square foot warehousing and distribution facility. The facility is one of the single largest industrial spaces within the village but was left vacant after Just in Time Packaging relocated to Bartlett last year. Lee & Associates hosted a number of other brokers and interested parties at the open house and will be working closely with the property owner and the village to fill the space.

Annual Prairie Arts Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend's popular Prairie Arts Festival returns Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 to the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center located at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, rain or shine. Admission is free and will feature more than 100 fine artists, including jewelers, painters, photographers, potters, sculptors, and woodcarvers from coast to coast. For more information, visit the website.

Mulch Delivery Requests

The village is accepting submissions for its residential mulch delivery program. Residents requesting mulch delivery will be required to prepay before their delivery can be scheduled. The cost of mulch is $50 per 3-cubic-yard load. Payment can be made one of two ways:

By credit card on the village's website using Webpay or
In person at the Finance Department, 101 Schaumburg Ct., with a credit card or check.

Limited quantities of mulch are available. Residents will be asked what dates they prefer to receive mulch. The village will NOT call residents to confirm time or date of delivery but will instead choose one of the requested delivery dates selected by the resident. Same day delivery requests cannot be made and priority of delivery will go by the date of delivery. WebPay orders will take priority over orders that are paid in person. If mulch runs out before a delivery can be made, the resident will receive a refund. For questions, dial 311 in Schaumburg or visit the website.

Read the Township Town Crier

The Township of Schaumburg's May edition of the Town Crier is now available. Check it out and find out what is happening in Schaumburg Township.

Brush Collection Information

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.

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.

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.

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60th Anniversary Fun Fact

In 1942, Frank and Leona Merkle purchased an 80-acre parcel of property in what now is part of Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary. The Merkle Log Cabin bears their name. The cabin was built in 1927 by previous owner John Redeker who also operated a successful peony farm adjacent to the structure.

TODAY: Visit a Cop on Top and Support Special Olympics

Please join members of the Schaumburg Police Department in their annual Cop on Top event to raise money for Special Olympics. Visit Dunkin Donuts TODAY from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at either 477 W. Golf Road or 893 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg and say hello to one of our officers on top of the building.

Members of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association of Schaumburg (CPAAAS) will be selling hats, t-shirts and travel coffee mugs. All proceeds go to Special Olympics Illinois. Patrons who donate will receive coupons for free coffee and doughnuts.

Schaumburg Bank & Trust Donates to Community Assistance Fund

The village would like to thank Sandra Gallardo of Schaumburg Bank and Trust for donating $1,000 to the Community Assistance Fund. This is a donation the bank has committed to making annually.

Managed annually and maintained on a case-by-case basis by village social workers through the Community Services Department, in conjunction with Schaumburg Police Department, the Community Assistance Fund assists area victims of domestic violence and other crimes, as well as other families in crisis situations that are referred from the police department.

Working together with the village's Police Social Services Unit, the organizations and their in-kind contributions help provide critical services such as transportation, housing, help with legal assistance, and more for Schaumburg families in crisis.

The village is seeking to partner with additional businesses and organizations to ensure the growth of the Community Assistance Fund where 100 percent of contributions will directly benefit local families when a crime or other crisis occurs. For more information, call the village at (847) 348-7396.

Engineering & Public Works Open House Offers Fun, Learning

Attend the village's Engineering & Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 21. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Engineering & Public Works, 714 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. The family-friendly event is free and open to all ages.

Participants will be offered a unique experience that allows residents and children to get a behind-the-scenes look at what skills, tools and equipment are required to maintain the village's infrastructure. The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational booths, demonstrations, free giveaways, snacks and more.

In addition, the event will allow residents who were not able to participate in the April 23 Recycling Event the opportunity to bring two boxes of paper for shredding. For more information, visit the website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

Take Part in Fahrrad Tour May 22

The village invites people of all ages to participate in the popular Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg. The event, which is sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg and the Schaumburg Park District, will kick off at noon on Sunday, May 22 from Blackwell Elementary School, 345 North Walnut Lane.

Participants will ride in a police-guided tour approximately seven miles utilizing both on and off-street bike paths between Blackwell Elementary School and the end destination at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court. Beginners and riders with training wheels are not advised to participate.

For more information, dial 311 in Schaumburg or visit the website.

Welcome New Businesses

Michael's

Michael's recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its newest store located at 2411 W. Schaumburg Road. Michael's is North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer and has been around since 1973. The store at 2411 W. Schaumburg just completed a $1.2 million remodel of its 25,000 square foot space, which is in the Scharrington Square Shopping Center. In conjunction with traditional arts and crafts, the Schaumburg retailer also specializes in custom framing, online and in-store classes, as well as party planning.

Bishop, Diehl & Lee
Bishop, Diehl & Lee hosted a ribbon cutting May 6 for the opening of its new office in the Schaumburg Corporate Center, which is located at 1475 E. Woodfield Road. Bishop, Diehl & Lee is a full service intellectual property law firm that specializes in patent, trademark, copyright and unfair competition law. Their primary services include intellectual property litigation, portfolio management, licensing agreements, investigation and preparing validity opinions, as well as a wide range of other offerings. The firm has a total of eight attorneys on staff and is planning to expand in upcoming years.

West Side Story Auditions

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. 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

Stage 1 improvements continue on Frontage Road near the Elgin O'Hare Western Access. 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.

Detour routes are in place while paving improvements are being 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

Expect one lane closures on both Roselle Road and Meacham Road over the next few weeks that will allow contractors to complete work on these projects. Lane closures are limited to 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on both roads with occasional nighttime closures for specific work items. Concrete work continues on both bridges. Contractors are working to frame and pour concrete for the roadways and bridge walls. Work will also include the installation of new roadway lights and traffic signal conduits. Traffic is expected to move onto the new pavement across both of these new bridges in the near future. 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 16-22: American Craft Beer Week

Enjoy American Craft Beer Week all day May 16 through May 22 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel where special beers will be on tap. For more information, visit the website.

May 20: Bike to Work with Mayor Larson

Bike to Work with Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 20. For a map of the route and more information, visit the website.

May 20: Home Opener of Boomers Baseball

The Schaumburg Boomers kick off the fifth season of Boomers baseball at home at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 20 against the Windy City ThunderBolts. For more information and tickets, visit the website or call (847) 461-3695

May 21: Engineering & Public Works Open House

The village is hosting its Engineering & Public Works Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at 714 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg. For more information, visit the website.

May 21: Water Reclamation District Open House

The Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21 at its reclamation plant located at 550 S. Meacham Rd., Schaumburg. The event is free. For more information, visit their website.

May 22: Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg

The public is invited to participate in the annual Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg. The event kicks off at noon on Sunday, May 22 from Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane. For more information, visit the website.

May 28-29: Prairie Arts Festival

The 29th Annual Prairie Arts Festival will be held Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information, visit the website.

May 28-30: Historical Society Open House

The Schaumburg Township Historical Society will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at the Schaumburg Center One-Room School House located at 208 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. Visit their website for more information.

May 30: Memorial Day Observance

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:

The Village of Schaumburg accepts no liability for the advertisements in this newsletter and does not endorse any product advertised. Any advertisement does not necessarily represent the view or support of the Village of Schaumburg.

If you attend a local festival or village function and the event is photographed, your image may be used for news and promotional purposes.

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of Schaumburg

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