The Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and all Schaumburg administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Residents who need assistance can call the village's Customer Service Representatives by dialing 311 with any questions or concerns. Residents can also visit the village's website for more information about the village and its services.

Because the holiday falls on a Monday, garbage collection for Monday through Thursday will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will remain unaffected.

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Farmers Market Season

Schaumburg's 2016 Farmers Market, featuring locally-produced fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more, returns Friday, June 3 to Town Square. The market will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through the end of October and is held in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road. The market includes locally-grown fruits and vegetables, meats, flowers, plants and gourmet cheeses sold by the farmers who produce them. It also features decadent pastries, baked goods, olives, spices, homemade pasta and knife sharpening services. This family-friendly event also offers freshly-squeezed lemonade, kettle corn and snow cones made on site.

Pay It Forward...to Prairie Arts Foundation

Egg Harbor Cafe located at 1310 American Lane in Schaumburg is currently collecting donations from its customers through Thursday, June 16 in support of the Prairie Center Arts Foundation, as part of its monthly Pay it Forward program. Egg Harbor will match 10 percent of guests' total contributions for the month. Stop in for a delicious breakfast or lunch and drop a donation in the jar to support the arts.

Trustee Dunham Serves 25 Years

Congratulations to Village Trustee George Dunham on receiving his 25 Year Service Award at the May 24 Village Board meeting. As Senior Trustee, Dunham chairs the Finance, Legal, Administration, General Government Committee and Coffee with the Council. He previously served on the Schaumburg Plan Commission from 1989 to 1991 when he was elected Village Trustee. He also served on the Illinois International Convention Center Authority for three years from 1993 to 1996 and on the Schaumburg Regional Airport Advisory Commission since 1997. For more information on Schaumburg's Village Board, visit the website.

CEDA Offering Scholarships

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) is offering scholarships for post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher education or vocational training in Illinois for the 2016-17 academic year. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 to income-eligible residents of Suburban Cook County who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 10. For more information and to apply, visit their website.

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.

Grill Safely This Summer

With warmer weather finally here, the Schaumburg Fire Department reminds you to follow these important tips to make sure you remain safe this grilling season.

Michael Phelps Swim Spa Show Coming to Renaissance June 4-5

The Michael Phelps Swim Spa and Master Spa Show will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel June 4-5. Developed by the World's leading swim spa manufacturer, with input from 18-time gold medalist Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas by Master Spas were designed to meet a broad range of health and wellness needs. Ideal for all types of training, swimming, fitness programs, aquatic therapy, relaxation and family fun. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

Community Scholarships Awarded

The 23rd Annual Community Scholarships were awarded to 10 deserving students who are pursuing higher education for their careers. The students were awarded at the May 24 Village Board meeting. Recipients included: Jasmine Anderson, Taylor Avery, Kaylee Bergstrom, Paul Chung, Ashley Jun, Michael Kalita, Alyssa McDonald, Cheyenne Morton, Diala Suwwan and Zaid Suwwan.

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.

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

Located at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads, the Schaumburg Clock Tower was completed in 1996 and is the centerpiece of Veterans Gateway Park. The clock tower measures 64 feet from base to peak. The park in which it is located is dedicated to the men and women who have selflessly served our country through the armed forces. The gardens, flag poles and seating areas encircling the clock tower create a unique space devoted to our war veterans. The park also functions as a gateway to Town Square and serves as a physical symbol of Schaumburg's respect for veterans.

Spend the Weekend at the Popular Prairie Arts Festival

The 29th Annual Prairie Arts Festival Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held over Memorial Day weekend outdoors on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. The event will take place Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, rain or shine. More than 120 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters and artists of every sort will be present. Free parking and free admission. For more information, visit the website.

Remember Our Armed Forces at Memorial Day Observance

The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day Observance that will be held Monday, May 30 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.

The Hoffman Estates Memorial Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial site located at 411 W. Higgins Road. Immediately following that event, the observance will move to Schaumburg for a 10:45 a.m. ceremony at the St. Peter Lutheran Church cemetery, 202 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg. Following the outdoor ceremony, the observance will culminate with a 50-minute indoor service beginning at 11:25 a.m. The ceremony will include a bagpiper, floral tribute, rifle salute and the sounding of Taps.

Special for 2016, the Memorial Day Planning Committee is extremely fortunate to have 104-year-old veteran, Chester Grzybowski, join the observance as a special guest. Grzybowski is a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army and fought in the South Pacific. Grzybowski's daughter, Carol-Anne Touchberry, noted, "He can still recall with clarity and passionate patriotism his extraordinary wartime experiences, and he is very grateful for the devotion to veterans." For more details on the event, visit the village's website.

Schaumburg Raises $5,700 to Support Special Olympics

Members of the Schaumburg Police Department and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association of Schaumburg (CPAAAS) helped raise a total of $5,700 for Special Olympics by participating in the Cop on a Rooftop event on May 20. Officers staked out Dunkin Donuts locations at 477 W. Golf Road and 893 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg to help raise funds for the annual event. The village wishes to thank everyone who supported this initiative.

Engineering & Public Works Open House Offers Fun for Adults, Kids

More than 450 people came by the village's Engineering & Public Works Open House that was held May 21. The annual event allowed both children and adults to get up close to the equipment used to maintain the village as well as learn from EPW employees about some of the services that are provided by this department.

May Business of the Month: The Rabine Group

The featured business of the month for May is The Rabine Group. Gary Rabine began his quest to be the best paving company in 1981 at 18 years old. Gary's competitive drive helped transform a small local driveway company into a group of facilities maintenance companies that lead commercial paving, roofing, snow removal, and flooring industries and includes Rabine Paving America, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing commercial paving companies.

Located at 900 National Parkway, the Rabine Group property includes a green roof, parking lot displays on various construction types and an auditorium that The Rabine Group uses as its Paving and Roofing Institute to educate customers and potential clients from around the nation about their products and services.

Gary has received Schaumburg's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and was inducted into the UIC Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. In 2013, Gary received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Illinois for entrepreneurial achievement.

Gary and his wife, Cheryl, founded the Rabine Group Foundation, which is a nonprofit that focuses on enriching the lives of children, elderly, and underprivileged individuals. Some of the organizations the Rabine Group Foundation supports include Alexian Brothers Foundation, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.

Construction Updates

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

Frontage Road Resurfacing

Contractors are continuing to make progress with paving improvements for Stage 1. Next week, the contractor will begin concrete improvements on Wright Boulevard with daily lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please use caution and slow down in the construction zone.

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 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.

June 1: Summer Challenge

All ages are invited to sign up for the Summer Challenge, "From Seed to Bloom," beginning Wednesday, June 1, at the Schaumburg Township District Library's three locations in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park. Participants will read, play, explore and learn during this summer program. Join a group art project from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at the Central Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, call the library at (847) 985-4000 or visit the website.

June 4: Bulb & Plant Sale

The Bargain Bulb and Native Plant Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The Schaumburg Garden Club will offer bulbs, native perennials, trees, shrubs and more for purchase by the public. For more information, visit their website.

June 5: Fishing Derby

Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider is hosting his Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 5 in Grove 25 of Busse Woods. Call his office at (847) 640-1632 or email for more information.

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