June 3, 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

Farmers Market Begins

60th Anniversary Keepsake Medallions Now on Sale

The village is selling 60th anniversary keepsake medallions at the Finance Counter of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. and the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., while supplies last. The two-inch brass medallions are two-sided with key village icons on one side and the 60th logo on the back. Medallions will be sold for $10 and all proceeds go toward the Prairie Center Arts Foundation to support arts in Schaumburg. A limited supply of medallions are available so be sure to pick up yours today.

District 54 Seeking Board Applicants

The School District 54 Board of Education is currently seeking applicants who are interested in filling a position made vacant by the resignation of Board member Karen Strykowski. Mrs. Strykowski announced her resignation, effective June 8. In keeping with the legal requirements that the board appoint a successor within a 45-day period, the board is now seeking applicants who are interested in being appointed. The person appointed would serve until the next consolidated general election on April 4, 2017. For information and applications, please visit the District 54 website.

Brickworld Coming to Renaissance June 18-19

Brickworld, the educational event where LEGO artists and engineers come to learn from one another, will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel June 18-19. Registered attendees will share their knowledge with others through seminars, workshops and impromptu discussions. A fundraiser will also be held to raise money for charities. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

Village Welcomes Cygnets

Congratulations to Louis and Serena, the village's Mated Mute Swans, who recently gave birth to cygnets at the pond on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. The village reminds the public that feeding the swans is prohibited as they are being fed a special swan diet. Also, no fishing is allowed on the pond while the swans are present. For more information and a link to the swan cam, visit the village's webpage.

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.

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.

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 June 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 Panzer House was constructed in 1910 near the center of Schaumburg Centre. Located on the south side of Schaumburg Road, or Easy Street as it was known then by locals, the house was typical of many farmers' residences built near the business district. The house still stands, although its orientation was shifted when it was renovated several years ago.

2016 Farmers Market Begins TODAY!

Schaumburg's 2016 Farmers Market, featuring locally-produced fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more, returns today 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.

Summer Hours Return for Trolley

Due to popular demand, the Village of Schaumburg's Woodfield Trolley is offering daily service again now through Labor Day. The village offered the service last summer and provided more than 10,000 rides to patrons.

Summer service hours for the trolley are as follows:

Monday - Friday  Noon - 9 p.m. (running every 30 minutes)
Saturdays   10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (running every 20 minutes)
Sundays   11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (running every 30 minutes)

For more information on this free service, contact the Trolley Hotline by calling (847) 923-3880 or visit the village's website.

Seniors & Teens Kick Off Summer Planting

Schaumburg's Intergenerational Garden is once again being planted. Schaumburg Barn seniors and teens engaged in active planting of fresh veggies including lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and more along with Village of Schaumburg staff. Senior community members are excited every season for the garden planting as they get to watch plants grow from inception to harvest and enjoy the benefits of eating fresh veggies in their daily diet.

Whole Foods Market in Schaumburg was inspired by the Schaumburg Barn Senior Program's efforts to feed local seniors in the community. Their special project in May was giving out Whole Foods Shopping Carts with soil in order for community partners such as the Barn to have an extra space to plant food items. The shopping cart is in its beginning phase of planting; in little as 2 weeks there will be sprouting.

Construction Updates

Frontage Road Resurfacing

Contractors are continuing to make progress with paving improvements for Stage 1. Concrete improvements on Wright Boulevard are continuing 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

The Roselle Road bridge contractor will move northbound traffic to the new lanes north of the I-90 bridge on Wednesday, June 15 to begin work on the median sections of Roselle Road. Expect delays and a lane closure for the installation of new pavement marking and signage. Traffic is expected to remain in this stage through August 12.

The Meacham Bridge contractor will move traffic to the new bridge in late June.

The tollway will move westbound I-90 traffic to the new outer lanes overnight June 6 to June 7; eastbound traffic will move overnight June 7 to June 8. These operations are very sensitive to weather so rains or high winds can force a delay. Remember to drive carefully through the construction zones.

Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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Calendar of Events

June 3: Farmers Market Opens

This weekly event is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through October 28. The market is held in the parking lot south of Trickster Art Gallery in Town Square at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. For more information, 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 4-5: Michael Phelps Swim Spa Show

The Michael Phelps Swim Spa and Master Spa Show will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel June 4-5. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit the 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.

June 9: Terrace Opening

Celebrate the grand reopening of The Terrace at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel with Roots Rock by singer-songwriter Britt Dignan. The event, which offers a menu tasting, is open to the public and will take place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 9. For more information, visit the website.

June 10: Swinging Fore POC

Obtain tickets for Swinging Fore POC, a fundraiser for Partners for our Communities. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, June 10 with golf lessons, appetizers and cocktails from the pros at Medinah Golf Course. Register for this private event by calling (847) 651-0990.

June 10-11: Mecum Motorcycle Auction

The Mecum Auction Company will be hosting motorcycle auctions at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel June 10-11. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

June 16: Manufacturers' Summit

Participate in a Manufacturers' Summit that will discuss "Automation for Manufacturers of All Sizes." The event will be held Thursday, June 16 at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. For more information and to register, visit the website.

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