June 24, 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

Village Partners with Nextdoor

Fire Department Training

Telephone Scams

Carepoint Grand Opening

June Business of the Month

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

The Benefits of the Older Adult Market

Are you familiar with Schaumburg's Older Adult Market? The market is a choice-style food pantry that distributes fresh fruits and vegetables along with shelf-stable food items (such as tuna, cereal, rice, and beans) to older adults in the community. The market is a collaborative effort between the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Village of Schaumburg's Senior Program. Check out this great video featuring one of our volunteers who talks about the positive benefits of the Older Adult Market.

Family Counseling Available

Located in the Turret House, 17 E. Schaumburg Road, the Village of Schaumburg Family Counseling Center provides affordable family, couple, and individual counseling to municipal residents. Services are provided by experienced, licensed therapists who are able to assist you with a wide variety of problems, including parenting issues, relationship problems, stress management, anxiety and depression, and more. Insurance is accepted from those who have it, and a sliding scale fee system is utilized with those who do not. Appointments are available Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 524-1505.

Need an I-PASS? Get One June 28.

The Illinois Tollway will begin cashless tolling on Illinois Route 390 from Lake Street to I-290 on July 5, 2016. Those without an I-PASS or those who desire additional transponders will be able to get an I-PASS transponder and activate it on-site from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Schaumburg Metra Station, 2000 S. Springinsguth Road. Customers will need to have their license plate number, a $10 deposit and a $20 funding requirement to activate the I-PASS. Credit/debit will be accepted.

Work on Election Day as Poll Worker

The Cook County Clerk's office is recruiting community members to serve as suburban poll workers for the November 8 Presidential Election. It is a great opportunity to get paid for supporting the democratic process and serving your community. Poll workers are paid $175 or $325 based on the position they choose. Those who are interested should visit the website or call (312) 603-0965 to learn more and submit an application.

Become a Septemberfest Sponsor

Businesses and organizations are invited to participate in Septemberfest by making donations to continue the success of Schaumburg's popular Labor Day festival. It is anticipated that up to 250,000 people will attend the 3-day event.

Businesses that provide sponsorship receive excellent exposure and contribute substantially to the success of Schaumburg's premier event. Seven donation options are available this year each offering a variety of benefits.

For additional information and/or a sponsor application, visit the website, contact Roxane Benvenuti or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

Property Tax Information

A tentative date of August 16, 2016, has been set for Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios' Office to reassess all properties in the Township of Schaumburg. Township homeowners are encouraged to visit the Cook County website for further information and the actual date of the reassessment once it is confirmed.

The Cook County Assessor's office reassesses homes every three years and the appeal period is open for only 30 days, which is indicated by a notice sent to your residence. Please contact the Township of Schaumburg Assessor's Office at (847) 884-0030, ext. 3023 or online with any assessment questions.

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.

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.

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.

This weekly e-newsletter provides timely information on general news and events from the Village of Schaumburg.

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Photo courtesy of Dave Brooks

60th Anniversary Fun Fact

The property known as Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, which opened in 1983 by the Schaumburg Park District, was purchased from Chicago's well-known Pritzker family.

Village Partners with Nextdoor

The Village of Schaumburg is announcing a partnership with Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods, to improve village-wide and neighbor-to-neighbor communications.

Nextdoor assists neighbors in creating online communities for their neighborhoods where they can ask questions, get to know one another and exchange local advice and recommendations.

With Nextdoor, Schaumburg residents can join private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety issues, community events and activities, local services and even lost pets.

The village has the ability to post information, such as important news, services, programs, public events, and emergency notifications to Nextdoor websites within the village. The village plans to use the tool to build stronger, better informed neighborhoods throughout Schaumburg.
Read more.

Fire Department Trains at Schaumburg Regional Airport

Members of the Schaumburg Fire Department participated in a training held this week to familiarize themselves with aircraft based at Schaumburg Regional Airport. This training allows personnel to handle emergency situations involving aircrafts more efficiently.

The training included a brief examination of three different types of aircrafts: two small propeller planes and a slightly larger, jet engine plane. Tom Wojcik, an employee of Northwest Flyers, identified different areas of interest for each aircraft while Schaumburg Fire Department Training Coordinator Tracy Raimondo discussed different scenarios the fire department may encounter and how to respond to those situations appropriately. Both Wojcik and Raimondo helped members identify points on the aircraft that could be ideal places for cutting the plane to create a larger opening into the aircraft. Also mentioned was information about where the fuel is stored and where fuel shut off switches are located. They also examined the inside of the aircraft, noting various ways of entering/exiting the plane. The village thanks Northwest Flyers for this valuable training opportunity.

Schaumburg Police Warn of Telephone Scams

The Schaumburg Police Department recently issued a Community Alert reminding the public to be aware of various telephone scams that are being reported in the area. These iphone

types of scams, such as those that claim people have won the lottery or that they owe money to the IRS, can have devastating consequences to victims who might provide valuable information such as their credit card or other information to scammers. Please remain alert, read, and share the tips provided in the alert to help protect yourself from these types of situations.

Carepoint Celebrates Opening

Carepoint recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its new pharmacy, which is located at 9 Commerce Drive. Carepoint is a provider of a variety of clinical services including oral prescriptions, specialty injectables, home infusions and diabetes medications. Although Carepoint can fill prescriptions for walk-in patients, a majority of their business is through mail-orders for which they hold a national accreditation. Carepoint currently employs 30 people at its Schaumburg location and occupies approximately 15,000 square feet of space.

June Business of the Month: Dr. Clifford Swanson

The featured business of the month for June is Dr. Clifford Swanson. Dr. Swanson's practice at 2215 W. Schaumburg Road provides family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry, for dozens of families in Schaumburg.

Dr. Swanson himself is lauded as a one of the top implant restorative dentists in the Chicagoland area. He received his dental degree from the University of Illinois Dental School, while also completing extensive continuing education coursework in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to his coursework, Dr. Swanson has been awarded a fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Swanson is a member of several professional organizations and continues to serve the profession, most recently as an instructor for the Hiossen Dental Implant Corporation.

In combination with his educational and professional accomplishments, Dr. Swanson has tended to the oral health of Schaumburg residents for the past 30 years. Dr. Swanson and his staff are devoted to providing excellent, personalized care to make his patient's visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Along with his many years of dedicated service, Dr. Swanson has been a long-time resident of Schaumburg, where he has raised a family and grown his practice significantly.

Construction Updates

Rodenburg Road Improvements (Village of Roselle)

The Village of Roselle is wrapping up work on Rodenburg Road immediately north and south of the Milwaukee District West railroad tracks. The project includes a full road closure between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. anticipated for today, Friday, June 24, weather permitting, that may cause delays. A detour will be posted for the road closure.

Frontage Road Resurfacing

Stage 2 of the I-390 Frontage Road Resurfacing Improvement project is underway which includes the following detour route. Work will continue next week with the road anticipated to reopen the night of June 30, weather permitting. The next part of the project includes lighting and signal upgrades that will be completed with daily lane closures as required. The lighting and signal upgrades will be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.

I-90 Tollway Updates

The Roselle Road bridge contractor has now transferred northbound traffic to the new eastern pavement. Please be aware of the new driving patterns in this area. The traffic signals continue to be monitored to optimize the timings. Work will continue in the areas that have now become available since the traffic switch.

The Meacham Road bridge contractor plans to move traffic to the new bridge in early July. This will put both directions of traffic in the outside lanes to allow work to be finished in the medians.

The I-90 mainline contractor is continuing to work on the middle lanes. Please watch for trucks entering and exiting the new median work zone. Remember to drive carefully through all construction zones. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

Calendar of Events

June 24: Farmers Market

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 24-26: Abilities Expo

The Abilities Expo will be held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel June 24-26. Experience ability-enhancing products and services, play a few adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and more. For more information, visit the website.

June 26: Suburban Chicago's Got Talent

Suburban Chicago's Got Talent returns to the Prairie Center for the Arts with the Top 20 contestants performing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 26. The Top 15 and Top 10 performance rounds will be held at the Prairie Center on July 17 and 31. To purchase tickets, visit the website. The event is co-sponsored by the Daily Herald, Onesti Entertainment, the Prairie Center for the Arts, the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and Valli Produce.

June 27: Serendipity

Enjoy songs and dance to familiar new pop songs from youthful, all-girl band, Serendipity, in Schaumburg's Town Square at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. The event will take place 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, June 27. For more information, visit the website.

June 29: Street Theatre

Street Theatre presents a fun, bright retelling of the fable, The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg in Schaumburg's Town Square at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. The event will take place 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29. For more information, visit the website.

July 1: Summer Dance Concert

Experts from Arthur Murray instruct in salsa and merengue with live music from Fiesta in Schaumburg's Town Square at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. The event will take place 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 1. For more information, visit the website.

July 2: Family Fun Fair

Bethel Baptist Church is hosting a Family Fun Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 at 200 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. The event will feature booths, games, activities, cotton candy and more. For more information, visit their website or call (847) 944-1281.

July 2: Boomers Game Celebrates 60th

The first 100 attendees of the Saturday, July 2 Schaumburg Boomers game will receive free memorabilia in celebration of the village's 60th anniversary. The game is at 6 p.m. and will be against the Normal CornBelters. For game details and tickets, visit the website or call (847) 461-3695.

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