Schaumburg's popular Summer Breeze concert series has recently started and will continue through August. Concerts are held at 7 p.m. lakeside on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. Upcoming concerts include the following:

July 16 Hip Pockit
July 23 The Neverly Brothers
Aug. 13 Harpeth Rising
Aug. 20 Mason Rivers Band
Aug. 27 Frank Winkler & The Symphonic Pops Orchestra of Chicago

Concerts are free. For more information, visit the village's website.

Clint Black Coming to Boomers Stadium August 19

Tickets are available for country singer Clint Black who will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road. Reserved seats, outfield general admission and lawn seats are all available for $32.50. Tickets for children 12 & under are $10. Gates to the event will open at 6 p.m. the day of the show. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Windy City Pet Expo July 23-24

The Windy City Pet Expo will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel July 23-24. Learn about pet care, volunteerism, grooming, pet behavior and training with your pet, different types of pets/breeds, veterinarian FAQ, fun activities for you and your pet and more. The event offers free admission and parking. For more information, visit their website.

District 211 Introduces "Community Connections"

"Community Connections" is a series of communications designed to provide additional information with the community surrounding events taking place in Township High School District 211. As District 211 continues efforts to foster deeper partnerships through informed communication, similar periodic newsletters will be provided to the community that will cover a range of topics. Read July's edition on Finances.

Free Radon Kits to be Available at July 15 Schaumburg Farmers Market

Representatives from Cook County Department of Environmental Control will be at the Schaumburg Farmers Market on Friday, July 15 offering free radon kits to Cook County residents. The kits are limited to one per resident, and residents will be required to give their name and address so that levels of radon can be tracked throughout the county.

The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located in the parking lot of Trickster Art Gallery, 190 S. Roselle Road.

Elevated levels of radon are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Additional information can be found on the county's website.

Become a "Friend of the Fest"

Residents and families (non-business) who want to support Schaumburg's Septemberfest festival held on Labor Day weekend can do so by becoming a Friend of the Fest. Three levels of sponsorship are available for a $25, $50 and $100 contribution.

For additional information on the various levels of sponsorship along with a Friend of the Fest form, visit the website, contact Roxane Benvenuti or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

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 July 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

Hidden in a residential area of Schaumburg is a small lot that houses a cemetery used by very early residents of Schaumburg Township. This cemetery, located at 217 S. Cedarcrest Drive in the Timbercrest subdivision, has gone by many names: Schween's Grove Cemetery, Timbercrest Cemetery and the Cedarcrest Cemetery. Ernest P. Schween, one of Schaumburg Township's original land owners, used this site as the location of several burial plots during the mid-1800s.

Schaumburg Court to Close Next Week for Construction Work

The village will begin improvements on Monday, July 18 to Schaumburg Court, which will require the closure of the entrance and road that leads to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Customers are asked to utilize Prairie Center Drive off of Schaumburg Road to access both the municipal center and the Prairie Center for the Arts. Both facilities will remain open while work is being performed.

Additionally, while this project is being completed the village's water billing payment drop box will be temporarily relocated to the south of its current location. The USPS mailbox will be taken out of service by the Postal Service until it is re-installed.

Schaumburg Court is expected to remain closed from July 18-22 and July 25-29, weather permitting. Improvements include the resurfacing of Schaumburg Court, the relocation of the mailboxes and landscaping. Questions can be directed to 311 in Schaumburg.

Get Involved in the Village's Comprehensive Plan Update

The village is updating its comprehensive plan that will serve as a guide for future planning and development in Schaumburg. The plan was last updated in 1996 and since that time, significant development and redevelopment has occurred in the village. The village will review the policies and directives in the plan to make any necessary updates.

A cornerstone of the project is community outreach and obtaining citizen participation.

Visit the village's website and do the following:

Utilize the sMap, an online tool that allows individuals to create maps of issues and opportunities facing their community.
Fill out the Questionnaire to provide additional input into the Comprehensive Plan.
Host a DIY (Do It Yourself) Workshop by requesting a workshop packet. Are you part of a group or organization that would like to host your own
workshop and provide feedback? These workshop kits provide everything you need for homeowners associations, churches, neighborhood groups, and others to provide citizen-led outreach. Completed DYI Workshop kits will be incorporated into feedback provided via surveys and public meetings.

For more information, contact Julie Fitzgerald or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

Police Offer Safety Tips Amid Pokémon Go Craze

With the Pokémon Go fever hitting the Chicagoland area, the Schaumburg Police Department wants to remind you and your kids of some simple safety tips. As you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon, just remember you're still in the real world, too. Around the country the Pokémon Go craze has

seen reports of accidents, injuries and even crimes where suspects have set-up fake 'Pokéstops.' So as you or your children set out to capture them all:

Be alert at all times.
Stay aware of your surroundings.
Play in pairs or as a group to ensure your safety.
Do not drive or ride your bike, skateboard or other device while interacting with the app; you can't do both safely.
Do not trespass onto private property or go to areas you usually would not if you weren't playing Pokémon Go.
Be aware and tell your kids about "stranger-danger." The app may draw strangers together in real life at 'Pokéstops.'
Parents: Be aware of third party software apps claiming to enhance the gaming experience. These third party apps only gives access to sensitive data - i.e. name, email and calendar.

Welcome Kouzina

Kouzina Greek Kitchen & Bar is the new restaurant at 795 E. Golf Road, which was formerly occupied by Greek Village Taverna for the past 35 years. Kouzina serves primarily Greek and Mediterranean cuisine including gyros, souvlaki, and taramasalata. The building that Kouzina moved into was renovated in March after Greek Village decided to close. Kouzina opened for business in June and celebrated with a ribbon cutting held July 12. The restaurant currently serves both lunch and dinner.

There She Is...Miss Septemberfest

Young ladies between 16 and 19 who are U.S. citizens, residents of the Village of Schaumburg and never married are encouraged to participate in the Miss Septemberfest Contest, held in conjunction with Septemberfest. The 2016 Miss Septemberfest will participate in festival activities and various events throughout the year. The winning contestant and her court begin their duties by presiding over opening ceremonies for the fest and the Septemberfest parade. For additional information, visit the website or call the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.

Construction Updates

Meacham Road and American Lane Pedestrian Enhancements

Beginning the week of July 18, the village's contractor will begin pavement resurfacing improvements. Resurfacing improvements include grinding or removal of existing asphalt, replacement of any required traffic signal detectors and placement of new asphalt. This work will be completed during the nighttime hours of 9 p.m. through 6 a.m., and any traffic signal work will be completed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The village expects these activities will take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting. Once paving improvements are completed, preparation will begin to install the enhanced crosswalk material. The project is anticipated to be complete by August 26, weather permitting. For additional information, please contact the village at (847) 923-6681 for a project representative.

Schaumburg Court Improvements

The Schaumburg Court Improvement Project includes concrete improvements, the resurfacing of Schaumburg Court (the front entrance to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center), relocation of the existing USPS mailbox and Village Payment Mailbox, and any required landscaping work. These improvements will require the closure of Schaumburg Court from July 18 through July 22 and also July 25 through July 29th, weather permitting. Signage will direct traffic to utilize the entrance to the Prairie Center for the Arts off of Schaumburg Road to enter the Municipal Center while Schaumburg Court is closed. For additional information, please contact the village at (847) 923-6681 for a project representative.

Wiley Road Improvements

Work began this week on Wiley Road between Plum Grove Road and Tower Road. Contractor Arrow Road Construction, Inc., is performing a variety of improvements in the area including roadway patching and resurfacing, drainage structure adjustments, removal and replacement of driveways, curb and gutter, and parkway restoration. Additionally, there will be concrete improvements on Tower Road just west of Meacham Road. The project is anticipated to be complete by October. For additional updates on this project, visit the village's website.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Expect daily lane closures and small traffic pattern changes across both bridge projects over the next few weeks. Both the Meacham and Roselle contractors are busy closing gaps in the median pavements and finishing roadway lighting and traffic signal work.

Do take a moment to admire the decorative fencing and light poles on both of the new bridges. The new sidewalks over I-90 are designed to provide attractive, safe and well-lit access. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

Calendar of Events

July 15: 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.

July 17: Suburban Chicago's Got Talent

Watch the Top 15 contestants performing for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at the Prairie Center for the Arts. Contestants will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Tickets are $10. The Top 10 performance rounds will be held at the Prairie Center July 31. To purchase tickets, visit the website.

July 18: Arranmore

Enjoy the sounds of Arranmore 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, July 18. For more information, visit the website.

July 18: Memory Screenings

The village is providing free, confidential memory screenings from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 18 as part of National Memory Screenings, an initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) designed to promote proper detection of memory problems and provide education about successful aging. To register for a screening, call (847) 923-3766.

July 20: Aesop's Foibles

Street Theatre will present classic fables with clever, hilarious twists 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, July 20. For more information, visit the website.

July 20: Consumer Protection Seminar

A Senior Consumer Protection Seminar will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at The Barn, 231 Civic Dr., Schaumburg. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sen. Laura Murphy's office at (847) 656-5414.

July 21: The Boogers

Enjoy nursery rhymes mixed with punk rock by The Boogers in Schaumburg's Town Square at the corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. The event will take place 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21. For more information, visit the website.

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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.

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.

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.

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