Aug. 5, 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
National Night Out Success

Septemberfest Information

Illinois Stop-Gap Budget
Nutcracker Auditions

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

The Village Seeks Your Input Through Community Survey

The village is encouraging the public to participate in an online survey, which is

an important component of a community research initiative being conducted for the Village of Schaumburg that will help determine community perceptions. As a member of the Schaumburg community, this is your opportunity to let your voice be heard!

The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and is open to all members of the community. Take the survey.

Renovations Coming to Schaumburg Library

A new look is coming to the Schaumburg Township District Library beginning this autumn. Major renovations, designed to accommodate the changing ways in which the community uses the library, will take place on the first floor of the central library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg.

Work is expected to begin right after Labor Day, and should be complete in December. The library's Board of Trustees approved a budget of $1.4 million for this project at the April meeting. A floor plan showing the projected renovations is available on the library's website.

Sealcoating Project to Impact Commuter Parking Lot

The village will be performing sealcoating in several village-owned parking lots in the coming weeks, which includes the commuter parking lot of the Schaumburg Metra Station located at 2000 S. Springinsguth Road. Sealcoating will be performed in two stages with closures required for two days for portions of the lot. The closure for Phase 1 is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6 and the closure for Phase 2 is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13, weather permitting. The village appreciates the public's cooperation and patience during this improvement project. For a map of the closures, visit the village's website.

Schaumburg Township Community Wellness Day August 17

Take part in Schaumburg Township's sixth annual "Fall Into Health" Community Wellness Day that will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 1 N. Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. The event is free, open to the public and will include a variety of health screenings and information from 30 different vendors/organizations. For general information, call (847) 884-0030 or visit the township's website.

Second Cycle of Brush Collection Continuing Through September

The second collection cycle of the village's brush collection program is currently underway and will continue through the end of September. Please visit the website to determine your zone and schedule. Brush must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. of the Monday of your scheduled week. It may take crews up to five days to complete collection in each zone. The program is open to single family residences only. Please dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions.

Need Medical Equipment? Visit the Village's Loan Closet

The Village of Schaumburg provides a medical equipment loan closet that is available to Schaumburg Township residents. Equipment can be borrowed for a period of 30 to 90 days.

Participants provide a security deposit in the form of cash or check that is refunded when the equipment is returned.

Examples of equipment include bath seats, toilet rails, transfer bench, crutches, walkers, kneewalkers, straight canes, quad canes, wheelchairs, companion chairs, grabbers, sock aids and more.

For more information, call the village's Public Health and Nursing Office at (847) 923-3766 or visit the 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 August 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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1946 Photo by Hedrich Blessing

60th Anniversary Fun Fact

The Schweikher Home and Studio, the only listing on the National Register of Historic Places located in Schaumburg, was designed in 1938-39 by noted architect Paul Schweikher.

National Night Out Success

Members of the community gathered at 26 neighborhoods this past Tuesday for this year's annual National Night Out event. Police and fire department personnel visited numerous neighborhood block parties where children enjoyed exploring their vehicles, using the sirens, spraying a fire extinguisher, visiting with the Police K9 unit and taking pictures with the village's first responders. Mayor Al Larson and village trustees, as well as other volunteers, visited with community members throughout the village to meet and interact with families and hand out goodies for the children. The village thanks everyone who participated on August 2 and looks forward to celebrating safety in the community at next year's event.

Labor Day Weekend FUN!

Septemberfest 2016, "Celebrating Schaumburg's 60 Years", will be held September 3-5 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. The event will feature a new craft beer & wine tent this year, an arts & crafts show, bingo, carnival, local and national entertainment on three stages, Taste of Schaumburg, fireworks on Sunday evening, Labor Day parade, Not-for-Profit Day, Miss Septemberfest competition, and free shuttle service. The website is updated as information becomes available. The Septemberfest program will be included in the fall edition of the Cracker Barrel that will be out in mid-August. For more information, visit the website, dial 311 in Schaumburg or call the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.

Want free parking? Become a Volunteer.

Volunteers are being sought for Septemberfest for morning, afternoon and evening shifts. Volunteers receive a complimentary T-shirt and a Septemberfest grounds pass for the day they volunteer. Call the volunteer hotline at (847) 923-3637 or contact Roxane Benvenuti.

Illinois Stop-Gap Budget Provides Temporary Relief

Illinois legislators recently approved a partial, stop-gap budget that was signed into law after going a full year without an approved state budget. Although temporary, the budget does ensure Illinois schools will open this fall, road construction projects will move forward, social service providers will receive some financial relief and state operations will continue through the end of 2016.

The budget allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to continue road improvements on Higgins Road and other state projects. IDOT will also continue distributing critical Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds to local governments,

which is $2 million in tax revenue for Schaumburg, allowing the village to maintain roads and purchase items like road salt, asphalt mix and pavement marking. And although IDOT still owes approximately $6,000 for utility bills for two facilities in Schaumburg, the village remains hopeful the bills will be paid with the new budget agreement.

The stop-gap budget also gives the authority for funds such as MFT, Use Tax and 911 fees to be distributed to local governments that were previously withheld due to last year's budget impasse. This allows the $1.8 million Use Tax to support the village's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to pay for road reconstruction, building improvements and sidewalks/bikepaths. It also allows 911 fees to be paid directly to Northwest Central Dispatch System to support the 911 center that serves village residents.

However, while the stop-gap budget does not reduce any state-shared revenue for Schaumburg at this time, the budget is not a permanent solution nor does it mean Schaumburg won't be impacted in the future by funds that could be diverted to solve state budget issues. Village officials will continue to work with state officials to ensure the state budget crisis is not pushed onto local government, which could impact the village's revenue streams, local programs and services in the community.

To contact state officials, visit the village's website.

Nutcracker Auditions in August

The Schaumburg Dance Ensemble is announcing auditions for its 2016 production of The Nutcracker. The 2016 run will include 12 performances featuring more than 100 dancers. Child and adult roles are available. Auditions and performances will be held at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg.

Audition dates include:

Saturday, Aug. 20 - Prairie Center for the Arts
Friday, Aug. 26 - Dance Academy of Libertyville
Saturday, Aug. 27 - Prairie Center for the Arts
Sunday, Aug. 28 - Prairie Center for the Arts

Visit the website for audition times and additional general information.

Construction Updates

Wiley Road/Tower Road Intersection

The intersection of Tower Road and Wiley Road, west of Meacham Road, remains closed to traffic while improvements are being performed in the area. No access from Meacham Road to Tower Road or Wiley Road is permitted.

Vehicles have full access to Tower Road from National Parkway, and Wiley Road will have full access from Plum Grove Road. Additionally, motorists can access Meacham Road from Remington Road. The village anticipates this work will be complete by Aug. 12, weather permitting.

Meacham Road and American Lane Pedestrian Enhancements

Work is continuing on the installation of decorative pedestrian enhancements for Meacham Road and American Lane. Crews are completing the work during the nighttime hours of 9 p.m. through 6 a.m., weather permitting. No work is being performed on Saturday or Sunday. The project is anticipated to be complete by August 26. For additional information, please contact the village at (847) 923-6681.

Wiley Road Improvements

Contractors are continuing to pour concrete driveways and curb and gutters along Wiley Road between Plum Grove Road and Tower 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

The Roselle Road contractor has shifted southbound traffic to the new bridge this past week so remain alert for changing traffic patterns on both Roselle Road and Central Road. Please use extra caution over the next few days as commuters get used to the new lanes and new traffic signal locations. Visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

Calendar of Events

Aug. 5: 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 the Trickster Art Gallery in Town Square at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. For more information, visit the website.

Aug. 5: Summer Dance Concert

Enjoy a summer dance concert with experts from Arthur Murray 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, Aug. 5. For more information, visit the website.

Aug 4-7: Stitches Midwest

Stitches Midwest will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel August 4-7. The event, which is the ultimate experience for knitters and crocheters, includes classes, shopping, market sessions and more. This two-day event is open to the public. For registration and additional information, visit their website.

Aug 6: Star-Gazing Party

Enjoy star gazing at the Star-Gazing Party offered from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road. Telescopes will be set up around the Nature Center allowing visitors to view constellations. Entrance is free. For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit the park district's website.

Aug 11: Social Security

The Committee on Aging will host a guest speaker to discuss Social Security at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Community Recreation Center (CRC), 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Please R.S.V.P. by calling (847) 490-7026 for this free event.

Aug 13: Coffee With the Council

Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees, will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Schaumburg Public Safety Building located at 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. The meeting is open to the public.

Aug 13: Classic Car Show

Enjoy a Classic Car Show offered by the Schaumburg Park District. The event is free for all ages and will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Olympic Park, 1675 E. Old Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg. The event will feature family picnic games, vintage car show and free movie in the park. For more information, call (847) 490-7020 or visit the website.

Aug 18: Technology Day

Constructech is offering an event that will help guide construction professionals forward in their effort to build on a new economy and reshape the direction of their organization by taking a closer look at the need, the technology, the status and barriers that make implementation a reality. The event will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Maggiano's Little Italy, 1901 Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, please visit the website or email Lynne Flakus.

Aug 19: Clint Black

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.

Aug 19-20: Scrapbook Expo

The Scrapbook Expo show will be coming to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel August 19-20. The event, which is open to the public, offers industry-leading consumer scrapbook shows that provide an amazing experience for the public. For registration and additional information, visit their 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.

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