On July 11, 1904, lightning struck the steeple of St. Peter Lutheran Church causing a fire that had to be extinguished by bucket brigade. The steeple was destroyed and had to be rebuilt, the organ required replacement and the bell was cracked during the event. The steeple work pictured here was part of a large restoration effort made by the church in 1972 that helped commemorate the church's 125 year anniversary.

The Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Softball Challenge, presented by Cumulus Radio Chicago, makes its triumphant return to Boomers Stadium as Chicago baseball legends face off to benefit local charities. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the stadium located at 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. This is a must-see event as local legends such as Ozzie Guillen, Jermaine Dye, Kerry Wood, Carlos Zambrano and others from both the north and south sides take the field for what is sure to be a good time benefiting a great cause.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the Boomers' website or call (847) 461-3695.

Waterbury
Construction at the southeast corner of Schaumburg Road and Waterbury Lane has been ongoing since the start of May to make way for the Waterbury townhome development. M/I Homes is constructing the development which will feature 15 townhomes in three different models ranging in size from 1,800 to 2,300 square feet. The estimated construction cost of the 15 townhomes is just over $2.3 million which, when completed, will generate an additional $100,000 for Schaumburg-area schools. Townhome sales are taking place and construction is estimated to be completed in the fall of this year.