The Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and all Schaumburg administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residents who need assistance can call the village's Customer Service Representatives by dialing 311 with any questions or concerns. Residents can also visit the village's website for more information about the village and its services.

Due to the holiday, garbage and recycling collection for Monday through Thursday will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will remain unchanged.

Village is Now Using Instagram

For those of you social media users with a visual appetite, the Village of Schaumburg is excited to announce it has recently joined Instagram. The account will be used to promote events, showcase the community's various amenities and provide the public with another way in which it can engage with the village. Follow the village.

Calling all Employees in Schaumburg

The Village of Schaumburg is currently conducting a research initiative to determine the public's perceptions about Schaumburg. As part of the research, the village would like to reach out to employees via an online survey to obtain feedback. As an employee working in Schaumburg, your input is important as it will help influence future investment and resources into the community. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. The survey closes Friday, Sept. 16. Take the survey.

Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes

September is National Preparedness Month. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout the state encourage the public to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness.

The campaign's theme, 'Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today', urges people to set aside time to discuss emergency plans with family members and develop a plan to stay safe when disaster strikes. The month-long preparedness drive will conclude on September 30 with 'American's PrepareAthon,' a national day of action.

IEMA offers disaster preparedness information on the Ready Illinois website, a one-stop resource for detailed information about what to do before, during and after disasters.

District 54 Seeking Qualified Substitute Teachers and Aides

Schaumburg School District 54 is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, qualified individuals who are interested in working as substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in an innovative, creative and successful learning environment. Substitutes are in high demand and will be called throughout the school year to cover absent teachers and paraprofessionals. For more information regarding available positions and applications, visit District 54's website.

September 11 Ceremony

The public is invited to remember the events of September 11, 2001, at a ceremony being held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates. The event will feature Schaumburg Fire Department Lt. and 9/11 first responder John Schneidwind as the speaker of honor. He will share his firsthand experience assisting at ground zero in the aftermath of the tragedy. Following the ceremony, light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (847) 781-2606.

District 54 Hosts Run to Read Event

District 54 is hosting a day of races on Sept. 25 at Dirksen School in Schaumburg. Proceeds will be used to purchase books for classroom libraries. Register by Sept. 2 to save $5 off your registration fee. The event begins at 8 a.m. with a 100-yard and a 400-yard dash for children. There is also a 5K run and 1-mile walk. Online registration and sponsorship information can be found on 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 September 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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Photo Courtesy of LaVonne C. Presley

60th Anniversary Fun Fact

The intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads, the original crossroads of the community, served as the center of Schaumburg's commercial and social life in its earliest years. As commercial development spread to other locations throughout the village in order to serve the growing population, Schaumburg's original town center began to fade. Deciding that the town's history was deeply rooted in this area and that preservation efforts should be put in place, Schaumburg's Village Board created the Old Schaumburg Centre Historic District in 1977, with boundaries of the district extending for a quarter of a mile in each direction from the intersection. Also created during this time was the Old Schaumburg Centre Commission, whose mission was to preserve the historical nature of the district while encouraging development of the site.

Enjoy Septemberfest This Weekend

Schaumburg's Labor Day weekend festival, Septemberfest, is taking place Sept. 3-5 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. Stop by this annual event for a variety of entertainment, food, carnival and other activities. For information, visit the website, dial 311 in Schaumburg or call the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.

Practice Safety First at the Fest

Although weather forecasters are calling for a beautiful weekend, the village reminds you to always have a plan for potential severe weather that can sometimes develop quickly and unexpectedly. Be sure to check the local weather prior to leaving home and utilize weather apps and alerts on your smartphone. Always know your location and where to seek shelter if threatened with inclement weather. Signage will be readily available at the fest and emergency shelter locations are provided on program maps to help guide participants to safe locations. Have a safe and enjoyable Septemberfest!

Village to Conduct Second Community Survey

To ensure Schaumburg continues on a path of growth and improvement, the village will seek input, opinions and feedback from its residents by conducting its second community-wide National Citizen Survey™ (NCS). Starting next week, the survey will be distributed to a random sample of 1,500 households and will ask residents to provide

feedback on the quality and usefulness of village services.

The first NCS survey was conducted in 2014 and revealed that 95 percent of respondents view the village as an excellent or good place to live. In addition, the survey showed that Schaumburg offers a high quality of life, has a thriving economy and is strong in education and enrichment. Ninety-four percent of respondents recommend Schaumburg as a place to live and 95 percent of respondents feel safe in their neighborhood.

For more information on the survey and a summary of the initiatives that the village has undertaken in response to the 2014 results, visit the village's website. Questions can be directed to Clayton Black or by dialing 311 in Schaumburg.

Give Blood on September 15

Help your community by donating blood at the village's next Community Blood Drive that will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg.

The blood drive is open to the public. Participating donors will be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win gift cards to Panera Bread.

Interested participants should call 1-877-543-3768 or register online and use sponsor code SH98. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.

New Children's Chorus Holding Auditions at Prairie Center

The newly created Schaumburg Children's Chorus is holding auditions beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8 and Sunday, September 11. Other dates are also available by appointment. Auditions will be held at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg. The chorus is open to students in grades three and up.

Individuals interested in auditioning are asked to be prepared to sing a short song of their choice (an accompanist will be provided if they bring in music, or they may sing a cappella). If they do not know a song to sing, they will be taught "My County 'tis of Thee" at the audition. Children will sing "Frere Jacques" (Are You Sleeping) in canon (if they are not familiar with this song, it will be taught at the audition). They will have a mini voice lesson to explore vocal range and tone.

To schedule an audition and for additional information, visit the website. Auditions are by appointment only. For more information, contact Donna Robertelli or call (847) 923-3630.

Construction Updates

Meacham Road and American Lane Pedestrian Enhancements

Crews are preparing to install signal enhancements for the intersection of Meacham Road and American Lane. The project is anticipated to be complete in September. For additional information, please contact the village at (847) 923-6681.

Wiley Road Improvements

Crews are continuing to mill the existing pavement and perform pavement patching on Wiley Road between Plum Grove Road and Tower Road. Please slow down and use caution in the area. This project is anticipated to be complete by October. For additional updates, visit the village's website.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Daily lane closures on southbound Meacham Road just north of I-90 will take place throughout the next few weeks. The contractor is adding a right turn bay and expanding the intersection for the new Zurich offices. Improvements at the Motorola Way/Drummer intersection will also take place.

The Roselle Road bridge contractor continues to work on the new western half of the roadway.

Please watch for trucks and flaggers as you cross both bridges and any time you travel on I-90 itself. Crews will be working longer hours to complete work before the winter weather arrives. Visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

Calendar of Events

Sept. 2: 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.

Sept. 3-5: Septemberfest

The village's 46th Annual Septemberfest will be held Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5. Various entertainment and events will be held as part of the festival. For more information, visit the website or call the Septemberfest Hotline at (847) 923-3636.

Sept. 3-5: Historical Society Open House

The Schaumburg Township Historical Society will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 3-5 at the Schaumburg Center One-Room School House located at 208 E. Schaumburg Road. Visit their website for more information.

Sept. 7: Geoff Matson

Enjoy the unique interpretations of songs made famous by Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers with a performance by Geoff Matson from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. at The Terrace at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the website.

Sept. 8: Rob Anderlik

Listen to swampy blues, church hymns and bluegrass beats by Rob Anderlik from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. at The Terrace at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the website.

Sept. 10: Coffee with the Council

Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Public Safety Building, 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. The meeting is open to the public.

Sept. 10: Busse Woods Night Ride

Register for the Busse Woods Night Ride that will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. The ride will be limited to 250 participants and all riders must wear a helmet and have an adequate headlight. For more information and to register, visit their website.

Sept. 11: Remembrance Ceremony

Remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 at a ceremony that will be held 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony. For more information, call (847) 781-2606.

Sept. 13: Job Skills Program

A disability employment trainer will present "Job Skills for People with Disabilities" from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. This program is free but requires registration. To register, call (847) 923-3347.

Sept. 16: Family Fun Night

Take part in Sport Center Family Fun Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at The Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road. Activities include a variety of sports as well as a tot-lot with riding toys and Bingo. Registration is required. Cost is free to residents; $8 for non-residents. For more information, call (847) 891-1266 or visit the park district's 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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