Dupage Policy Journal

Interested blood donor participants should call (877) 25VITAL (877-258-4825) or register online and use sponsor code SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are welcome. Participating donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Culver’s frozen custard and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 Jewel gift cards. For more information, please visit the village's website, dial 311 in the village, or call the Nursing Division at (847) 923-3767.

This week, the Schaumburg Police Department held a special swearing in ceremony to celebrate the promotions of three Schaumburg police officers and to welcome K9 Vox, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, to the department. In September, Special Operations Officer Josh Ladin made a trip to Northern Michigan K9, during which he spent time with Vox and selected him as his new partner. Ofc. Ladin and Vox returned to Michigan for five weeks of rigorous police canine training prior to being officially sworn in for duty. Vox has been trained as a dual-purpose canine which means he will be able to detect drugs, track suspects and missing persons and serve in a protective capacity.

Residents can help welcome K9 Vox to Schaumburg by voting for him in the Illinois Region of the $25,000 K9 Grant Program presented by Aftermath. To cast your vote, visit the Aftermath K9 Grant website and search "Schaumburg". Participants can vote once per day through Oct. 26. and are encouraged to share the voting links on their social media to drum up additional support for Vox. Winning agencies will be announced Oct. 28.

Over the past decade, the Intergenerational Garden at the Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr., has remained a vital source of fresh produce for seniors in the community. A variety of vegetables are grown each year including peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, carrots, green beans, onions and herbs.

Employee retirements and a leave of absence left management and maintenance of the 2021 garden up to a new set of employees and volunteers. Without hesitation, Berenice Garcia, permits clerk in the village’s Community Development Department, stepped up to lead the garden. Garcia visited the garden 1-2 times a week during her lunch hour and even on weekends to make sure the garden was being taken care of properly. Her son Jesus and other family members even joined in during their spare time to help. Garcia also recruited other village employees and senior volunteers to assist with watering, weeding, thinning and harvesting efforts. The hard work and efforts of the entire team of volunteers helped hundreds of seniors get access to fresh veggies this season.

“It meant a lot to me that the vegetables I harvested were going to seniors in the community. The excitement and happiness they showed when receiving the fresh produce let me know that my work was making a difference,” Garcia said.

The village applauds Berenice Garcia on her initiative and is grateful to everyone who played a part in the Intergenerational Garden’s success. For more information about volunteering at The Barn or the garden, contact Marina Lvovich or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

The village's Engineering and Public Works Department reminds residents that fall is a great time to inspect and maintain your mailbox to make sure it is ready for this coming winter. There are several items to review and inspect on your mailbox:

Maintaining your mailbox will not only improve its appearance but will also allow for it to withstand snowplowing operations. As a reminder, the village will only repair or replace your mailbox or post if it is struck by a village snowplow and has been installed and maintained properly. Your mailbox needs to withstand snow that is plowed onto the parkway. For more information, visit the village's website.

Hyderabad House Indian Restaurant recently opened its doors at 825 W. Higgins Rd. This is the second endeavor for owners Nisar and Abrar Khan, who started in the business over 15 years ago with their first restaurant Hyderabad House in Chicago. This newly opened Indian restaurant brings 100% Halal cuisine to its diners. They offer samosas, tikka, kabobs, biryani, curry dishes, delicious Irani chai tea and much more. For more information, call (847) 466-7055 or visit their website.

The Village of Schaumburg is actively recruiting to fill a Training Analyst position with the Schaumburg Fire Department. This position coordinates and supports the implementation of training for the members of the fire department, maintains inventory, and analyzes department data to ensure the effectiveness of department programs. We are seeking candidates capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy and be able to problem-solve efficiently.

For a more comprehensive job description and to apply, visit the Career Portal on the village's website.

Crews continue concrete and underground work on Summit Dr. between Wise Rd. and Weathersfield Way. Traffic access will be maintained, however, motorists can expect some occasional delays due to truck maneuvering. Some driveways have been removed; affected homeowners will need to park on the street. Work on this section of Summit Dr. is expected to be completed by mid-November.

Crews have set lane closures for phase 1 of concrete pavement patching in the right lane of northbound Meacham Rd. just south of McConnor Pkwy. and the right turn lane of eastbound Tower Rd. onto southbound Meacham Rd. Additional daytime second-lane closures will occur as needed weekdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow crews to work. Closures for phase 1 will remain in place through the end of next week before switching to phase 2.

Crews will continue working on the storm sewer and installing the remaining stone base for the new pavement during the upcoming week. Utility crews will be working on Meacham Rd. to adjust pipes and structures to meet new roadway and pedestrian path elevations. Please continue to watch for trucks entering and leaving work zones. Expect daily single-lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.