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A coalition of eight communities along Metra’s Milwaukee District West line, from Elgin to Chicago, is uniting to staunchly oppose the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad pending before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in Washington, D.C. The “Coalition to Stop CPKC” was announced at a press conference earlier this week in Itasca attended by community leaders, including Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly.
Back in October of 2021, CPKC filed a merger application with the STB to create the only single-line rail network linking the U.S. from Canada to Mexico. The $31B merger would traverse right through the heart of the eight communities of Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Itasca, Hanover Park, Roselle, Wood Dale, and Schaumburg.
“As the railroad tracks pass through some pretty intense wetlands, not only in Schaumburg but also on the Roselle side and other communities along the rail spur, we expect a thorough Environmental Impact Study will be undertaken to determine any ecological and natural resource impact that might be caused by the increased rail traffic this merger will cause,” said Dailly in a news release issued by the Coalition.
For more information, visit the Coalition website.
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The Village of Schaumburg’s Medical Reserve Corps encourages residents who have a special health need or require transportation assistance in the event of an emergency to sign up for the village's Special Needs Registry.
Disasters can strike without warning and the police and fire departments need to know that you may require assistance to evacuate. If you have a limitation that requires additional assistance after an emergency and do not have the resources to self-evacuate to a community shelter, consider signing up for the registry online.
PROGRESS NOTES
Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week Returns March 4
Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week 2022 is set for March 4-13. This once a year, 10-day event will feature 30 participating Schaumburg restaurants and several more from neighboring communities. Diners should let their hostess or server know they are there for Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week 2022 and are encouraged to share photos of their meals on social media using the hashtags #EatChicagoNW and #ChicagoNW. Please note that restaurant offers and pricing may change without notice and tax and gratuity are not included. For more information and a complete list of participating restaurants and offers, visit the Meet Chicago Northwest website.
Medical Equipment Available for Donation to Residents
Do you need medical equipment long-term? In addition to offering a medical lending equipment program, the Nursing and Senior Services Division is now offering a limited stock of medical equipment for donation to residents of Schaumburg and Schaumburg Township. Items available include commodes, wheelchairs, companion wheelchairs and walkers. The program is first-come, first-serve and you will be asked to sign a waiver form to take possession of any items. Donations of medical equipment such as seat risers, transfer benches and wheelchairs are also accepted. For more information, contact Michelle Avila or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
Schaumburg Park District Receives International Aquatic Safety Award
The Schaumburg Park District has been awarded the prestigious Gold International Aquatic Safety Award, which is conferred on deserving aquatic facilities by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. - International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants. These awards are presented annually to participants in the firm's Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program and are based on the results of multiple random unannounced aquatic facility operational safety audits throughout the year. Read more about this achievement on the park district's website.
Rotary Club Accepting Community Grant Applications
The Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates is currently accepting applications for community grants from community organizations that serve Schaumburg Township, the Village of Schaumburg, or the Village of Hoffman Estates. Organizations applying for the club’s funding should be tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted by April 1 and meet the prescribed criteria to be considered. For more information, please visit the club’s website.
WHAT'S NEW AT THE CORNER OF...?
Construction is underway on Take 5 Oil Change, a new oil change facility at the corner of Golf and Roselle Roads. Take 5 is a drive-thru style auto service station that completes oil changes for customers within 10 minutes while they wait in their vehicles. The property owner is investing over $500,000 to develop the property. Construction is expected to be completed later in 2022. For more information, visit the Take 5 Oil Change website.
NOW HIRING: DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL SERVICES
The Village of Schaumburg is actively accepting applications for a Director/Executive Director of Cultural Services. This position directs the day-to-day operations of the Cultural Services Department and is responsible for cultural and arts activities, including the supervision of programming, operations, maintenance, and financial affairs of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts; development and implementation of annual village-sponsored programs including Schaumburg Youth Orchestra, Schaumburg Dance Ensemble, Schaumburg Summer Theatre, Schaumburg Youth Choir, Screen Test Student Film Fest, Schaumburg Sister Cities activities; and supervision of village-sponsored special events, including Septemberfest, Prairie Arts Festival, Plein Air Competition, Volunteer of the Year, and co-sponsored events at Town Square.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)
- Citizen Police Academy Applications (Classes begin March 9)
- Snow/Ice Information
- Village of Schaumburg Career Portal
EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
Feb. 25
Schweikher House
Feb. 25-26
Chicago Improv
Feb. 25-26
Laugh Out Loud
Feb. 26
Kaffestube
Feb. 26
Schweikher House
Feb. 26
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
March 3-5
Chicago Improv
March 4
The Barn
March 5
Chicago Improv
The Schaumburg Progress Report is prepared weekly by the village's Communications & Outreach Department. Questions? Contact Communications Specialist
Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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