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SUBSCRIBE TO COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM
Schaumburg’s Community Solar Program is supported by the village and administered by MC Squared (mc²) Energy Services. Residents and small business owners that subscribe to the program will be supporting clean energy generation in Illinois and save about $100 per year on the supply portion of their ComEd bill. All residential accounts and small commercial accounts with a peak demand of less than 100kW are eligible to participate. There is no enrollment fee and participants do not need to invest in solar panels for their rooftop.
If you participate in the village’s Electrical Aggregation Program, you must opt out of that program to participate. To opt out of the Electrical Aggregation Program, contact Eligo Energy at (847) 534-7509.
For more information about the Community Solar Program, visit the village's website, contact mc² at (833) 970-3552 or email mc². For questions, contact Martha Dooley or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
PRAIRIE PLEIN AIR COMPETITION RETURNS
Artists are invited to participate in the 2022 Prairie Plein Air Competition and Show by creating an original plein air painting or drawing of any location within the Village
Schaumburg by April 15. Submitted work will be displayed in the Herb Aigner Gallery inside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in conjunction with Schaumburg’s Prairie Arts Festival and through June 24. This event is open to all plein air artists. Artists do not need to be participants in the Prairie Arts Festival to register. The Prairie Plein Air Competition is sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg in conjunction with Blick Art Materials.
The 2022 prospectus and registration form is available on the Prairie Center website. For more information, contact Roxane Benvenuti at (847) 923-3605.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION BEGINS APRIL 4
Yard waste collection begins Monday, April 4 and runs through the second full week of December. Smaller brush and yard waste can be placed into biodegradable yard waste paper bags not to exceed 30 gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in weight. Larger brush piles must be bundled using garden string or twine. For more information on yard waste collection, please visit the village's website.
For larger amounts of brush, residents may take advantage of the village's Brush Collection Program. Spring brush collection begins Monday, April 25. For more information on brush collection dates and zones, please visit the village's website or dial 311 in the village.
PROGRESS NOTES
Schaumburg Police to Participate In Police Career Fair Apr. 7
The Harper College Law Enforcement and Justice (LEJ) Program is hosting a Police Career Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at Harper College, Building A, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. This event will create opportunities for attendees ages 16+ to network with more than 25 law enforcement agencies from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, including the Schaumburg Police Department. Attendees will be able to learn more about policing careers from talking with several different law enforcement officers and can also discuss potential employment opportunities with various agency representatives. To register, visit the event registration website.
SAVE THE DATE: Document Shred Event April 9
The Village of Schaumburg will be hosting a Document Shredding Event for Schaumburg residents from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in the parking lot of the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. This drive-up event is for Schaumburg residents only. Identification is required. Limit two boxes/bags per vehicle. As a reminder, the village will also host its Community Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 in the west parking lot of Wintrust Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. For more information on both upcoming recycling events, visit the village's website.
Award-Winning Jazz Musician Diane Schuur Performs April 2
Two-time Grammy® award-winning jazz vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur is coming to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, Schuur’s voice is bold and expressive, traversing a straight-ahead brand of jazz in her trademark style - simultaneously romantic and mischievous and radiating soulful passion. To purchase tickets for this performance or for additional information, visit the Prairie Center website.
Apply Now for Schaumburg Business Association's 2022 Scholarships
The Schaumburg Business Association
(SBA) awards scholarships of $2,500 to high school students graduating in 2022 with goals to pursue a business related degree in a two- or four-year college, and to adults looking to advance their careers through further education in advanced manufacturing related fields. Awards are based on several considerations that include academic achievement, community involvement and need. Interested applicants should complete and return their application packet
by May 5.
WELCOME CHARLES SCHWAB
Charles Schwab recently held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its new financial office building at 1160 Plaza Dr. Located at the corner of Meacham and Golf roads, Charles Schwab is a financial services consultant which offers wealth management, investment advice, retirement planning, and portfolio management services. For more information, visit their website.
PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAM BOOK ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
The 33rd Annual Prairie Arts Festival returns to the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. this spring. The cherished annual Fine Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale will be held over Memorial Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. Interested businesses can promote their business and support the community by placing an advertisement in this year's program book. For more information, visit the Prairie Center website or contact Roxane Benvenuti.
NOW HIRING: MULTIPLE POSITIONS
The Village of Schaumburg is actively recruiting for the following positions:
Health Inspector
This position performs inspection work in the enforcement of state and village codes pertaining to public health and sanitation. We are looking to add a team member who has the capability of prioritizing multiple projects and organizing time and resources efficiently.
Superintendent - Field Services
This position assists in the planning and direction of the routine and emergency operations, maintenance and repair of the village’s infrastructure systems including streets, signs, lighting, parkways, traffic control, commuter parking facilities, airport, grounds and urban forest.
Secretary
The village has two full-time secretarial roles available. These positions provide support with a variety of clerical work and customer service duties for division personnel in addition to coordinating work and daily administrative activities. These positions offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits.
To apply or for more information on these and other available positions with the Village of Schaumburg, please visit the village's Career Portal.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Meacham Road at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements
Crews will continue storm sewer installation along the south side of Algonquin Rd. and the east side of Meacham Rd. Roadway lighting work on the south side of Algonquin has also begun. Expect to see the new metal foundations for the light poles just a few feet behind the new curb. All work is weather dependent. There will be trucks and equipment moving in and out of the closed lanes. Major lane closures related to this work are not anticipated but daily single lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. may still occur to provide safer access and loading for trucks.
Water Main Replacement - Street Program
Next week crews will continue water valve replacements throughout the village. Residents whose water service will be affected will be notified with a letter prior to this work. Crews will also continue placing water main on Cottonwood Ln. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to exercise caution when navigating these work areas, both for their safety and the safety of work crews.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS (click on name for more info)
EVENTS
(click on event name for more info)
March 25
Schweikher House
March 25-26
Chicago Improv
March 25-27
Laugh Out Loud
March 25-27
Schaumburg Convention Center
March 25-April 15
Woodfield Mall
March 26
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
March 27
Woodfield Mall
March 30
Virtual
March 31
Chicago Improv
April 1-2
Chicago Improv
April 2
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
April 2
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg
April 5
The Barn
April 6
Trickster Cultural Center
April 6
Schweikher House
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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