Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years … Read more ›
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Schaumburg Park District Board announced 2012-2013 officers
The Schaumburg Park District Board of Commissioners announced 2012-2013 officers at its regular board meeting on May 10. Commissioner Robert Schmidt will serve as President, … Read more ›
Woodfield trolley renewed for another year
Schaumburg officials renewed a contract with Pace to run the trolley that shuttles throughoutWoodfield and the nearby corporate corridor, despite concern from one trustee that … Read more ›
After an economy-based hiatus, Schaumburg back to buying public art
After a few years of inactivity, Schaumburg is bringing back its One Percent for Art program with a new sculpture slated for the Town Center. … Read more ›
Durbin named to House-Senate panel on transportation bill
Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
Schaumburg looks to decrease property taxes again, but only slightly
With retail sales tax revenue rebounding, Schaumburg officials said they expect to lower the amount of property tax they will collect for the third straight … Read more ›
Districts 54, 211 win national transparency award
Two local school districts have received a national transparency award for providing thorough and easily accessible information on their websites. Virginia-based Sunshine Review, a non-profit … Read more ›
Cook County Commissioner Beavers pleads not guilty
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers has pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges that accuse him of diverting campaign money to personal use without paying … Read more ›
Chicago’s water rate hike causes ripples through suburbs
When Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to nearly double the rate Chicago charges its neighbors for Lake Michigan water, many suburbs began looking for cheaper … Read more ›
Schaumburg water rates to jump 16 percent, even more in coming years
Schaumburg residents can expect to pay more for water as the village is hiking its rates to offset increases passed by the Chicago City Council … Read more ›
