Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Honored to Support The Kindness Is Cool Movement and MAG Gala of Luisa Diaz with New Insta Luisa Diaz and Gloria Holzapfel attend as Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg Lippe hosts Le Caviar Royale reception on March 1 CA – The “Kindness is Cool” Gala Instagram site has been buzzing with a touch of royal sparkle Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe in a series of captivating posts and advertisements These engaging visuals are not just about star power; they serve a profound purpose: to amplify the incredible work of Luisa Diaz affectionately known as the “Queen of Kindness,” and to champion the noble cause she tirelessly promotes Luisa Diaz has become a beacon of compassion dedicating her efforts to fostering kindness and making a tangible difference in the lives of many Her unwavering commitment has earned her the well-deserved title and the “Kindness is Cool” Gala serves as a significant platform to further her impactful initiatives known for his philanthropic spirit and dedication to positive social impact has lent his prominent voice and image to support this vital endeavor The Instagram campaign showcases the Prince’s genuine enthusiasm for Diaz’s mission featuring striking imagery and heartfelt messages that resonate with the gala’s core values thoughtfully crafted and visually appealing capture the essence of kindness and highlight the importance of supporting individuals like Luisa Diaz They serve as a powerful reminder that even small acts of generosity can create a ripple effect of positive change Followers of the “Kindness is Cool” Instagram account have been met with compelling calls to action encouraging them to learn more about Diaz’s work and contribute to her inspiring vision This collaboration between royalty and the “Queen of Kindness” underscores the unifying power of compassion Prince Mario-Max’s involvement brings a broader audience to the forefront of this crucial movement demonstrating that kindness transcends social strata and unites people from all walks of life The buzz generated on the “Kindness is Cool” Instagram site is a testament to the compelling nature of Luisa Diaz’s work and the influential reach of Prince Mario-Max It’s a vibrant example of how strategic partnerships and engaging online presence can effectively elevate important social causes As the “Kindness is Cool” Gala approaches fueled by the inspiring message and the powerful support it has garnered Thanks to the dedicated efforts of individuals like Luisa Diaz and the generous involvement of figures like H.H the spirit of kindness is not just cool – it’s a force for meaningful change in the world Keep an eye on the “Kindness is Cool” Instagram for more updates and to join this vital movement * His Highness and Excellency Global Peace Ambassador Dr PRINCE MARIO-MAX SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE is a working Royal Public Speaker and Philanthropist ♔ Prince Mario-Max is the son of Royal Dignitaries H.H Therefore they are the Royal Danish Nachod Line of The Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe ♔ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/princemariomax/ Website http://www.schaumburglippe.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zuschaumburglippe X-Twitter https://twitter.com/schaumburglippe Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/prince-mario-max-schaumburg-lippe-1879978a Prince Mario Max Schaumburg Lippe: Canvas Meets Code – Artem Mirolevich and Dmitry Trekhsvyatsky Launch Bold New Exhibition in NYC Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Julianne Michelle’s Golden Heart Shines Bright at Exclusive Mommy’s Heart Fundraiser in New York Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production Shailene Woodley (Cult of Love) will receive the 16th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater and Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams will receive the 12th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre and Good Luck) will receive a 2025 TWA Special Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut as Performer & Playwright The historic 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be held Monday evening at Hard Rock Café Times Square (1501 Broadway)._ Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist the 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER – DAVLER MEDIA / CITY GUIDE the Editor-in-Chief of both Theatre World and its companion volume are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances The Theatre World Awards are presented annually at the end of the theatre season to six actors and six actresses for their significant debut performances in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production invitation-only event followed by a party to celebrate the new honorees and welcome them to the Theatre World “family.” In what has become a highly entertaining and often touching tradition 12 previous winners serve as the presenters and often relive moments from past ceremonies and share wonderful stories rarely heard at other theatrical awards Many people feel that this is the most fun and enjoyable awards show of the Broadway season Previous winners who have won the prestigious Theatre World Award at the beginning of their careers include Meryl Streep The Theatre World Award honorees are chosen by the Theatre World Awards Committee which is comprised of Linda Armstrong (Amsterdam News) Joe Dziemianowicz (New York Theatre Guide) and Frank Scheck (New York Stage Review/ The Hollywood Reporter) Board of Directors is headed by Dale Badway (President) with Tom Lynch (Vice-President) The late Honorable Ilene Zatkin-Butler (Treasurer) The Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater honors an Outstanding Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway production who had the unique talent of being able to make audiences laugh and cry made her Broadway debut in Nowhere to Go But Up for which she received a Theatre World Award for her performance She received a Tony® Award for her incomparable performance as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in Annie and went on to triumphs originating roles in Noises Off Previous recipients of the Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater include A.J Shively (2024),Julie Benko (2023),Michael Oberholtzer (2022) The Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater is chosen by the Trustees of The Dorothy Loudon Foundation together with recommendations from the Theatre World Awards Committee The John Willis Award is given for lifetime achievement in the theatre to honor the man who created and maintained the Theatre World tradition for 66 years encouraging new talent in an often-challenging business The John Willis Award is presented annually by the Theatre World Awards Board of Directors to an individual whose lifetime achievements and personal generosity to the Theatre Community merit special recognition and acknowledgement Previous recipients of the John Willis Award include Len Cariou (2024) a TWA Special Award was bestowed upon Peter Filichia Special Award Honorees were bestowed for Outstanding Swing: Marilyn Caserta (Six) and Outstanding Contribution to The Theatre World: Dale Badway (Actor and President of the Theatre World Awards Board of Directors) Last night the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were presented at NYU Skirball The Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and the Lucille Lortel Theatre Look for T2C’s coverage of the awards tomorrow as T2C’s Craig J Outstanding Play: Here There Are Blueberries Produced by New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project Written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich Outstanding Musical: Three Houses Produced by Signature Theatre Company Outstanding Revival: Our Class Produced by MART Foundation and Arlekin Players Theatre  Outstanding Director: Igor Golyak – Our Class Outstanding Choreographer (*TIE*): Connor Gallagher – The Big Gay Jamboree and Lynne Taylor-Corbett – Distant Thunder Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play: Kara Young – Table 17 Outstanding Featured Performer in a Play: Michael Rishawn – Table 17 Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical: Sarin Monae West – Medea: Re-Versed Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical: Paris Nix – The Big Gay Jamboree Outstanding Ensemble: Our Class: Gus Birney Outstanding Scenic Design: Jan Pappelbaum – Our Class Outstanding Costume Design: Oana Botez – Orlando Outstanding Lighting Design: Tyler Micoleau – The Antiquities Outstanding Sound Design: Fabian Obispo – Sumo Outstanding Projection Design: David Bengali – Here There Are Blueberries  Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee: Alice Childress Outstanding Body of Work: New Federal Theatre  Edith Oliver Service to Off-Broadway: Carol Fishman OASIS UNCHANINED — (Via Deadline) Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher are preparing to reunite on stage for the first time in 16 years with fans clamoring for tickets for the UK band’s comeback tour this summer The previously warring brothers have both said they’ve put their differences behind them to go on the road with stadium gigs in the UK But it seems the maxim “Good walls make good neighbors” has not gone ignored by the band and their management with The Sun newspaper reporting that arrangements have been put in place to keep the two brothers and their entourages separate backstage at all UK gigs The Sun reports that the Gallagher brothers have been given completely separate green rooms and after-party spaces “Each of them had a VIP list where their friends and famous fans could buy their tickets “But depending on which brother you got your ticket off; it’s their green room and after-party you’re invited to if you’re on Noel’s list but fancy going across to say hello to Liam it’s going to be a case of trying to blog entry It seems like they are totally separate events.” This move follows the brothers’ definitive bust-up backstage in Paris in 2009 when they fell out so badly Noel refused to go onstage with his brother and soon left the band bringing to a close an era of one of the UK’s most successful ever bands Liam and Noel Gallagher have gone on to enjoy success with other musical projects but nothing approaching the scale of Oasis The brothers are preparing to start rehearsing for their string of gigs which kick off in Cardiff on July 4 to film an ad for adidas inside a small working men’s club in north London The brothers were inside the venue for just over an hour but stayed long enough for a local to complain about the noise but this sure sounds like a tour for a quick money grab SHORT TAKES — Songstress Kyla Nicole Healey has resurfaced She’ll appear at the Tribeca Festival in June  … After almost 30 years atFox and Friends Lester Holt departs his nightly-news-broadcast on May 30 TV is in free fall for sure… Last week Warner’s boasted about their soon-to-be-filmed Sgt The Jonas Brothers and the Zach Brown Band No classic rockers sadly and sort of a sad-list overall I had hoped for a yacht-rock performer at least CBS cancelled Queen Latifah’s The Equalizer after 5 seasons CBS’s NCIS Origins seems to have been the breakout show of the year I am a Mark Harmon fan and had my reservations about whether a prequel show could actually work for the storied NCIS series (22 seasons) acting and direction have all been just sensational though the overall tone has been much darker and moodier than the mothership show “Cecilia” was just brilliantly executed the show has had some terrific source music used throughout – playing all the originals founder of West Side Rag and Ruth Buzzi … Happy Bday William Schill; Engelbert Humperdinck; Amanda Naylor; and Mike Eisenstadt NAMES IN THE NEWS — Gloria Kaye; Amanda Naylor; Tony Smith; Curtis Urbina; Bobby Shaw; Randy Murray; Chip Quigley; David Bryne; Gabe Adams; Ken Dashow; Maria Milito; Christine Brinkley; Tony Smith;  Brad Balfour; John Cafferty; Rick Springfield; Tom & Lisa Cuddy; Steve Walter; Steve Leeds; Jim Kerr; Courtney Mendez; Amanda Naylor; Tony DeLauro; Chubby Checker; Bruce Morrow; Al Stewart; Jay Jacobs; Magda Katz; and Livingston Taylor Images on this page have been licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license the capital of philanthropy and high society is poised to host an evening of unparalleled elegance and profound purpose known for her captivating performances on screen and her unwavering dedication to advocacy will be the luminous host of an exclusive cocktail reception benefiting her esteemed charity the city’s elite will gather for an intimate affair a beacon of hope for domestic abuse survivors navigating the often-arduous legal system stands as a testament to Julianne Michelle’s deep compassion and commitment to creating tangible change This thoughtfully curated cocktail reception offers a unique opportunity for guests to directly contribute to this vital mission while enjoying an atmosphere of refined conviviality Julianne Michelle’s dedication to Mommy’s Heart shines as brightly as her star on screen Her passionate advocacy transforms her celebrity into a powerful force for good inspiring others to join her in creating a safer and more just world This upcoming cocktail reception in New York City promises to be a testament to her unwavering commitment and the collective power of compassionate action It is an evening not to be missed – a chance to experience the joy of giving and witness firsthand the profound difference we can make when hearts come together For those wishing to contribute to this vital cause further information and donation opportunities can be found at www.mommysheartfoundation.com The legacy of this special evening on May 10th will undoubtedly extend far beyond the city limits leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those supported by Mommy’s Heart Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends is a musical cornucopia and divine celebration of the Stephen Sondheim songbook Tony Award-winning icons Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga lead an extraordinary cast co-staring Jacob Dickey My View: And The Winners Are…The Mabel Mercer Foundation’s American Songbook H.S Just in Time and Jonathan Groff Bring the Spirit of Bobby Darin to Life at Circle in the Square VI: Women and the American Musical and National Asian Artists Project Youth America Grand Prix World’s Largest Ballet Scholarship Competition 2025 Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala Though Dave Johnson wasn’t a founder of the Schaumburg Park District his 52 years on the district’s board of commissioners spanned an expansive period of growth and change for the community The 83-year-old decided to forgo another term so he and his wife Carol can spend more of that time with their grandchildren He estimates he’s committed 18,000 volunteer hours to the park board during his tenure “It’s been really enjoyable,” he said of his decades of service Only a Channahon Park District board member has served longer he was even named Commissioner of the Year by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association The Johnsons moved to Schaumburg in 1968 from San Diego where they were also active in the community but the couple was pleased when they learned they were staying put Johnson continued to work for Montgomery Ward until it went out of business employing his experience with paint and tool sales at other companies until his retirement His service to the Schaumburg Park District began in 1973 He wanted to bring a business sense to the district which he felt was lacking in various aspects including registration and recreational facilities for the burgeoning suburb the park district has grown from a mere two neighborhood centers and one outdoor pool to an organization with 15 major facilities 110 parks and more than 1,000 programs and events each year he has worked with four executive directors the park district ensured new subdivisions got high-quality parks But Johnson’s favorite achievement was the acquisition of the land that would become the 135-acre Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary and Volkening Heritage Farm he helped relocate an 1880s-era barn from a former Schaumburg homestead to its current site on the farm Johnson is happy about the role the park district played in preserving the Schaumburg Golf Club as a 27-hole course too He considers the ballpark now known as Wintrust Field a boon for the community even if the park district’s more limited revenue sources led it to sell its half to the village as upgrades continued who will soon become the longest serving commissioner himself said Johnson’s presence will be missed after his last meeting next Thursday “He’s been a mentor to many of the board members as we’ve grown,” Schmidt said “He’s just been a real asset to the board.” Schmidt is hopeful even the newest commissioners have absorbed enough from Johnson to help pass along that institutional knowledge to future commissioners Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Honored to Support The Kindness Is Cool Movement and MAG Gala of Luisa Diaz with New Adboard will play its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on May 18th Written and directed by Tony Award-nominee Tina Landau and lyrics by Diaz and Landau was shown no Tony love A cast recording will be released later this month Money or Tony’s that was the call for Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal The show has recouped its entire investment after nine weeks on Broadway the show is now the highest-grossing play revival in history Shakespeare’s tragedy was entirely shut out of the 2025 Tony Award nominations with some seats selling for over $900 They were also shut out of the Outer Critics Circle and The Drama Desk The 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical celebrated their Tony Award nominations with custom-made sangria at midtown’s West Bank Café – in honor of the hilariously discussed beverage in the show In attendance were Tony nominees David Cumming Operation Mincemeat has been extended through February 15 making it the most nominated revival of the season The panels  feature Tony Award-winning luminaries including composer Jeanine Tesori (“Kimberly Akimbo” and “Fun Home”); songwriters Shaina Taub (“Suffs”) and Helen Park (“KPOP”); director and designer Julie Taymor (“The Lion King”); director and choreographer Camille A Brown (“Gypsy” and “Hell’s Kitchen”); and producer Marjuan Canady (“Hell’s Kitchen”) National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) (Baayork Lee whose mission of “showcasing the work of Asian-American theatre artists through performance outreach and educational programming” will hold its 2025 Gala Benefit on Sunday May 18th at The Golden Unicorn (18 East Broadway @ Catherine Street) “At The Corner of Chinatown and Broadway” – “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE honoring the role of “Connie Wong,” will be directed by the original “Connie Wong” Baayork Lee The evening will feature special guest performers Avionce Hoyles The evening will also include a salute to all the Connie Wong’s from across the nation and around the world The evening will begin at 6:00pm and will include dinner followed by an evening of entertainment and celebration A woman was shot by a neighbor Wednesday afternoon but the wound is not considered life-threatening Officers were called to the woman’s home on the 1500 block of Revere Circle just before 4:15 p.m The woman was transported to a hospital for treatment Investigators believe a neighbor across the street from the wounded woman’s house discharged a firearm and the bullet traveled across the street and into the woman’s home They do not believe the wounded woman was targeted The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and no charges have been announced yet Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact police at (847) 348-7055 Some could be then be ready to open the following spring Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said The current lineup for the five-building campus also leaves room for a couple more tenants a principal at project developer North American Real Estate Further improvements to the site include crosswalks and sidewalks to promote accessibility from existing developments outdoor patios and lighting to ensure safety and visibility during evening hours By the time of the 2023 demolition of the former Macy’s Furniture Gallery on the site the building had been vacant for at least six years the Marshall Field’s Home Store was built on the site where Nuclear Data had operated a research and development lab before selling the property in 1987 While earlier uses of the prominent corner fit the times in which they were built Er said he believes the proposed restaurant campus is the best use today The general contractor for the construction project is St No injuries were reported from a fire that damaged all four units of a quadplex house in Schaumburg Monday afternoon Firefighters and police received the call at 1:45 p.m that flames were visible at the residential building at 1106 Regency Drive The fire was extinguished within about 35 minutes and at least two of the four units were declared uninhabitable Four cats were rescued during the response The Schaumburg Fire Department concluded its investigation with the cause of the blaze officially undetermined The pattern of the fire seemed to indicate it started on the outside Schaumburg trustees have unanimously recommended introducing a 1% grocery tax to replace one the state collects on behalf of municipalities but is eliminating next year The move will retain about $4 million in Schaumburg’s proposed budget Among the 43 members of the Northwest Municipal Conference Executive Director Mark Fowler said Streamwood is the only one forgoing the tax Schaumburg Village Manager Brian Townsend said the grocery tax represents about 10% of the sales tax revenue of the state’s second largest economy The budget put together over the past several months expected its retention The village’s balanced budget anticipates revenues of $369.8 million and expenses of $369.5 million with a surplus of $334,386 expected at the end of the fiscal year on April 30 Economic uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals coupled with other financial unknowns could affect both the costs and revenue streams that have been estimated in the budget he described the budget as one with some flexibility that could come from reserves Townsend named public safety pension contributions the village’s current facility needs and the previously mentioned elimination of the state’s grocery tax Schaumburg levied a property tax for the first time in 2009 due to the impact on consumer revenues from The Great Recession the annual levy amount has occasionally come down — never up — but has remained stable for several years now Townsend warned public safety pension contributions will soon consume all property tax revenues But recent recovery in the office market could shift some of the property tax burden back to commercial properties after the opposite trend toward homeowners that followed the pandemic a new police station designed and the village is studying fire station location optimization The many capital improvements account for a 13.2% increase in expenditures along with a 4.4% increase in employee salaries But revenues are also anticipated to be 6.7% higher than last year The budget includes the possibility of a special census that could reveal Schaumburg’s population has exceeded 80,000 people for the first time Any increase would bring the village a greater share of the state’s income taxes Village officials said the proposed budget reflects goals based on a 2024 resident survey. The village board is slated to formally approve it Tuesday. It is available at schaumburg.com/budget the longest-ordained priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago and founding pastor and pastor emeritus of Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg The Chicago native and Vietnam-era Air Force chaplain told the Daily Herald in 2023 that he believed the discipline he acquired as a military chaplain helped foster the leadership skills he had as a faculty member at St Mary of the Lake University/Mundelein Seminary and the various Archdiocese of Chicago parishes where he served And that was especially true of his 24 years at Church of the Holy Spirit — now part of St Gregory of Nyssa Parish — before his 1996 retirement I chose the Air Force because I knew I'd be the only Catholic priest on the base Obedience and docility don't suit me so well I think (my students and parishioners) benefited greatly from this trait in myself.” Kane qualified for an Honor Flight in 2023 because of his year stationed in South Korea where the Air Force was training Korean pilots to fly jets But the trip to Washington was more relevant to him because of a later assignment in Florida in the early 1960s when he counseled young men preparing for possible combat in Vietnam “I think (Honor Flight) was another opportunity for me to share the experience of people who served in Vietnam,” Kane said “You realize the real cost of war when you see those memorials had known Kane since his seminary internship at Kane’s parish more than 50 years ago wicked smart and had a great sense of humor,” Hoffman said in a statement Hoffman added that Kane was often invited as a speaker and would offer TED Talk-style sessions on spirituality and the structure and mission of the Catholic Church He was also a supporter of women’s participation and Vatican II said he had lost not only a dear friend of 49 years but also a mentor “He was a man of compassion and a Vatican II priest through and through,” Sakowicz said in a statement “He would tell people ‘you are the Church and together we are the body of Christ.’” Visitation for Kane will be from 3 to 8 p.m Another visitation will take place from 9 to 10:15 a.m April 12 at Church of the Holy Spirit of St The funeral Mass will follow there at 10:30 a.m Hoffman will celebrate the funeral Mass and Sakowicz will be the homilist Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines Demolition on the exterior of Schaumburg’s former village hall started Thursday morning but not before a hidden time capsule had been safely recovered from within A plaque indicates the time capsule is not to be opened until 2081 which is still further in the future than the entire 52-year life span of the now obsolete building in which it was buried Though a tall window elsewhere had previously been removed more carefully for equipment to get inside a bulldozer smashed through the south side of what had been the planners’ area of the community development department at 8:12 a.m While marking the first irreversible change to the exterior of the building at 101 Schaumburg Court Thursday’s work was primarily to expedite the removal of debris from the ongoing interior demolition The full structural demolition of the building will begin next week senior superintendent for construction manager Camosy Inc The firm has guaranteed a maximum price of $44.2 million for the construction of the new two-story village hall on the same site that will begin later this spring and end in late 2026 Another $5.8 million is expected to be spent on furniture Village staff are currently working at the temporary village hall at 1000 E which will ultimately be torn down and replaced with a new police station No one was injured in an early morning residential fire Sunday in the 200 block of Scarsdale Court in Schaumburg that left several coach homes uninhabitable report of a fire in the second-floor unit of an eight-unit cul-de-sac building four ambulances and a fire department squad responded to the fire along with at least five Schaumburg police cars Firefighters arrived on the scene at 3:59 a.m who said the investigation into its origin is ongoing firefighters encountered “heavy fire” with flames showing through the roof The fire was isolated to one second-floor unit but firefighters found all the residents outside the building A subsequent search confirmed no one was left inside Two cats were rescued from a neighboring unit that had sustained smoke and water damage a man and woman wrapped in blankets and carrying their 9-month-old child alerted his wife and evacuated their family Another woman clutching a small dog scurried from the area into a waiting car also wrapped in blankets with a cat in a carrier at their feet gazed at the structure while firefighters worked to contain the blaze Smoke continued to billow from the second floor unit after the flames were extinguished Firefighters carrying flashlights could be seen moving about inside the units Hanover Township Emergency Services and Hanover Park firefighters assisted the Schaumburg Fire Department the coach home’s charred interior was visible from a sidewalk behind the unit The roof had a gaping hole and furniture littered the front and backyards while a grill tilted precariously on what was left of the second floor balcony La Hacienda Calavera the second location of a 3-year-old Cicero restaurant will open by Easter on the former site of Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant in Schaumburg Applying for a liquor license before the Schaumburg village board this week co-owners Marco Rodriguez and Lucy Valdez explained their expansion plans for the building at 425 S “We’re doing a new take on Mexican cuisine,” Rodriguez said “So it’ll be like a Mexican restaurant with a bar area that’s more of a low speakeasy vibe that’s going on with a lot of the West Loop restaurants and bars in the city.” The owners still are putting the final touches on the building but the weather is hoped to be good enough by April 20 for customers to be able to take advantage of the outdoor patio from the start “It’s a unique take,” Rodriguez said of the restaurant’s style I guarantee that you’ll be blown away with the decor that we’ve chosen.” La Hacienda Calavera’s menu will be a blend of traditional Mexican and contemporary American dishes “It’s not going to be like Lalo’s,” Rodriguez said “We’re not going to have enchiladas and things like that but we’ll still have staples like guacamole and tacos And we’ll also bring in some vibrant drinks like margaritas and cantaritos and things like that.” The owners said the restaurant also is planned to host occasional community events private gatherings and cultural celebrations that align with their mission to provide authentic The owners of Lalo’s cited slow business as the reason for closing the Schaumburg location last June After falling behind 3-0 in the first three minutes to York on Tuesday and suffering its first loss in 13 decisions Fremd girls water polo coach Theresa Knowles made the goal very clear for Wednesday's Mid-Suburban West game at Schaumburg "Our coach made sure to tell us we have to start every game full-on so we had to make sure we put everything we had into the first couple of minutes," said junior standout Cat Gaido who scored 5 goals (her season-high is nine vs Vernon Hills) to boost her 2025 total to 49 along with 15 assists "We wanted to make sure to pass when needed and to shoot when we needed." 4-0) executed those elements perfectly early and proceeded on to a 13-5 triumph getting a pair from Gaido and one apiece from sophomore Addison Newby and senior Reese Winegard (28th of the season) who took a long pass from goalie Molly Boldt and fired home a 15-footer from the corner for a 4-0 advantage with five minutes left in the opening quarter Newby took a pass from Aubrey Schinkel and drilled home a 12-footer from out front of the net for the goal that made it 2-0 just 45 seconds into the contest "We took the loss (10-6 to York) and we learned a lot from it," Newby said We learned from our mistakes on Tuesday and we capitalized on that 4-1) lost for only the fifth time in 15 games the Saxons scored their first goal when sophomore Brienne Freil lofted a 10-foot shot from the middle over the head of the goalie with 1:08 left in the third period Senior Jalia Kacsh then scored three straight goals in a span of three minutes the last on a beautiful backhanded shot from 15 feet that made it 13-4 with 1:25 left in the match Schaumburg sophomore Kamila Oryl capped the scoring with a 20-foot shot that made it 13-5 with 22 seconds left "It was a little too late but Fremd is a phenomenal team and they put up a great game," said Saxons coach Stephanie McClure who served as Mundelein's goalie/two-meter defender when it won back-to- back girls water polo state crowns We always play like it's 0-0 and Jalia is a phenomenal player It's been a pleasure coaching her for three years." who has more than 70 goals this spring and was the Saxons' scoring leader last spring is committed to play the sport at Division I Siena College in New York "The start of the game was a little rough but we were able to come back," Kacsh said We've really grown a lot this season and everyone loves each other on the team We put that aside and just finished strong as a team." Kate Rothmeyer added 3 goals for Fremd while Klaudia Malski Schinkel and Sarah Fletcher (off a Winegar 25-foot cross-water assist) each had one Lauren Bennett also had an assist in the Vikes' ninth win in 10 games "We started out really slow Tuesday (to York) but ended on a really good note so we just wanted to just carry that over to this game," said Knowles Zero Latency an international virtual-reality gaming venue chain opened its first Illinois location Friday in Schaumburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by numerous local dignitaries Mayor Tom Dailly was the first to recognize a different level of energy for this particular new business in the state’s second-largest economy “I’m really excited how many people are here,” he said The opening marked a nearly two-year journey for Mihir and Rina Patel of Buffalo Grove to transition from enthusiastic patrons to proud franchise owners along with partner Sagar Patel of Schaumburg the couple and their daughter were taken by some of Mihir’s cousins to a Zero Latency location near Munich we couldn’t stop talking about the experience we’d had.” Rina applied some of those professional skills to the finding and preparation of the 2,400-square-foot Schaumburg site at 309 W in the Golf Point Plaza shopping center west of Roselle Road Not only does the playing area have to be of a sufficient size but also free of columns or other obstructions in the middle “There is no venue this large for virtual reality in Illinois,” Mihir declared they were told by representatives of the Australia-based company’s corporate office that theirs was the best Zero Latency venue in the U.S Based on population sizes and income levels they had narrowed their choices for a first site to Schaumburg But living in Buffalo Grove now and Streamwood previously they knew they’d feel most at home in Schaumburg They already are considering a second location in Naperville or Northbrook and even the possibility of expanding the Schaumburg location without moving by taking over an adjacent tenant space But Mihir said the very first challenge the entrepreneurs face is explaining virtual-reality gaming to a wider potential customer base It’s not a recreational pastime as familiar to everyone A group during Friday afternoon’s open house was trying out “Undead Arena,” arming themselves with simulated rifles to fight off the horrific creatures that descended upon them as they donned their immersive vision-and-audio headsets While remaining aware of each other’s positions in the room the fictional experience was convincing enough to elicit shouts and screams as they engaged in the adventure Mihir said sessions don’t exceed 30 minutes to ensure fatigue doesn’t ruin the memory of the experience He pointed out to Dailly the mission statement of the business framed on the wall: “Zero Latency Schaumburg provides next level VR experiences that bring people together creating vibrant communities through shared “I like the idea of the team-building,” Dailly said We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Edward Michael Salvadore of Schaumburg created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Schaumburg officials have committed $47 million to help fund construction of a new mixed-used development at the eastern end of the former Motorola campus The funds represent about a quarter of the total $195 million price tag for the planned 30-acre “Main Street”-style development known as The District at Veridian Mayor Tom Dailly said the public funding from a tax increment financing (TIF) district acknowledges the role such village amenities as streets and utilities will play managing partner of the site’s master developer UrbanStreet Group LLC said a number of commercial tenants for the project would soon be announced “We are excited to continue and expand our partnership with the village of Schaumburg and we are breaking ground as we speak,” Burk added The first of the four phases of the long-anticipated project will bring 65,000 square feet of retail space and more than 300 high-end apartments to the southwest corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads The District is expected to include about 178,000 square feet of retail space 608,000 square feet of residential space and nearly four acres of open space Plans call for 528 surface parking spaces and more than 2,500 spaces within four garages Payment of the $47 million has been arranged through two phases The first phase of $28 million will be paid in monthly installments with the final one to follow the issuing of an occupancy permit for a mixed-use building including a parking garage The second phase of $19 million will commence when building permits are issued for the mixed-use building and the grocery store The total size of the Veridian development is 225 acres and the new funding agreement for The District isn’t unprecedented the developer had already received $31.7 million in TIF funding as reimbursement for the first $125 million of redevelopment further west the 260-unit Element at Veridian apartment building the eight-story global headquarters of The Boler Co. A TIF district works by freezing the amount of property taxes local governments receive at the level of the first year the additional revenue goes to a municipally held fund to pay for eligible public improvements for up to 23 years Approximately 200 self-described longtime Latino workers at the Nestle-owned Nation Pizza and Foods facility in Schaumburg picketed Friday morning for what they called a racially-motivated effort to trim that workforce through the use of a new eligibility requirement They said with Nestle’s purchase of Nation Food and Pizza just over a year ago temporary workers — including those with many years on the job — have been asked to re-verify their work status with the E-Verify I-9 Form This system had its roots in the post-9/11 era when the federal government was using it to assure there were no terrorists working in sensitive government facilities but was subsequently taken up by private firms to squelch unionizing efforts Representatives of the local Casa DuPage Workers Center said they’ve also seen E-Verify used as a cost-cutting mechanism to replace older workers with younger ones willing to accept lower wages E-Verify is seen as problematic for its particular use against Latino workers with seniority “Latino workers have made DiGiorno Pizza into what it is the number one frozen pizza,” said Cristobal Cavazos executive director of Casa DuPage Workers Center “But with these threatened firings of loyal workers with seniority it DiGiorno,’ needs to be forever redacted A Nestle spokesperson released a statement regarding the employment situation at the Schaumburg facility “As we finalize the integration process of the Schaumburg Factory into Nestle’s operations and bring the factory in line with how the rest of our network operates we are evolving the staffing model to be comprised of more direct hires,” the statement reads “We aim to fill several full-time positions immediately by converting as many of the current temporary workers as possible and through direct hiring This transition is not a workforce reduction or site closure.” Cavazos said his organization is reaching out to Latino consumers and “consumers of conscience” to boycott DiGiorno Pizza and other Nestle products “We will be reaching out to Latino grocery stores in the area and beyond to discontinue the sale of DiGiorno Pizzas and products and we ask to community to join us,” he said in a statement Longtime Schaumburg Township Assessor John Lawson will be succeeded by his Chief Deputy Assessor Victor Morales at the end of the year following Tuesday’s election It was a bit of a twist ending hidden in plain sight to the long-running mystery of how Lawson would be succeeded after his midterm move to Huntley prevented him from seeking reelection Lawson said he would step down early in favor of a properly qualified Republican appointee of whom he approved if one should materialize But he then changed his mind and said he would serve the remainder of his term through December 2025 All authorities agreed there were no residency laws prohibiting Lawson from continuing to serve as assessor Morales’ Republican opponent in Tuesday’s election was former Schaumburg Township trustee Charlotte Kegarise who’d previously spent more than 25 years on the Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board of education Lawson said he couldn’t endorse either because he was aware both were capable of doing the job and Victor’s the chief deputy whom I mentored but we never played politics in the assessor’s office.” it would have fallen to Schaumburg Township Republican Committeeman Joe Folisi to select a Republican nominee for appointment But the position is unusual for requiring an educational certification that takes some time Despite Morales’ certification and his Schaumburg Township residency Folisi said his entrance of the race as the Democratic candidate was something of a surprise due to the significant salary disparity between being a paid employee and an elected overseer Township and GOP officials said holding both roles is irreversibly prohibited Lawson said his own current salary as assessor which Morales would at least approximately inherit Morales could not be reached for comment Friday and Lawson said he’s never learned if or how his longtime chief deputy expected to address such an obvious pay disparity The conversion of a former Ethan Allen furniture store in Schaumburg into a 19,500-square-foot integrated care clinic for orthotic and prosthetic patients is complete provides patients the ability to test orthotic and prosthetic devices in real-world settings such as a gym “We knew ICC would require heavy up front construction costs so we identified a space in the Northwest suburbs ideal for adaptive reuse making the project costs feasible for both the landlord and tenant,” said Brian Edgerton senior vice president of office services for commercial real estate firm NAI Hiffman “The building’s existing attributes such as floor-to-ceiling windows for abundant natural sunlight and a wide-open floor plan with high ceilings were ideal for customizing the space to accommodate the center’s wide variety of resources,” added Edgerton who represented Hanger in acquiring a lease on the site Knowing the clinic would draw patients from far outside the immediate market Edgerton sought a highly visible location with accessible parking and near O’Hare International Airport Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said the rarity of the clinic’s services means it’s expected to draw clients from across the nation and world That’s part of the reason a high-profile property was chosen Les Kristof of CBRE represented the property owner Rosemont-based Cushman & Wakefield represented Hanger Clinic in overseeing the project management was the architect of the renovation project with Keeley Construction serving as the general contractor Schaumburg trustees Tuesday gave final approval to the nine-story apartment and retail building that will be the first component of the 30-acre mixed-used area called The District at Veridian on the former Motorola campus at the southwest corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads Horton’s proposal for 66 more rowhome units across 14 buildings further west on the Veridian property where construction continues on 260 previously approved rowhomes managing partner of UrbanStreet Group which is the master developer of Veridian said the market called for more rowhomes where there is less demand for office space than when the overall redevelopment project was first conceived “That goes to the core of this development process,” Burk said But his own company’s focus is on the nine-story building it will construct itself with 321 high-end apartments on the upper eight floors and 55,457 square feet of yet unnamed restaurant and retail tenants on the ground floor Adjacent to it will be a five-story parking garage boasting complementary architecture “It’s a very big step forward for this development and our partnership with the village,” he added The $185 million “Main Street”-style development of The District to which the village pledged $47 million in public funding through a tax-increment finance (TIF) district last year will be divided into four phases or blocks The apartment building and parking deck are part of the first block along with a free-standing 26,000-square-foot grocery store for which final approval will be sought in a few months But all are expected to be completed in early 2027 Burk added that the start of working on other phases shouldn’t have to wait for completion of block one This year is also expected to determine the viability of converting a vacated Motorola office building that’s been left standing in the middle of the former campus to residential use Schaumburg trustees only recently approved the village’s first such conversion of a five-story office building on Woodfield Road Redevelopment of Veridian has become a true public-private partnership with the village and 2025 is expected to see the start of the second major stage of work on the 12-acre city-style park at the heart of the 225-acre property Schaumburg Landscape & Design Planner Todd Wenger said Schaumburg and Zurich North America settled a three-year legal battle Tuesday over public financial assistance from the village in exchange for guarantees of on-site workforce size at the insurance company’s iconic 783,800-square-foot headquarters The settlement resulted in Schaumburg immediately paying Zurich $20 million in withheld reimbursement funds from the area’s tax increment financing (TIF) district the maximum amount Zurich can receive over the life of the district was lowered from $100 million to $80 million TIF funding generally pays for infrastructure improvements within the district for up to 23 years of its existence The Zurich building opened in 2016 on what was once part of Motorola’s sprawling campus Village officials included workforce requirements in the development deal because Motorola was in the process of moving headquarters At the root of the dispute was whether the agreement with the village required Zurich to have a certain number of employees regularly working in the building or just based there Assistant Village Attorney Howard Jablecki said the settlement was reached through mediation and sets new terms establishing the on-site presence of workers in the building by Zurich and subtenants like Wheels “We’re pleased we have reached an agreement that allows us to put this matter behind us and that outlines a path forward to bring people into Schaumburg who will continue to contribute to the community and provide economic benefits to the region,” Schaumburg Village Manager Brian Townsend said in the statement chief operations officer for Zurich North America also spoke to the repairing of a long and productive relationship “Schaumburg has been home to Zurich's North American headquarters since our relocation from Chicago in 1980,” he said “We are proud of our legacy of supporting both our customers and the village of Schaumburg and we will continue to contribute to the community and provide economic benefits to the region.” Zurich had received $18.6 million in TIF funding The Zurich building housed about 2,500 employees when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered offices in March 2020 It remained largely unused even 15 months later The village’s decision to withhold TIF allocation payments led to Zurich filing suit in February 2022 Jablecki said Schaumburg’s only other case of this type still pending — of which he was unable to comment further — concerns Motorola’s remaining presence which opened in November 2023 in Schaumburg’s Woodfield Mall according to a post on the manufacturer’s website The post read in part: “We are proud of our team for creating a one-of-a-kind guest experience and are grateful for the many families who visited. We will continue to provide consumers with an outstanding shopping experience and award-winning customer service on radioflyer.com.” Customers can contact the company at custserv@radioflyer.com The company was founded in Chicago in 1917 by Italian immigrant Antonio Pasin who built handmade furniture as well as wooden tricycles and wagons for children Pasin initially dubbed his wooden wagon the Liberty Coaster It later became known as the Radio Flyer — the Original Little Red Wagon the company expanded beyond wagons to manufacture go-karts ride-on toys for toddlers and electric bikes Radio Flyer’s chief wagon officer and grandson of founder Antonio Pasin said the company’s first and brick-and-mortar store was not making money Radio Flyer primarily sells its products through retailers like Walmart and Target The company has no immediate plans to open another store The Ben & Jerry’s locations at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and downtown Naperville will be offering a Free Cone Day from noon to 8 p.m along with some celebrity guests at the mall Each guest will be able to get a free scoop of ice cream Guests can come through the line as many times as they would like The Naperville store will be partnering with the Alive Center in Naperville Guests can donate $2 to the Alive Center and receive their ice cream in a waffle cone At Woodfield Mall, the partner will be Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Guests can donate $2 to GiGi’s Playhouse and get their ice cream in a waffle cone will also be at the Woodfield store from 2 to 4 p.m All money raised will go directly to the nonprofit organizations Suite 106 is attached to Hotel Indigo downtown The Woodfield Mall location is on the first floor near the center next to Wetzel’s Pretzels and across from Express Celebrating comic book and fantasy film culture doesn’t require a trip to San Diego or even to Chicago’s McCormick Place The Schaumburg Township District Library is making it much easier with its own Comic Con from 1 to 4 p.m An afternoon of fun for the entire family is promised for fans of comics The event’s popular Artist Alley will feature local comic book artists and there will be photo opportunities with favorite characters allowing guests to demonstrate their creativity by dressing as their favorite characters Children who attend can learn to “master the Force” with Andrew Trygstad Attendees will get their very own lightsaber crafted from a pool noodle allowing them to join the event’s Jedi Academy Similarly themed events coming up at the library on Thursday April 24 — just before Comic Con — include “Advanced Video Editing: Superhero Effects” for 9- to 14-year-olds from 4 to 5:30 p.m and “Geek Out Trivia” for adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m For details on all these events, including registration links, go to schaumburglibrary.org/comic-con. Schaumburg trustees unanimously approved a proposal to turn an office building into an apartment complex Woodfield Road will be converted into the highly amenitized 98-unit Woodfield Apartments though the conversion will occur around a dental practice on the ground floor that is the only remaining office tenant The building is owned by investors Subbu Iyer who hired Des Plaines-based GSP Development for the project based on the firm’s experience with similar conversions Company President Larry Debb told the village’s recommending zoning board last month the building is one of the most perfect he’s come across in both its existing design and high-profile location The project’s anticipated 16- to18-month time frame includes replacing the original facade with an aluminum surface with a wood appearance The interior work will carve out a mixture of 19 studio A single-story garage for 100 vehicles will be constructed in the parking lot The building’s amenities will include a fitness center self-service pet spa with a pet washing station and office suites in the basement While Schaumburg planners expect the project to be influential in a challenged office market they believe the number of ideal opportunities to mimic it in the village will remain limited The idea unites two existing village initiatives to repurpose underutilized office properties and introduce tall dense residential buildings to the walkable business district south of Woodfield and west of Streets of Woodfield The project needed a variance because it is not the minimum seven stories now required Remaining land on the site is being considered for a new building that would match height requirements but there are no formal plans submitted yet Schaumburg officials are hoping to purchase a Cook County maintenance building at the southeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads to spur redevelopment there The village purchased another parcel for nearly $6 million at 2222 Hammond Drive to assist with the county’s relocation of the maintenance site Schaumburg trustees are considering a proposal to use $10.5 million from tax increment financing district (TIF) funds to cover the land purchase demolition and site work necessary to move the county from 2325 Meacham Road to the Hammond Drive location Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly said the county’s facility is in need of an upgrade and its current location is ripe for redevelopment at an important gateway to the village But finding a suitable location for the facility to move to hasn’t been easy “It’s really a huge win for both of us,” he said “We’re going to be very particular about who we let in there.” restaurant and retail development is a leading contender for the site Such a project has been calculated to generate up to $14 million in additional property tax revenue for the TIF district that’s scheduled to expire in 2038 as well as up to $1 million a year in consumer taxes But it’s projected to take until September 2028 before the village would take ownership of the vacated county site Hunter Foundry has an 18-month lease to remain on Hammond Drive before its site could even begin to be demolished to make way for construction of a new county facility Cook County officials could not be reached for comment Friday The county board is scheduled to discuss the agreement Thursday A large labor-related protest with police presence was underway Friday morning along Algonquin Road in Schaumburg where workers at Nation Pizza are upset with layoffs and hiring practices after Nestlé USA acquired Nation Pizza Veteran Latino workers of Nation Pizza and Foods Company now owned by Nestlé protested about 9:00 a.m 2025 protested at the Nation Pizza location A group of protesters initially met near Drink Nighclub at the southeast corner of Algonquin Road and Hammond Drive in Schaumburg a press conference and a picket were scheduled at the pizza factory facing imminent loss of their jobs and the possibility of layoffs of more than 600 workers which makes DiGiorno pizzas and other DiGiornos frozen products at the Nation Pizza location have a covert plan to lay off the vast majority of these workers and to re-verify workers who had never been subjected through the voluntary and defective E-Verify system — a work authorization system designed for new federal government hires but mothers and fathers with families who have worked at Nation Pizza will fight for dignity and respect at Nestlé The protesters say that Nestlé notoriously prioritizes profit over people as members of the NDLON (National Day Laborer Organizing Network) and Raise the Floor (a regional organization) scheduled a press conference with the protest There is a large police presence at the scene involving specialized units from NIPAS (Northern Illinois Police Alert System) assigned to observe the crowd and keep peace at the scene (FOUND SAFE 4:50 AM) Buffalo Grove Community Searching for Missing 12 Year-Old Near Tripp Elementary School Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board Blocks Closure Psychiatric Services Facility Northwest Community Hospital “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” Just days after the closure of The Local Kitchen & Tap in Schaumburg plans already are maturing to replace it at 1140 E Higgins Road with Ramzy’s Italian Steak House The new venture is a collaboration between Akeel Ramzanali who has more than 20 years of experience in the fast-food industry who brings the experience of running a gourmet restaurant after years of managing Francesca’s in St managing broker for Elite Realty Management & Investments The new partnership not only will operate the restaurant but “It looks like we’re steaming forward on the project,” Buttitta said “We just had a couple of glitches with the appraisals that we’ve gotten over now It’ll be a feather in the cap of the community.” The building will be refreshed to reflect its new identity Between the physical work and the pending financial transaction the restaurant could open in two or three months without further complications A liquor license has been applied for pending the closing on the property While The Local closed last weekend only a few months past its second anniversary prior restaurants on the site enjoyed significantly longer runs according to both Buttitta and Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank which was succeeded by a McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant A Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery was in its ninth year when it closed down during the pandemic and didn’t return The current building owner has leased the site to all of them since at least McCormick & Schmick’s But his clients have a strong desire to own the property themselves “They have no reservations that this is going to be the place to go,” he added Ramzanali’s current businesses include some Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Dunkin’ locations Doudalis and Ramzanali could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe Private burial is in the Rock Island National Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.  William Benton Schaumburg was born March 23 to Durland and Katherine Ellen (VanHorn) Schaumburg He graduated from Rock Island High School and went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force for 3 years he was united in marriage to Charlene Heinecke in Sisseton Bill worked at the Rock Island Public Library.  He started playing harmonica in his high school years and continued to play throughout his life He played in multiple groups around the Quad City Area: Two Point Five The Harmonica Marching Band and many others Bill was a member of the Mississippi Valley Blues Society the Quad Cities Friends of Heritage Arts and the River Prairie Minstrels and Katie (Tim) O’Brien of Bloomington The family would like to express their gratitude to Senior Star Memory Care and Heartland Hospice for their loving care.  Condolences and stories may be shared at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly won applause from suburban business leaders Tuesday with his announcement of a deal to move the eyesore Cook County highway maintenance facility from the village’s redeveloping northeast corner “The village is in the process of relocating the facility to 2222 Hammond Drive (in Schaumburg) where a new facility will be constructed,” Dailly said during his annual state of the village address to the Schaumburg Business Association “Eventually the Meacham Road property will be annexed into Schaumburg which will allow for future commercial development that will enhance this key gateway near Algonquin and Meacham roads,” he added The plan will require $10.5 million in tax increment financing district funds to cover the land purchase demolition and site work necessary to move the county facility from 2325 Meacham Road That could generate up to $14 million for the TIF district that’s scheduled to expire in 2038 The other project that brought applause Tuesday is the forthcoming Lazy Dog restaurant where patrons can dine alongside their canine companions It will be among several dining tenants in the redevelopment of the former Macy’s Furniture Gallery to be called Crossroads of Schaumburg “This new development at the northwest corner of Meacham and Golf roads will feature a variety of restaurants which will allow all you dog lovers to enjoy a meal with your pup,” Dailly said and Piccolo Buco as some of the other establishments coming to Crossroads.” Other restaurant additions include the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao building its fifth Chicago-area location across from Woodfield Mall; Blufish Sushi Bistro renovating the former Jason’s Deli at 1530 McConnor Parkway; and the British-style pub HopScotch expected to open this summer in Town Square the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S. is renovating the former Kohl’s building at 410 E “The new site will be H-Mart’s largest facility employing 100 people and offering a bakery and restaurants within the store,” Dailly said Napleton Subaru will become Schaumburg’s newest auto dealership when it completes its 50,000-square-foot facility on the former site of an office building at 200 W One of the biggest and fastest-moving projects in progress is the construction of Lurie Children’s Hospital’s $60 million 75,000-square-foot outpatient center just off Roselle Road and I-90 Duly Health and Care’s is building a $56 million 99,000-square-foot medical office just south of Costco in the former At Home space “The health treatment facility will bring patients from all over the suburbs to Schaumburg,” Dailly said The mayor also discussed a new TIF district to help renovate the 573-acre industrial park south of Wise Road and the village’s 6% population growth as of the last census Among new residential developments are the 149 single-family homes in the Summit Grove subdivision; more rowhomes for the Veridian redevelopment of the former Motorola campus; a subdivision called Wise Commons proposed to replace the Campanelli YMCA; and a new concept plan for single-family homes townhouses and rowhomes on the Loeber property at the north end of the village Woodfield Road could become the first commercial building in Schaumburg converted to residential use Business association members also took interest in plans to replace Schaumburg’s 52-year-old village hall during 2025 and 2026 It will entail moving village staff to a vacant 204,000-square-foot office building at 1000 Woodfield Road that will later be demolished to become the site of the next police station The Local Kitchen & Tap restaurant in Schaumburg abruptly announced its closure on social media Monday a little more than two years after it replaced a shuttered Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery touted its use of local vendors for its dishes and drinks — including bakeries Its building had been vacant for more than two years by the time The Local opened for business Tilted Kilt announced its permanent closure in June 2020 about three months into the COVID-19 pandemic It had replaced a McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant in 2011 Damon's Grill was the original tenant of the building Though Schaumburg has no hospital within its borders leaders of the three Ascension hospitals directly serving the community spoke to the Schaumburg Business Association Tuesday about the strengths of a smaller health care system The three hospitals in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates joined Ascension St broke off from a larger 12-hospital group March 1 “It allows the three of us to focus on all of you here,” said Dan Doherty president and CEO of Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove our goal is to be the leading provider of care for this community.” He was joined at his breakfast presentation by Vanessa Hiland president and CEO of Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates Doherty added that keeping each facility and its service to the area top-notch is not a new goal $80 million of free care was provided to the community we are going to take care of you,” he said While he and Hiland had much to say about the dedication of their campuses to a holistic approach to physical health Ciha spoke of the unique resources at the psychiatric and addictions facility with inpatient and outpatient services “We don’t want to be the best kept secret in the suburbs,” he added Ciha said he’s learned people seem to discover the Behavioral Health Hospital when they need it He compared it to the ghostly baseball players in the movie “Field of Dreams,” who can only be seen when their life-affirming lessons are required Schaumburg compares favorably to state and national averages on several areas of mental and behavioral health but Ciha sees an opportunity for improvement in the rates of adolescent stress He said his hospital aims to serve the community through outreach as well as its brick-and-mortar resources He’s seen the positive results that kind of direct interaction can have After a school presentation some years ago a girl in the audience surrendered the goodbye letter she’d already written to her parents and actively sought help on the very day she’d intended to end her life The three hospitals have a combined 852 beds of their own near Schaumburg Alexius as well as 141 at the psychiatric and addictions facility Five units among two adjacent Schaumburg coach home buildings remained uninhabitable Monday a day after an early morning fire led to all residents and pets exiting safely The two affected cul-de-sac buildings on the 200 block of Scarsdale Court each have four units Schaumburg Deputy Fire Chief Fabio Puccini said The most damaged unit was on the second floor and was left without a roof The next most damaged was the unit directly below it The other units across the hall in the same building probably require some drywall work to be restored The fifth unit affected was the one in the adjacent building that shares a firewall with the most damaged unit The cause of the apparently accidental fire has yet to be determined and the ongoing investigation will likely be led by the insurance company report Sunday of a fire in the heavily damaged second-floor unit the second-floor unit’s charred interior was visible from the sidewalk behind it while a grill tilted precariously on the remains of the second-floor balcony Schaumburg officials are protecting their recent investment in the aesthetics of the village’s northeast gateway along Algonquin Road by adopting design regulations for two small properties adjacent to the spruced up corner the northwest corner of Algonquin Road and Thorntree Lane marked entry into Schaumburg with a highway billboard hanging over an abandoned and barely standing hot dog stand on unincorporated land the village did not control the village was finally able to purchase the eyesore property to help create a more welcoming gateway to the village near the Schaumburg Convention Center and other developments underway The $700,000 sale closed in January 2023 and both billboard and restaurant on the third of an acre site at 1580 E Algonquin Road were erased the following summer the village installed the Schaumburg gateway sign long intended for the site but more recently turned its attention to the vacant land just north and west of it Those two separately owned parcels are unused apart from some parking Mayor Tom Dailly said he wants to make sure any ideas to change that enhance rather than detract from what’s already been done “We don’t want to piecemeal this stuff,” he added trustees formally added a list of guidelines to the village’s comprehensive land-use plan They are encouraging a cohesive development with a single access point on Thorntree Lane They also want buildings with main entrances facing south and east along the roadways outdoor dining as part of any restaurant and restrictions on garbage enclosures Schaumburg is also hoping to transform the opposite side of Algonquin Road where an aging Cook County highway maintenance facility lies the guidelines discussed Tuesday don’t pertain to this property A deal with the county was recently struck for the facility to relocate through a land swap to a property the village recently bought at 2222 Hammond Drive restaurant and retail development is the leading contender for the prominent county site That could generate up to $14 million for the redevelopment area’s tax increment finance (TIF) district that’s scheduled to expire in 2038 Edward Francis Walsh of Schaumburg created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Schaumburg’s finance committee has recommended approval of $631,656 in cost increases as construction of a nearly $30.3 million parking deck to serve the village’s forthcoming entertainment district and Andretti Indoor Karting approaches the halfway point The increases stem from the exceeding of the initial $500,000 cost of utility relocations a cooling system accompanying the elevator construction painting of the garage’s interior to minimize future maintenance issues further site and water main costs and electric vehicle chargers But Schaumburg Economic Development Director Matt Frank said the changes are within the expected range of contingency costs in its contract with the builder Weather delays have also put construction behind schedule but not enough to jeopardize the mid-October completion date That’s still ahead of the scheduled opening of the 89,300-square-foot Andretti Karting anchor next door Both are immediately west of the 19-year-old Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center on a piece of land long-reserved for a performing arts center that was abandoned in favor of a more diversified entertainment district 900-space parking deck is being built right between the hotel and Andretti Karting is coming from a tax-increment finance (TIF) district for public improvements supporting redevelopment on both sides of Meacham Road along Algonquin Road A TIF district freezes the amount of property taxes collected by local governments at the level of the first year the additional taxes go to a municipally held fund to pay for public improvements and other eligible costs for up to 23 years The village board will consider final approval of the cost increases next Tuesday Andretti Karting will feature a 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symbolizing the resilience and strength of survivors as they confidently step towards a brighter future Recognizing that enduring change originates within communities themselves the Luisa Díaz Foundation actively cultivates partnerships with grassroots organizations By providing essential financial resources the foundation empowers these local entities to continue their indispensable work thereby creating a ripple effect of kindness and empowerment that strengthens the very fabric of society The foundation’s commitment extends deeply to the empowerment of the next generation Through thoughtfully designed educational initiatives that span from kindergarten through high school they diligently work to instill the fundamental values of compassion and empathy the foundation actively shapes future leaders who will undoubtedly carry forward the vital mission of kindness The Kindness is Cool® PSA 2025 serves as a compelling and vital reminder that kindness is far from being a weakness; rather This inspiring campaign unites a chorus of influential voices to celebrate kindness as the defining power of our era—a force capable of uplifting spirits and ultimately transforming the world around us Featuring the impactful presence of Luisa Diaz alongside notable figures such as Candace Bushnell the PSA was brought to life through the vision of Luisa Diaz with the creative direction of Scott Woodward the artistic touch of hair stylist Marco Maranghello and makeup artist Lorena Alvarez and the public relations acumen of Anna Rothschild The upcoming Kindness is Cool Mi Amor Graciousness Gala (MAG Gala) at the prestigious Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City promises to be a remarkable and star-studded celebration This significant event directly supports the vital mission of the Luisa Díaz Foundation and serves as a platform to honor extraordinary individuals who are actively championing and spreading kindness throughout the world For those wishing to be a part of this inspiring evening last-minute tickets are currently available Adding another layer of engagement and support the gala will also feature a silent auction providing attendees with a unique opportunity to contribute to the cause while bidding on a curated selection of exclusive items and experiences Luisa Díaz’s personal journey is a powerful narrative of resilience and unwavering determination Born in Venezuela and raised by her grandparents she learned invaluable lessons in strength and grace from her grandmother she faced the significant challenges of navigating a new language and unfamiliar cultural landscape she proactively taught herself English while simultaneously pursuing her college education ultimately earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focused concentration in Marketing Her profound dedication to the principle of kindness has garnered her widespread recognition and numerous prestigious accolades These honors include a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition acknowledging her years of dedicated service to Safe Passage Heals a formal citation from the Mayor of New York City recognizing her significant contributions to the Hispanic and Latino community and an official proclamation declaring “Kindness is Cool Day” in New York City she has been honored with the titles of Mrs further underscoring her impactful work and inspiring leadership Through the tireless efforts of the Luisa Díaz Foundation and the ever-growing influence of the Kindness is Cool® movement a powerful and positive chain reaction of kindness is being created This collective endeavor continues to inspire meaningful change and ultimately transform communities for the better Is there anything further you would like to explore regarding the Luisa Diaz Foundation or the Kindness is Cool movement www.LuisaDiazFoundation.org www.LuisaDiaz.com  Sexy Is Timeless: Ten Timeless Sexy Assets That Lie Within You The Cook County clerk’s office is allaying concerns about ballot counting after a scanner broke down temporarily Monday at a Schaumburg early voting site “Voting was not affected by the issue,” said Frank Herrera “As is protocol when there is an issue with the ballot scanner all ballots are placed in the Alternate Ballot Box — a locked box within the VSC (Voter Supply Carrier) where ballots are stored — until the scanner can be fixed.” A voter who cast a ballot by machine at Schaumburg’s Trickster Art Gallery Monday morning posted a concern on social media about the fate of her vote after seeing a video of a technical breakdown at the polling place after she’d left Even those who vote by touch screen receive a printed paper ballot that is treated exactly like a regular paper ballot as it is initialed and fed through the scanner by an election judge the Alternate Ballot Box is unlocked and all the ballots inside are fed through the scanner by the team of election judges There is at least one judge of each political party present for this it was accepted right then and there,” Herrera said “If there was an issue and the ballot scanner did not take her ballot it was then stored in the Alternate Ballot Box until the scanner could be fixed and it was then fed through the scanner by the election judges later that day after the repair — it would be accepted as soon as it was scanned in her vote will count along with the other 760 voters who cast ballots at Trickster (Monday).” A new beer garden along the first-base line leads several upgrades being made to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg before the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 season begins May 8 at the village-owned stadium Improvements include extended netting protecting the beer garden an additional Ben’s Pretzel location on the concourse and a face-lift for the team store these enhancements are a combination of the village’s capital improvement plan and team-driven efforts Schaumburg Boomers Executive Vice President/General Manager Michael Larson said “Wintrust Field continues to be the premier baseball venue in the region and every year we focus on how we can make the fan experience better,” he added “With the previous improvements focused on families and groups we wanted to provide a location for fans 21 and older to have their own corner of the stadium And we all know the lines for pretzels can be long so we have taken this opportunity to finally add a second Ben’s Pretzel location.” Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly also touched on these improvements and the reasons for them in his State of the Village address earlier this week “The village has plans to make additional upgrades to the stadium to continue to build on the fan experience because Schaumburg has led the league in attendance in every year since 2014 and has established itself as one of the premier MLB Partner League teams,” he told members of the Schaumburg Business Association the team averaged nearly 5,000 fans per game Larson said in addition to the three highest single-game attendances in franchise history last year the seven highest have all been in the last two years The new multitiered beer garden will utilize concourse-level and field-level spaces While tickets specifically for this area can be purchased any fans 21 and older in the stadium can access the beer garden during the game Lawn space available to all ages will remain on the first-base side The new Ben’s Pretzel stand will replace the concourse space previously occupied by Goose Island along the first-base line creating locations on both sides of the stadium It also will feature additional food and beverage options to be announced before the season The revamped team store on the ground level will feature expanded merchandise options and video screens to keep shopping fans connected to the game The new enhancements join others from the past couple years that include a new video board a Left Field Party Deck and an Amazon Fresh Kids Zone Salvi also addressed these improvements and the cooperation that made them possible “We are very proud to have a great partnership and support from the village of Schaumburg and village trustees as we continue to jointly work together to enhance the fan experience at Wintrust Field,” he said in a statement The Boomers released their promotion schedule earlier this month at boomersbaseball.com where single-game tickets and group packages for 2025 already are on sale Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly has nominated the village’s electrical commission chairperson and zoning board of appeals member Michael LaRosa to fill the remaining term of recently retired senior trustee George Dunham “Mike is a longtime resident of Schaumburg who has demonstrated a commitment to remaining involved in the community by serving on appointed committees as well as his regular presence at village meetings and events,” Dailly said “I believe his dedication to stay informed and his eagerness to play a larger role in shaping the future of Schaumburg makes him a welcome addition to our village board.” The remaining five trustees are scheduled to vote on LaRosa’s appointment at Tuesday’s village board meeting “I consider it an honor to be selected by Mayor Dailly and the village board to become Schaumburg’s next village trustee,” LaRosa said “I have enjoyed my time serving the community through various roles and functions and I am excited to take on this new opportunity as a member of the village board to learn more about how I can further contribute to Schaumburg’s success.” LaRosa’s term would last through April 2027 Though Dailly didn’t make his nomination contingent on such a long-term commitment he said he’d be pleased if LaRosa chooses to run in two years LaRosa has served on the electrical commission since 2012 and as its chair for the last four years He’s also been on the zoning board since 2020 after earlier roles on the plan commission and Olde Schaumburg Centre commission LaRosa has coached baseball and basketball with the Schaumburg Athletic Association and volunteered on the Schaumburg Firefighters Association Softball Tournament LaRosa works for Jamerson and Bauwens Electrical Contractors having become the longest-serving trustee since his first election in 1991 Moving started Friday for Schaumburg village hall staff ending the 52-year service life of the Robert O Atcher Municipal Center that will be replaced with a new two-story structure on the same site by the end of 2026 While most departments housed there worked remotely of Elk Grove Village spent Friday transporting furniture and equipment to the temporary village hall at 1000 E Even though only the top and bottom floors of the four-story vacant office building will be used it will provide village staff with significantly more space than they’ve been accustomed to human resources and information technology departments won’t move until next week swapping their windowless basement offices for what in some cases will be fourth-floor vistas of the southwest corner of the Woodfield Mall-area business district for which the village paid $5.45 million last year ultimately will be torn down and replaced with a new police station All departments should be open at the temporary location by March 24 will be held in the lecture hall of the Al Larson Prairie Center of the Arts at 201 Schaumburg Court through the end of the month The Atcher Municipal Center at 101 Schaumburg Court is expected to be demolished in April so that construction of its successor can begin in May Steel work is aimed to be completed in November about a year before the end of the project Septemberfest will still happen at the municipal grounds during Labor Day weekend even if some of the usual attractions of the carnival and craft fair have to be rearranged slightly for the ongoing construction 2025 at 7:41 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Schaumburg Police Department released a composite sketch of the woman IL — A woman attempted to lure two children into her car while they were walking to school Friday morning near the intersection of Slingerland Drive and Westover Lane Police released a composite sketch of the woman straight brown hair with blonde highlights the woman in her car approached the two children walking together and offerered them a ride to their nearby elementary school The woman was driving a black four-door Nissan SUV Police said the children are between the ages of 7 and 11 They ran home and their parents called police Police said the driver never exited the SUV which had black leather interior and a roof-mounted luggage racks was last seen traveling north on Slingerland Drive Police are asking anyone who may have been in the area or who may have seen the suspect or vehicle to call the Schaumburg Police Department investigations anonymous tip line at 847-348-7055 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The next school year will bring Schaumburg High School a new principal in addition to its newly hired superintendent of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 Current Hoffman Estates High School Assistant Principal Thomas Mocon was appointed Schaumburg principal by the board of education Thursday night to start July 1 with a salary of $195,000 who is leaving District 211 to become assistant superintendent and chief school business official for Park Ridge-Niles Elementary District 64 on the same day Mocon said he’s ready for the challenge and new responsibilities “I feel like I’ve had every administrative position other than athletic director,” he said “I really feel like those have prepared me And changing campuses within the district has been nothing new for him He was assistant principal of Conant High School for three years before crossing town to hold the same position at Hoffman Estates High School for the last five and I think I’ve gotten an idea of what Schaumburg High School is all about,” Mocon said “When I learned this position was available His teaching career included the subjects of social studies and English as a Second Language before becoming dean of students at Palatine High School in 2013 He became assistant principal of the same campus in 2015 before moving to Conant in 2017 Harlan had also been assistant principal of Hoffman Estates High School before becoming Schaumburg principal in 2020 He previously was dean of students and a science teacher at Hoffman Estates as well District 211’s next superintendent is Judith Campbell currently deputy superintendent Kansas City She will succeed retiring Superintendent Lisa Small on the same day Harlan and Mocon are changing roles a former 20-year trustee of Schaumburg Township and the wife of 52 years of Schaumburg senior Village Trustee George Dunham died Saturday after a recurrence of the cancer she’d successfully fought a few years before from Poland at the age of 12 with her parents and sisters in 1961 she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Lewis University Diane went on to hold positions with Exxon/Mobil and Northrop-Grumman in IT management Her two decades of elected service to the community that began in 2000 were inspired in part by her earlier involvement in village election campaigns and what others learned of her abilities from them “She’s a voracious reader and was very astute when it comes to anything financial,” he said “She had a knack for taking a balance sheet and cutting it down to the bare facts.” She helped run a tight financial ship at the township during her years on the board But the specific community responsibilities of the township proved to be a good fit for her interests “A lot of it had to do with helping a variety of people She had lived under two completely different political systems.” the young Diane had seen her father have two businesses taken away from him by the government before the family managed to reach the top of a list allowing their entry into the U.S “When they came here they had three large wicker trunks with everything they owned and they made a new life in Chicago,” George said He and Diane met at a wedding in Chicago in 1968 when his cousin married her cousin Outside of her professional and elected jobs Diane had a strong interest in gardening and national politics was lovingly addicted to the Hallmark Channel A visitation is scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home at 330 W. Golf Road in Schaumburg with a funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1005 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg. Further information will be posted on the funeral home’s website at ahlgrimfuneral.com.