Quality of Life

Enjoy Summer Fun in Schaumburg!

When the weather is nice, there is plenty of reasons to get outside, be active, and explore the outdoors in Schaumburg. Did you know that there is a large working farm, right in the heart of Schaumburg? Heritage Farm, located at 201 S. Plum Grove Road, is a throwback to life in the 1880s in Schaumburg. …

Shop Local, Shop Schaumburg at the Farmers Market!

Schaumburg’s 2021 Farmers Market — featuring locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more – continues through the end of October. It’s a great way to pick up fresh favorites from local vendors. This year’s market includes 34 vendors selling fresh produce, mushrooms, honey, baked goods, salsa, jams and preserves, pickles, cheese, olives and …

Schaumburg awarded for “bike-friendly” destination!

In December of 2020, Schaumburg received a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation from the League of American Bicyclists for its continued commitment to improve bicycling through policies, infrastructure, and programs. Schaumburg was the first community in Illinois recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community in 1999 and has been …

Four reasons Schaumburg is a great place to call home!

We’ve all heard it before: Location, location, location! So what makes Schaumburg such a great place to call home?  Schaumburg is a warm, welcoming community with award-winning schools, exceptional housing and career opportunities, and abundant shopping, dining, and culturally enriching experiences. Plus you’re never far from the big city or the rest of the world! …

Five ways the Schaumburg offers a greater quality of life!

There are many reasons why people have been moving to Schaumburg, but it boils down to three simple words: Quality of life. Schaumburg offers residents a place to hustle less and live more. To skip the bustle of big-city living, but still be just a short drive to Chicago. To live in a warm, welcoming …

Schaumburg Receives High High Marks for Quality of Life

The Village of Schaumburg has received high marks for itsquality of life, as a place to live and raise children, and for an overall feeling of safety, according to 1,600 residents who participated in the 2018 National Citizen Survey™ (NCS). Other key highlights from the survey include: 93% of respondents rate the village as an …

Why Schaumburg?

Beyond holding the distinction as the economic center of the northwest suburbs and the third-highest sales tax contributor in the State of Illinois, Schaumburg is a community of neighbors with first-rate services and amenities, offering a high-quality life to those who live and work here. Schaumburg’s success stems in large part from its decades of …

Schaumburg Receives Governor’s Hometown Award

Schaumburg Receives Governor’s Hometown Award which recognizes volunteers for their work in improving their communities. Schaumburg has received the Governor’s Hometown Award in the category of environmental stewardship for its Monarch Butterfly Initiative, a volunteer and fundraising initiative to raise awareness about monarch butterflies and their importance to the environment. The Governor’s Hometown Awards recognize …