SPOTLIGHT ON SCHAUMBURG

WELCOME TO SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS

Schaumburg is a suburb just northwest of Chicago. Schaumburg is characterized by nice communities, great schools, rolling hills, wooded parks, and small lakes. Just 30 miles from downtown Chicago, Schaumburg residents enjoy quiet suburban life while being able to easily enjoy all the dining, culture, sports and excitement of America’s third-largest city.

Contents

Climate and Geography 02

Cost of Living and Transportation 03

Sports and Outdoor Activities 04

Shopping and Dining 05

Schools and Education 06

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CLIMATE

The climate of Schaumburg is classified Schaumburg, IL Climate Graph as humid continental with all four seasons distinctly represented: wet, cool springs; somewhat hot, and often humid, summers; pleasantly mild autumns; and cold winters.

Average High/Low Temperatures Low / High January 18oF / 32oF

July 66oF / 81oF

Average Precipitation Rain 37 in.

Snow 35 in.

GEOGRAPHY

Schaumburg is located in northeastern Illinois, just 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The area has rolling hills, many wooded parks, and is dotted by small lakes. The city of Schaumburg covers an area of approximately 19 square miles.

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COST OF LIVING

In Schaumburg the cost of living is 1% higher than the Chicago average and 12% higher than the U.S. average. While most goods and services (including groceries, transportation, and utilities) are higher than the national average, they are comparable to the expenses of Chicago. Residents of Schaumburg pay a little extra to live in the green suburbs of the country’s third-largest city.

Schaumburg Real Estate

Average Home Price Average Monthly Rent $229,950 $1,475

TRANSPORTATION

Highways Interstate Highways I-90, I-290 State Highways 19, 53, 58, 62, 72

Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Department of Motor Vehicles 1227 E. Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 http://www.dmv,org/il-illinois

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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Schaumburg is a community with first-rate services and amenities offering those who live here a high quality life. Schaumburg has a variety of unique opportunities that can satisfy anyone’s particular craving. Residents can attend a concert or the Farmers Market in the Town Square, take in theater and other shows at the Prairie Center for the Arts, visit the Trickster Gallery (Native-owned and operated art gallery), discover family fun at Legoland Discovery Center, enjoy minor league baseball at Boomers Stadium, or utilize any of the nationally recognized Schaumburg Park District facilities. Additionally, the Schaumburg Township District Library is the second largest public library in Illinois with more than one million visitors each year. Sports fan scan watch top professional teams play in Chicago, just 30 miles away.

SPORTS

Pro Teams MLB - Chicago Cubs MLB - Chicago White Sox MLS - Chicago Fire NBA - Chicago Bulls NFL - Chicago Bears NHL - Chicago Blackhawks WNBA - Chicago Sky

Major Venues Allstate Arena Guaranteed Rate Field Soldier Field Toyota Park United Center Wrigley Field

OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Parks & Trails Fun on the Water Attractions Discover More

Eagle Park Dame’s Bay Archer Island chicagonorthwest.com Lancer Creek Park Kingsport Lake Fire Zone ci.schaumburg.iu.us Ned Brown Forest Preserve Volkening Lake Legoland Discovery Center villageofschaumburg.com

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SHOPPING & DINING

Fantastic Flavors A Shopping Paradise

From Brazilian steak to Southern barbecue, Schaumburg Schaumburg is home to the Woodfield Mall, the 11th has a restaurant to please your palette. Chinese, Italian, largest in the country. This huge shopping complex has Japanese, Polish, and Thai cuisine can be found and nearly 300 merchants and restaurants. High-end shoppers enjoyed with ease. Some of Schaumburg’s top restaurants will enjoy Coach, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, and Michael Kors. are American steakhouses. Voted one of the best in The mall is anchored by large department stores that cater Schaumburg is Wildfire. Another establishment gaining to a varied clientele including JC Penney, Lord & Taylor, notoriety is the Russian restaurant Versailles. Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Sears. The city of Schaumburg also offers an abundance of locally-owned boutique shops along its main streets.

ART & CULTURE

Schaumburg is home to a wide array of theaters, museums, and galleries, as well as festivals and historic sites. Although downtown Chicago is only 30 miles away, here are some local establishments:

Theaters: l Improv Comedy Club l Laugh Out Loud Theater l Prairie Center for the Arts l Outdoor Stage

Museums & Galleries: l Gallery of Arts and Collectibles l Martin Lawrence Galleries l Museum of Anesthesiology l Trickster Gallery

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EDUCATION IN SCHAUMBURG, IL

Nearby Colleges & Universities Elementary & High School

DePaul University School District 54 Chicago, IL Schools Loyola University Chicago There are 14 public schools in Schaumburg. Test Chicago, IL scores in Schaumburg are 37% higher than the national average.

Northwestern University Schaumburg Educational Attainment Evanston, IL High School Graduates or higher 92% Bachelor’s Degree or higher 45% University of Chicago Chicago, IL Contact 524 Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194 University of Illinois at Chicago (847) 357-5000 l www.sd54.org Chicago, IL

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