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š± How a Schaumburg-backed cellphone ban could change every Illinois classroom
Good morning Schaumburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Schaumburg-backed cellphone ban could change every Illinois classroom
- How Schaumburg softball stacks up in the latest suburban Top 20
- Where Schaumburg District 54 ranks among Illinoisā biggest school systems
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
- Thursday: Rather cloudy and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ School cellphone ban, pet custody bills among hundreds advancing (myjournalcourier.com) ā A statewide classroom cellphone ban backed by Schaumburg Rep. Michelle Mussman cleared the Illinois House and now awaits Senate action, potentially changing device rules in every local school. Lawmakers also advanced a wide slate of other measures, from pet custody and bereavement leave expansions to new privacy protections for reproductive health records and tighter rules on speculative ticket sales and speeding penalties. 
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ā¢ Daily Herald Softball Top 20 (dailyherald.com) ā Schaumburgās softball team has cracked the Daily Heraldās Top 20, landing at No. 18 with an 8-2 record and slugger Dolecki batting a scorching .700 with five home runs. The rankings highlight how Schaumburg stacks up against other powerhouse suburban programs like Barrington, Palatine, and Conant. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Marquardt School District 15 ranks 180th in Illinois enrollment with 2,265 students in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) ā Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 ranks ninth statewide in enrollment with 15,266 students, highlighting its size among Illinoisā largest districts. A new state report shows overall Kā12 enrollment continues to decline across Illinois, even as the number of full-time teachers reaches a record high, keeping the student-teacher ratio around 17-to-1. Ā Ā Ā
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Macy's, 1 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
11:00 am -
Faith, Hope & Love: History-Making Women of Our Time
Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 S Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Paper Craft - 105
Winston Churchill Elem School Schaumburg, IL 60195
7:45 am -
Instrumental Music Information Night
Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High School , 800 Hassell Rd , Hoffman
6:00 pm -
Combined Choir Concert
Dooley School , 622 Norwood Ln , Schaumburg
4:30 pm -
Addams Night Out
Jane Addams JHS Schaumburg, IL 60193
5:00 pm -
Spanish Speech Contest at RAC
Winston Churchill Elem School Schaumburg, IL 60195
8:00 am -
Japanese Culture Night- New location!
Jane Addams Junior High School , 700 Springinsguth Rd , Schaumburg
6:30 pm -
Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar
Chandlerās Banquet , 401 N Roselle Rd , Schaumburg
8:00 am -
D54 STEAM Showcase - Night 2
School District 54 Professional Learning Center , 522 E Schaumburg , Schaumburg
5:00 pm -
STEAM Showcase - Night 2
School District 54 Professional Learning Center , 522 E Schaumburg , Schaumburg
6:00 pm -
Celebrate Cinco de Drinko at Fat Rosie's Schaumburg with an Ass-Kickin' Fiesta
870 Meacham Rd , Schaumburg
11:00 am
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Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Tuesday May 5
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š¬ Chatter
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- Fourth Annual Ride for Hope Bike Blessing āLisa Haring Read on Patch
- Just want to share something.
Not enough is said about the good things the "yout (Joe Peshi voice) of America" do today. This afternoon 2 young boys came to the door and offeredā¦ (Nextdoor Slingerland) - Looking forward to once again providing live music at the Opening day of the Schaumburg Farmerās Market!
Come on by between 9:30-11:30 on 6/5 and enjoy the music of my Violin-Guitar duet! Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market (Nextdoor Sharon Ln)
- Pacer Group posted a job opening for Payroll Associate in Schaumburg. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Salad and Sandwich Maker in Schaumburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schaumburg here.
š Nearby News
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- Pritzker Wants Bears Legislation to Move Faster; Tax Questions Loom Large (1023thecoyote.net)
Elk Grove Village
- Bailey campaign unfazed by $14 million funding gap with Pritzker (dailyherald.com)
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