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🌱 How a Schaumburg outfielder made defensive history in Division III softball

Schaumburg, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Schaumburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Schaumburg outfielder made defensive history in Division III softball
  • Where Schaumburg’s District 54 ranks among Illinois’ biggest school systems.
  • How rising prices are squeezing Schaumburg grocery shoppers right now

Also on today's calendar: National / Hoffman 5K 2026 for Gigi's Playhouse and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College Achievers: Montini graduate Tyrrell makes history at University of Chicago (dailyherald.com) — A Schaumburg native, University of Wisconsin–Stout senior Payton Dolecki just became the first player in her program’s history to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, posting a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in center field. Her honor is featured alongside other Chicago-area college sports standouts, including a record-setting University of Chicago baseball coach and a rising bowling star.
   

• Ford Heights School District 169 ranks 612th in Illinois enrollment with 447 students in 2024-25 (southcooknews.com) — Schaumburg families can see how their own District 54 stacks up statewide, with 15,266 students placing it among Illinois’ largest districts. The piece centers on Ford Heights District 169’s small enrollment but includes a full ranking of the top 200 Illinois districts, offering useful context on where Schaumburg fits in broader statewide enrollment trends.
   

• Nearly two-thirds of Americans cutting back on groceries as cost of living soars (themirror.com) — Shoppers at a Schaumburg grocery store are among the many Americans cutting back on food and daily necessities as prices climb. A new report and recent federal data show most households are trimming grocery and entertainment spending, while critics blame President Trump’s tariffs and Iran conflict for higher gas and living costs nationwide.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday June 1
  • Puzzlemania for Adults
    Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
    12:30 pm
  • School to Watch! THE 6-PEAT IS REAL! đđđđđđLetâs Celebrate!
    Evergreen Academy Middle School, 3537 S Paulina St, Chicago, IL
    1:00 pm
  • YOUmedia Studio Certification Training
    Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
    4:00 pm
  • Special Board of Education Meeting
    Anne Fox Elem School Hanover Park, IL 60133
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 2
  • Proposed Emergency Days
    Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I Have a somewhat of a different request.
    I recently lost one plastic hub cap off my Chevy. I can buy a new set for a crazy amount of money or does anyone happen to know where I could find 1… (Nextdoor Bode Road)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357678-6) in Schaumburg. Apply here.
  • Lego posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager - Schaumburg, IL (Woodfield Mall) in Schaumburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schaumburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoffman Estates

  • Which high school alumni from DuPage County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, June 1? (dupagepolicyjournal.com)

Elk Grove Village

  • 1525 Columbia Ct, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (realtor.com)
  • South Holland property taxpayers paid $342 per household for local pensions in FY 2024 (southcooknews.com)
  • Lisle board mulls zoning revision amid concerns over data centers (dailyherald.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Food Pantry Truck Catalytic Converter Theft at Wheeling Township Building on Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights (arlingtoncardinal.com)
  • He's heating up: Elgin native's garage-born hot sauce biz is on fire after big contest win (dailyherald.com)

Ok Schaumburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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