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🌱 How a Schaumburg transit leader is shaping Chicago’s transit future

Spotted on the Schaumburg calendar: Merchants of the Macabre and Oddities Market

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Greetings Schaumburg! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Schaumburg transit leader is shaping Chicago's transit future

Also on today's calendar: Merchants of the Macabre and Oddities Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Transportation wonks unite: Chicago welcomes 12,000 public transit pros to blockbuster expo (dailyherald.com) — Schaumburg resident Leanne Redden is helping welcome 12,000 transit professionals to Chicago's McCormick Place this week as she wraps up her tenure leading the Regional Transportation Authority and chairing APTA. The conference will spotlight the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority, looming federal funding decisions, and innovations like Metra's battery-powered trainset that could shape future commuting across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My arms and shoulders definitely felt today's project.
    Hours of reaching, smoothing and climbing up and down. People don't always realize how physical this work is. Worth every ache, the wallpaper looks… (Nextdoor Slingerland)
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Fragrances Sales Counter Manager - Jo Malone, Woodfield - Full Time in Schaumburg. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Culinary Specialist - Bella Terra Streamwood - Food in Streamwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schaumburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) – Investment Analysts' Recent Ratings Updates (defenseworld.net)

Elk Grove Village

  • Field Technician jobs hiring near Elk Grove Village, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • Bar associations release judicial candidate recommendations ahead of Nov. 3 election (dailyherald.com)

Palatine

  • Missing Woman May Have Been Seen In Chicago: Palatine Police (patch.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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