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'''Schaumburg''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ʃ|ɔː|m|b|ɜːr|ɡ}} {{respell|SHAWM|burg}}) is a village in ] and ] counties in the ] of ]. Per the ], the population was 78,723, making Schaumburg the most populous incorporated village in the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Schaumburg village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1768003|website=]|access-date=March 13, 2022}}</ref> Schaumburg is around {{convert|28|mi}} northwest of the ] and {{convert|10|mi}} northwest of ]. It is part of the ].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.comportone.com/cpo/govment/il-counties/cook/townshipmap.htm| title= Townships of Cook County Illinois| website= comportone.com| access-date= May 4, 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110104054205/http://www.comportone.com/cpo/govment/il-counties/cook/townshipmap.htm| archive-date= January 4, 2011| url-status= live}}</ref>
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Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to a suburban city began with ]'s first large-scale suburban-style development in 1959 and ]'s opening in 1971. Schaumburg is bordered by ] and ] to the north, ] in northwest, ] to the northeast, ] to the southeast, ] to the south, ] to the southwest, and ] to the west.
'''Schaumburg''' is a village in ]. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 75,386. As of 2005, the population slightly dropped to 72,690 according to the Census Bureau. A special census conducted by Schaumburg in 2007 shows it had actually increased to 75,936.<ref>{{cite news|first=Eric|last=Peterson|title=Census guess proves wrong|publisher=Daily Herald|pages=1,8|date=]}}</ref>


The city has the headquarters of ]. One of only two ] stores in Illinois is in Schaumburg. It contains the ], one of the largest malls in America in terms of shopping area <ref>{{cite web|title=Largest Shopping Malls in the United States (2006)|url=http://www.easternct.edu/depts/amerst/MallsLarge.htm}}</ref>. The city is also the home of the ], a ] baseball team whose ballpark, ], is located near the ]. Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to that of a suburban metropolis began with ]'s first large scale suburban-style development in 1959 and ]'s opening on September 9, 1971.
Inside the city is 1 of 9 of the ] buildings.

According to the ], the village has a total area of 19.1&nbsp;square miles (49.5&nbsp;km²), of which, 19.0&nbsp;square miles (49.2&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.3&nbsp;km²) of it (0.63%) is water.
==History== ==History==
===19th century=== ===19th century===
The City of Schaumburg was incorporated on ], ], but the heritage of Schaumburg dates back to much earlier times when the first inhabitants of the area were members of the ], ], ], and ] Native American tribes. By the mid-nineteenth century, settlers first began to arrive from ] and the eastern United States. The village of Schaumburg was incorporated on March 7, 1956, but the heritage of Schaumburg dates back to much earlier times when the first inhabitants of the area were members of the ], ], ], and ] Native American peoples. By the mid-19th century, settlers first began to arrive from ], ] and the ]. Many of the Germans came from ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1117.html|title=Schaumburg, IL|website=Encyclopedia of Chicago|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302035832/http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1117.html|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> a small princely state now in ].


Legend has it that one of the earliest settler was Trumball Kent from ]. Kent, a "Yankee," as settlers from New England were called in the west, farmed property in the northeast corner of the township. Another Yankee was Hoarace Williams, who owned substantial lands but lived in the hamlet of Palatine in Palatine Township. Ernst Schween settled in 1835 not far from what is now called Olde Schaumburg Centre, in what was then and is now known as Sarah's Grove. Another early settler in Schaumburg Township was German born Johann Sunderlage. According to one legend, Sunderlage was a member of a survey team that divided Cook County into townships around 1833 or according to another legend, worked on a survey team on the Joliet canal. He liked the area so much that, upon completion of the project, he returned to Europe and brought his family and friends from Germany and settled in the area now known as Hoffman Estates in Schaumburg Township around 1836. His home still stands in its original location. Legend has it that one of the earliest settlers was Trumball Kent from ].<ref name="Schaumburg's History">{{Cite web|title = Schaumburg's History|url = http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/default.aspx|website = Village of Schaumburg |access-date = February 16, 2016|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160208155223/http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date = February 8, 2016}}</ref> Kent, a "Yankee", as settlers from ] were called in the west, farmed property in the northeast corner of the township. Another Yankee was Horace Williams, who owned substantial lands but lived in the hamlet of Palatine in Palatine Township. Ernst Schween settled in 1835 not far from what used to be called Olde Schaumburg Centre, in what was then and is now known as Sarah's Grove. Another early settler in Schaumburg Township was German-born Johann Sunderlage.<ref name="Schaumburg's History"/> According to one legend, Sunderlage was a member of a survey team that divided Cook County into townships around 1833; according to another legend, he worked on a survey team on the ] canal. He liked the area so much that, upon completion of the project, he returned to Europe and brought his family and friends from Germany and settled in the area now known as ] in Schaumburg Township around 1836. His home still stands in its original location.


Sunderlage and his family occupied their land in the Township until the federal land sale of 1842 allowed them to purchase the property and obtain the deed. Sunderlage and Kent represented the predominant groups that settled Schaumburg Township in its early days. In 1840, 56 percent of the Township households originated from the eastern United States, while 28 percent were German-born. By the 1850s, the population mix had settled to 28 percent “Yankee” and 48 percent German. Sunderlage and his family occupied their land in the township until the federal land sale of 1842 allowed them to buy the property and obtain the deed. Sunderlage and Kent represented the predominant groups that settled Schaumburg Township in its early days. In 1840, 56 percent of the township households originated from the eastern United States, while 28 percent were German-born. By the 1850s, the population mix had changed to 28 percent "Yankee" and 48 percent German.


By 1870, Schaumburg Township had become completely German. Land records show that most of the property in the Township was owned by German immigrants or their descendants. This pattern emerged as many Yankee 'settlers' continued to travel west for the promise of newly opened lands on the Great Plains. The land they owned in Schaumburg was then purchased by German-born immigrants. By 1870, Schaumburg Township had become completely German. Land records show that most of the property in the township was owned by German immigrants or their descendants. This pattern emerged as many Yankee "settlers" continued to travel west for the promise of newly opened lands on the ]. The land they owned in Schaumburg was then purchased by German-born immigrants.


Schaumburg Township remained almost exclusively under German ownership until the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Depression caused the foreclosure on some German-owned farms which were then purchased by non-German individuals and companies. Nonetheless, German heritage remained important in the area. German was the first language of the majority of households until the 1950s. Schaumburg Township remained almost exclusively under German ownership until the ] of the 1930s. The Depression caused the foreclosure on some German-owned farms which were then purchased by non-German individuals and companies. Nonetheless, German heritage remained important in the area. German was the first language of the majority of households until the 1950s.


St. Peter Lutheran Church, the community's oldest church held services in German as late as 1970. The church remains as a museum, as does the second church of this congregation. Services were first held at the Rohlwing-Fenz store at the Southwest corner of the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Roselle Road until their first church building was completed in 1847. The pastor was Francis Hoffman, who walked from the Bensenville area to hold services in Schaumburg. He was later to become a Lieutenant Governor in Illinois and when he retired from the ministry, moved to Wisconsin where he operated an experimental farm and was editor of a German Language Newspaper addressing the issues of farming. Other names, dating from the 1840s were: Quindel, Winkelhake, Moeller, Fenz, Kastning, Lichthardt, Meyer, Rohlwing, Thies Scheiderling and Freise. St. Peter Lutheran Church, the community's oldest ] church, had services in German as late as 1970. The church remains as a museum, as does the second church of this congregation. Services were first held at the then-existing Rohlwing-Fenz store, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Roselle Road, until their first church building was completed in 1847. The pastor was Francis Hoffman, who walked from the ] area to hold the Christian religious meetings in Schaumburg. He later served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. When he retired from the church's ministry, he moved to ] where he operated an experimental farm and edited a German-language ]. Other people of the area who were notable in the 1840s included Quindel, Winkelhake, Moeller, Fenz, Kastning, Lichthardt, Meyer, Rohlwing, Thies, Scheiderling, Hattendorf, Nerge, and Freise.


====Sarah's Grove====
Schaumburg Township was originally known as Sarah's Grove. This name was derived from a grove of woods that ran through the northwest portion of the Township, which was named for three young women whose families lived adjacent to the grove: Sarah McChesney, Sarah Frisbe, and Sarah Smith. However, the name was never made official and the family names have yet to be accounted for in any documentation. Until 1851, the area's official name was Township 41. At the 1850 Township meeting, residents discussed two names for the Township; Lutherville and Lutherburg. In the middle of the discussion Frederick Nerge, a prominent German landowner, put his fist down on the table and called out, "Schaumburg schall es heisen!" (It will be called Schaumburg!). With this statement, a consensus was reached on the Township's official name.
The original 1842 township survey names the grove (immediately west of the center of the township, in sections 21 and 22) as Sarah's Grove. Three families lived near a grove of woods on the northwest end of the township, and each family had a woman named Sarah (Sarah McChesney, Sarah Frisbe, and Sarah Smith). At a township meeting in 1850, citizens debated new names for the town. A wealthy landowner named Friedrich Heinrich Nerge, at one point during the meeting, slammed his fist on the table and yelled in ], "Schaumburg schall et heiten!" (The English translation: "It will be called Schaumburg!").<!--in the sources "schall" (Low German dialect for English "shall") is misspelled as "ichal", I corrected that. User:Tickle_me --> At that point, the township became officially called Schaumburg.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.intelligentoffice.com/locations/illinois/schaumburg/schaumburg/the-history-of-the-village-of-schaumburg.aspx|title = The History of the Village of Schaumburg|access-date = January 30, 2014|website = Intelligent Office|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091208115409/http://www.intelligentoffice.com/locations/illinois/schaumburg/schaumburg/the-history-of-the-village-of-schaumburg.aspx|archive-date = December 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/MoreontheHistoryofSchaumburg.aspx|title = Schaumburg's History - 1800|access-date = December 23, 2014|website = Village of Schaumburg|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141223224318/http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/MoreontheHistoryofSchaumburg.aspx|archive-date = December 23, 2014}}</ref>


This chosen name derived from ], the part of ] where many of the Township's residents originated. The majority of German settlers were from the ] (Hesse-Cassel) or ] districts, but apparently those from the Schaumburg area had more influence in the community's affairs. The name was taken from Grafschaft ] (Schaumburg County) in Germany, then a part of ], now in ]. Most of the township's German settlers were from Schaumburg; many were born in the parish of ]. Some came from ], but the people of Schaumburg had more influence.


Schaumburg Township prospered during its early days. The area's main occupation was farming, with potato growing, dairy products and raising cattle as main sources of income. The land was a very large meadow surrounded by extensive wilderness. Wildlife such as geese, ducks, quail, prairie chickens, rabbits, pheasant and deer were very abundant. Schaumburg Township prospered during its early days. The area's main occupation was farming, with potato growing, dairy products and raising cattle as main sources of income. The land was a very large meadow surrounded by extensive wilderness. Wildlife such as geese, ducks, quail, prairie chickens, rabbits, pheasant and deer were abundant.
In 1858, a small market area emerged at what is now the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. Schaumburg Center was the market center for the surrounding agricultural producers. It included two general stores, four cheese factories, a cobbler, a tailor, a wagon maker, and a blacksmith.


Most of the early growth in the northeast region of Illinois occurred along the ] and the major rail lines. Since neither of these transportation networks served Schaumburg Township at the time, the township remained rather isolated. Few roads existed, and several of those were often impassable. To reach a large market, Schaumburg farmers had to travel {{convert|27|mi}} in ox-drawn or horse-drawn wagons to Chicago, which only had about 35,000 inhabitants at that time.
In 1858, a small market area emerged at what is now the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. Schaumburg Centre functioned as the central service district for the surrounding agricultural producers. It included two general stores, four cheese factories, a cobbler, a tailor, a wagon maker, and a blacksmith.

Most of the early growth in the Northeast region of Illinois occurred along the ] and the major rail lines. Since neither of these transportation networks served Schaumburg Township, the Township remained rather isolated. Few roads existed, and several were often impassable. To reach the market, Schaumburg farmers had to travel {{convert|27|mi|km|0}} by oxen or horses to ], which only had about 35,000 inhabitants at that time.


===20th century=== ===20th century===
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In 1900, during a period of German nationalism, a 50 year anniversary brochure reported the following account: "Schaumburg has, as an important 'English daily newspaper' said: 'The reputation of being the model community of ]. Also, the town of Schaumburg is an example of a community for all other towns in Cook County and probably in other counties, too. Schaumburg is prompt in the payment of its taxes; it supports churches and schools; it has also the best roads in the land and - Schaumburg has never had a jail.' Finally, it is not just for the settlers only, but also for foreigners."
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In 1900, a 50-year anniversary brochure reported the following account: "Schaumburg has the reputation of being the model community of ]. Also, the town of Schaumburg is an example of a community for all other towns in Cook County and probably in other counties, too. Schaumburg is prompt in the payment of its taxes; it supports churches and schools; it has also the best roads in the land and – Schaumburg has never had a jail. Finally, it is not just for the settlers only, but also for foreigners."<ref>{{Cite web|title=1900|url=http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/1900s.aspx|website=ci.schaumburg.il.us|access-date=February 16, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119101056/http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/offic/history/Pages/1900s.aspx|archive-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref>


In 1925, ], the founder of what was once one of the largest manufacturers of slot machines in the United States, purchased a house in the village. It would be his and his wife's home until his death in 1953. On the death of his widow, the house and its surrounding park lands were donated to the village, and used as the ] until 1971. In 1925, ], the founder of what was once one of the largest manufacturers of ]s in the United States, purchased a house in the village. It would be his and his wife's home until his death in 1953. On the death of his widow, the house and its surrounding park lands were donated to the village and used as the ] until 1971.


This isolation was broken, however, as the automobile became the primary means of transportation. Two projects, the expansion of O'Hare Field into ] in 1955 and the construction of the ] through the farmlands in 1956, and the presence of technical and business people at Pure Oil Company put Schaumburg in an ideal location for suburban growth. In response to development pressures, the area encompassing what was known as Schaumburg Centre, was incorporated in 1956. At the time of incorporation, the Village consisted of two square miles and a population of 130 residents. Schaumburg's relative isolation was broken, however, as the automobile became the primary mode of travel. The construction of ] near ] (about {{convert|11|mi|km}} away) in 1955 in what was previously O'Hare field, the construction of the ] through the farmlands in 1956 and the presence of a technical and business workforce at the ] in Schaumburg now put Schaumburg in a location rampant with suburban growth. In response to development pressures, the area encompassing what was known as Schaumburg Centre was incorporated in 1956. At the time of incorporation, the village consisted of two square miles and a population of 130 residents.


Incorporation enabled the village to control its growth and development. Early village leaders are credited with the foresight and planning that has made later economic growth possible. The original comprehensive plan adopted by the Village Board in 1961, reserved large tracts of land for industrial, commercial, and office development. Growth in these sectors has made the village a major area employer and the State's second largest retail center. Incorporation enabled the village to control its growth and development. Early village leaders are credited with the foresight and planning that has made later economic growth possible. The original comprehensive plan adopted by the Village Board in 1961 reserved large tracts of land for industrial, commercial, and office development; mostly the Woodfield area surrounding what is now ]. Growth in these sectors has made the village a major employer in the area and the home of Illinois's second-largest retail center.{{Citation needed|date=April 2010}}


Schaumburg's expansion during the 1960s changed the character of the community dramatically. Schaumburg was no longer a quiet rural community. In 1959, ] began construction of the first large residential subdivision in the Village, known as Weathersfield. The subdivision now contains several thousand single-family homes built in 22 stages over two decades. In all, Campanelli constructed over 6,800 housing units or approximately 20% of the Village's housing stock. In 1967, the International Village apartment complex opened as Schaumburg's first multiple-family housing development. The following year, Motorola began to construct its corporate headquarters in the community on a site located adjacent to the Northwest Tollway. Schaumburg's expansion during the 1960s changed the character of the community dramatically. Schaumburg was no longer a quiet rural community. In 1959, ] began construction of the first large residential subdivision in the village, known as Weathersfield. This area contains several thousand single-family homes built in 22 stages over two decades. In total, Campanelli constructed over 6,800 housing units or approximately 20% of the village's housing stock. Schaumburg's ] is named after him.<ref>http://campanelliymca.org/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223073729/http://campanelliymca.org/ |date=December 23, 2018 }} accessed December 22, 2018.</ref>


In 1967, an apartment complex called International Village (located at the intersection of Meacham and Algonquin roads) was built as Schaumburg's first residential area not entirely occupied by single-family homes. The following year, ] began to construct its corporate headquarters across the street.
During this time, country singer ] ("You Are My Sunshine"), who had become known on the old ] '']'', became Schaumburg village president. He held that position until 1975.


During this time, country singer ] ("You Are My Sunshine"), who had become known on ]' '']'' radio program, became the Schaumburg village president. He held that position until 1975.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
The 1970s saw a continuation of the tremendous growth that took place in the previous decade. By 1970, the village population had grown to 18,730. That same year, a second expressway, Interstate 290, opened on the eastern boundary of the village. This provided another link to ] and further enhanced its stature in the eyes of the region's many developers. The following year, Woodfield Mall shopping center opened in Schaumburg. During the remainder of the decade, Schaumburg experienced phenomenal commercial, office, industrial and residential development.


In the 1970s, the tremendous growth that had taken place in the previous decade continued. By 1970, the village population had grown to 18,730. That same year, a second expressway, ], opened on the eastern boundary of the village. This provided another link to Chicago and further enhanced its stature in the eyes of the region's many developers. The following year, Woodfield Mall opened in Schaumburg. During the remainder of the decade, Schaumburg experienced phenomenal commercial, industrial and residential development.
In 1978, the Village Board formally established the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District to preserve the character of the area generally located at the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads. The Olde Schaumburg Centre Commission, also established in 1978, reviews new development and restoration projects in the District to ensure the continued historic appeal of the area.


In 1978, the Village Board formally established the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District to preserve the character of the area located at the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. The Olde Schaumburg Centre Commission, also established in 1978, reviews new development and restoration projects in the district to ensure the continued historic appeal of the area.
By 1980, Schaumburg had expanded to {{convert|18.3|sqmi|km2|1}} of land area, and its population had swelled to 53,305 residents. During the early and mid 1980s, development focused on large corporate office buildings and the emerging Woodfield Regional Center along Golf Road. The late 1980s was characterized by the vast expansion of small manufacturing and warehouse uses in the industrial and business parks in the city's northeast and southwest quadrants. Other development such as large manufacturing facilities, commercial retail centers, and large suite hotels boomed in the 1980s. Schaumburg was profiled in Joel Garreau's 1991 book, Edge City, as a suburb conforming to a new form of urban development in which large concentrations of jobs exist, though outside the traditional downtown city centers.


By 1980, Schaumburg had expanded to {{convert|18.3|sqmi|km2|1}} of land area, and its population had swelled to 53,305 residents. During the early- and mid-1980s, development focused on large corporate office buildings in the emerging "Woodfield Center" along Golf Road. The late 1980s were characterized by the vast expansion of small manufacturing and warehouse uses in the industrial and business parks in the village's northeast and southwest quadrants. Other development such as large manufacturing facilities, commercial retail centers, and large suite hotels boomed in the 1980s. Schaumburg was profiled in ]'s 1991 book about ] as, "a suburb conforming to a new form of urban development in which large concentrations of jobs exist, though outside the traditional downtown city centers."
By 1990, Schaumburg's population was increasing at a slower rate as land available for residential development was rapidly disappearing. The population in 1990 had risen to 68,586, an increase in 15,281 persons since 1980. Although this was still an impressive growth rate, it was apparent Schaumburg was nearing residential build-out and that future increases would be diminishing.


By 1990, Schaumburg's population was increasing at a slower rate as the land available for residential development was rapidly disappearing. The population in 1990 had risen to 68,586, an increase of 15,281 since 1980. Although this was still an impressive growth rate, it was apparent that Schaumburg was nearing its residential capacity within the terms of current land management.
Office development in the 1990s had also slowed. The once booming office market slumped due to the large supply of office space in the northwest suburbs and the limited demand by typical users in the financial, insurance, and real estate sectors. Yet, the Schaumburg commercial market enjoyed substantial expansion during this period. Since 1990, Schaumburg has witnessed the development of 2.0 million square feet (180,000 m²) of commercial space including a variety of retail uses. One Schaumburg Place, now known as Streets of Woodfield after being redeveloped, and ] were built in the early 1990s. A bright future was also reflected by the Woodfield Mall expansion which included approximately {{convert|500000|sqft|m2|-4}} of commercial space to accommodate Nordstrom department store and several other retail stores. ], an internationally known home furnishings store, opened a {{convert|458000|sqft|m2|-2|sing=on}} facility in the ] in the late 1990s.


Office development in the 1990s had also slowed. The once booming office market slumped due to the large supply of office space in the northwest suburbs and the limited demand by typical users in the financial, insurance, and real estate sectors. However, the Schaumburg commercial market enjoyed substantial expansion during this period. Since 1990, Schaumburg has witnessed the development of {{convert|2|e6ft2|m2}} of commercial space, including a variety of retail uses. Another mall named One Schaumburg Place and a retail area called Village Green were built in the early 1990s. One Schaumburg Place quickly lost most of its stores, eventually left only a theater and, a few years later, was completely reconstructed into a walkthrough shopping area with an ] and ] as its major businesses. Around the same time, Woodfield Mall underwent a major redesign, adding retail space and removing previous attractions. A ] was added to one branch of the mall as well, increasing the number of anchor stores to five. Woodfield Mall is now an international tourist attraction, harboring visitors every day from locations as far away as ]. ], an internationally known home furnishings store, opened its {{convert|458000|sqft|m2|-2|adj=on}} Schaumburg location near Woodfield in the late 1990s.
The mid 1990s also experienced an influx of retail food establishments. ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ] all opened in the village during this time.


]
In the fall of 1993, the ] opened. This expressway connects Schaumburg to neighboring communities to the southwest and Interstate 290 to the southeast. It also provides convenient access to Spectrum Industrial Park and the nearby ], which the village purchased in 1994 and expanded in 1995.
In 1994, the village bought the ] from its formerly-private owners and refurbished it with 90% of the funds for the purchase and refurbishment acquired by federal grant, 5% from the ], 2.5% ] and the village putting up the remaining 2.5%, with the village gaining 100% control of the property.<ref>Village of Schaumburg, Transpiration Committee Minutes, December 4, 1993</ref>


The village finalized the purchase of the Town Square shopping center in 1995, clearing the way for the complete redevelopment of the property. The {{convert|27|acre|m2|adj=on}} site at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads has been transformed into a diverse development offering a few stores including Dominicks, the township library, restaurants, general retail development, and a public amphitheater. The new development was designed to respect the historic character of the Olde Schaumburg Centre, providing late 19th century and early 20th century architectural design and a park to entice residents to casually walk the area and stop at the various establishments. The village finalized the purchase of the Town Square shopping center (also previously known as Olde Town Centre) in 1995, and began a slow, but now complete, redevelopment. The {{convert|27|acre|m2|adj=on}} site at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads has been transformed into a diverse development offering several stores, the ] (relocated from Bethel Lane), a few other offices and services, such as ]s, and a public amphitheater set in a walk-through area that was designed to be available as a gathering point for citizens. The area also still includes the Trickster Gallery, a museum celebrating the heritage of the Native Americans indigenous to the area. The new development was designed to be "the new downtown", but this largely did not catch on and is primarily used by Schaumburg's government.


Minor league baseball came to the village in the spring of 1999. Alexian Field, the 7,000 seat baseball stadium, was built in partnership with the Schaumburg Park District just north of the commuter rail facility. Alexian Field acts as home to the Schaumburg Flyers, a member of the independent ]. Minor league baseball came to the village in the spring of 1999. Alexian Field (named for Alexian Brothers Hospital in the adjacent Elk Grove Village), a 7,000-seat baseball stadium, was built in partnership with the Schaumburg Park District. Alexian Field was home to the ], a member of the independent ]. The Northern League split after the 2010 season with several teams joining three other independent professional leagues. Alexian Field was without a professional team for the 2011 season but in 2012 became home to the ]'s ] and was renamed ].


===21st century=== ===21st century===
In 2000, the village purchased {{convert|45|acre|m2}} of land at the northeast corner of ] (Northwest Tollway) and Meacham Road. The purchase was made to reserve the last large parcel of property for possible use as a convention center, hotel, and performing arts center. Schaumburg has been working for over 15 years to bring a convention center to the village that would bring new jobs, new visitors, and significant new economic activity. In 2000, the village purchased {{convert|45|acre|m2}} next to a short, independent stretch of Meacham Road. This was developed into the Renaissance ].


Schaumburg's population as of the year 2000 was 75,386 according to U.S. Census.
In July 2004 a groundbreaking was held for the ] and Hotel on a {{convert|45|acre|m2|adj=on}} site at Meacham Road and I-90. The showpiece of Schaumburg, this new hotel/convention center propels the City of Schaumburg into a new realm of commerce and tourism. This mixed-use complex opened on July 29, 2006 and incorporates a convention center with over {{convert|100000|sqft|m2|-4|abbr=on}} of exhibition space and a 500-room hotel. Guests are expected to enjoy a high level of personal service and amenities including a business center, health club, pool and whirlpool/spa, fine dining and a 15th floor penthouse level executive club with an outdoor terrace. The design is under the direction of John Portman & Associates, known for its vision, creativity and understanding of the human response to space, nature, and light.


==Geography==
As Schaumburg reaches the 50th anniversary of its incorporation, continued expansion is expected albeit at a slower rate than in years past. With a population of 75,386 in 2000, minimal residential growth both in the single-family and multiple-family market is expected as little residential land remains. Office development activity in the Woodfield Regional Center began to increase in 1997 after almost a decade of absorption. Nearly 2 million square feet (180,000 m²) of office space has been added to the Woodfield Regional Center in the last five years. Industrial development has remained steady throughout the 1990s with activity increasing in 1996 and 1997 during a period of economic boom. The majority of industrial development is expected to occur in the Spectrum Industrial Park, Woodfield Business Center and Copley Center. Finally, future redevelopment should also occur around the proposed ] transit stop, proposed to be located south the Walden International PUD and north of IKEA and Windy Point Office Park along the Northwest Tollway.
Schaumburg is located at {{Coord|42|01|49|N|88|05|02|W|display=inline}} (42.0302057, −88.0838750).<ref name="gnis" />

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Schaumburg has a total area of {{convert|19.47|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|19.35|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 99.39%) is land and {{convert|0.12|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 0.61%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> Its elevation varies between 750 and 850 feet above sea level, with a high point of 850 feet at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Webster Lane.<ref name="USGS National Map">{{Cite web|url=https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/|title=USGS National Map}}</ref> Schaumburg serves as the headwaters of the West Branch Dupage River, which drains the central and western portions of the village, flowing to the southwest. The West Branch of the Salt Creek drains the eastern portion of the village, flowing eastward into Busse Lake.<ref name="USGS National Map" />
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 75,386 people, 31,799 households, and 19,301 families residing in the village. The ] was 3,967.1 people per square mile (1,531.9/km²). There were 33,093 housing units at an average density of 1,741.5/sq&nbsp;mi (672.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 78.78% ], 3.35% ], 0.10% ], 14.19% ], 0.06% ], 1.73% from ], and 1.78% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 5.29% of the population.
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As of the ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1768003 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 78,723 people, 30,249 households, and 18,707 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|4,044.34|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 33,459 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,718.93|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the village was 57.55% ], 4.28% ], 0.43% ], 26.46% ], 0.02% ], 4.26% from ], and 7.00% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 10.50% of the population.
There were 31,799 households out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were ] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.07.


In the village the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. There were 30,249 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.38% were married couples living together, 8.34% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.16% were non-families. 32.98% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.37% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 2.41.


The village's age distribution consisted of 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the village was $65,267, and the median income for a family was $84,753. Males had a median income of $91,319 versus $76,108 for females. The ] for the village was $30,587. About 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the ], including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.


The median income for a household in the village was $82,387, and the median income for a family was $98,640. Males had a median income of $63,479 versus $43,286 for females. The ] for the village was $42,303. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the ], including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
==Business==
Schaumburg is the largest center of retail development in the State of Illinois, outside the City of ]. Its retail sales are $3.14 billion, general sales $420.5 million as of 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melaniphy.com/Newsletter_June_2007%20revised%20version.pdf|title=THE MELANIPHY 2007 RETAIL SALES REPORT}}</ref>


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Retail Areas:
|+Schaumburg village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
*]-One of the nation's largest malls, anchored by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
**] Outlots- ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Schaumburg village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=1600000US1768003&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=] |access-date= }}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Schaumburg village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1768003&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=]}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Schaumburg village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1768003&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=]}}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|] alone (NH)
|56,953
|48,385
|style='background: #ffffe6; |43,739
|75.55%
|65.19%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |55.56%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|2,479
|2,987
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3,266
|3.29%
|4.02%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |4.15%
|-
|] or ] alone (NH)
|66
|112
|style='background: #ffffe6; |105
|0.09%
|0.15%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.13%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|10,661
|14,675
|style='background: #ffffe6; |20,767
|14.14%
|19.77%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |26.38%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|42
|18
|style='background: #ffffe6; |11
|0.06%
|0.02%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01%
|-
|] alone (NH)
|97
|96
|style='background: #ffffe6; |268
|0.13%
|0.13%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.34%
|-
|] (NH)
|1,100
|1,400
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,304
|1.46%
|1.89%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.93%
|-
|] (any race)
|3,988
|6,554
|style='background: #ffffe6; |8,263
|5.29%
|8.83%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |10.50%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''75,386'''
|'''74,227'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''78,723'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}


==Economy==
*]-A large ] anchored by ], ], ], ], ], ], ] Discovery Center, ] Loew's Theaters, ], ], and the ].
Companies headquartered in Schaumburg include ] and ] (formerly Career Education Corporation).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.careered.com/About-Career-Education/Contact-Us|title=Contact Us|website=www.careered.com|access-date=September 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140921085436/http://www.careered.com/about-career-education/contact-us|archive-date=September 21, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>
]
As of 2011 many Japanese companies have their U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg and ].<ref name="SelvamAsiansuburbs">Selvam, Ashok. " {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627144153/http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110306/news/703069929|date=June 27, 2013}}." '']'' (]). March 6, 2011. Retrieved on June 19, 2013.</ref>


===Top employers===
*]-An outdoor mall across from ], anchored by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
According to the Village's website,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.villageofschaumburg.com/depts/economic/employers.htm|title=Major Employeers|website=Village of Schaumburg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117104952/http://www.villageofschaumburg.com/depts/economic/employers.htm|archive-date=November 17, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> the top employers in the village are:


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*Schaumburg Olde Towne Centre-Redeveloped parcel of land, transformed into a bustling "downtown" retail area, anchored by, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and the Schaumburg Public Library.
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*Scharrington Square/Prarie Town Center- Numerous Shopping Centers at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Barrington Road, anchored by ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].
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! # of Employees
|-
|1
|]
|4,400
|-
| 2
|]
|2,600
|-
|3
|]
|2,030
|-
|4
|]
|1,600
|-
|5
|]
|1,300
|-
|6
|]
|900
|-
|7
|]
|850
|-
|8
|]
|800
|-
|9
|Nation Pizza and Foods
|700
|-
|10
|Encore Village
|650
|}


== Transportation == == Transportation ==
Schaumburg has a ] on ]'s ], which provides daily rail service between ] and ] (at ]). Schaumburg has a ] on ]'s ], which goes between ] and ]. The ] (STAR Line) originally planned to have two stations at the IKEA department store and on Roselle Road near the north of the village, but those plans were shelved by ] in 2012. The only current station is near Boomers Stadium. Additionally, the ], a small ] airport, is located along ] just west of Roselle Road.

] local and ] buses stop at the Northwest Transportation Center hub in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall with busses to ] (where passengers can connect with the ] to Chicago) and Elgin. Pace also offers dial-a-ride bus service that is open to the general public. Reservations must be made a minimum of 90 minutes in advance.


==Education== ==Education==
Public schools in Schaumburg are funded by property taxes, not sales tax.<ref>{{Cite web |year=2024 |title=Understanding School Finance: 12 Questions and Answers |url=https://www.iasb.com/IASB/media/General/understanding-school-finance.pdf |website=Illinois State Board of Education}}</ref>
Public ]s and ]s in Schaumburg are operated by ]. The schools are funded through the income from the sales tax from the many businesses in Schaumburg. Schaumburg itself does not impose a property tax on its residents, although Cook County does. 13 of the 27 total schools in District 54 lie within the borders of Schaumburg. These schools have acquired many accolades including recent Blue Ribbon Awards, Teachers Who Excel, as well as being well known for their services in Special Education, Bilingual and Dual Language programs, and Gifted Education. District 54 also prides itself with a dedication to technology and the fine arts.


The public school district is ]. The ] of district 54, only some of which are in Schaumburg, have received awards such as the Blue Ribbon Awards and Teachers Who Excel award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dist. 54 to receive seven Those Who Excel Awards|date=September 4, 2012 |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120904/submitted/120909976/print/|access-date=September 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418234719/http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120904/submitted/120909976/print/|archive-date=April 18, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> The schools in the area also have Special Education and Dual Language classes, as well as programs for the gifted.
Schaumburg falls within ]. There are five High Schools within District 211: ], ], ], ], and ]. The majority of students living in Schaumburg are sent to Schaumburg High School; however some attend nearby Hoffman Estates High School and James B. Conant High School. Schaumburg High School is going under extensive construction in order to add additional classrooms, science labs and faculty offices.


Schaumburg is part of ], which has five high schools: ], ], ], ] and ]. Schaumburg High School recently finished remodeling the outside of the building and adding extra classrooms, science labs and faculty offices. District 211 also completed a similar project at Conant High School.
Several colleges are located in Schaumburg including the ], ], ], and the ].


Schaumburg also has a number of private and religious schools, such as Schaumburg Christian School, St. Peter Lutheran School, St. Hubert Catholic School, Our Lady of Annabelle Grace Catholic Academy, and Hadi School of Excellence.
==See also==

*]
==Universities==
*]

=== Not-for-profit ===
* ] campus (formerly for-profit)
* ]'s campus in Schaumburg is the largest four-year university in Chicago's Northwest suburbs, serving approximately 2,500 students. The campus is located in the former headquarters office building of the Pure Oil Company. Roosevelt converted the building into a comprehensive campus in 1996. The Albert A. Robin Campus is home to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, which accepted its inaugural class in July 2011. Roosevelt's PharmD program is the Midwest's only three-year, year-round program of its kind. In July 2014, it achieved full accreditation for its Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. The campus is also home to the university's only PhD program (Industrial-Organizational Psychology), which began in August 2012.

=== For-profit ===
* The Lake Forest Graduate School of Management's Schaumburg campus, an arm of Argosy University (formerly the Illinois Institute of Psychology)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lakeforestmba.edu/chicagoland-locations/lake-forest-campus.aspx|title=Chicago Area Campus in Lake Forest - MBA Program & Graduate Certificates - LFGSM|website=www.lakeforestmba.edu|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408073749/https://www.lakeforestmba.edu/chicagoland-locations/lake-forest-campus.aspx|archive-date=April 8, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
* American InterContinental University<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aiuniv.edu/|title=AIU: Online College Degree Programs & Courses|website=www.aiuniv.edu|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423000311/https://www.aiuniv.edu/|archive-date=April 23, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Public library==
] has a main branch in Schaumburg and two smaller branches in ] and ]. The complete collection of materials totals more than 560,000 as of April 2017. The Library is a member of Reaching Across Illinois Library System, which allows people with a card from any member library to use the same card at any other member library. Schaumburg Township District Library is one of the largest libraries in the country with multiple meeting and discussion rooms; a high-tech Teen Place for youth ages 12–19; a kidsZone with materials, activities and play space for kids; a newly created Workshop for all ages to explore, create and learn; and a recently renovated Commons area with room for all ages to read, work and collaborate. The Library also has a drive-up window for easy drop-off and pick-up of materials. It offers enriching and entertaining programs all year long, such as book discussions, technology classes, ESL classes, DIY workshops and informational lectures.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/about/about-us|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=www.schaumburglibrary.org|language=en}}</ref>

==Notable people==
*], former Negro league outfielder<ref>Miles, Bruce (Associated Press). . ''The Grio''. June 14, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2021.</ref>
*] (née Levin), producer and wife of actor ], 1991 Schaumburg High School valedictorian
*], professional mixed martial artist
*], former professional '']'' player and the founder, co-owner and CEO of ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.2wenty4se7en.com/2015/02/optic-nadeshot.html|title=OpTic NaDeSHoT|last=TopPika|first=Tobi|language=en|access-date=January 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121121730/http://www.2wenty4se7en.com/2015/02/optic-nadeshot.html|archive-date=January 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
*], former NFL quarterback for the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons
*], actress and model{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
*], internet personality, writer and producer, known for Buzzfeed Unsolved and Watcher on YouTube.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8541237/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>
*], soccer player who plays as a winger for ] in ] and the ].
*], ] singer-songwriter

==Parks==
In the spring of 2017, the Schaumburg Park District opened its newest children's playground Bison's Bluff Nature Playground. Bison's Bluff, a part of the Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm, is designed to engage children in a natural setting with a play area that consists of natural materials (logs, boulders, sand, water, etc.) as well as manufactured features that mimic a rock bluff and cliff face, fallen logs, and flowing stream. The stated goal of Bison's Bluff is to inspire today's youth to remain active, develop agility, learn resilience, discover the benefits of cooperation and experimentation, solve problems, and learn to navigate the world around them confidently.(2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://parkfun.com/facilities/spring-valley/bison's-bluff|title=Schaumburg Park District: Parks and recreation, facilities, programs, events and more|website=parkfun.com|access-date=June 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614210311/http://www.parkfun.com/facilities/spring-valley/bison's-bluff|archive-date=June 14, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Village in Illinois, United States
Schaumburg, Illinois
Village
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Motto: "Progress Through Thoughtful Planning"
Location of Schaumburg in Cook and DuPage Counties, IllinoisLocation of Schaumburg in Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois
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Coordinates: 42°01′49″N 88°05′02″W / 42.03028°N 88.08389°W / 42.03028; -88.08389
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountiesCook and DuPage
TownshipsSchaumburg, Palatine, Hanover
IncorporatedMarch 7, 1956
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorTom Dailly
Area
 • Total19.46 sq mi (50.42 km)
 • Land19.35 sq mi (50.11 km)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.31 km)  22%
 • Rank9
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Population
 • Total78,723
 • Density4,069.21/sq mi (1,571.12/km)
DemonymSchaums
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)60159, 60168, 60173, 60179, 60193-60196
Area code(s)847/224 and 630/331
FIPS code17-68003
Wikimedia CommonsSchaumburg, Illinois
Websitewww.ci.schaumburg.il.us

Schaumburg (/ˈʃɔːmbɜːrɡ/ SHAWM-burg) is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Per the 2020 census, the population was 78,723, making Schaumburg the most populous incorporated village in the United States. Schaumburg is around 28 miles (45 km) northwest of the Chicago Loop and 10 miles (16 km) northwest of O'Hare International Airport. It is part of the Golden Corridor.

Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to a suburban city began with Alfred Campanelli's first large-scale suburban-style development in 1959 and Woodfield Mall's opening in 1971. Schaumburg is bordered by Hoffman Estates and Palatine to the north, Inverness in northwest, Rolling Meadows to the northeast, Elk Grove Village to the southeast, Roselle to the south, Hanover Park to the southwest, and Streamwood to the west.

History

19th century

The village of Schaumburg was incorporated on March 7, 1956, but the heritage of Schaumburg dates back to much earlier times when the first inhabitants of the area were members of the Sauk, Meskwaki, Potawatomi, and Kickapoo Native American peoples. By the mid-19th century, settlers first began to arrive from Bonn, Germany and the eastern United States. Many of the Germans came from Schaumburg-Lippe, a small princely state now in Lower Saxony.

Legend has it that one of the earliest settlers was Trumball Kent from Oswego, New York. Kent, a "Yankee", as settlers from New England were called in the west, farmed property in the northeast corner of the township. Another Yankee was Horace Williams, who owned substantial lands but lived in the hamlet of Palatine in Palatine Township. Ernst Schween settled in 1835 not far from what used to be called Olde Schaumburg Centre, in what was then and is now known as Sarah's Grove. Another early settler in Schaumburg Township was German-born Johann Sunderlage. According to one legend, Sunderlage was a member of a survey team that divided Cook County into townships around 1833; according to another legend, he worked on a survey team on the Joliet canal. He liked the area so much that, upon completion of the project, he returned to Europe and brought his family and friends from Germany and settled in the area now known as Hoffman Estates in Schaumburg Township around 1836. His home still stands in its original location.

Sunderlage and his family occupied their land in the township until the federal land sale of 1842 allowed them to buy the property and obtain the deed. Sunderlage and Kent represented the predominant groups that settled Schaumburg Township in its early days. In 1840, 56 percent of the township households originated from the eastern United States, while 28 percent were German-born. By the 1850s, the population mix had changed to 28 percent "Yankee" and 48 percent German.

By 1870, Schaumburg Township had become completely German. Land records show that most of the property in the township was owned by German immigrants or their descendants. This pattern emerged as many Yankee "settlers" continued to travel west for the promise of newly opened lands on the Great Plains. The land they owned in Schaumburg was then purchased by German-born immigrants.

Schaumburg Township remained almost exclusively under German ownership until the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Depression caused the foreclosure on some German-owned farms which were then purchased by non-German individuals and companies. Nonetheless, German heritage remained important in the area. German was the first language of the majority of households until the 1950s.

St. Peter Lutheran Church, the community's oldest Christian church, had services in German as late as 1970. The church remains as a museum, as does the second church of this congregation. Services were first held at the then-existing Rohlwing-Fenz store, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Roselle Road, until their first church building was completed in 1847. The pastor was Francis Hoffman, who walked from the Bensenville area to hold the Christian religious meetings in Schaumburg. He later served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. When he retired from the church's ministry, he moved to Wisconsin where he operated an experimental farm and edited a German-language agricultural newspaper. Other people of the area who were notable in the 1840s included Quindel, Winkelhake, Moeller, Fenz, Kastning, Lichthardt, Meyer, Rohlwing, Thies, Scheiderling, Hattendorf, Nerge, and Freise.

Sarah's Grove

The original 1842 township survey names the grove (immediately west of the center of the township, in sections 21 and 22) as Sarah's Grove. Three families lived near a grove of woods on the northwest end of the township, and each family had a woman named Sarah (Sarah McChesney, Sarah Frisbe, and Sarah Smith). At a township meeting in 1850, citizens debated new names for the town. A wealthy landowner named Friedrich Heinrich Nerge, at one point during the meeting, slammed his fist on the table and yelled in Low German, "Schaumburg schall et heiten!" (The English translation: "It will be called Schaumburg!"). At that point, the township became officially called Schaumburg.

The name was taken from Grafschaft Schaumburg (Schaumburg County) in Germany, then a part of Hessen-Kassel, now in Lower Saxony. Most of the township's German settlers were from Schaumburg; many were born in the parish of Apelern. Some came from Hannover, but the people of Schaumburg had more influence.

Schaumburg Township prospered during its early days. The area's main occupation was farming, with potato growing, dairy products and raising cattle as main sources of income. The land was a very large meadow surrounded by extensive wilderness. Wildlife such as geese, ducks, quail, prairie chickens, rabbits, pheasant and deer were abundant. In 1858, a small market area emerged at what is now the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. Schaumburg Center was the market center for the surrounding agricultural producers. It included two general stores, four cheese factories, a cobbler, a tailor, a wagon maker, and a blacksmith.

Most of the early growth in the northeast region of Illinois occurred along the Fox River Valley and the major rail lines. Since neither of these transportation networks served Schaumburg Township at the time, the township remained rather isolated. Few roads existed, and several of those were often impassable. To reach a large market, Schaumburg farmers had to travel 27 miles (43 km) in ox-drawn or horse-drawn wagons to Chicago, which only had about 35,000 inhabitants at that time.

20th century

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In 1900, a 50-year anniversary brochure reported the following account: "Schaumburg has the reputation of being the model community of Cook County. Also, the town of Schaumburg is an example of a community for all other towns in Cook County and probably in other counties, too. Schaumburg is prompt in the payment of its taxes; it supports churches and schools; it has also the best roads in the land and – Schaumburg has never had a jail. Finally, it is not just for the settlers only, but also for foreigners."

In 1925, O. D. Jennings, the founder of what was once one of the largest manufacturers of slot machines in the United States, purchased a house in the village. It would be his and his wife's home until his death in 1953. On the death of his widow, the house and its surrounding park lands were donated to the village and used as the Village Hall until 1971.

Schaumburg's relative isolation was broken, however, as the automobile became the primary mode of travel. The construction of O'Hare International Airport near Rosemont (about 11 miles (18 km) away) in 1955 in what was previously O'Hare field, the construction of the Northwest Tollway through the farmlands in 1956 and the presence of a technical and business workforce at the Pure Oil Company in Schaumburg now put Schaumburg in a location rampant with suburban growth. In response to development pressures, the area encompassing what was known as Schaumburg Centre was incorporated in 1956. At the time of incorporation, the village consisted of two square miles and a population of 130 residents.

Incorporation enabled the village to control its growth and development. Early village leaders are credited with the foresight and planning that has made later economic growth possible. The original comprehensive plan adopted by the Village Board in 1961 reserved large tracts of land for industrial, commercial, and office development; mostly the Woodfield area surrounding what is now Woodfield Mall. Growth in these sectors has made the village a major employer in the area and the home of Illinois's second-largest retail center.

Schaumburg's expansion during the 1960s changed the character of the community dramatically. Schaumburg was no longer a quiet rural community. In 1959, Alfred Campanelli began construction of the first large residential subdivision in the village, known as Weathersfield. This area contains several thousand single-family homes built in 22 stages over two decades. In total, Campanelli constructed over 6,800 housing units or approximately 20% of the village's housing stock. Schaumburg's YMCA is named after him.

In 1967, an apartment complex called International Village (located at the intersection of Meacham and Algonquin roads) was built as Schaumburg's first residential area not entirely occupied by single-family homes. The following year, Motorola began to construct its corporate headquarters across the street.

During this time, country singer Bob Atcher ("You Are My Sunshine"), who had become known on WLS' National Barn Dance radio program, became the Schaumburg village president. He held that position until 1975.

In the 1970s, the tremendous growth that had taken place in the previous decade continued. By 1970, the village population had grown to 18,730. That same year, a second expressway, Interstate 290, opened on the eastern boundary of the village. This provided another link to Chicago and further enhanced its stature in the eyes of the region's many developers. The following year, Woodfield Mall opened in Schaumburg. During the remainder of the decade, Schaumburg experienced phenomenal commercial, industrial and residential development.

In 1978, the Village Board formally established the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District to preserve the character of the area located at the intersection of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. The Olde Schaumburg Centre Commission, also established in 1978, reviews new development and restoration projects in the district to ensure the continued historic appeal of the area.

By 1980, Schaumburg had expanded to 18.3 square miles (47.4 km) of land area, and its population had swelled to 53,305 residents. During the early- and mid-1980s, development focused on large corporate office buildings in the emerging "Woodfield Center" along Golf Road. The late 1980s were characterized by the vast expansion of small manufacturing and warehouse uses in the industrial and business parks in the village's northeast and southwest quadrants. Other development such as large manufacturing facilities, commercial retail centers, and large suite hotels boomed in the 1980s. Schaumburg was profiled in Joel Garreau's 1991 book about edge cities as, "a suburb conforming to a new form of urban development in which large concentrations of jobs exist, though outside the traditional downtown city centers."

By 1990, Schaumburg's population was increasing at a slower rate as the land available for residential development was rapidly disappearing. The population in 1990 had risen to 68,586, an increase of 15,281 since 1980. Although this was still an impressive growth rate, it was apparent that Schaumburg was nearing its residential capacity within the terms of current land management.

Office development in the 1990s had also slowed. The once booming office market slumped due to the large supply of office space in the northwest suburbs and the limited demand by typical users in the financial, insurance, and real estate sectors. However, the Schaumburg commercial market enjoyed substantial expansion during this period. Since 1990, Schaumburg has witnessed the development of 2 million square feet (190,000 m) of commercial space, including a variety of retail uses. Another mall named One Schaumburg Place and a retail area called Village Green were built in the early 1990s. One Schaumburg Place quickly lost most of its stores, eventually left only a theater and, a few years later, was completely reconstructed into a walkthrough shopping area with an AMC Theater and GameWorks as its major businesses. Around the same time, Woodfield Mall underwent a major redesign, adding retail space and removing previous attractions. A Nordstrom was added to one branch of the mall as well, increasing the number of anchor stores to five. Woodfield Mall is now an international tourist attraction, harboring visitors every day from locations as far away as Japan. IKEA, an internationally known home furnishings store, opened its 458,000-square-foot (42,500 m) Schaumburg location near Woodfield in the late 1990s.

Lakeside at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

In 1994, the village bought the Schaumburg Regional Airport from its formerly-private owners and refurbished it with 90% of the funds for the purchase and refurbishment acquired by federal grant, 5% from the State of Illinois, 2.5% Cook County and the village putting up the remaining 2.5%, with the village gaining 100% control of the property.

The village finalized the purchase of the Town Square shopping center (also previously known as Olde Town Centre) in 1995, and began a slow, but now complete, redevelopment. The 27-acre (110,000 m) site at the southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads has been transformed into a diverse development offering several stores, the Schaumburg Township District Library (relocated from Bethel Lane), a few other offices and services, such as temp agencies, and a public amphitheater set in a walk-through area that was designed to be available as a gathering point for citizens. The area also still includes the Trickster Gallery, a museum celebrating the heritage of the Native Americans indigenous to the area. The new development was designed to be "the new downtown", but this largely did not catch on and is primarily used by Schaumburg's government.

Minor league baseball came to the village in the spring of 1999. Alexian Field (named for Alexian Brothers Hospital in the adjacent Elk Grove Village), a 7,000-seat baseball stadium, was built in partnership with the Schaumburg Park District. Alexian Field was home to the Schaumburg Flyers, a member of the independent Northern League. The Northern League split after the 2010 season with several teams joining three other independent professional leagues. Alexian Field was without a professional team for the 2011 season but in 2012 became home to the Frontier League's Schaumburg Boomers and was renamed Boomers Stadium.

21st century

In 2000, the village purchased 45 acres (180,000 m) next to a short, independent stretch of Meacham Road. This was developed into the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center.

Schaumburg's population as of the year 2000 was 75,386 according to U.S. Census.

Geography

Schaumburg is located at 42°01′49″N 88°05′02″W / 42.03028°N 88.08389°W / 42.03028; -88.08389 (42.0302057, −88.0838750).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Schaumburg has a total area of 19.47 square miles (50.43 km), of which 19.35 square miles (50.12 km) (or 99.39%) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km) (or 0.61%) is water. Its elevation varies between 750 and 850 feet above sea level, with a high point of 850 feet at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Webster Lane. Schaumburg serves as the headwaters of the West Branch Dupage River, which drains the central and western portions of the village, flowing to the southwest. The West Branch of the Salt Creek drains the eastern portion of the village, flowing eastward into Busse Lake.

Oak Hollow Conservation area of Schaumburg

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960986
197018,7241,799.0%
198053,305184.7%
199068,58628.7%
200075,3869.9%
201074,227−1.5%
202078,7236.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

As of the 2020 census there were 78,723 people, 30,249 households, and 18,707 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,044.34 inhabitants per square mile (1,561.53/km). There were 33,459 housing units at an average density of 1,718.93 units per square mile (663.68 units/km). The racial makeup of the village was 57.55% White, 4.28% African American, 0.43% Native American, 26.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.26% from other races, and 7.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.50% of the population.

There were 30,249 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.38% were married couples living together, 8.34% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.16% were non-families. 32.98% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.37% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 2.41.

The village's age distribution consisted of 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $82,387, and the median income for a family was $98,640. Males had a median income of $63,479 versus $43,286 for females. The per capita income for the village was $42,303. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Schaumburg village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 56,953 48,385 43,739 75.55% 65.19% 55.56%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2,479 2,987 3,266 3.29% 4.02% 4.15%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 66 112 105 0.09% 0.15% 0.13%
Asian alone (NH) 10,661 14,675 20,767 14.14% 19.77% 26.38%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 42 18 11 0.06% 0.02% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 97 96 268 0.13% 0.13% 0.34%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 1,100 1,400 2,304 1.46% 1.89% 2.93%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3,988 6,554 8,263 5.29% 8.83% 10.50%
Total 75,386 74,227 78,723 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Economy

Companies headquartered in Schaumburg include Zurich North America and Perdoceo Education Corporation (formerly Career Education Corporation).

The North American headquarters of Zurich Insurance is located in Schaumburg.

As of 2011 many Japanese companies have their U.S. headquarters in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates.

Top employers

According to the Village's website, the top employers in the village are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Woodfield Mall 4,400
2 Zurich North America 2,600
3 Community Consolidated School District 54 2,030
4 Motorola Solutions 1,600
5 OptumRx (Catamaran) 1,300
6 IBM 900
7 Genworth Financial 850
8 Paylocity 800
9 Nation Pizza and Foods 700
10 Encore Village 650

Transportation

Schaumburg has a station on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, which goes between Elgin and Chicago Union Station. The Suburban Transit Access Route (STAR Line) originally planned to have two stations at the IKEA department store and on Roselle Road near the north of the village, but those plans were shelved by Metra in 2012. The only current station is near Boomers Stadium. Additionally, the Schaumburg Regional Airport, a small general aviation airport, is located along Irving Park Road just west of Roselle Road.

Pace's local and I-90 Express buses stop at the Northwest Transportation Center hub in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall with busses to Rosemont Transportation Center (where passengers can connect with the Blue Line to Chicago) and Elgin. Pace also offers dial-a-ride bus service that is open to the general public. Reservations must be made a minimum of 90 minutes in advance.

Education

Public schools in Schaumburg are funded by property taxes, not sales tax.

The public school district is Community Consolidated School District 54. The elementary schools of district 54, only some of which are in Schaumburg, have received awards such as the Blue Ribbon Awards and Teachers Who Excel award. The schools in the area also have Special Education and Dual Language classes, as well as programs for the gifted.

Schaumburg is part of Township High School District 211, which has five high schools: Schaumburg High School, Hoffman Estates High School, Conant High School, Fremd High School and Palatine High School. Schaumburg High School recently finished remodeling the outside of the building and adding extra classrooms, science labs and faculty offices. District 211 also completed a similar project at Conant High School.

Schaumburg also has a number of private and religious schools, such as Schaumburg Christian School, St. Peter Lutheran School, St. Hubert Catholic School, Our Lady of Annabelle Grace Catholic Academy, and Hadi School of Excellence.

Universities

Not-for-profit

  • The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg campus (formerly for-profit)
  • Roosevelt University's campus in Schaumburg is the largest four-year university in Chicago's Northwest suburbs, serving approximately 2,500 students. The campus is located in the former headquarters office building of the Pure Oil Company. Roosevelt converted the building into a comprehensive campus in 1996. The Albert A. Robin Campus is home to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, which accepted its inaugural class in July 2011. Roosevelt's PharmD program is the Midwest's only three-year, year-round program of its kind. In July 2014, it achieved full accreditation for its Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. The campus is also home to the university's only PhD program (Industrial-Organizational Psychology), which began in August 2012.

For-profit

  • The Lake Forest Graduate School of Management's Schaumburg campus, an arm of Argosy University (formerly the Illinois Institute of Psychology)
  • American InterContinental University

Public library

Schaumburg Township District Library has a main branch in Schaumburg and two smaller branches in Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates. The complete collection of materials totals more than 560,000 as of April 2017. The Library is a member of Reaching Across Illinois Library System, which allows people with a card from any member library to use the same card at any other member library. Schaumburg Township District Library is one of the largest libraries in the country with multiple meeting and discussion rooms; a high-tech Teen Place for youth ages 12–19; a kidsZone with materials, activities and play space for kids; a newly created Workshop for all ages to explore, create and learn; and a recently renovated Commons area with room for all ages to read, work and collaborate. The Library also has a drive-up window for easy drop-off and pick-up of materials. It offers enriching and entertaining programs all year long, such as book discussions, technology classes, ESL classes, DIY workshops and informational lectures.

Notable people

Parks

In the spring of 2017, the Schaumburg Park District opened its newest children's playground Bison's Bluff Nature Playground. Bison's Bluff, a part of the Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm, is designed to engage children in a natural setting with a play area that consists of natural materials (logs, boulders, sand, water, etc.) as well as manufactured features that mimic a rock bluff and cliff face, fallen logs, and flowing stream. The stated goal of Bison's Bluff is to inspire today's youth to remain active, develop agility, learn resilience, discover the benefits of cooperation and experimentation, solve problems, and learn to navigate the world around them confidently.(2017)

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