Schaumburg’s schools are among the finest in the nation. Schaumburg Township School District 54, Palatine Community Consolidated District 15 and Elgin Unit District 46 are the three grade school districts that serve the area, encompassing 11 exceptional elementary schools and two junior high schools. Township High School District 211 -- the largest high school district in Illinois -- and Elgin Unit District 46 operate the five high schools within the village. Additionally, there are three parochial schools located in Schaumburg and several others are just a short drive away.

As far as post-secondary education, Concordia, the Illinois Institute of Art and Roosevelt University provide excellent programs to Schaumburg college students. Many other colleges can be found nearby, such as William Rainey Harper Community College in Palatine, and the excellent schools of the Chicago metro area are just minutes away.

The Schaumburg Park District offers a variety of programs and oversees several parks and recreational facilities. Encompassing more than 1,000 acres of parks, the district also maintains the state’s premier indoor water playground, a re-creation of an 1880s farm site, an indoor soccer facility, fitness centers and 53 outdoor athletic fields. Activities such as swimming, biking and walking through one of the area’s nature sanctuaries are popular. Residents can also play a variety of sports at the many health clubs located within the village.

One such facility is the Meineke Recreation Center, which offers a fitness center, and 8,000-square-foot gymnasium, an indoor running track and tennis courts. This center also boasts one of the finest outdoor swimming and diving facilities in the Chicago area. An Olympic-size pool, water slides and a diving well are enjoyed by residents of all ages. The park district also operates two golf courses, which have hosted several major regional and national tournaments.

One of Schaumburg’s main attractions is the annual Septemberfest celebration, a three-day festival that was established in 1971. This event takes place over the Labor Day weekend and has grown into one of the largest of its kind in the northwestern suburbs. Septemberfest features arts, crafts, food and entertainment, providing fun for the whole family.

For shopping enthusiasts, Schaumburg is the place to be! Schaumburg is second only to Chicago as far as Illinois retail sales are concerned and is home to 67 shopping centers and numerous freestanding stores. Woodfield Mall, Woodfield Village Green, Streets of Woodfield and the Shops at Schaumburg Court are just a few of the different shopping areas within the village. Although Schaumburg is now growing much more slowly than it has in the past, the village still prides itself on providing a tremendous quality of life in a convenient and dynamic setting.