Schaumburg to hold public works open house May 16

Schaumburg will hold an Engineering & Public Works Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Engineering & Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Road.

Residents and children can get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools and equipment required to maintain the village’s infrastructure.

The event will include touch-a-truck, equipment displays, informational booths, demonstrations, free giveaways, snacks and more.

Students can participate in the K-6 Student Drawing Contest. Young artists are asked to submit drawings on the theme “What Public Works Means to You.” Winners of each grade category (K-3 and 4-6) will be awarded a personalized street sign and honored at the open house.

Submit artwork by Wednesday, May 6, by dropping off or mailing to the public works facility. To submit a copy digitally, send a scanned copy to lwalter@schaumburg.com. Contest details are at schaumburg.com/epwevents.