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🌱 How AXPONA’s record-breaking year transformed the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center

Good day Schaumburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How AXPONA’s record-breaking year transformed the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
  • Which prospects will shine at July’s Schaumburg showcase?
  • Where does Schaumburg District 54 rank among Illinois’ largest school systems?

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, windy and cool, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AXPONA 2026 Delivers Record Attendance, Exhibitors and Listening Rooms (audioxpress.com) — Schaumburg just hosted a record-breaking AXPONA 2026 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, drawing more than 12,000 audio fans and 750 brands from 50 countries. The three-day expo packed in high-end listening rooms, car audio demos, nightly concerts, and hands-on seminars. Organizers say the surge in younger attendees signals strong momentum heading into AXPONA’s return April 9-11, 2027.
   

• IHSA Daily Roundup: April 15th (prepbaseballreport.com) — High school baseball fans will want to note that a Northwest Suburban Summer ID showcase is scheduled for July 14 at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, giving local players a chance to be seen. The rest of the roundup recaps April 15 IHSA baseball action statewide, highlighting standout pitching performances, big offensive games, and upcoming showcase dates across Illinois.
   

• Deerfield School District 109 ranks in top half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com) — Schaumburg families can see that Schaumburg District 54 ranks ninth statewide by enrollment, with 15,266 students in the 2024-25 school year. The piece mainly highlights Deerfield’s ranking, but it includes a full top-200 list that lets you compare Schaumburg’s size to other Illinois districts and track broader enrollment trends across the state.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday April 18
  • Schaumburg Home Show
    Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel , 1551 Thoreau Dr N , Schaumburg
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday April 19
  • Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch
    Chicago Improv , 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B , Schaumburg
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • STEAM Showcase
    School District 54 Professional Learning Center , 522 E Schaumburg , Schaumburg
    5:00 pm
  • STEAM Showcase for MacArthur
    School District 54 Professional Learning Center , 522 E Schaumburg , Schaumburg
    6:00 pm
  • Instrumental Music Enrollment Meeting - Keller
    Helen Keller Junior High School , 820 Bode Rd , Hoffman Estates
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Combined Choir Concert
    Dooley School , 622 Norwood Ln , Schaumburg
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday May 5
  • Celebrate Cinco de Drinko at Fat Rosie's Schaumburg with an Ass-Kickin' Fiesta
    870 Meacham Rd , Schaumburg
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone who can help clear the roof downspout .
    Something is lodged in downspout. DOWNSPOUT CLEARED! Thank you to all who responded! (Nextdoor Schaumburg -SE)
  • Looking for a plumber who is honest with reasonable prices.
    Need new faucet/utility sink in laundry room, replace whole house filter and replace two toilets. (Nextdoor Del Lago and Plumwood)
  • The Bonefish Grill posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in Schaumburg. Apply here.
  • PulteGroup, Inc. posted a job opening for Construction Manager in Schaumburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Schaumburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoffman Estates

  • Note On Original Location Plans For AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door (411mania.com)
  • O'Hare reclaims title as world's busiest airport amid federal scrutiny over packed flight schedules (dailyherald.com)
  • Fox Valley softball notes: Freshman Heimbrodt off to blistering start at Huntley; St. Edward's Nolan nears 700 strikeouts (dailyherald.com)

Rolling Meadows

  • Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Arlington Heights

  • 18-Year-Old Driver Killed After Attempted Traffic Stop In Rolling Meadows: Police (patch.com)
  • Arlington Heights Sets Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony (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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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