Schaumburg is a village in Cook and DuPage counties with a population of about 76,780. Originally a small German farming community incorporated in 1956 with just 130 residents, it transformed into a major commercial hub after Woodfield Mall opened in 1971.
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Woman fatally shot in hotel parking lot in Schaumburg, Illinois; person in custody MSN
Investigation at suburban retention pond after dead man found floating in water
Body found in Schaumburg pond
Body found in Schaumburg pond CBS News
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