Schaumburg ban on holiday displays crossing sidewalks sparks protest Schaumburg resident Brian Koehler and supporters are asking village officials to make reconsider their decision Tuesday to enforce a ban on temporary displays in the public right of way, like his illuminated arch over the sidewalk on the 500 block of Hingham Lane. Courtesy of Brian Koehler Citing safety concerns and village liability, Schaumburg trustees this week voted 5-1 to enforce a ban on temporary displays and decorations that cross sidewalks into the public right of way. Courtesy of village of Schaumburg
Updated 4/16/2021 9:16 AM
Schaumburg trustees 5-1 vote Tuesday to enforce a ban on temporary displays that cross sidewalks into the public right of way has sparked a social media campaign by a resident who says it would outlaw his popular holiday display featuring illuminated archways over his sidewalk.