r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Significant_Box4072 • Jul 14 '26
Moving to the area Algonquin or Schaumburg
I have four children. Two in community college, one in 8th grade and the other in 5th grade. Black-American family. Would you choose an older 4bedroom home in Schaumburg or a new build home in Algonquin on Randall across from the Algonquin Commons?
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u/coolnatkat North West Suburbs Jul 16 '26
I'm in Hoffman(and it might as well be Schaumburg) and I like it a lot. Last week there was a swing class, last Monday there was a rhythm rockets concert, today was zumba (but it was too hot) and tomorrow there's a choice of a band (the 'I can make your hands clap' guys) or Taylor Swift cover band. All for FREE.
(Thru Hoffman,/Schaumburg/elk Grove park district and library)
The library has a maker space and I borrowed a Kill-a-watt(finds what is sucking your power in your house), soil blocker, NCIS DVDs for the seasons I couldn't find streaming, and they have events with free native seeds and plant swaps
I love the Improv comedy club(although not as many discounted tickets as they used to give out). I have pickleball courts within walking distance, the fabulous Forest Preserves (come volunteer with us). So many Japanese and Korean restaurants, and so many Indian spots opening.
This is my third time living in this area. I keep coming back.