The Schaumburg Township District Library has installed newly restored artwork by renowned Chicago artist Martyl Langsdorf, creator of the 1947 Doomsday Clock. Thanks to a generous family donation ...

Langsdorf, known for being the artist who created the Doomsday Clock image in 1947, was a Schaumburg resident. Some of her work is on display at the Schaumburg Township District Library.

On Jan. 26, 2017, the hands of the Doomsday clock were moved to two and half minutes to midnight. Lawrence Krauss, Thomas Pickering, and David Titley, unveiled it at a press conference in ...

If you’re unaware of the Doomsday Clock, its purpose is to represent how close the human race is to extinction. The clock was set to 89 seconds before midnight (a.k.a. Doomsday) in January 2025.