Hanover Park to Host a Santa Procession and Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony  

This year the Village of Hanover Park is welcoming the holiday season with a Santa procession throughout town and a virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 7pm. 

While the traditional caroling and indoor posada community event will not take place, “Santa IS COMING TO HANOVER PARK”! On Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4-8 pm, Santa will be driving around town to wave a safe and socially distanced hello to Hanover Park families. Residents can follow the pre-planned route and a live GPS “Santa Tracker” our Facebook page. The Hanover Park Fire Department will escort Santa’s vintage car and alerting with their siren as Santa makes his way through Hanover Park. 

The traditional “Flip of the Switch” tree lighting ceremony will take place on December 4, 2020 at 7pm virtually via the Hanover Park Facebook page. All the lights at Village Hall, the pine trees decorated by community organizations and the snowflake lights along Lake St. & Barrington Rd. will be light up at once to be enjoyed throughout the season.

Download a copy of Santa's route maps:

• Santa's Route Map
• Santa's North Side Route Map
• Santa's South Side Route Map

For further information, please contact the Office of Village Clerk, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda at 630-823-5602.

Shop Small Saturday

The “Shop Local - Shop Small” movement was created to shine a spotlight on our locally owned businesses.  This year, Shop Small Saturday is November 28, 2020.  When you begin your holiday shopping this year, consider buying products and gift certificates from local retailers in Hanover Park along with buying from national retailers. 

When you support your favorite local shops, look for news ones too…you will be helping to build a stronger Hanover Park because your money stays local and supports local jobs as well as your neighbors. 

Last year, in 2019, U.S. shoppers came together to support their local communities more than ever. The 10th Annual Small Business Saturday reported a record high with an estimated $19.6 billion in reported spending. 

Find a list of Hanover Park businesses and restaurants on the Village’s website.

State of Illinois COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site in Hanover Park

Where: North Metra Lot
             1975 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park
When:  December 12 from 8am to 4pm

Sponsored by: Village of Hanover Park, Hanover Township and the Illinois Department of Public Health

• A simple nasal swab will be used
• Residents will be called with
results within 4-7 days
• No cost for testing
• No medical insurance necessary
• No appointment needed
• No symptoms required
• Available for all ages
* Attendees please be patient. Long wait times can be expected.

For more info contact: Phone: 630-823-5800
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COVID-19 Testing Site Locations

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Please view the State of Illinois Testing Site Map and locate a site near or convenient for you.

Michael H. Coleman Youth of the Year Award: Deadline December 4, 2020

Program Overview

Named after Michael H. Coleman, a young Hanover Park resident who passed away in 2011, this scholarship program is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in the young people of Hanover Park. Students are judged on academic initiative, career initiative, leadership initiative and community initiative. Each year, a high school senior is selected as the Hanover Park "Youth of the Year." Download the brochure (PDF) and application (PDF) for the 2020-2021 Michael H. Coleman Youth of the Year Scholarship. 

The Youth of the Year Scholarship was established by the Village of Hanover Park to honor and recognize the contributions of graduating high school students who reside in Hanover Park. Each year, Hanover Park high school seniors are invited to participate in this program. Although considered, academics are secondary to the student’s involvement in serving the Hanover Park community. The Village knows there are several ways in which youth are involved in improving both themselves and the Village of Hanover Park and acknowledge those achievements by awarding a $1,000 Scholarship and four $500 runner up scholarships.

For more information on judging and submitting pplications, click here.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Stay in touch with the latest Hanover Park Village Service Updates & Information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Online Comment Available for Village Board Meetings During Virtual Meetings

If you would like to comment online at the Town Hall session of the Village Board meeting while the Village Board continues with a virtual meeting format, please submit your comments online at: www.hpil.org/publiccomment

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