Movie in the Park- WONKA!

Join us for WONKA in the Park tonight in East Harbor Park! Be sure to bring your family and friends, along with lawn chairs and blankets to the first movie in our Movie in the Park series. Games and activities start at 8:00 pm with the movie kicking off at dusk.

This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel.

Protect Yourself from the Heat

With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming days, including heat index forecasts approaching 100 degrees, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans to take preventive actions to avoid heat-related illnesses. 

You can protect yourself from heatstroke and heat exhaustion with these basic steps:

• Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day.If you don't have air conditioning in your home, go to a public place such as a shopping mall or a library to stay cool. Or check for cooling centers at the Keep Cool Illinois website.
• Wear light, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, as it reflects heat and sunlight.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water often and don't wait until you are thirsty. Avoid beverages that can dehydrate you like those that contain caffeine or alcohol.
• Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air-conditioning, especially during times of peak heat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Avoid unnecessary sun exposure.When in the sun, wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim.
• Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated, or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day. Those at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.

Read the full press release

Road Closure at County Farm Road Grade Crossing 

The Railway has funding for a complete renewal of the County Farm Road grade crossing, Hanover Park, IL in 2024.  The complete track structure will be replaced, with a new rubber crossing surface installed.  The Railway has the crossing renewal scheduled to commence at 9:00 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, and conclude by 6:00 pm on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Complete road closure will be required for the duration of the project. HighStar Traffic will coordinate detour signs and barricades for the Railway.  The proposed highlighted detour route is on the attached exhibit, utilizing Schick Rd to the north, Gary Ave. to the east, Army Trail Rd. to the south. Advance road closure signs will be displayed 14 days prior to actual road closure.  

Railway contacts for this project are as follows:
Mr. Ramon Gallardo     On-site supervisor        815-370-9235 (cell)
Steve Elledge               Manager                       815-370-3529 (cell)
CN Police / 24 hours    Call Desk                      800-465-9239
Mr. John Rosa              HighStar Traffic            630-742-6525 (cell)

Construction  Updates

Visit our website at www.hpil.org/Construction for a list of locations and projects. We appreciate your patience during the construction season.

2024 Resurfacing Project Update: 

The contractor completed asphalt removal and placed the first layer of asphalt on the north side streets (Hickory St, Burr Oak St, Sycamore Ave, and Walnut Ave). They completed asphalt removal and full-depth reclamation on Magnolia. The final layer of asphalt is expected to be placed on these streets next week. 

On Tuesday next week, the contractor will begin concrete removals and replacements on Tiburon Court and will then move to the south side streets. Residents who will lose driveway access due to the concrete removal will be notified before that starts.

Questions? Contact Engineering at 630-823-5700. 

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, June 25
Environmental Committee

Thursday, July 4
Village Board Meeting Canceled