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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Tonight! Join the Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee tonight as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This event will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Hanover Park Park District's Dance Room A, 1919 Walnut Avenue. Enjoy performances by folkloric dance groups & sample diverse Hispanic cuisine and treats! Guests are invited to wear their finest heritage attire.
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Hanover Park Halloween House Decorating ContestThe Hanover Park Halloween House Decorating Contest is back! Interested in entering the contest, visit hpparks.org/specialevents and provide a photo of your decorated home! Registration is free. Registration is open October 6th - October 17th. All homes will be placed on the Halloween tour map, which will go live on October 17th. By filling out the registration form, you are permitting the Village of Hanover Park & Hanover Park Park District to list the information you provide on the website & interactive map, as well as to be used to promote the contest on our social media!
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Fall Brush CollectionThe Village’s free curbside residential brush pick-up continues for residents north of Lake Street and should be completed next week. For residents south of Lake Street, brush pickup will begin on October 20th. Brush must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on October 20th to avoid missing your cycle. Residents are required to follow the brush preparation guidelines listed below and are directed to call the Public Works Department at (630) 823-5700 with any questions. Following the guidelines closely will ensure that your material will be collected as part of the program. The Village will collect branches with a minimum of two (2) feet in length and a maximum of ten (10) feet in length. The branches must be less than eight (8) inches in diameter. What will not be picked up: - Small hedge or pine clippings
- Yard waste or brush in containers
- Brush or branches with thorns
- Stumps or tree roots
- Unorganized or tangled brush piles
How to stack brush: - Do not bundle!
- Neatly stack the brush in one direction with the butt/cut end toward the street.
- Do not block access to the brush pile with your vehicle.
- No lumber, wire, rope, construction material or other material can be included with the brush
- Do not block the sidewalk when putting brush out
PLEASE REMEMBER: If you miss your scheduled brush pick-up date you can utilize the yard waste collection provided by Groot Services once a week through November 29, 2025. Yard waste stickers are required. The yard waste must be placed in a special yard waste bag or branches must be tied in bundles up to 48 inches long and up to 18 inches in diameter. Please call Groot Services at (847) 260-7724 with any questions.
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Cart Delivery Continues! Groot will commence the third and final week of new cart deliveries to residents on Monday and Tuesday. Old carts will be retrieved on Friday and Saturday, after they have been emptied. For those located in the blue-shaded portion of the map below, look out for a text message or email from Groot on Monday. If you have questions about delivery, please contact Groot Industries at 866-782-5161. |
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Fall Night with Laser Lights - October 24thThe Village is excited to announce the previously canceled Summer Soiree laser light show has been rescheduled! Join the Village and the Park District on October 24th at 7:30 PM for a Fall Night with Laser Lights. The laser light show will be held at the Park District's Community Center during their annual Trunk or Treat event. Food trucks will be on-site during the event. Come in costume or just bring your groove — all are welcome to enjoy the light show, treats, and disco beats! |
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Trunk or Treat - October 24thThe Hanover Park Park District's annual Trunk or Treat event will be held on Friday, October 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event will be held at the Park District's North Lot at 1919 Walnut Avenue. The Park District is looking for vendors or community members to participate in this event. Whether you’re a local business, organization, or simply wish to celebrate with a decorated trunk and treats, they'd love to have you join! Spaces are limited. Email r.gutierrez@hpparks.org to sign up!
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Construction Updates If you have any project questions, contact Engineering at 630-823-5700 or visit www.hpil.org/1234/current-projects. 2025 Watermain Replacement Update: This week, the contractor continued transferring water services from the old water main to the new one. These transfers should be completed next week. Residents will receive a notification on their door prior to their service being transferred. Concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement will begin the week of October 20th. Residents will receive notification if their driveway access will be impacted. Fiber Installation (AT&T): AT&T has several fiber installation projects throughout the Village. Any questions or concerns about these projects should be directed to AT&T’s Construction Hotline at 800-843-6581. If you leave your name, address, and phone number, they will follow up within 48 hours. Arlington Drive Bridge Replacement Update: This week, the contractor completed installing the scaffolding and framing for the top of the culverts. They also installed rebar and poured the concrete for the top of the culverts. Next week, the contractor will remove the forms and start backfilling along the north side of the box culvert. The project remains on schedule for a late November opening, weather dependent. |
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What's Happening at Your Local Library?Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch- Knit & Stitch Group - Oct. 11 1:00PM to 3:00PM: Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or do some other needlecraft? This is an excellent opportunity to learn new crafts, chat with other crafters, improve your skills, and share your expertise. Bring your own supplies. Open to everyone of every skill level. Drop in.
- Drop In Social Services Office Hours - Oct. 18 1:00PM - 3:00PM: A licensed social worker will be available during scheduled office hours to assist community members in need of guidance and resources.
For more events, visit the Schaumburg Township District Library's website. Poplar Creek Library - Sonya Crawshaw BranchDiwali Festival @ Main Branch, Oct. 12 12:00PM - 3:00PM: Come celebrate the Diwali Festival at the library. Enjoy sampling of authentic Indian food, henna tattoos, music, and games. Patrons are encouraged to come dressed in their traditional clothing. All are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Mobile Library Visit @ Heritage Park, Oct. 15 10:00AM to 10:30AM & Park District Community Center 10:45AM to 11:15AM: The bookmobile is coming to town. The mobile library offers residents the opportunity to check out and return books or sign up for a library card.
For more events, visit the Poplar Creek Library's website.
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Join a Committee Today! Hanover Park has many committees and commissions where you can volunteer your time and give back to the community! There are several committees with open positions available including the Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee, the Development Commission, the Environmental Committee, and our Sister Cities Committee. To learn more about these committees or to apply to join, visit our website!
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Thank You Corporate Partners!
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Village President Rodney S. Craig
Village Clerk
Kristy Merrill
Trustees
Troy Albuck Yasmeen Bankole Jenni Broccolino
Liza Gutierrez
Jon Kunkel
Herb Porter
Village Manager
Juliana A. Maller |
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