Save the Date!

Health and Resource Fair - March 14th

The Hanover Park Health & Resource Fair, sponsored by Mayor Craig's Kids at Hope Coalition, will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Hanover Park Park District. This is an opportunity to meet with 50+ vendors from social services, sports and recreation, government, healthcare, mental health, community groups, libraries, and more to find out what programs and services they offer. There will also be games and activities for the kids, performances by local student groups, a face painter, prizes and giveaways, and a raffle. Raffle prizes are a family pool pass to Seafari Springs, restaurant gift cards, and other fabulous door prizes. Each person attending will receive a free raffle ticket. Bring a non-perishable food donation to earn extra raffle tickets (limit 5 extra tickets). This is a fun and informative event for all ages!

Restaurant Week -Taste the Globe in 10 Days - March 20th - 30th

Hanover Park's 3rd annual Restaurant Week is coming soon! Get ready to taste the globe in 10 days! Check out our website to view the participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week special!

Are you a restaurant interested in signing up to participate? Submit a participation form on the Village's website.

Doggie Eggstravaganza - March 28th

Join us for an egg hunt filled with dog treats and some special golden tickets! Bring your cameras, because our special guest, the Easter Bunny, will be on hand for pictures. Pet costumes are always welcome! Pet-friendly vendors will be on hand to visit with as well. The cost is $5 per dog. The first 50 furry friends receive a goodie bag! Registration opens March 2nd - stay tuned! 

New Year, New Projects! 

The Public Works and Engineering team can't wait for the weather to warm up and construction season to begin. This year's projects, ranging from road resurfacing and watermain replacement to bike path upgrades, are a part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the Village of Hanover Park safe and beautiful! Over the next few weeks, we will provide a brief overview of what is to come in 2026 and what residents should keep an eye out for during the upcoming construction season. 

Lake Street Multi-Use Path Project Overview

• Project Location: Lake Street from the Metra Station to Gary Avenue
• Project Description: Install a new multi-use path between existing bicycle paths to provide a continuous path to the Metra Station.
• Primary Goal: To provide continuous non-vehicular access to the Metra and Pace and improve safety by eliminating gaps in the multi-use path network.
• Impact: Temporary lane closures will likely occur during construction operations. 
• Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026
• The Village received a $1.37 million federal Surface Transportation Program grant for this project! 

Have questions about this upcoming project? Please contact the Engineering Division at (630) 823-5700 or check out our Current Projects webpage at www.hpil.org/1234/Current-Projects for the latest information.

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

• Documentary Screening and Discussion - Feb. 21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Watch a documentary with an in-person introduction by Director Crag Dudnick about Alice Tregay's story: Ordinary people affecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism and the continuing relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King to the ongoing fight for justice. A Q&A session will follow the movie screening.
• Cocoa & Crafts - Feb. 26 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Enjoy some hot cocoa while personalizing your own mug. Visit the library's website to register.

For more events, visit the Schaumburg Township District Library's website.

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

• Sand Art @ Main Branch- Feb. 23 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM: Make a fun piece of art using colorful sand. Visit the library's website to register. For grades 4 - 6. 
• Free Wellness Screenings @ Main Branch - Feb. 26 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: A registered nurse from Hanover Township will be at the library offering blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, diabetes, and anemia screenings. No registration is necessary—just drop in!

For more events, visit the Poplar Creek Public Library's website.

Streamwood & Hanover Park Stories: A Community Oral History Project

Poplar Creek Public Library is interviewing longtime Streamwood & Hanover Park residents about their experiences living here. The interviews will be made public and shared in the library's digital history collection, found at pclib.org/history. Interviews will run from 15 to 60 minutes. 

Interested in scheduling an interview? Please call Lisa Mueller at 331.808.3535 or email lmueller@pclib.org. 

Park District News & Events

Little Sweetheart Dance - February 21st

Join the Park District for their first Little Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 21st from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM in the Hanover Park Gymnasium. This will be a magical evening where parents and children dress up, dance, and create unforgettable memories together. Whether it is a father-daughter, mother-son, or any parent-child duo this night is all about love, laughter, and fun. Visit the Park District's website for more information.

Park District Seasonal & Part-Time Job Fair - February 28th 

Thank You Corporate Partners!