Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Village Hall is closed on Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th. Garbage pickup for that week will be Saturday, November 25th. The bill payment dropbox is located in front of Village Hall to receive payments that are due over the extended holiday weekend.

Holiday Decorating Contest Registration

This December share your seasonal cheer and spirit by entering your home or business in the Holiday Decorating Contest!

The contest is open to all Hanover Park residents and businesses. Registration is FREE. To enter, visit our website at www.hpil.org/holidaycontest. Please attach a photo of your decorated home or business. (Registration begins Nov 24th)

Award Categories:

• People's Choice - Best Decorated Home & Business
• Village Board Award
• Park District Award

By filling out the registration form, you are permitting the Village of Hanover Park & the Hanover Park Park District to list the information you provided on our website, interactive map, and to be used to promote the contest on social media.

New Signs Create a New Look

The Village of Hanover Park is currently in the process of installing new signage at 6 entrances to the Village.  Each sign is covered with a stone veneer finish and will have LED lights illuminating the Village’s logo.  Landscaping and flowers will be added around these signs in the Spring.  This annual project will take place over the next few years to replace signage at existing and new locations to provide a uniform welcome message to residents and visitors of Hanover Park.

Winter Weather- Get it Together

Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines:  

• Bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com to check travel conditions 24/7 before heading out.
• Do not travel during bad weather unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to drive, check the forecast and make sure someone is aware of your route. Familiarize yourself with public transportation and ridesharing options.
• Give yourself plenty of extra time. Slow down and increase the distance between other vehicles. Give yourself extra time.
• Watch out for black ice. A road may appear clear but can be treacherous.
• Be especially careful when approaching intersections, ramps, bridges and shaded areas that are prone to icing and can become extremely slick.
• Don’t crowd the plow. You might see them, but they might not see you. Also, road conditions are much better behind than in front of the plow. Any plow that’s hit is one less resource available to clear the roads. 
• Prepare an emergency kit with jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper, traction material, blankets, non-perishable food and a first-aid kit.
• Always wear a seat belt. It’s the law in Illinois. And it’s your best defense in a crash. 
• Drop it and drive. Put down the mobile devices. This, too, is the law.  
• Give them distance. Obey the Move Over law by slowing down and changing lanes when approaching ANY stopped vehicle. 
• Carry a cell phone and a car charger in case of emergency. 
• For more winter driving tips, check out this short IDOT video. 

See full press release

2023 Water Main Improvement Project

The only remaining work on the 2023 Water Main Improvements Project is punch list items.  This should be completed in the next week or two.  Once that is complete, the project will be closed out in the spring once grass coverage is confirmed. 

Residents’ cooperation (watering and avoiding stepping on the restored area) is appreciated to develop healthy grass coverage.

For a location map, please visit our website. 

As a part of this project, 1300 lineal feet of an 8-inch water main will be replaced on Plum Tree Lane, from Walnut to Sycamore, and 1600 lineal feet of a 12-inch water main will be replaced along County Farm Road, south of the West Branch DuPage River. In addition, the work includes spot drainage improvements (e.g., curb and gutter replacement), spot sidewalk removal and replacement to meet the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, pavement patching, removal and replacement of the existing asphalt surface, pavement markings, and necessary restoration on Plum Tree Lane.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding construction activities, please contact Public Works at 630-823-5700 for additional information.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, November 21
Cultural Inclusion & Diversity Committee

Tuesday, November 28
Historic Committee