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December 23, 2025


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Village Hall Holiday Closure

Village Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the holiday. Garbage pick-up will be delayed to Saturday, December 27th. 


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Don't forget to shop local this holiday season. Check out the November/December Hi-Lighter for some local Hanover Park business coupons! Visit our website to view the coupons.


Garbage Collection

Holiday Solid Waste Collection Schedule


As the holiday season approaches, refuse collection days will be affected by the placement of the holidays on the calendar.

During the week of Christmas, the collection date will be Saturday, Dec. 27. 

During the week of New Year’s Day, the collection date will be Saturday, Jan. 3.

Please call Groot at (630) 469-1036 or Public Works at (630) 823-5700 with any questions.


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Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas trees will be recycled throughout the Village on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and January 10, 2026. Christmas trees picked up after these dates will need a yard waste sticker. Place your Christmas tree in the parkway and follow these guidelines: 

  • Do not put trees in plastic bags.
  • Remove the stand and all decorations, including lights, garland, tinsel, and metal (such as nails).
  • Dispose of artificial or natural wreaths in the regular household garbage.
  • Do not place artificial trees at the curb for recycling.
  • Groot Industries will collect Christmas trees with your regular garbage collection. This service will be provided to the homeowners’ associations regularly serviced by Groot.

Questions? Call the Public Works Department at 630-823-5700 or Groot Industries at 866-782-5161.


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Upcoming Water/Sewer Rate Increase

Effective January 1st, 2026, with the bill due January 21st, an increase will take place to the water rate, sewer rate and infrastructure service charge.

These increases are crucial for the Village to continue providing high-quality water services, ensuring the upkeep of infrastructure, and meeting the demands of our growing community. The adjustments have been carefully considered, keeping in mind both the sustainability of our water resources and the financial implications for our residents.

New Rates Effective January 1, 2026:

  • Water Rate: $11.15 per 1,000 gallons used
  • Cook County Sewer Rate: $2.47 per 1,000 gallons used
  • DuPage County Sewer Rate: $6.64 per 1,000 gallons used

Infrastructure Service Charge (Based on Meter Size) Effective January 1, 2026:

  • ¾-inch meter and less: $25.17/month
  • 1-inch meter: $44.80/month
  • 1.5-inch meter: $100.68/month
  • 2-inch meter: $178.95/month
  • 3-inch meter: $402.70/month
  • 4-inch meter: $715.81/month
  • Discounted rate for ¾-inch meter and less: $8.50/month
  • Discounted rate for 1-inch meter: $28.13/month

Some residents may be eligible to receive the discounted rate for the Infrastructure Service Charge.

Who is Eligible for the Service Charge Discount?

  • Residents age 65 or older; or
  • Residents enrolled in the Illinois Benefit Access Program; or
  • Residents who qualify as low income by a uniform criteria by the Township that services the residential unit can apply for a reduced service charge of $7.87 per one-month billing period.

Please visit the Village’s website at www.hpil.org/163/Water-Sewer-Rates for more information.


What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

  • The library will be closed on December 24th and 25th. 
  • Afternoon Movie Showing- Dec. 26 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Join the library for an afternoon showing of the 1987 movie, The Princess Bride. This is a PG rated movie with a run time of 98 minutes.

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

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

  • The library will be closed on December 24th and 25th. 
  • Holiday Maker Market - Dec. 1 to Dec. 31: This year, the library will host a Holiday Maker Market. They have curated a collection of beginner-friendly projects that allow you to add a personal touch to every present. One item per patron, while supplies last.
  • Saturday Matinee - Dec 27 - 2:00 PM  - 4:00 PM: Join the library for a Saturday matinee showing of the 2025 movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps. This is a PG-13 rated movie with a run time of 115 minutes.

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. 

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Park District Upcoming Events

Winter Break Camp - December 22 - January 2

Ready for a winter full of fun? The Park District's Winter Break Camp for grades K to 6 will be held from December 22 to January 2, with sessions running from 8:00 AM to 6:15 PM. Select days include field trips, giving campers more chances to explore and make memories. The camp also includes exciting crafts, games, and hands-on activities.

For more information or to register, visit the Park District's website.

Park District Winter Break Camp

Volunteer

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!



Thank You Corporate Partners!

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December Calendar

Upcoming Meetings


No upcoming meetings for the week of 12/29 - 1/1. 





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