February 2026

Congratulations to A&A Music & Art Academy - Winner of the 2025 Hanover Park Business of the Year!

Congratulations to A&A Music & Art Academy (1975 E. Devon Avenue) - the winner of Hanover Park’s 2025 Business of the Year!  This award honors contributions made by Hanover Park businesses benefiting the community. Nominated businesses were judged in the categories of Community Involvement, Customer Service, and Positive Image. 

For more than 40 years, A&A Music & Art Academy has welcomed students of all ages to explore their creativity through high-quality, personalized instruction. Founded in Hanover Park in 1982, the academy offers lessons in piano, guitar, drums, strings, voice, band instruments, and a variety of art mediums including drawing, watercolor, pastels, and clay. With 10 classrooms and a staff of 15—many of whom are professional musicians—A&A is dedicated to enriching lives through music and art. In 2023, the school completed extensive renovations, uniting its music and art programs into one refreshed academy. Recently named Best Music Studio in DuPage County 2025, owner Anita Komorski and her team continue to inspire creativity and self-expression in every student. 

Our local businesses are the heartbeat of the community – providing goods and services, jobs, and revenue for the community.  Many of our businesses also help support local charities, schools, and sports teams. Residents were encouraged to nominate businesses they feel have served Hanover Park with their community involvement, great customer service, and a positive image and appearance.

We appreciate all of our businesses for choosing Hanover Park!

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Ready for Restaurant Week 2026?

Take a Look at Which Restaurants are Participating So Far!

Hanover Park's 3rd annual Restaurant Week is coming soon - be sure to be a part of it! This event is a great way to increase sales, draw in new customers, highlight menu specialties, build customer loyalty, and strengthen our local business community.

Restaurants can sign up to participate any time up to the week of the event - just submit a participation form and you will be promoted on the Village's Facebook page and Hanover Park Eats page, along with the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce's website and Facebook page.

Questions? Need ideas for specials? Contact Kathy Sjodin or Adela Boesel at 630-823-5780 or email CDevelopment@hpil.org

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Join the Makers Madness Contest!

Celebrating Illinois Innovation

It’s time to put your craftsmanship on the bracket! The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2026 Makers Madness competition officially kicks off on February 16, and they are searching for the next "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois."

Whether you manufacture heavy machinery or artisanal goods, any product made in Illinois is eligible for the award. The winner will earn recognition as the 2026 champion, a featured story in The Illinois Manufacturer and a spotlight at the IMA’s awards luncheon.

Nominations are open at makersmadnessil.com from February 16 through March 8. Don’t let your product sit on the sidelines; nominate your best work today! 

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