Congratulations to Chicago Pros Restaurant

Our Latest Facade Grant Recipient 

We are proud to share that Chicago Pros Restaurant (7310 Barrington Rd) has received a grant through the Village’s Façade Improvement Grant Program, available to commercial properties located within the Village’s TIF districts. We thank Chicago Pros for continuing to invest in Hanover Park. Improvements like this strengthen our business corridors and enhance the overall experience for our community.

For properties located WITHIN A TIF DISTRICT, the Village is offers a Façade Improvement Grant to encourage improvement and revitalization of building exteriors and properties as visible from the street.

The Façade Improvement Grant Program:

• Is a reimbursement grant – where the improvements need to be installed following Village approval, paid for by the applicant and then reimbursed.  
• Up to 50% of eligible project costs could be funded.  
• Applications and funding are available on a first-come, first-served basis

The reimbursement through the grant shall be based on the following:

1. A minimum project cost of $5,000;
2. The Village will reimburse the lesser of either fifty percent (50%) of eligible project costs, or
   •  $25,000, including a maximum of 30% for landscaping.
   • $100,000 for a multi-unit shopping center, including a maximum of 30% for landscaping. This project may be phased over the course of four (4) years.
   • $10,000 for landscaping-only projects, when the remainder of the property is code-compliant, as determined by the Village. 
3. In no instance will more than $1,000 per one linear foot of building fronting a public street be reimbursed

These façade improvements could include building exterior, signage, exterior lighting, windows, doors, landscaping and/or other exterior structural or design changes. Interior work, furniture, or items not visible from the right-of-way are not eligible. Properties that have received TIF funds from the Village in the previous 10 years are not eligible for the Program. 

For more information about the Facade Grant Program, contact Community Development at 630-823-5780

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Interested in Operating a Food Truck?

The Village Allows Food Trucks as a Temporary Use

Food trucks are a great way to bring people together during community events, festivals, parties, and other social gatherings - and they are a great way to EXPAND your restaurant!

Food trucks are allowed in the Village of Hanover Park with the following criteria:

• A Temporary Use Permit shall be required, with the consent of the property owner, and shall be renewed annually. At the time of permit submittal, a list shall be provided of days and times when food trucks will be located on the property, along with a site plan depicting the location of the food truck(s) and any associated equipment or supplies. Said information shall be provided annually as part of the permit renewal process and when there are revisions to scheduling or locations throughout the year. Only food trucks licensed by the Village shall be permitted.
• Food trucks shall be located in designated parking spaces as illustrated on the submitted site plan and shall not be allowed in fire lanes, drive aisles, or handicapped parking spaces, nor shall they impede traffic flow or emergency access or have an adverse effect on other activities on the property. Appropriate refuse and recycling containers shall be provided for proper disposal of waste.
• Food trucks shall not be permitted adjacent to existing restaurants unless as part of a Special Event.
• Food trucks shall only be allowed in nonresidential districts or on publicly-owned properties, unless affiliated with an approved temporary special event, when a separate Food Truck Permit will not be required

For further information about food trucks, please contact Inspectional Services at 630-823-5860.  The Village's Ordinance regarding food trucks can be found here.

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Upcoming FREE Webinars to Help Your Business

Webinars and seminars can be very helpful to continually improve your business and make it more successful. The Village has a Webinars & Seminars page on its website that is updated regularly with helpful topics that you may find useful for your business. You can find it here https://www.hpil.org/848/Business-Seminars-Webinars 

Sessions are hosted by various organizations including the SBA, SBDC, WBDC, Connect DuPage, Cook County, IL DCEO, the Illinois Restaurant Association, and more. The vast majority of webinars are FREE! Here are  just a few upcoming webinars:  

• March 23 - Most Effect Video Content for Your Small Business
• March 24 - Legal Issues for Small Businesses
• March 24 - How to Set Up Your Google and Yelp Business Page
• March 25 - 2026 Tax Filing Season Fundamentals
• March 25 - Ai Tools Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
• March 26 - Social Media Marketing
• March 30 - How to Build Credit for Your Small Business
• March 31 - From Idea to Website: Building a Professional Site with Gamma

For details on any seminar or to register, go to https://www.hpil.org/848/Business-Seminars-Webinars 

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