April 17, 2026

River Clean-Up Event Cancelled

Due to high water levels on the river and for the safety of our volunteers, this Saturday's river clean-up event has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding!

Groot Yard Waste Pick-Up Program

Groot Industries provides a yard waste pick-up program April 3rd through November 28th. Groot will pick up the following brush waste items:

• Unlimited Kraft paper yard bags or personal 35-gallon containers (under 50 pounds) will be collected curbside—stickers are required for each container.
• Bundles up to 48 inches long and up to 18 inches in diameter
• Individual branches that do not exceed 3 1/2 inches in diameter
• Brush that is tied with natural fiber twine
• Bundles with a yard waste sticker attached

Visit Groot's website for information on where to purchase stickers.

Spring Brush Pick-up Continues

The Village’s brush pickup program provides FREE curbside residential brush pick up and will take place in the spring and fall. Area 3 & 4 will be picked up beginning on April 20th. 

SPRING COLLECTION

• Area 3 (South of Lake St & north of Lawrence Ave): Collection begins the week of April 20. Please have all materials at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday.
• Area 4 (South of Lawrence Ave): Collection begins the week of April 20. Please have all materials at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday.

GUIDELINES:
The Village will collect branches that are between two (2) and ten (10) feet in length. The branches must be less than eight (8) inches in diameter. 

What will not be picked up: 

• Small hedge or pine clippings
• Yard waste or brush in containers
• Brush or branches with thorns
• Stumps or tree roots
• Unorganized or tangled brush piles 

How to stack brush:

• Do not bundle!
• Neatly stack the brush in one direction with the butt/cut end toward the street. 
• Do not block access to the brush pile with your vehicle.
• No lumber, wire, rope, construction material, or other material can be included with the brush
• Do not block the sidewalk

Learn more about the brush pick-up process.

Lake Street Multi-Use Path Construction Begins in Upcoming Weeks

Construction is anticipated to begin in the upcoming weeks. Once it begins, we will provide temporary road closure updates on our website & Facebook page. 

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.

Be Prepared for an Emergency: Learn CPR.  Save a Life.  

In a cardiac emergency, every minute counts. CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival. Protecting your family, your friends, and your community starts with being prepared. The Hanover Park Fire Department offers CPR training, which includes learning child and adult CPR, how to help a choking victim, and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The next class for the general public is on Saturday, April 18th. 

For more information and to register for a class, visit  the Hanover Park Fire Department website.

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

AI Spot the Bot - April 20 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Learn strategies for identifying AI-generated text, images, audio, and video. Learn about AI detection tools and strategies for protection against AI scams. To register, visit the library's website. 

Music Party - April 23 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Jam out to songs, play instruments, and listen to a story during a music party. For ages 0-5 years with caregiver. 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

Take & Make Craft @ Main Branch - April 1 - April 30: Visit the library to make your own crepe paper flower. Make a flower that needs no watering. While supplies last. Pick this Take & Make up from Studio1405 in the lower level of the library.

Sexual Assault Prevention — strategies for staying safe and recognizing sexual predators @ Main Branch - April 22 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Community Crisis staff discuss personal safety, how to support a friend, and address the broader issue of gender-based sexual assault, including the role of bystanders. Visit the library's website to register.

Drop-in Teen Volunteering @ Main Branch - April 23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Join the library for drop in volunteering opportunities in the Teen Space!

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