May 15, 2026

Construction Updates

2026 Street Resurfacing: This week, the contractor is finishing up concrete removals and replacement. Starting next week, the contractor plans to begin milling the existing asphalt streets.

2026 Crack Sealing: Crews continued crack sealing various streets throughout the Village. Cracksealing involves installing a fiber-asphalt material to cracks in the street. This work is expected to take a few weeks to complete. 

Center Avenue Sidewalk: This week, the contractor started preparing disturbed areas for seed and blanket, which will be installed next week.  After that, only the punch list work remains.

Lake Street Multi-Use Path: The contractor finished concrete removal this week and relocated six fire hydrants installed along Lake Street in preparation for the new multi-use path to be installed. This project will include daily lane closures along Lake Street from Church Street/Metra Station to Turnberry Drive.

Fiber Installation (Lumos/T-Mobile): Lumos/T-Mobile has several fiber installation projects throughout the Village. These are not Village-run projects. Any questions or concerns about these projects should be directed to Lumos’s Construction Hotline at 800-905-9017. If you leave your name, address, and phone number, they will follow up within 48 hours. 

Fiber Installation (AT&T): AT&T has resumed its fiber installation projects throughout the Village. These are not Village-run projects. Any questions or concerns about these projects should be directed to AT&T’s Construction Hotline at 800-843-6581. If you leave your name, address, and phone number, they will follow up within 48 hours. 

If you have any project questions, contact Engineering at 630-823-5700 or visit www.hpil.org/1234/current-projects.

Inspectional Services New Digital Services

The Hanover Fire Department Inspectional Services Division has enhanced its operations to provide a safe and convenient process for conducting business with the Village.  All documents required to apply for building permits, contractor licenses, or business licenses can now be submitted digitally using our online forms.  We will review your submittal, communicate any necessary information, and issue your permit or license digitally.  We can also accept payments online and schedule any inspections needed by email.  All email submittals and requests can be sent to iservices@hpil.org.

A fully digital process means a more efficient review process and a safer transaction for everyone.  Applying for a building permit, license or scheduling inspections has never been more convenient!

Questions regarding this service may be directed to the Inspectional Services Division by calling 630-823-5860 or emailing iservices@hpil.org.

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, May 16th. 

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

Hanover Park Park District Launches Group Fitness Survey

The Hanover Park Park District is asking community members to share their feedback through a new Group Fitness Survey. The survey will help the Park District better understand what types of adult fitness classes, class times, and wellness opportunities residents would like to see in the future.

Community members are encouraged to take the quick survey and help shape future group fitness programs.

Tell the Park District what moves you!

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

Pop-Up Program: I Am... Community Board - May 1 - May 30:  To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, drop by any library location to share something positive about yourself on the community board. Write your reflection on a post-it note and place it on the community board. This drop-in event is available from May 1 through May 31.

Free Job Search Help - Drop in - May 18 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Stop by the Hanover Park Branch for free employment and career services with a Resource Specialist from the American Job Center in Wheeling. Staff will be on site offering free job search assistance, resume reviews, interview preparation, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers, and no appointment is necessary.

What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away - A Survivor’s Checklist @ Central Library Branch - May 23 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Join Mira Radadia, an experienced attorney-at-law for a seminar that guides you through this challenging time. Mira provides a clear, step-by-step checklist of essential tasks to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and ensure nothing is overlooked during this difficult process. Visit the library's website to register.

Scrabble Club - North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518, Drop in @ Central Library Branch- May 24 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518 welcomes anyone interested in playing, or learning to play, competitive Scrabble. Feel free to bring your own equipment (board, tiles, racks, clock, etc.). If you don't have anything, no worries, you can always join someone else's game. Extra score sheets and writing utensils are available as well as "cheat sheets" of short words and new words.

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

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

Take & Make Craft @ Main Branch - May 1 - May 31: Bring home the perfect gift for Mother's Day! While supplies last. Pick this Take & Make up from Studio1405 in the lower level of the library.

Family Concert Series @ Main Branch - May 17 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Enjoy an afternoon of timeless classics with Stevie Swing & The Strangers in the Night, performing a swinging tribute to Sinatra, Dean Martin, and more. Visit the library's website to register.

Saturday Matinee @ Main Branch - May 23 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Join the library for a Saturday matinee showing of Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants. Bring your own snacks. All ages are welcome!

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