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July 24, 2026


Poster announcing the Hanover Park Poster Contest, calling for artists of all ages. It details the  deadline and where artwork will be dispalyed, with submission information and age categories. Kits are available for pick-up at the Hanover Park Branch Library.

Hanover Park Poster Contest

The Village has launched a poster contest to celebrate America250. We are calling on artists of all ages to create a poster including your favorite places or things about Hanover Park, America's Global Village! You can pick up your kits at the Schaumburg District Library, Hanover Park Branch on Irving Park Road. Submit your artwork by August 21st! Artwork can be dropped off at Village Hall or the Library. We will announce the winners the first week of September and the artwork will be displayed at Village Hall and on our website!


Movie in the Park July 31st featuring The Minecraft Movie Activities begin at 7:30PM.

Movie in the Park Next Friday! 

Join the Village at Community Park on July 31st for our Movie in the Park, A Minecraft Movie. Bricks and Minifigs Schaumburg will be on site beginning at 7:30 PM - bring the whole family to make your own LEGO creations! 

Refreshments will be available for sale courtesy of the Lions Club. Games and activities start at 7:30pm with the movie kicking off at dusk! 


A poster announces the Village-Wide Hanover Park Garage Sale on Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It encourages scanning a QR code for a map and wishes happy shopping.

First Annual Village-Wide Garage Sale Next Weekend!

The Village is hosting our first Village-Wide Garage Sale on July 31st and August 1st. The map is now available on our website! Get ready to plan your route for a fun two days of garage sales! Participation is free. 

Visit our website to view the map: www.hpil.org/garagesale


Hanover Park Park District Soccer Registration Day event flyer for Saturday, August 1st, featuring a free soccer ball with registration, $10 off enrollment, and backpack giveaways from 9 AM to 1 PM by POC at the Community Center.

Soccer Registration Day - August 1st 

The Hanover Park Park District is holding Soccer Registration Day on Saturday, August 1st at the Community Center! If you register on August 1st, you will receive $10 dollars off of your enrollment. You will also receive a free soccer ball, courtesy of the Village of Hanover Park! 

To help our residents get ready to go back to school, the Partners for our Communities (POC) will also be on-site handing out backpacks and school supplies from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No soccer registration needed! 


Poster for a Back to School Prep event on August 10th, 2026, from 3 to 6 PM, offering school supplies, backpack giveaways, free clothing, mobile library, community resources, raffles, and free student haircuts. The event is located at 1515 E Lake St, Hanover Park, IL 60133, with a contact number of +1 (847) 893-6044.

Back to School Prep at POC - August 10th

Unable to grab a backpack on August 1st? No worries - stop by the Partners for Our Communities Hanover Park location on August 10th between 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a school supplies and backpack giveaway.

The clothing closet will also be open during the event and free student hair cuts are available. Registration is required for haircuts. Community resources will be available and the Poplar Creek Mobile Library will be on-site! 

POC's Hanover Park location is at 1515 E Lake Street, Hanover Park. To register, feel free to stop by or call 847.893.6044. 


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Construction Updates

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

Projects in Progress

2026 Concrete Replacement Update: Driveway and roadway repairs will continue into next week.

2026 Pavement Patching Update: This week, the contractor completed the grinding of various pavement areas. Next week, the Village’s internal crew will visit those areas to complete the pavement patching.

Lake Street Multi-Use Path Update: The contractor continued framing and pouring the concrete sections of the path. This project will include daily lane closures along Lake Street from Church Street/Metra Station to Turnberry Drive.

2026 Pavement Striping Update: The contractor finished removing and replacing various pavement markings throughout the Village. This project is now complete for the year. 

Projects to Begin Soon

2026 Fire Hydrant Painting Update: In the coming weeks, the Village’s contractor will be sandblasting and painting fire hydrants in the neighborhoods along Lake Street, including some of the hydrants on Lake Street.   

County Farm Road Multi-Use Path Update: Path installation will resume once utility relocations take place. 

Non-Village Projects

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. 


Summer Soiree with a Country Twang Poster - August 15th 5:30 - 10:00Pm with a laser light show. Pictures a guitar and cowboy hat

Save the Date - Summer Soiree August 15th

Dust off your boots and break out your best cowboy hat — this year's Summer Soirée is going country! Come out and enjoy live music and the return of the laser light show! The event begins at 5:30pm with the first band beginning at 6:00pm.

Summer Soiree is held in Ontarioville Park located on Ontarioville Rd in our Village Center! There will be food trucks, craft beer, wine, and refreshments. There is free parking in the Metra lot. 

Music Lineup
Petty Union (Tom Petty Tribute Band) | 6:00pm – 7:45pm
The Country Night | 8:30pm – 10:00pm
Laser Light Show | Immediately following


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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, August 15th. 

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


Poster for the Hanover Park Fire Department's 'Be Alarmed!' Smoke Alarm Installation Program, featuring fire safety facts and contact information.

"Be Alarmed!" Smoke Alarm Installation Program

If your smoke alarms do not work or you do not have a smoke alarm - we can help.  We will install FREE smoke alarms in your home and provide FREE safety education materials to your family.  Go to Hanover Park Fire Department FREE Smoke Alarm and Installation Program to sign up.  Or call (630) 823-5800 with questions or for more information.

Smoke alarms installed by the Hanover Park Fire Department are from the “Be Alarmed!” Smoke Alarm Installation Program, administered by Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. For additional home fire safety and prevention tips, visit www.IFSA.org.


Hanover Park Park District Update

Bark in the Park - July 25

Bring your furry friends for Bark in the Park at Community Park on July 25th from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. There will be dog-friendly games, a special craft, and community resources.Puppuccinos will also be available for purchase because every good dog deserves a treat!

Bark in the Park July 25 Free Event by Hanover Park Park District

What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

Plant a Seed, Read Summer Challenge - May 26 - August 1:  Sign up is now available. Participants can come in and pick up a reading log or track their reading progress on Beanstack. If you already have an account from last year, use the same login information. (Hint: Your username is your email or phone number).

Free Summer Meals - June 8 - August 7 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Stop by the library for a free, nutritious lunch. Meals are available to all children 18 and under, Mondays - Fridays, June 8 through August 7.

The Library has partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to be a summer meals distribution site. The federal Summer Meals program requires that children eat their meals on site. Activities will be available for children to enjoy in the Library during meal distribution.

Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. 

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

Poplar Creek Public Library

Summer Lunches at the Library @ Main Branch - June 9 - August 13 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Stop by the library to pick up free lunches from the Northern Illinois Food Bank for those under 18. Lunches will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this summer. Lunches must be eaten on-site. Supplies are limited.

Local History Scavenger Hunt @ Main Branch - July 1 - July 31: Help celebrate America’s 250th by visiting notable places in the library district! Booklets are available July 1. Head over to the Popular Materials Desk to pick up a booklet with 10 sites. Take selfies with 7 sites. Once completed, head back over to the Popular Materials Desk to pick up your prize! One lucky winner will also get a copy of Hanover Harvesters.

"A Step Back in Time" Exhibit @ Main Branch - July 1 - July 31: In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, explore local history through a display of artifacts on loan from the Streamwood Park District. Featuring items from daily life in years past, this exhibit offers a meaningful look at our community’s roots. The exhibit is on display on the main level in the Computer Services department.

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



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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!



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Tuesday, July 28
Historic Committee Meeting

Environmental Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 30
Special Village Board Workshop Meeting

Saturday, August 1
Veterans Committee Meeting

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