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Learn how to use Ai and integrate it into your social media and marketing.

Human-Centered Ai for Social Media: Use Ai Without Losing Trust

Monday, August 24 @ 2:00-3:00pm

FREE online webinar from the SBA and SBDC

Artificial intelligence can help small business owners create content, generate ideas, save time, and manage social media more efficiently. But faster content does not always lead to better communication.

In this practical session, participants will learn how to use AI as a tool that supports human expertise rather than replacing it. The session will explore how to integrate AI into social media and marketing workflows while protecting brand voice, credibility, customer relationships, and professional judgment.

Participants will leave with a practical approach for deciding when AI can help, where human oversight is essential, and how to use these tools without producing generic, inaccurate, or impersonal content.

Presented by: Kami Huyse, APR; CEO of Zoetica

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions.

Bookkeeping Basics

Tuesday, August 25 @ 8:00-9:30am

FREE online webinar from the SBA and SBDC

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions.

Accurate bookkeeping serves as the foundation of your business’s accounting and financial systems– impacting the growth and success of your business. Bookkeeping Basics, presented by Wilke CPAs & Advisors will introduce attendees to bookkeeping best practices for business.

Topics covered to include key action items related to:

• Creating a Chart of Accounts

• Recording Transactions

• Bank Reconciliations

• Planning for Taxes

• Accounting Software Options

• and much more

Learn how to understand financial statements, manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing for future financing opportunities.

Financial Strategy for Small Business Owners

Tuesday, August 25 @ 1:00-2:00pm

FREE online webinar from the SBA and SBDC

Financial Strategy for Small Business Owners is a practical, virtual workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the financial side of running and growing a successful business. Whether you are just starting out or looking to strengthen an existing business, this session will provide easy-to-understand strategies for making informed financial decisions, improving profitability, and planning for long-term success. Participants will learn how to use financial information as a management tool rather than simply a reporting requirement.

During this interactive workshop, attendees will explore topics such as setting financial goals, understanding key financial statements, managing cash flow, monitoring business performance through financial metrics, budgeting and forecasting, and preparing for future financing opportunities. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies they can begin implementing immediately to improve the financial health and sustainability of their business.

For additional information, view the SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resiliance News Release and the Disaster Loans Fact Sheet.

On July 27^th, the Village of Hanover Park experienced severe weather that impacted residential homes throughout our Village. Cook County is requesting input from residents who experienced storm-related damage including tree damage, damage to their homes/vehicles, and power outages to complete this online survey. Data from this survey will assist Cook County to gain an understanding of the full impact of this event and assist their damage assessment process. Please note that the completion of this survey does not imply Village responsibility or liability, nor does it guarantee financial assistance.

Click here to complete the Cook County Resident Storm Damage Survey.

Questions?  Call the Hanover Park Fire Department at (630) 823-5800.

It is more important than ever for drivers to slow down and pay attention when kids are present.  Especially before and after school.

Over the last decade, more than a quarter of child pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States have occurred between the afterschool hours of 3 and 7 pm.  The National Safety Council and AAA recommend the following safety tips to help reduce child pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

Pedestrian Safety

• Drivers should always drive slowly in and around school areas.  Some school zones have posted speed limits, but even if there are no signs, motorists should go no faster than 25 mph to leave more time to react.
• Don’t block crosswalks when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you.  This could put them in the path of moving traffic.
• Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign.
• Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way.   And NEVER pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian.

 School Bus Safety

• When driving behind a school bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car.  You will have more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing, which indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
• It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.   If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop.  Drivers must wait for as long as the lights are flashing.
• Even when school zone lights aren’t flashing, watch for children, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon around school arrival and dismissal times.  Be alert as you back out of your driveway or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.  Children are often unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks.

Sharing the Road with Bicycles

Bikes can be hard to see.  On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles.   Children riding bikes can create special problems for drivers because they usually cannot properly judge traffic conditions.  The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a cyclist.

• If you are turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass.
• When turning right and a bicyclist is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals.
• Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this.
• When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist.
• Always check your side mirrors before opening your door.  Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars.

 By using a little extra care and caution, drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists can exist together safely in school zones.

The Village has rescheduled our showing of The Bad Guys 2 for August 28th! Join us for a Summer Sendoff with a movie in the park at Community Park! Fun begins at 7:00 p.m.  Movie begins at dusk.  Come hungry!  Kays Ultimate Vending will have plenty of food options available for sale! We hope to see you there! 

2026 Hydrant Flushing

It is that time of year again! The Public Works Department is gearing up to give our Village’s water system its annual “spa day.”  From Monday, August 24^th, through September 10^th, our crews will be out in your neighborhood between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm to conduct routine fire hydrant flushing.  While it might look like we are just turning on giant sprinklers, this process is crucial for keeping our community and drinking water safe.

Think of flushing as a much-needed workout for our hydrants.  Releasing water at high speeds improves overall water quality and flow by clearing out mineral deposits that naturally build up in the mains.  It also lubricates the hydrant's internal mechanisms and gives our team a chance to identify any maintenance needs, ensuring every single hydrant is in top-notch shape and ready to perform in a fire emergency.

While we are busy testing the water hydrants, you might notice a few temporary changes at home.   It is normal to experience a temporary drop in water pressure while crews work on your street.  You might also notice some discolored or rusty-looking tap water.  If this happens, don’t panic! Simply run cold water- preferably from your bathtub or an outside spigot- for a few minutes until it runs clear again.  Avoid using hot water until the cold water is clear to prevent rust from entering your hot water heater.  We strongly advise against washing laundry during your neighborhood’s flushing hours, as the temporary discoloration can stain your clothing.   Additionally, if your home has a water softener, please check your settings to ensure the unit does not regenerate during this daily window.  Finally, please keep an eye out for crews and drive safely when you see them working in the streets.

To help you plan ahead, we have divided the Village into a rolling schedule.  In Cook County, the flushing begins August 24^th through the 26^th for areas South of Irving Park Road, North of Lake Street, and West of Barrington Road.  On August 27^th and 28^th, we will move to the Hanover Highlands and Longmeadow South areas, which are South of Irving Park Road and East of Barrington Road.  We will wrap up the Cook County side from September 1^st through the 3^rd for all neighborhoods North of Irving Park Road.

In DuPage County, the action kicks off from August 24^th through the 27^th for the area South of the DuPage County Line and North of Stearns Road.  Next up, from September 1^st through the 3^rd, crews will cover the neighborhoods South of Stearns Road and North of Schick Road.  Finally, we will finish up the DuPage County areas located South of Schick Road on September 4^th and will conclude the annual event from September 8^th through the 10^th.

Please keep in mind that this schedule is a general guide and may change due to weather or unforeseen emergencies.  If you have any questions or concerns or would like to discuss the process, please call our Public Works Department at (630) 823-5700.  Thank you for your patience as we work to keep our Village’s water system in tip-top shape!

On Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, the Village Board approved the employment agreement appointing Courtney Sage as the next Hanover Park Village Manager.

Sage has served as Interim Village Manager since January 2026, following the retirement of former Village Manager Juliana Maller. She joined the Village in October 2024 as Deputy Village Manager and brings seven years of prior municipal experience with the Village of Cary.

 "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of the Village of Hanover Park, as well as to continue working alongside our dedicated staff, Mayor, and Village Board," said Sage. "I look forward to continuing to advance the Village's strategic goals and supporting the continued growth and success of our Village."

 Mayor Craig stated, “We are pleased to present Courtney Sage to the community as our new Village Manager.  In her role as Deputy/Interim, she has demonstrated a real love and passion for serving the people of Hanover Park.  We look forward to many years of collaboration, communication, and assistance to the people of our home town.”

Learn about what developments are under construction or recently opened with this interactive map.

This digital map is a great resource for finding nearby restaurants, learning what they serve, and their contact information. Each restaurant is shown as a pin on the map, so you can find what’s nearby or try something new and exciting.