Press Releases
2001 and 2000

National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7th
July 31, 2001
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Police Department and the Hanover Park Park District will be hosting National Night Out in Ahlstrand Park near Rinne Pool.  The park is located at the intersection of Walnut and Catalpa.  The event will be held on Tuesday, August 7th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Festivities will include pony rides for the kids, Parky the Clown, a live DJ, children's games, a classic car show, and refreshments.  These activities, which are geared for the entire family, will be followed by a "Flick and Float" movie viewed outside in the pool area with seating in and around the pool.  The movie will be showing from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

The Police Department hosts this event to foster better relationships with members of the community and to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors by spending an evening outdoors.  The National Night Out program was developed to help reduce neighborhood crime by encouraging residents to watch out for each other and themselves.

For information regarding the National Night Out event, please contact Ofc. Ken Herman of the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4413.

Lynsee Melchi wins Hanover Park's
First Jeffrey Carlson Memorial Scholarship
May 22, 2001
Immediate Release

Lynsee E. Melchi received the first $1,000 Jeffrey Carlson Memorial Scholarship at the Village of Hanover Park’s 19th Annual Employee Recognition Celebration on May 5, 2001. Lynsee is the daughter of the Robert Melchi, Water Supply Operator for the Village of Hanover Park. Her father accepted the scholarship on her behalf.

A total of six students applied for this scholarship. Children of Hanover Park employees who wish to pursue post-secondary education in college or vocational schools are eligible. The Jeffrey Carlson Memorial Scholarship Program was established by the Village of Hanover Park to honor the memory of Jeffrey Carlson, Water Supply Operator and devoted employee, husband and father, who passed away in August of 1998.

Lynsee just completed her sophomore year at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is expected to graduate in May of 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Her other activities include serving as the Secretary of the Outdoor Adventure Club and as an Officer in the Pre-Veterinary Club.

2001 Community Appearance Award Program
May 14, 2001
Immediate Release

The Village of Hanover Park is pleased to announce the 2001 Community Appearance Award Program. This program recognizes residents who put in extra effort maintaining and beautifying their property. Judging is based on creativity and overall property appearance.

All Hanover Park residential properties are eligible for this program. Two categories are recognized: single-family and multifamily. Applicants (or nominators) must indicate the sections of the property to be judged.

Winners will be announced at the Village Board meeting on July 5, 2001. The deadline for nomination is June 15, 2001. Nominees will be judged between June 16–30th. Prizes will not be awarded to any property in consecutive years.

Call the Village Public Relations Office at 372–4280 with your name and address or the addresses of the property you would like to nominate. The deadline for entry is June 15th!

Hanover Park Village Vehicle Stickers
May 1, 2001
Immediate Release

Applications for 2001-02 Village vehicle stickers will be mailed this week. The deadline for displaying a new Village sticker is June 30th.

The application form contains information for renewing a vehicle that was registered with the Village last year. If any information has changed, been left blank, or if a new vehicle has been purchased, please make the necessary corrections.

If you receive a form for a vehicle that has been sold or junked, please indicate the vehicle’s status on the form and return it to the Village Clerk’s Office so it can be deleted from the records.

If you do not receive an application in the mail or need additional forms, pick them up at the Village Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Complex.

Avoid long lines by using the mail to purchase your stickers.

Questions regarding Village vehicle stickers should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at 372-4220.

Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day
and Tree City USA Award
April 23, 2001
Immediate Release

Hanover Park has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the 16th consecutive year Hanover Park has received this national recognition.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. To become a Tree City USA, a community must have the following four standards: a tree board or department, a city tree ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

"Trees make a world of difference in our communities," said John Rosenow, The National Arbor Day Foundation’s president. "Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks, and business areas. At the same time, those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities. An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process of renewal and improvement; a program of tree planting and care that continues through the years, The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improvement."

This year, the Village is planning an Arbor Day Ceremony on April 27th at 1:00 PM at Village Hall. A northern red oak tree will be planted in memory of Police Department Community Service Officer Bryan Walter who suffered a heart attack while on duty last November and subsequently passed away.

The Village will also plant a red oak tree at Spring Wood Middle School in conjunction with the graduating eighth grade class. The Village has donated the tree and the Spring Wood students will raise money to be donated to the National Arbor Day Foundation. The tree will be dedicated at 1:30 PM on Arbor Day on the Spring Wood campus.

Hanover Park Announces Drop in Crime Rate
March 27, 2001
Immediate Release

Chief Ron Moser of the Hanover Park Police Department is pleased to announce that the 2000 Hanover Park Crime Rate decreased 7% from the prior year. This reflects the lowest level ever recorded in Hanover Park since the department began reporting to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report in 1974 And, it comes on the heels of a 27% decrease in 1999.

The Crime Rate is the number of Part I Crimes (the eight most serious categories of crime) per 100,000 residents. The Village recorded 857 Part I Crimes and a population of 38,278 in 2000, versus 862 offenses, with a population of 35,579, in 1999. The corresponding crime rates are 2239 and 2426 respectively. (It should be noted that the 2000 population is a preliminary report from the US Census Bureau, and subject to adjustment).

The number of Part II Crimes, which includes misdemeanors and crimes other than Part I offenses, fell 7% in 2000, again following a 7% reduction in 1999.

Chief Moser credits and thanks the officers and civilians of the department, along with our Village residents, for these dramatic decreases.

The chart below, detailing the increases and decreases in crime in Hanover Park over the last 26 years, is available on disk at the Hanover Park Police Department.

Fire Safety Expo Planned in Hanover Park
September 28, 2000
Immediate Release

In recognition of the start of National Fire Prevention Week, October 9 - October 13, the Hanover Park, Bartlett, and Streamwood Fire Departments are hosting a "Fire Safety Expo."  The Expo will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Hanover Park Commuter Lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road.  All ages are welcome to participate in this exciting community event.

Fire safety professionals will demonstrate car crash extrication, fire extinguisher usage, and rappelling techniques.  The Air Angel helicopter will also make an appearance.  Children and adults will enjoy the variety of fire equipment on display as well as the "smoke house" fire safety trailer.  There will be plenty of activities for kids, including a puppet show and "Fire Pup," the National fire safety mascot!  Come out and enjoy an exciting afternoon of food, fun, and fire safety!

An authentic replica of a 1948 Roadmaster Luxury Liner bicycle, valued at over $3000, will be raffled at the Expo.  This collectable bicycle was donated to the Village of Hanover Park by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago in cooperation with the Brunswick Corporation. Proceeds from the raffle will go toward the Hanover Park Fire Safety Public Education Program.

This Fire Safety Expo is free and parents are encouraged to bring their children to learn more about the importance of fire safety.  Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and soft drinks will be available.

For more information regarding the Fire Safety Expo, please call the Hanover Park Fire Department at 736-6800, the Bartlett Fire Department at 830-3701, or the Streamwood Fire Department at 213-6300.

Lane Closures on Lake Street on September 21st
September 19, 2000
Immediate Release

Westbound Lake Street (Route 20) will be closed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 21st. Traffic will be detoured onto Ontarioville Road to County Farm Road and back to Lake Street while the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) does road-patching work. Both Lake Street westbound lanes will be closed from Ontarioville Road to the County Farm/Barrington Road intersection. One eastbound lane will remain open.

Questions should be directed to IDOT at 630-832-7330.

Village Hosts Business Breakfast
June 15, 2000
Immediate Release

The Village of Hanover Park's Economic Development Committee will be hosting a Business Breakfast on June 20th for representatives from businesses located in the Turnberry Lakes, Mallard Lake, and Hanover Corporate Center business parks.  The breakfast will take place at the Hanover Park Village Hall on Lake Street.

DuPage County Chairman Robert Schillerstrom will be the special guest speaker as all three of Hanover Park's business parks are located in DuPage County.  Village Manager Marc Hummel will provide a "state of the Village" presentation focusing on current and future development projects in Hanover Park.

The EDC hopes that the Business Breakfast will give businesses the opportunity to learn more about what is happening in the Hanover Park community and provide them the opportunity for community involvement.  According to Hanover Park Mayor Irv Bock, "We want to reach out to the businesses in our business parks and let them know what important members of the Hanover Park community they are.  The success of our businesses parks has been a huge benefit for the entire community, particularly in terms of reducing property taxes and providing employment opportunities."

Reduced Water Rates for Senior Citizens
June 15, 2000
Immediate Release

Hanover Park residents age 65 or older are invited to apply for reduced water bills.  Senior citizens must apply for this water bill exemption by July 1, 2000.  The exemption is good for one year and must be renewed each year.  Applications are available at the Village Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, 2121 West Lake Street.

Annual Police Auction to be held May 20th
May 11, 2000
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Police Department will be holding its annual Police Auction on May 20th.  This auction will be held jointly by the Hanover Park and Bartlett Police Departments and will begin at 9:00 am; previewing will start at 8:00 am.

The auction will be held in the Hanover Park Public Works garage located at 2121 West Lake Street.

Unclaimed property such as bicycles, TVs, jewelry, stereo equipment, sports equipment, and auto parts will be auctioned off by a professional auctioneer.  All bidders will be required to sign in to participate.

All sales are final and all items are sold "as is" with no guarantee.

This year, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, in cooperation with the Brunswick Corporation, has donated a collectable, antique-style bicycle to be auctioned to the highest bidder.  This bicycle is an authentic replica of a 1948 Roadmaster Luxury Liner and is valued at over $3,000.  Only 5,000 of these bicycles were manufactured and each comes with a serial number and Certificate of Authenticity.  The bicycle will be on display in the main lobby of Village Hall prior to the auction.  Proceeds from the sale of the bicycle will go to the Village food pantry.

Hanover Park Village Vehicle Stickers
May 1, 2000
Immediate Release

Applications for 2000-01 Village vehicle stickers will be mailed this week.  The deadline for displaying a new Village sticker is June 30th.

The application form contains information for renewing a vehicle that was registered with the Village last year.  If any information has changed, been left blank, or if a new vehicle has been purchased, please make the necessary corrections.

If you receive a form for a vehicle that has been sold or junked, please indicate the vehicle’s status on the form and return it to the Village Clerk’s Office so it can be deleted from the records.

If you do not receive an application in the mail or need additional forms, pick them up at the Village Clerk’s Office at the Municipal Complex.

Avoid long lines by using the mail to purchase your stickers.

Questions regarding Village vehicle stickers should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at 372-4220.

Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award
April 24, 2000
Immediate Release

Hanover Park has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation.  This is the 15th consecutive year Hanover Park has received this national recognition.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.  To become a Tree City USA, a community must have the following four standards: a tree board or department, a city tree ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

This year, the Village is planning a tree-planting ceremony at Ontarioville Elementary School as part of a landscaping and planting event sponsored by the Campfire Organization.  This event will take place on May 13th.  For more information about this event, please contact Gus Vaughan, Principal of Ontarioville Elementary School, at (630) 213-5591.

"Trees make a world of difference in our communities," said John Rosenow, The National Arbor Day Foundation’s president.  "Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks, and business areas.  At the same time, those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities.  An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process or renewal and improvement; a program of tree planting and care that continues through the years, The Tree City USA award is an excellent indication that there is a solid foundation for that process of improvement."

Garage Sale Sign & Parking Regulation Reminder
April 10, 2000
Immediate Release

Garage Sale Sign

During the garage sale season, the Village of Hanover Park would like to remind residents of the following garage sale sign regulations:

• Signs may only be displayed on private property.
• Signs may not be attached to trees, utility poles, parked vehicles, fences, or roofs.
• Signs are not permitted in Village parkways, that is the area between the sidewalk and the street.
• Only one sign is permitted on the property where the sale is located. If the property is on a corner lot, two signs may be displayed on the private property, one facing each street.
• Signs may not exceed six square feet per side (for example, two feet by three feet) and four feet in height.
• Off-site signs are permitted only on private property with the consent of the owner.
• Signs must be removed at the conclusion of the sale.

No permits are required for garage sales. However, signs that violate the sign regulations will be removed and disposed of by Village personnel. Property owners may receive citations based upon repeat offenses.

Parking Regulations

Residents are reminded that parking in driveways must not block sidewalks.  Violators will be given tickets.

Questions should be directed to the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4400.

Maxwell Street West on May 20th
April 10, 2000
Immediate Release

Hanover Park will be having "Maxwell Street West" on Saturday, May 20th.  The sale will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the commuter parking lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road.

Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of two spaces per vendor.  Applications for spaces are available at the Village Hall. Each space is 9 feet wide and 18 feet deep for $15.

Sale of live animals is prohibited.  Absolutely no food products can be sold without Health Department approval.

Maxwell Street West provides a great opportunity for people who have items they would like to sell, but do not want to have a garage sale!

To reserve a space, call (630) 372-4210.

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