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Back to Current Press ReleasesPress Releases 2004

 Release Date Description
  November 19 Village Plans Annual "Deck the Homes" Contest  
  November 19 Hanover Park Fire Department Offers CPR and First Aid Classes  
  October 17 Boil Order Lifted for the Village of Hanover Park  
  October 15 Boil Order Issued for the Village of Hanover Park  
  October 8 Special Thanks To Sponsors  
  September 29 Hanover Park Offers Leaf Disposal Information  
  September 29 Hanover Park Brush Pickup Program  
  September 29 Hanover Park Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents  
  September 3 Fire Hydrant Painting Project  
  September 1 Maxwell Street to be held September 18, 2004  
  August 26 Village of Hanover Park Receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  
  August 14 Hanover Park Police Department Holds Public Information Session for CALEA Reaccredidation  
  August 2 Hanover Park’s Maxwell Street on September 18, 2004  
  July 21 Village of Hanover Park Announces Road Closure  
  July 3 Hanover Park Fire Chief Completes International Professional Designation  
  June 25 Village of Hanover Park Announces Reconstruction of METRA Commuter Parking Lot  
  June 25 COPS Day Picnic  
  June 25 Hanover Park Brush Pickup Program  
  June 4 Hanover Park Accepting Applications for its Citizens’ Police Academy  
  June 2 Hanover Park Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents  
  June 1 Reduced Water Rates for Senior Citizens  
  May 11 Annual Police Auction to be held May 15, 2004  
  May 11 Maxwell Street, May 15, 2004  
  May 4 Hanover Park Fire Department Offers CPR and First Aid Classes  
  April 26 CORRECTED PRESS RELEASE
Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award
 
  April 22 Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award  
  Aprill 22 Village of Hanover Park Approves Fiscal Year 2005 Budget  
  April 20 Village Hydrant Flushing Begins in May  
  April 16 Garage Sale Sign & Parking Regulation Reminders  
  April 12 Annual Police Auction to be held May 15, 2004  
  April 12 Hanover Park’s Maxwell Street on May 15, 2004  
  March 15 Hanover Park Brush Pickup Program  
  March 3 Work continues on the Lake Street Reconstruction Project  
  March 2 Lake Street Reconstruction Project Update  
  January 15 Hanover Park Police Department Recognize Citizens Police Academy Graduates  

 

TopVillage Plans Annual "Deck the Homes" Contest
Release Date: November 19, 2004

Nominations for the annual "Deck the Homes of Hanover Park" holiday decorating contest can be made by calling the Village Clerk's office at (630) 372-4220.

Single-family and multifamily residences will be judged on originality, creativity, and holiday spirit. Only those decorations visible from the street will be judged.

Residents are encouraged to nominate themselves as well as their neighbors and friends. In an effort to encourage more participation in the competition, prizes will not be awarded to any property in consecutive years.

Nominees will be judged during the Police Department’s "Holiday Lights Tour" on December 15th. Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the Village awards night.

TopHanover Park Fire Department Offers CPR and First Aid Classes
Release Date: November 19, 2004

The Village of Hanover Park Fire Department offers basic CPR and First Aid classes. In addition, the Fire Department offers Healthcare Provider CPR classes that are open to healthcare professionals only. Classes are held at Fire Station #1, 1661 Maple Avenue in Hanover Park. Registration fees are:

CPR Resident- $25 Non Resident $45
Healthcare Provider CPR Resident $55 Non Resident $55
First Aid Resident $25 Non Resident $45

Classes scheduled for 2005 are:

January 14 CPR
February 18 CPR
March 18 Healthcare Provider CPR
April 15 CPR
May 20 First Aid
June No Classes
July 15 Healthcare Provider CPR
August 19 First Aid
September 16 CPR
October 21 Healthcare Provider CPR
November 18 First Aid
December 16 CPR

Registration for classes must be made by calling the Fire Department at (630) 736-6800 – Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. All classes have a minimum attendance of five and a maximum attendance of 15.

TopBoil Order Lifted for the Village of Hanover Park
Release Date:  October 17, 2004

Effective 3:00pm Sunday, October 17, the boil order for the Village of Hanover Park, previously issued on Friday, October 15, has been lifted. All samples taken at the Village storage facilities and routine sample sites on Friday and Saturday have shown no presence of bacteria.

Village staff is confident the boil order was caused by problems at the sample site or the testing procedures and not by contaminated public water supply.

We thank you for your patience in resolving this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

There is no need for residents to flush their water lines.

If you need further information, you may contact the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

TopBoil Order Issued for the Village of Hanover Park
Release Date: October 15, 2004

DRINKING WATER ALERT -- BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

Fecal coliform bacteria were found in 2 samples of water supply on October 14, 2004. This bacteria can make you sick and is a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.

What should I do?

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.

Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for 3-5 minutes, let cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

Fecal coliforms are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

The symptoms above can result from many causes other than being caused by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

What happened? What is being done?

Bacterial contamination can also happen due to a break in the distribution system or through a cross-connection.

Village staff is inspecting the two sites for possibilities of cross-contamination and is taking samples in the immediate area per IEPA regulations. We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water. We expect the boil order to remain in effect until Monday, October 18.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

Please share the information with all people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses) by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

TopSpecial Thanks To Sponsors
Release Date: October 8, 2004

The Village would like to extend a special thank you to the following companies who participated in the 2004 Corporate Partnership Program which enables the Village to provide the community with programs and special events.

Platinum
Alexian Brothers Hospital Network

Gold
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd
BFI
Camcraft
Chapala Supermarket
First Eagle National Bank

TopHanover Park Offers Leaf Disposal Information
Release Date: September 29, 2004

The Village of Hanover Park would like to remind residents that depositing leaves on public property is prohibited. Violators face a minimum $100 fine. Raking leaves into streets interferes with the Village’s street-sweeping. Large quantities of leaves in the street also increase the potential for flooding because storm sewer inlets can easily become clogged.

Hanover Park residents have three options for leaf disposal:

  • Create a backyard composting area where your fall leaves can gradually "ripen" and turn into rich mulch for next spring’s flower and vegetable gardens.
  • Mulch leaves by running them over with a lawn mower. Leaves mulched in this way can be used around shrubs.
  • Place leaves in a yardwaste container, attach a yardwaste sticker ($1.74per sticker) and leave them at the curb for pickup by BFI. If a company other than BFI collects your household refuse, contact them directly for yardwaste collection information.
  • We encourage you to use either the first or second option. The ever-increasing cost of disposing leaves at a landscape waste facility is greater than disposing garbage at a landfill.

    BFI’s final yardwaste collection day is Saturday, November 27, 2004.

    TopHanover Park Brush Pickup Program
    Release Date: September 29, 2004

    The Hanover Park Village Brush Pickup Program will take place in October. Residents should refer to the 2003 Village Calendar for specific information about the program.

    Set-Out Time

    Brush can only be set out two days prior to 7:00 AM on your pick up day. Please do not put brush out after 7:00 AM on the first day of your collection cycle. Hold it for the next scheduled pickup. The Village incurs considerable cost returning to an area to collect brush set out after the first day of the collection cycle. It may take more than one day to pick up all the brush in a designated area. If brush is not picked up on the first day, it will still be picked up.

    October 4th
    Area 1:
    Streets north of Lake Street and west of Barrington Road.

    October 11th
    Area 2:
    Streets north of Lake Street and east of Barrington Road

    October 18th
    Area 3:
    Streets south of Lake Street and north of Lawrence Avenue

    October 25th
    Area 4:
    Streets south of Lawrence Avenue

    What will be picked up:

    • Branches a minimum of two feet and a maximum of 10 feet in length and less than eight 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.
    • Tree stumps and roots.

    How to stack the brush:

    • Brush should be stacked in one direction with the butt end toward the street.
    • No lumber, wire, rope, or other materials may be included with the brush.
    • Brush must NOT block the sidewalk.

    Questions regarding the Village Brush Pickup Program should be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    BFI also conducts a Yardwaste Collection Program. Stickers for the BFI program are available at Village Hall. The final BFI yardwaste collection of the year will be on November 27, 2004.

    TopHanover Park Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents
    Release Date: September 29, 2004

    The Village of Hanover Park will deliver loads of wood chips, a by-product of the Village’s brush pick up program, to residents free of charge.

    Each load will average about four cubic yards – enough to fill an area six feet by six feet by three feet high (6’ x 6’ x 3’). The Public Works Department will deliver the wood chips and will dump them in the driveway only. Wood chips will not be dumped on driveway aprons, sidewalks or lawns.

    Please stop by the Public Works facility at 2121 W. Lake Street before ordering to take a look at the wood chips.

    For more information or to request a delivery, please call the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    TopFire Hydrant Painting Project
    Release Date: September 3, 2004

    On Thursday, September 2, 2004, the Village Board approved an Eagle Scout service project proposed by Hanover Park resident Tom Fitzpatrick of Boy Scout Troop 191. Mr. Fitzpatrick and the scouts from Troop 191 plan to paint the fire hydrant hose caps of nearly 260 fire hydrants in Hanover Park south of Schick Road. The fire hydrant hose caps will be painted one of four colors to correspond with the different sizes of water main lines to indicate the hydrant's available water flow. The four different colors to be used to identify the hydrants are: yellow for six inch lines, brown for eight inch lines, light blue for ten inch lines, and green for twelve inch or greater lines.

    The painting of the fire hydrant hose caps will greatly assist firefighting forces with the identification of a particular fire hydrant's available flow when fire emergencies arise. Based upon the success of this project, the Village would look forward to continuing the fire hydrant painting program throughout the other sections of the Village. Mr. Fitzpatrick's project is scheduled to be completed on September 12, 2004 with a possible rain date of September 18.

    For additional information, residents can call the Village Manager's Office at (630) 372-4210 or the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    TopMaxwell Street to be held September 18, 2004
    Release Date: September 1, 2004

    Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 in the commuter lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road. This event will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    Items sold range from collectibles to garage sale bargains! Stop by and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping.

    Admission is free and this event is wheelchair accessible. For further information please contact Sherry Craig at (630) 372-4220

    TopVillage of Hanover Park Receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
    Release Date: August 26, 2004

    The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the Village of Hanover Park has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. This is the 14th consecutive year the Village of Hanover Park has received this award.

    The award represents a significant achievement by the Village. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as:

  • A policy document.
  • A financial plan.
  • An operations guide.
  • A communications device.
  • Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories to receive the award.

    When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award. This has been presented to the Budget Review Team: Village Manager Marc Hummel, Assistant Village Manager Mark Masciola and Finance Director Harry Sakai.

    Since the inception of the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program in 1984, approximately 900 entities have received the Award. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

    The Government Finance Officers Association is a nonprofit professional association serving 14,000 government finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting.

    TopHanover Park Police Department Holds Public Information Session for CALEA Reaccredidation
    Release Date: August 14, 2004

    The Hanover Park Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a nationally recognized program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets professional standards.

    Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L.E.A.), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.

    As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session, Monday, August 16, 2004 at 7:00 pm. The session will be conducted in the Village of Hanover Park Council Chambers at 2121 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park IL 60133.

    Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling (630) 372-4435 on Monday, August 16, 2004 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team.

    Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to five (5) minutes and must address the police department's ability to comply with CALEA's standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Hanover Park Police Department. The local contact is Sgt. Roy Hanold at (630) 372-4400.

    Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Hanover Park Police Department's ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L.E.A.), 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2215

    TopHanover Park’s Maxwell Street on September 18, 2004
    Release Date: August 2, 2004

    Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held Saturday, September 18, 2004 in the commuter lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road. This event will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    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 by 18 feet deep for $15.00

    Sale of live animals is prohibited. Absolutely no food products can be sold without Village 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!

    Items sold range from collectibles to garage sale bargains! Stop by and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping.

    To reserve a space, call the Village Clerk's office at 630/372-4220.

    TopVillage of Hanover Park Announces Road Closure
    Release Date: July 21, 2004

    The Village of Hanover Park is informing motorists that the Arlington Bridge over the west branch of the DuPage River will be closed for reconstruction beginning July 26, 2004 and continuing for approximately five weeks. During this time Arlington Drive from Greenbrook to Catalina will be closed. Motorists should use Lake Street to Arlington Drive East as alternate route.

    Alliance Contractors out of Woodstock, Illinois is the contractor for this $137,650 project. Work scheduled for this project includes:

  • Replacing the existing bridge deck with a new concrete deck
  • Repairing the existing pre-stressed concrete deck beams
  • Adding draining scuppers, and
  • Replacing the existing sidewalk on the east side of the bridge.

  • Any questions should be directed to Village Engineer Bill Beckman at (630) 372-4270.

    TopHanover Park Fire Chief Completes International Professional Designation
    Release Date: July 3, 2004

    Craig A. Haigh, Chief of the Hanover Park (IL) Fire Department has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of "Chief Fire Officer". The Commission on Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD) met on May 18, 2004 to officially confer the designation upon Chief Haigh. Chief Haigh is one of only 412 CFOs worldwide.

    The Chief Fire Officer Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competencies.

    A Board of Review consisting of members of the fire and emergency services profession, academia, and municipal agencies review each applicant and recommends successful candidates for designation to the commission.

    Chief Haigh is a 20-year veteran of the fire service beginning his career as a volunteer firefighter with the Hampton Fire Department and rose through the ranks to become Chief from 1991-1995. He also worked full time for the Rock Island Fire Department until 1995 where he served as their first EMS Coordinator and was instrumental in the development of their Paramedic program. He left Hampton and Rock Island in 1995 to become Chief of the King (NC) Fire Department where he served until he was appointed Chief to the Village of Hanover Park's Fire Department in 2002, where he now resides with his wife and two children.

    Chief Haigh has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and a Field Staff Instructor with the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute.

    TopVillage of Hanover Park Announces Reconstruction of METRA Commuter Parking Lot
    Release Date: June 25, 2004

    Beginning Wednesday, June 30, 2004 and continuing for approximately four (4) weeks, the northeast permit parking lot at the Metra Commuter Station will be closed for reconstruction.

    During that time, permit parking will be allowed in the lot WEST of the main entrance, which is currently the daily metered parking.

    If you have questions or require additional information please contact William Beckman, Village Engineer or Sherry Craig, Village Clerk at (630) 372-4200.

    Click here to view a large image of the Parking Lots.

    TopCOPS Day Picnic
    Release Date: June 25, 2004

    The Hanover Park Police Department will be hosting a free COPS Day Picnic at Heritage Park, located on Arlington Drive East, Tuesday, July 20, 2004 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The picnic will include a clown, arts and crafts, children's games and refreshments. This is the eighth year of COPS Days picnics and these festivities are geared for the entire family.

    The Police Department hosts these picnics to foster better relationships with members of the community and to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors.

    Questions regarding the Heritage Park picnic should be directed to Officer Ken Herman at (630) 372-4413.

    TopHanover Park Brush Pickup Program
    Release Date: June 25, 2004

    The next cycle of the Hanover Park Village Brush Pickup Program will take place in July. Brush can only be set out two days prior to 7:00 am on your pick up day. Please do not put brush out after 7:00 am on the first day of your collection cycle. Hold it for the next scheduled pickup. The Village incurs considerable cost returning to an area to collect brush set out after the first day of the collection cycle. It may take more than one day to pick up all the brush in a designated area. If brush is not picked up on the first day, it will still be picked up. Areas are scheduled as follows:

    July 12th
    Area 1: Streets north of Lake St. and west of Barrington Rd.

    July 19th
    Area 2: Streets north of Lake St. and east of Barrington Rd.

    July 26th
    Area 3: Streets south of Lake St. and north of Lawrence Ave.

    August 2nd
    Area 4: Streets south of Lawrence Avenue

    What will be picked up:

  • Branches a minimum of 2 feet and a maximum of 10 feet in length and less than 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.

  • Tree stumps and roots.

  • How to stack the brush:

  • Brush should be stacked in one direction with the butt end toward the street.

  • No lumber, wire, rope, or other materials may be included with the brush.

  • Brush must NOT block the sidewalk.

  • Questions regarding the Village Brush Pickup Program should be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    BFI also conducts a Yardwaste Collection Program. Stickers for the BFI program are available at Village Hall.

    TopHanover Park Accepting Applications for its Citizens’ Police Academy
    Release Date: June 4, 2004

    The Hanover Park Police Department is now taking applications for its annual Citizens’ Police Academy. Classes will be held at the Hanover Park Police Station every Tuesday night from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm beginning Tuesday, September 14, 2004 through Tuesday, November 16, 2004. The Citizens’ Police Academy is designed to give participants a first hand look at the various aspects of police work.

    The Citizen’s Police Academy is an opportunity for citizens to gain insight into the duties of police officers, while providing responsible citizens with comprehensive knowledge of police operations, practices and objectives. Participants in the Academy learn how they can help keep the community crime free and become resources for improved community/police involvement.

    Participants will gain in-depth knowledge about the criminal justice system, the operational guidelines of police agencies, ways to resist crime, and how to take appropriate security measures. The Academy is taught by Hanover Park Police Officers.

    Hanover Park residents interested in participating in the Citizens’ Police Academy must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and will need to complete an application form and pass a criminal background check. The Citizens’ Police Academy will be limited to twenty (20) participants per class and will culminate in a graduation ceremony.

    If you have any questions, need further information, or if you would like an application contact Ken Herman at (630) 372-4413.  Or click here to print an application.

    TopHanover Park Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents
    Release Date: June 2, 2004

    The Village of Hanover Park will deliver loads of wood chips, a by-product of the Village’s brush pick up program, to residents free of charge.

    Each load will average about four cubic yards – enough to fill an area six feet by six feet by three feet high (6’ x 6’ x 3’). The Public Works Department will deliver the wood chips and will dump them in the driveway only. Wood chips will not be dumped on driveway aprons, sidewalks or lawns.

    Please stop by the Public Works facility at 2121 W. Lake Street before ordering to take a look at the wood chips.

    For more information or to request a delivery, please call the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    TopReduced Water Rates for Senior Citizens
    Release Date: June 1, 2004

    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, 2004. 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.

    TopAnnual Police Auction to be held May 15, 2004
    Release Date: May 11, 2004

    The Hanover Park Police Department will be holding its annual Police Auction on May 15, 2004. 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, 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.

    Questions regarding the Police Auction should be directed to Lieutenant Dave Webb at (630) 372-4418.

    TopMaxwell Street, May 15, 2004
    Release Date: May 11, 2004

    Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held this Saturday, May 15, 2004 in the commuter lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road. This event will take place from 9:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

    Items sold range from collectibles to garage sale bargains! Stop by and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping.

    Admission is free and this event is wheelchair accessible. For further information please contact Sherry Craig at (630) 372-4220.

    TopHanover Park Fire Department Offers CPR and First Aid Classes
    Release Date: May 4, 2004

    The Village of Hanover Park Fire Department offers basic CPR and First Aid classes. The Fire Department also offers Healthcare Provider CPR classes that are open to healthcare professionals only. Classes are held at Fire Station #1, 1661 Maple Avenue in Hanover Park. Registration fees are:

    Resident $25.00 (CPR and First Aid)
    Non-Resident $45.00 (CPR and First Aid)
    Healthcare Provider CPR $55.00 (resident and non-resident rate)

    Classes scheduled for 2004 are:

    May 21 - CPR
    June - No Classes
    July 16 - Healthcare Provider CPR
    August 20 - First Aid
    September 17 - CPR
    October 15 - Healthcare Provider CPR
    November 19 - First Aid
    December 10 - CPR

    There is a minimum of five and a maximum of 15 students per class. For further information and to register please call the Fire Department Secretary between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at (630) 736-6803.

    See 2005 CPR/First Aid Schedule here.

    TopCORRECTED PRESS RELEASE
    Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award
    Release Date: April 26

    Hanover Park has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.  This is the 19th 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 in an ongoing process of renewal and improvement; a program of tree planting and care that continues throughout 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 30 at 10:00 am at Hanover Highlands Elementary School.  A special tree will be planted in honor of the ceremony in honor of retired sixth grade teacher Mary Ann Bilski for 36 years of service to Hanover Highlands Elementary School and a founding member of the Village of Hanover Park's Sister City Committee. This event is open to the public.

    TopHanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award
    Release Date: April 22, 2004

    Hanover Park has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the 19th 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 in an ongoing process of renewal and improvement; a program of tree planting and care that continues throughout 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 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Anne Fox Elementary School. A special tree will be planted in honor of the ceremony in honor of retired sixth grade teacher Mary Ann Bilski for 36 years of service to Hanover Highlands Elementary School and a founding member of the Village of Hanover Park's Sister City Committee. This event is open to the public.

    TopVillage of Hanover Park Approves Fiscal Year 2005 Budget
    Release Date: April 22, 2004

    The Fiscal Year 2005 budget includes expenditures and revenues for municipal services for May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005. Nine Public Meetings were held as part of the budget process. Each Village department made a preliminary budget presentation and separate public meetings were conducted for the General Fund and Water and Sewer Fund budgets.

    Overall, expenses are 2% less than the prior year budget. However, Operating Expenses are 3% greater. In order to balance the budget, $2.5 million of reserves are utilized to fund major capital improvements.

    In the prior year, a budget deficit was identified due to weak economic conditions including a reduction in state-shared revenues. Also, the Village Board identified a goal to hire additional full-time firefighters. The FY'05 budget includes a three component deficit reduction program that addresses both of these budget issues. First, five full time positions are eliminated which, with the hiring of the additional firefighters, results in a net reduction of two full time positions. The number of full time employees decreases from 182 to 180. Also, the annual Harvest Fest is eliminated in 2004.

    Second, user fees are increased. Ambulance fees increase to offset additional emergency medical response costs. Property taxes increase less than 5%. Water rates increase 4%, which covers the City of Chicago's water rate increase for Lake Michigan water.

    Third, several Motor Fuel Tax eligible expenses are transferred from the General Fund to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund. Street light maintenance, pavement striping and tree trimming will be charged to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, which reduces General Fund expenditures by $159,000. With this deficit reduction program, the budget is balanced and core mission services are funded. Improved public safety response is the budget priority.

    Major capital projects are also funded via bond proceeds or fund reserves. For example, the Lake Street Reconstruction Project continues. The main north commuter parking lot will be reconstructed. Also, the bridge on Arlington Drive East will be refurbished. In the Water and Sewer Fund the Village will complete the final year of a meter replacement program. Also, replacement of 17 police mobile computers is allocated.

    TopVillage Hydrant Flushing Begins in May
    Release Date: April 20, 2004

    Starting Monday, May 3 through May 14, the Village Water Division will be flushing hydrants throughout the Village. The flushing will occur between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 pm. Notices will be posted in designated areas prior to flushing.

    Residents should not wash laundry during the flushing hours as rust staining of clothing may result. Resident with water softeners are encouraged to check the cycle time of their softeners so that the unit does not regenerate during this period.

    The schedule for hydrant flushing by area will be as follows:

    Cook County

    May 3, 4, 5
    South of Irving Park Road, north of Lake Street, west of Barrington Road

    May 6, 7
    South of Irving Park Road and east of Barrington Road, (Hanover Highlands and Longmeadows South Areas)

    May 10,11, 12, 13
    Jensen Boulevard east to Farmstead Lane, north of Irving Park Road to Cynthia Lane and Hastings Lane.

    DuPage County

    May 3, 4, 5, 6
    South of Devon Avenue, east of Church Road, west of Arlington Drive East (Greenbrook Area) Fremont and Glens area.

    May 7, 10
    South of Stearns Road, north of Schick Road

    May 11, 12, 13, 14
    South of Schick Road to Army Trail Road, east of Bayside Drive to west of Kuhn Road and west of Windjammer Lane.

    Schedule subject to change due to weather conditions or emergencies!

    Residents with questions or problems with water quality should contact the Public Works Department (630) 372-4440 between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and (630) 372-4400 after regular working hours.

    TopGarage Sale Sign & Parking Regulation Reminders
    Release Date: April 16, 2004

    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 parkway; 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 regulation will be removed and disposed of by Village personnel. Property owners may receive citations based upon repeat offenses.

    Questions should be directed to the Village Clerk's Office at 630/372-4220.

    Parking Regulations

    Residents are reminded Village ordinance prohibits overnight parking on any designated street between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM every day of the week unless otherwise posted. Also, Village Ordinance prohibits parking across the sidewalk between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM every day of the week. Violators will be given tickets.

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

    TopAnnual Police Auction to be held May 15, 2004
    Release Date: April 12, 2004

    The Hanover Park Police Department will be holding its annual Police Auction on May 15, 2004. 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, 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.

    Questions regarding the Police Auction should be directed to Lieutenant Dave Webb at (630)372-4418.

    TopHanover Park’s Maxwell Street on May 15, 2004
    Release Date: April 12, 2004

    Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held Saturday, May 15, 2004 in the commuter lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road. This event will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

    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 by 18 feet deep for $15.00

    Sale of live animals is prohibited. Absolutely no food products can be sold without Village 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!

    Items sold range from collectibles to garage sale bargains! Stop by and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping.

    To reserve a space, call the Village Clerk's office at 630/372-4220.

    TopHanover Park Brush Pickup Program
    Release Date: March 15, 2004

    The Hanover Park Village Brush Pickup Program will take place in April. The following are procedures for residents to follow to comply with the program.

    Set-Out Time

    Brush can only be set out two days prior to 7:00 am on your pick up day. Please do not put brush out after 7:00 am on the first day of your collection cycle. Hold it for the next scheduled pickup. The Village incurs considerable cost returning to an area to collect brush set out after the first day of the collection cycle. It may take more than one day to pick up all the brush in a designated area. If brush is not picked up on the first day, it will still be picked up.

    April 5
    Area 1: Streets north of Lake Street and west of Barrington Road.

    April 12
    Area 2: Streets north of Lake Street and east of Barrington Road

    April 19
    Area 3: Streets south of Lake Street and north of Lawrence Avenue

    April 26
    Area 4: Streets south of Lawrence Avenue

    What will be picked up:

    • Branches a minimum of 2 feet and up to 10 feet in length and less than eight 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.
    • Tree stumps and roots.

    How to stack the brush:

    • Brush should be stacked in one direction with the butt end toward the street.
    • No lumber, wire, rope, or other materials may be included with the brush.
    • Brush must NOT block the sidewalk.

    Questions regarding the Village Brush Pickup Program should be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

    BFI also conducts a Yardwaste Collection Program. Stickers for the BFI program are available at Village Hall.

    TopWork continues on the Lake Street Reconstruction Project
    Release Date: March 3, 2004

    The Village of Hanover Park will keep residents informed of construction updates via the Hi-Lighter, web site, cable access channel and newspaper as updates become available.

    FOR ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS CALL
    ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    Field Office (630)830-5062

    Lake Street
    Construction News Update

    STAGE 1:  MARCH TO MID-JUNE 2004
    The first stage will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and be relocated onto the existing eastbound and temporary lanes of U.S. 20 while reconstruction takes place on the westbound side.  Turn lanes will be provided at intersections where there are signals.  However, at all side streets and driveways, there will be a common left turn lane for both directions of traffic.

    STAGE 2:  Mid-June to Mid-September 2004
    Stage two will immediately follow with traffic transferred to one lane in each direction on the westbound side of the roadway and the reconstruction on the eastbound lanes.  Turn lanes and a common left lane will be included.

    STAGE 3:  Mid-September to October 31, 2004
    Stage three will immediately follow with traffic transferred to outside lane in each direction.  At this time the reconstruction of the medians shall take place.

    TopLake Street Reconstruction Project Update
    Release Date: March 2, 2004

    With the warm weather comes the construction season. Work continues on the Lake Street Reconstruction Program. Lane closures for the reconstruction began March 2, 2004. The lane configurations will be as follows:

  • One eastbound lane.
  • One westbound lane.
  • A "suicide" center lane for turning movements from North Avenue to Barrington Road.
  • East of Barrington Road, Lake Street will have one westbound lane adjacent to an 8' drop off, which provides for new pavement that will be below the current grade. A temporary concrete "jersey wall" barrier will be erected at the shoulder near the drop off.
  • East of Barrington Road, two eastbound lanes of Lake Street will reduce to one lane at the viaduct.
  • County Farm Road, south of Lake Street, will have one lane each way (north and south) to Ontarioville Road.
  • Barrington Road north of Lake Street will have one northbound lane, a southbound lane and two left turn lanes.
  • The above configuration will result in traffic congestion. Residents should adjust driving schedules and routes to accommodate the anticipated traffic delays.

    TopHanover Park Police Department Recognize
    Citizens Police Academy Graduates
    Release Date: January 15, 2004

    This past fall, the Hanover Park Police Department hosted its sixth annual Citizens Police Academy. This program serves as a link to constructing a working partnership between the police and the public. Twenty residents participated in the program. They were exposed to various aspects of police work including organizational setup, operational functions, the officer selection process and hiring requirements, academy training and the Field Training Officer program. Also highlighted were crash investigations, traffic stops, officer safety and occupant control issues. The program also provided an introduction to the Investigative Division including an overview of the investigative process and evidence collection. Participants completed several practical exercises simulating actual traffic stop scenarios, baton techniques, and three crime-scene exercises.

    The Gang Tactical Unit and Police Canine Units provided explanations of their duties along with demonstrations. The class became familiar with the Police Department’s Crime Prevention and Community Relations Division. They received an overview of the DARE and GREAT programs, COPS Days Picnics, National Night Out and PACT (Police and Children Together) Camp.

    A dinner and graduation ceremony was held upon completion of the program. Graduates are now eligible to become members of the Citizen Patrol.

    The Class of 2003 Citizen’s Police Academy graduates.

    The Class of 2003 Citizen’s Police Academy graduates include:
    Ray Autowski, Jennifer Banister, Carol Dameron, June Euliano, Dana Fletcher, Allan Franz, Doris Fuller-Gaic, Michael Gonzalez, Sharon Kelleher, John Kittle, Mary Kittle, Philip McBride, Frank McQueen, Nancy Nork, Marie Peterson, Jackie Philp, Jennifer Pitsenbarger, John Sackris, Dorothy Stone and Denise Wood.

    Congratulations!

     

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