Press Releases 2006

	Release Date	Description

Armed Robbery Committed at Alvarez Jewelers
Release Date: December 13, 2006

On Tuesday, December 12^th, 2006 at approximately 12:45 p.m. four male Hispanic subjects entered Alvarez Jewelers located at 2105 W. Irving Park Road in Hanover Park and committed an armed robbery. The four subjects waited for other customers in the store to leave before committing the robbery. The owners of the store were tied up during the robbery and the offenders fled with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. The attached photos were taken from the surveillance camera in the jewelry store. The Hanover Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the subjects in these photos. The subjects in these photos should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone having information regarding the armed robbery or the identity of the subjects in these photographs is being asked to contact the Hanover Park Investigative Division at (630) 372-4411.

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Village of Hanover Park Hosts Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Release Date: November 29, 2006

The Village of Hanover Park will host a holiday tree lighting ceremony December 1, 2006, 6:00 pm at the Village Hall located at 2121 W. Lake Street Hanover Park.

Trees were trimmed by Elsie Johnson School, Hanover Park Little League, Hanover Park Sister City Committee, the Hanover Park Lions Club and Village Employees.

At 6:00 pm the "switch will be flipped" by Acting Village President Robert Packham; all holiday trees, Lake Street Holiday lights and Municipal Complex holiday lights will be illuminated at once. Santa will arrive by Fire Truck.

Refreshments will be served. The Susan Matthews Dance Troupe and a magician will entertain. Refreshments and entertainment are provided courtesy of the Hanover Park Lions Club.

For further information contact Kim Benedix, Executive Coordinator to the Village Manager, at (630) 372-4218.

Village Plans Annual "Deck the Homes" Contest
Release Date: November 14, 2006

Nominations for the annual "Deck the Homes of Hanover Park" holiday decorating contest can be made by calling the Village Manager’s office at (630) 372-4210.

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 18th. Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the Village awards night.

Holiday Lights Tour
Release Date: November 14, 2006

The Hanover Park Police Department is hosting a "Holiday Lights Tour" on Monday, December 18 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate in this exciting community event. Registered participants will meet at the Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake Street.

A trolley will take participants on a tour of the community to see the holiday decorations. Participants will also be able to judge the annual "Deck the Homes’ contest nominees. Prior to and following the tour, refreshments will be served at Village Hall and a local choir will sing holiday carols.

To register for the Holiday Lights Tour, please call the Crime Prevention Office at (630) 372-4412. The deadline for registration is December 8, 2006.

Hanover Park Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents
Release Date: October 5, 2006

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.

Village of Hanover Park Hosting Blood Drive
Release Date: October 2, 2006

The Village of Hanover Park will be hosting a blood drive on October 26 to benefit victims of car accidents, burn victims, patients with anemia, bone marrow and stem cell transplants, organ transplants, and many other traumas and blood-related disorders.

LifeSource Blood Centers will be visiting the Hanover Park Village Hall on Thursday, October 26th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Blood, commonly referred as the "gift of life" truly is just that. Blood carries gases, nutrients and waste products through the body.  Blood also fights infections, heals wounds and performs many other vital functions.  We all need blood to survive.  There is no substitute.  Volunteer blood donors are the only source for people who need it.

LifeSource has informed us that all blood types are urgently needed to help return the blood supply to normal levels. Please consider giving blood on October 26th.

You can sign up in advance by calling Heather Nelson at (630) 372-4254 or via email.

Fire Department Open House
Release Date: September 28, 2006

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week the Hanover Park Fire Department will be holding an open house. The Open House will be held Saturday, October 7, 2006 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Hanover Park Fire Station #1 located at 6850 Barrington Road.

Demonstrations include Hazardous Material clean up, automobile extrication using the "Jaws of Life", 95 foot Ladder Tower operation, fire engines and ambulances. Fire Prevention information will also be available.

This is also a perfect time to tour our new state-of-the-art fire station.

The open house is free and parents are encouraged to bring their children to learn more about the importance of fire safety. For more information regarding the Fire Department Open House, please Assistant Chief Ed Herzog of the Hanover Park Fire Department at (630) 736-6800.

National Night Out – Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Release Date: July 28, 2006

The Hanover Park Police Department, Park District, Fire Department and Lions Club will be hosting the National Night Out celebration Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at Ahlstrand Park.

The event will include:

The Police Department hosts this event to foster better relationships with members of the community, to take a stand against crime, and to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors by spending an evening outdoors.

These festivities are geared for the entire family.

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 Officer Cindi Leon of the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4412

Hanover Park Accepting Applications for its
Citizens Police Academy
Release Date: July 28, 2006

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 Monday night from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. beginning Monday, September 11, 2005 through Monday, October 30, 2006. The Citizens Police Academy is designed to give volunteer participants a first-hand look at the various aspects of police work.

The Citizens 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 Cindi Leon at (630) 372-4412.

COPS Day Picnic
Release Date: June 9, 2006

The Hanover Park Police Department will be hosting a free COPS Day Picnic at East Harbor Park (near Wildwood and Grosse Pointe Circle) on June 19, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The picnic will include a clown, face painting and games sponsored by the Hanover Park Park District. The Fire Department will be on site and invite kids to have an up-close-and-personal look at their firefighting equipment. This is the tenth 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 East Harbor Park picnic should be directed to Officer Cindi Leon at 630/372-4412.

Chicago White Sox World Series Trophy Tour Heads to Hanover Park
Stop at Hanover Park Gives Fans Access to Championship Prize
Release Date: June 8, 2006

Continuing the celebration of the Chicago White Sox World Series Championship, the White Sox and U.S. Cellular are bringing the 2005 World Series trophy to Hanover Park. The visit is part of a 75 city tour across Illinois and Northwest Indiana making at least 200 appearances at U.S. Cellular stores and other public venues along the way. A suggested $10 cash donation, which will benefit Chicago White Sox Charities and the United Way, is requested for all visitors. Fans will need to provide their own cameras to take advantage of this photo opportunity.

The Chicago White Sox World Series trophy will be at the Hanover Park Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake Street on Tuesday June 20, 2006 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Only the first 500 fans are guaranteed photos with the trophy.

Questions can be directed to Kim Benedix at (630) 372-4210      

Hanover Park Police Department Police Execute a Narcotics Search Warrant
Release Date: June 2, 2006

On Friday June 2nd, 2006 at approximately 5:00 am, the Hanover Park Police Department Police with assistance from the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team executed a narcotics search warrant at 6824 West Avenue in Hanover Park.

Upon entering the residence a suspected methamphetamine lab was located. Two subjects were also found to be inside the residence. Due to the chemicals found inside the residence it was necessary for the entry team as well as the subjects inside the residence to be decontaminated. The lab was disassembled with assistance from the Cook County HIDTA unit.

No persons were injured during the execution of the search warrant.

Donald W. Brizendine, a twenty-six (26) year old resident of 6824 West Avenue in Hanover Park has been charged with one felony count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver and one felony count of Unauthorized Manufacturing of a Methamphetamine.

Brizendine will appear in bond court at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse on Saturday, June 3rd, 2006.

Police Complete Investigation of Male Stuck by Vehicle
Release Date: May 19, 2006

On Sunday, 05/14/06 at approximately 11:30 pm, Hanover Park Police Department Police Officers were called to the scene of a subject struck by a vehicle in the area of the 1800 block of Maple Ave. in Hanover Park.

Officers arriving on the scene learned that a male juvenile subject was struck by a vehicle while walking in the area. The juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Hanover Park Police Department has completed the investigation regarding the incident and has charged Gustavo Avila with one count of Attempted Murder and one count of Aggravated Battery.

Gustavo Avila
19 year old male
Address: 3124 Primrose Ln. Elgin, IL

The investigation has revealed that immediately following a brief verbal altercation, Avila intentionally struck the 13 year old victim with a 1995 Dodge Intrepid.

Bond was set at $200,000 at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse this morning, with an initial court date of June 9, 2006 at 9:00 am.

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 3.6(c) Item 6 – Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Hanover Park Police Department Recognizes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Graduates
Release Date: May 15, 2006

The Village of Hanover Park is pleased to have a new group of dedicated and involved residents who are trained, ready and able to respond to community emergency situations.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trains members to take action in case of a disastrous event where the community's professional response members may be overwhelmed. CERT members have been trained to provide emergency response within the first 72 hours of any disaster. Their training includes knowing how to work as a team to apply basic fire suppression, basic first aid, set up a treatment area, conduct basic search and rescue operations and recognize acts of terrorism.

The 2006 CERT graduates are: Faheem Abro, Carlo Anzuini, Kim Anzuini, Hayward Campbell, Loren Folina, Erika Griesemer, Eric Gustafson, Charletta Hendricks, Craig Hunter, Sharon Kelleher, George Lang, Bob Majchszak, Robert Przborowski, and Robert Wachsmuth.

Acting Village President Robert Packham, Police Chief Ron Moser and Fire Battalion Chief Jim Larsen congratulated the 2006 CERT graduates at a recent Village Board meeting.

Male Juvenile Struck by Vehicle
Release Date: May 15, 2006

On Sunday, 05/14/06 at approximately 11:30,p.m., Hanover Park Police Department Police Officers were called to the scene of a subject struck by a vehicle in the area of the 1800 block of Maple Ave. in Hanover Park.

Officers arriving on the scene learned that a male juvenile subject was struck by a vehicle while walking in the area. The juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The Hanover Park Police Department continues to investigate the incident.

Anyone who has information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4400.

Village of Hanover Park Announces Train Horns Silenced on Canadian National Line
Release Date: April 24, 2006

Effective May 15, train horns on the CN line through the Village of Hanover Park will no longer routinely sound horns at highway/rail grade crossings. This permanent ban applies 24-hours-a-day except in emergency situations.

In 1994, Congress enacted the Swift Rail Act requiring the sounding of locomotive horns at all highway/rail crossings. However, the Act also provided that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) would develop rules to implement this mandate while also taking into account the concern of communities to protect residents from excessive noise.

In June 2005, rules implementing the Swift Rail Act became effective. Since then, seven communities have been working together, with support from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, to silence train horns on the CN line. As a result, a New Quiet Zone stretching twelve miles from York Road in Elmhurst to Jefferson Street in Hanover Park was created. The Quiet Zone covers twenty-four crossings in Elmhurst, Villa Park, Addison, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale and Hanover Park.

According to Acting Village President Robert Packham, "We’ve always been concerned about railroad noise in our community. The CN line has been the source of complaints for many years."

These communities were able to quiet the train horns because the FRA rules allow the substitution of other safety measures that offset the increased risk that would occur when the train horns were silenced. In this case, the use of barrier curbs at several crossings created significant safety improvements that more offset the loss of train horns.

"This will be a big improvement for our community," Acting Village President Packham said. "Residents have lived with this nuisance, being awakened at night or disturbed in their home, for many years. That will change on May 15."

Hanover Park’s Maxwell Street - May 20, 2006
Release Date: April 24, 2006

Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006 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 or by clicking here. 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.

Village of Hanover Park Begins Hydrant Flushing in May
Release Date: April 24, 2006

Starting Monday, May 1 through May 12, 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. Residents with water softeners are encouraged to check the cycle time of their softeners so the unit does not regenerate during this period.

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

Cook County

May 1, 2, 3
South of Irving Park Road, north of Lake Street, west of Barrington Road

May 4, 5
South of Irving Park Road and east of Barrington Road, (Hanover Highlands and Longmeadows South Areas)

May 8, 9, 10, 11
Jensen Boulevard east to Farmstead Lane, north of Irving Park Road to Cynthia Lane and Hastings Lane.

DuPage County

May 1, 2, 3, 4
South of Devon Avenue, east of Church Road, west of Arlington Drive East (Greenbrook Area) Fremont and Glens area.

May 5, 8
South of Stearns Road, north of Schick Road

May 9, 10, 11, 12
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.

Hanover Park Celebrates Arbor Day and Tree City USA Award
Release Date: April 24, 2006

Hanover Park has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the 21st 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 28 at 10:00 am at Albert Einstein Elementary School. A special tree will be planted in memory of former Village President Sonya Crawshaw and the 21st consecutive year the Village of Hanover Park has attained Tree City USA recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This event is open to the public.

Village Supplied Water Safe
Release Date: April 20, 2006

Recently there have been news reports about possible vinyl chloride contamination in well water of residents of the Village of Hanover Park, as well as neighboring communities.

Village of Hanover Park residents who receive water from the Village are supplied Lake Michigan water. The Village purchases Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago, and it is distributed through the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, which serves seven suburban communities. There are no tests of Village supplied water that show vinyl chloride contamination. The water supplied by the Village is safe for consumption and use.

For more information please contact Public Works Director Howard Killian at 630-372-4440.

Hanover Park Brush Pickup Program
Release Date: March 28, 2006

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 3rd
Area 1: Streets north of Lake Street and west of Barrington Road.

April 10th
Area 2: Streets north of Lake Street and east of Barrington Road

April 17th
Area 3: Streets south of Lake Street and north of Lawrence Avenue

April 24th
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 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.

Allied Waste Services also conducts a Yardwaste Collection Program beginning April 7, 2006. Stickers for Allied's program are available at Village Hall.

Adult Female Reported Missing
Release Date: March 16, 2006, 3:00 pm

On Thursday, March 16th at approximately 9:40 am, Hanover Park Police Officers were notified that a distraught adult female walked away from the area of Santa Anita Ln and her whereabouts are currently unknown.

The Female subject, FARINA KHAN, is 31 years old, 5ft 1 inch tall, 101 lbs, long black hair, wearing a knee length maroon suede jacket and no shoes or socks.

The forecasted winter storm poses a threat to any person exposed to the elements.

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Farina Khan is encouraged to contact the Hanover Park Police at (630) 372-4400.

Village of Hanover Park President Irwin A. Bock
Passes Away
Release Date: March 9, 2006

Village Officials learned today that Hanover Park Village President Irwin A. Bock passed away. Mayor Bock had been hospitalized due to a stroke since early February 2006. Village Officials, employees and residents mourn the loss of their dedicated local government leader.

Mayor Bock had served as Village President since 1997. Previously, he was a three-term Village Trustee first having been elected in 1985. He is remembered for his candid commentary, positive perspective and sustaining support.

In addition to holding the Chief Elected position in Hanover Park, Mayor Bock was extensively involved with intergovernmental agencies. He was currently President of the Northwest Municipal Conference, a council of governments representing 50 suburban communities in northwest Cook County. He also was Chairman of the Board of Directors for DUCOMM, a public safety dispatch agency, which provides police and fire communications for numerous DuPage County municipalities, a board member of NSACI, the Northwest Suburban Alliance for Commerce and Industry, and on the Board of Directors of the Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA), which supplies Lake Michigan water to seven communities. In addition, over his 23 year public service career, Mayor Bock served as Vice President of the Illinois Municipal League, was a member of the Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus, and the National League of Cities. He started his public service career as a member of the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals.

Mayor Bock had a special interest and expertise in public safety. He had been a City of Chicago Police Officer and a volunteer for the Ontarioville Fire Protection District, the predecessor of the Village's Fire Department. He was instrumental in the establishment of a municipal fire department. As a champion of public safety services, he understood the importance of first response police and fire personnel.

While at the Hanover Park helm, numerous public improvement projects or programs were completed. Most recently Lake Street was reconstructed and construction of a new fire station was initiated. Residential and commercial development flourished. Water and wastewater systems were improved. His guidance was instrumental in all Village activity.

Mayor Bock is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Cheri, son Jeff, and three grandchildren. Deputy President Robert Packham assumes the Chief Elected Official responsibilities. More information will be forthcoming.

Questions should be directed to Village Manager Marc Hummel at (630) 372-4211

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A Proclamation by the Deputy Village President of the Village of Hanover Park Honoring the Memory of Village President Irwin A. Bock

Due to the passing of Village President Irwin Bock, as a mark of respect, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Village of Hanover Park, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the Village Municipal Building and on all municipal buildings and grounds until sunset, Monday, April 10, 2006.

Dated this 9^th day of March 2006
Deputy Village President

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Village of Hanover Park Hosting Blood Drive
Release Date: February 23, 2006

The Village of Hanover Park will be hosting a blood drive on March 22nd to benefit victims of car accidents, burn victims, patients with anemia, bone marrow and stem cell transplants, organ transplants, and many other traumas and blood-related disorders.

LifeSource Blood Centers will be visiting the Hanover Park Village Hall on Wednesday, March 22nd from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Blood, commonly referred as the "gift of life" truly is just that. Blood carries gases, nutrients and waste products through the body.  Blood also fights infections, heals wounds and performs many other vital functions.  We all need blood to survive.  There is no substitute.  Volunteer blood donors are the only source for people who need it.

LifeSource has informed us that all blood types are urgently needed to help return the blood supply to normal levels. Please consider giving blood on March 22nd.

You can sign up in advance by calling Heather Nelson at (630) 372-4254 or via email.

Hanover Park Police Department and the F.B.I.
continue to investigate Armed Robbery
Release Date: January 31, 2006

On Monday, January 30, 2006 at approximately 12:30 pm, Hanover Park Police Department Police Officers were called to the scene of an Armed Robbery in the 1400 block of Irving Park Rd in Hanover Park.

Officers arriving on the scene learned that a male subject entered the Charter National Bank at 1400 Irving Park Rd and announced a robbery. The subject forced an employee of the bank to hand over US Currency and fled from the bank.

The subject is described as a White Male 30 years old, 6ft tall, Medium Build, wearing a knit cap and black jacket. A photograph of the offender which was captured on the bank’s security system is to the right. An electronic version of the photo is available from the Chicago F.B.I. office by calling (312) 786-2645.

The Hanover Park Police Department and the F.B.I. continue to investigate the incident.

Anyone who has information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Hanover Park Police Department Investigation Unit at (630) 372-4400 or the F.B.I. at (312) 431-1333.

Hanover Park Police Department Police Officers
called to the scene of an Armed Robbery
Release Date: January 30, 2006

On Monday, January 30, 2006 at approximately 1230 pm, Hanover Park Police Department Police Officers were called to the scene of an Armed Robbery in the 1400 block of Irving Park Rd in Hanover Park.

Officers arriving on the scene learned that a male subject entered the Charter National Bank at 1400 Irving Park Rd and announced a robbery. The subject forced an employee of the bank to hand over an undetermined amount of US Currency and fled from the bank.

The subject is described as a White Male 30 years old, 6ft tall, Medium Build, wearing a knit cap and black jacket.

The Hanover Park Police Department continues to investigate the incident with the assistance of the F.B.I.

Anyone who has information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4400.

Village of Hanover Park Honors Award Winners and Volunteers
Release Date: January 30, 2006

On Friday, January 27, 2006 the Village of Hanover Park held its sixth annual Awards Night. Mayor Irv Bock, the Village Clerk and Village Trustees presented awards and recognized a host of Village volunteers and others who serve the Hanover Park community.

Among the awards presented were the Citizens of the Year, 2005 Humanitarian Award, Youth of the Year, Business of the Year and Minority Scholarship. Also recognized were Village Committee members, Police Department Volunteers, 2005 Citizens Police Academy graduates, the 2005 Appearance Award winners, and the businesses who have contributed to the Village’s Corporate Partnership Program.

Humanitarian Award

Each year, the Village of Hanover Park presents the Hanover Park Humanitarian Award to an individual or group who has served the community through humanitarian efforts. This year the award went to Nancy Cicero. Ms. Cicero is a member of the Village's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and serves as Secretary to the Citizen Corps Council. Nancy has been a lunchroom mother at Elsie Johnson School for 18 years. She also works at Glenbard North as a part-time clerical assistant. Her colleagues in District 87 stated, "Nancy is very friendly, positive, upbeat and always view the glass ‘half full’."

Youth of the Year

This program is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in the young people of Hanover Park. Each year students are judged on heroism, community service, service to school, personal achievement and family commitment. And, each year a high school senior is selected as the Hanover Park "Youth of the Year". This year Michael Stralina was awarded the $1,000 scholarship. Michael is a senior at Lake Park High School. He is an Eagle Scout and has earned the BSA Eagle Scout bronze, gold and silver palms. He plans to attend SIU and has applied to the SIUC Aviation Program.

Minority Scholarships

The Village presents a minority youth scholarship for continued education to a deserving high school senior. This year, the $1,000 scholarship was presented to Jennifer Sanitago. Jennifer is a senior at Glenbard North High School. She plans to attend the University of Illinois to study mathematics and become a teacher. She is ranked 18 in her class of 708 students.
 

Business of the Year

The "Mayor’s Choice Business Award" program was developed by the Village’s CONECT Committee to recognize outstanding achievement in the business community within the Village. The winner of the 2005 Mayor’s Choice Business Award is A & A Music located at 27W281 Devon. Founded in 1982, A & A Music provides lessons on all instruments except drums. Since moving to Hanover Park in 1995, their business has grown from 30 students to 310 students. Don and Anita Komorski, owners of A & A Music, are very deserving of this award.

20 Year Club

Two employees were initiated into the Village of Hanover Park’s 20 year club. This club recognizes those individual who have worked for the Village for at least twenty years and recognizes them for their hard work and dedication to the Village. This year’s inductees include Village Clerk Sherry Craig and Water Supply Operator Bud Benedix, Police Officers Mark Atkinson and Mike Kozenczak, Police Lieutenant Roy Hanold and CEOs Peggy Carrillo and Henry Czepczynski,

Citizen of the Year

Mayor Bock honored four firefighters and two police officers for their work in Louisiana assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Mayor Bock said, "When the call came to help in the Hurricane ravaged area, our public safety employees were prepared to help. Their length of stay varied from two to ten weeks. Their duties also varied, but each was a valuable asset to the recovery efforts." It is this selflessness and concern for others that the Village is proud to present the Citizen of the Year awards to Fire Lieutenant Jim Larsen, Firefighter/Paramedics Kody Garrett, Rick Herzog, Brandon Matheny, Police Officers Jennifer Smith and Steven Stotz.

For further information on the award winners and the Awards night event, please contact (630 )372-4210.

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