Construction  Updates

Visit our website at www.hpil.org/Construction for a list of locations and projects. We appreciate your patience during the construction season.

2024 Project Updates:

Hanover Highlands Watermain Replacement Project Update: The contractor is entering the final stages of construction. This week, they began pavement repairs over the watermain trenches. Next week, the contractor will remove the asphalt roadways for replacement. Parkway restoration will also continue.  

IDOT Project at Lake Street and Gary Avenue Update: IDOT’s contractor has completed the paving operations at Lake Street and Gary Avenue. They still need to finish work on the signals in this area. No further motorist delays are expected.

IDOT Project at Lake Street and IL-390 Update: IDOT’s contractor continues to work on the bridge at Lake Street and IL-390. The traffic pattern has switched, and there are two lanes open going east but only one lane going west. Motorists should expect significant delays as they continue to work in this area. The use of alternate routes is advised.

 Should you have any questions about the projects, contact Engineering at 630-823-5700. Visit www.hpil.org/1117/construction-projects to see a map of the project area.

Hanover Park Receives 2024 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor recognized the Village of Hanover Park as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award in recognition of its employment of military veterans. The Village received the Gold level award. This is the fifth straight year the Village has received this honor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

The Village has received a Gold level award in the medium-sized employer (51-499 employees) category. To achieve Gold status, at least 7% of employees must be military veterans, with 75% employed for 12 months. The Village exceeds this criteria with 12% of its workforce made up of veterans, with the majority being employed with the Village for more than 10 years.  

“The Village of Hanover Park values the skills each of our American veterans bring to our workplace---these include leadership, teamwork, and integrity,” said Human Resources Director Barry Kurcz.  “We are extremely proud of our veterans and this award recognizes the Village of Hanover Park’s commitment to maintain our exceptional standard in hiring and advancing veterans in our workplace.  We proudly support these heroes for their dedication and service to our great country” said Village President Rodney Craig. 

For additional information on the program, visit www.hirevets.gov or contact HIREVets@dol.gov