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February 13, 2026


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Village Hall Closed for President's Day

In observance of President's Day, the Hanover Park Village Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16th. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Village Hall will reopen for business on Tuesday, February 17th. 


Black History Month Program

Black History Month Program Next Saturday, February 21st

Join the Village's Sister Cities Committee and the Friends of Sister Cities Hanover Park for the annual Black History Month Program. This year's program will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at My Celebration Party Room, 1190 Lake Street. Catering is provided by Briana's Pancake House. Reverend Clyde Brooks will be the primary speaker for the event. Tickets are available for purchase through the Friends of Sister Cities Hanover Park 501(c)(3). Tickets are $20.00 per person or $150.00 for an 8-person table. To purchase tickets, please email friendsofsistercitieshp@gmail.com. 


February is American Health Month

2026 CPR Classes Available

February is American Heart Month, a nationwide observance that spotlights cardiovascular disease and the need for more lifesavers. Anyone can save a life. In every cardiac emergency, the real first responder is not always a uniformed professional but often a friend, family member or even a stranger nearby. Ordinary people have extraordinary power. You are the first responder until professional help arrives. Join the Nation of Lifesavers by learning CPR today. The Hanover Park Fire Department offers CPR training which includes learning child and adult CPR, how to help a choking victim and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The next class for the general public is on Saturday, February 21st.

For more information and to register for a class, visit  the Hanover Park Fire Department website.


Report Graffiti

Remember to Report Graffiti

Help us keep our neighborhoods looking their best! If you spot graffiti on public or private property, please report it.  Quick reporting helps ensure it is cleaned up quickly, discouraging further tagging. To report, please use the Graffiti Hotline: 630-823-5705

Let’s work together to keep our community clean and beautiful!


In the Works Public Works Update

New Year, New Projects! 

The Public Works and Engineering team can't wait for the weather to warm up and construction season to begin. This year's projects, ranging from road resurfacing and watermain replacement to bike path upgrades, are a part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the Village of Hanover Park safe and beautiful! Over the next few weeks, we will provide a brief overview of what is to come in 2026 and what residents should keep an eye out for during the upcoming construction season. 

Lake Street Multi-Use Path Project Overview

  • Project Location: Lake Street from the Metra Station to Gary Avenue
  • Project Description: Install a new multi-use path between existing bicycle paths to provide a continuous path to the Metra Station.
  • Primary Goal: To provide continuous non-vehicular access to the Metra and Pace and improve safety by eliminating gaps in the multi-use path network.
  • Impact: Temporary lane closures will likely occur during construction operations. 
  • Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2026
  • The Village received a $1.37 million federal Surface Transportation Program grant for this project! 

Have questions about this upcoming project? Please contact the Engineering Division at (630) 823-5700 or check out our Current Projects webpage at www.hpil.org/1234/Current-Projects for the latest information.

Lake Street Multi-Use Path

Restaurant Week 2026

Restaurant Week - March 20th - 30th

Hanover Park's 3rd annual Restaurant Week is coming soon! Get ready to taste the globe in 10 days! Check out our website to view the participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week special!

Are you a restaurant interested in signing up to participate? Submit a participation form on the Village's website.


What's Happening at Your Local Library?

Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch

  • Knit and Stitch Group  - Feb. 14 2:00 PM - 4:00PM: Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or do some other needlecraft? This is an excellent opportunity to learn new crafts, chat with other crafters, improve your skills, and share your expertise. Bring your own supplies. Open to everyone of every skill level, no registration required.
  • Explore Your Senses (Ages 5 - 8)- Feb. 18 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Enjoy multi-sensory exploration through touch, sound, sight, smell, and movement. Visit the library's website to register. 
  • Documentary Screening and Discussion - Feb. 21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Watch a documentary with an in-person introduction by Director Crag Dudnick about Alice Tregay's story: Ordinary people affecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism and the continuing relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King to the ongoing fight for justice. A Q&A session will follow the movie screening.

For more events, visit the Schaumburg Township District Library's website.

Poplar Creek Public Library - Sonya Crawshaw Branch

  • Family Concert Series @ Main Branch- Feb. 15 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Join Clarence Goodman for a powerful musical journey through African American history—from slavery and Jim Crow to the Civil Rights era—told through the songs and stories that shaped each pivotal decade.
  • Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5) @ Main Branch - Feb. 17 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Join Miss Shannan for stories, songs, and a craft. She may surprise you with bubbles, too! Storytime helps preschoolers learn narrative skills and develop other early literacy skills. Please register children only, not adults. Visit the library's website to register.
  • Miguel Briones Author Visit @ Main Branch - Feb. 20 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Award-winning author Miguel Briones will perform music, a theatrical play and read from his children’s book “Macho No Machismo”. Presented by School District U-46 & the Poplar Creek Public Library District.

For more events, visit the Poplar Creek Public Library's website.

Streamwood & Hanover Park Stories: A Community Oral History Project

Poplar Creek Public Library is interviewing longtime Streamwood & Hanover Park residents about their experiences living here. The interviews will be made public and shared in the library's digital history collection, found at pclib.org/history. Interviews will run from 15 to 60 minutes. 

Interested in scheduling an interview? Please call Lisa Mueller at 331.808.3535 or email lmueller@pclib.org. 

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Park District News & Events

Galentine's Day Sip & Paint - February 13th

On February 13th, join the Park District for a Sip & Paint at the Community Center from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Celebrate friendship, laughter, and creativity. No painting experience required. The instructor will provide step by step guidance to create a Valentine's or friendship-inspired canvas masterpiece to take home. Pre-registration is required. $40 to participate. Limited spots available. Visit the Park District's website for more information.

Galentines Day Sip & paint

Little Sweetheart Dance - February 21st 

Join the Park District for their first Little Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 21st from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM in the Hanover Park Gymnasium. This will be a magical evening where parents and children dress up, dance, and create unforgettable memories together. Whether it is a father-daughter, mother-son, or any parent-child duo this night is all about love, laughter, and fun. Visit the Park District's website for more information.

Little Sweetheart Dance

Volunteer

Join a Committee Today! 

Hanover Park has many committees and commissions where you can volunteer your time and give back to the community! There are several committees with open positions available including the Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee, the Development Commission, the Environmental Committee, and our Sister Cities Committee.

To learn more about these committees or to apply to join, visit our website!



Thank You Corporate Partners!

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