Hanover Park is a quaint village located in northwest IL near the Mississippi River. According to a 2013 census, Hanover is home to a predominately middle class community of roughly 38,500 people. A unique feature of the community is that it is home to the largest number of young residents among any city town or village in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs.
Hanover has a rich history that dates back to the mid 1800’s when it was officially incorporated and named, “Hanover”. The village was previously called Wapello, the name of an Indian Chief that presided in modern day Hanover. The rivers that flow through Hanover and the overall topography make it an ideal location for dams and mils.
Hannover lies within the Cook and DuPage counties and presently credits itself as a, “Kids at Hope” community. Hanover is populated by a diverse range of people with varying backgrounds and cultural history. Village President and Mayor Rodney Craig promote the village of Hanover as being a friendly community that provides its residents with convenience and reassurance by being fiscally responsible and openly transparent.
Another source of pride and notability for Hanover is being credited as the Mallard Capitol of the world. It is host to the world’s largest mallard duck hatchery, Whistling Wings, and is the main provider of ducks to research facilities, wildlife refuges, stores and restaurants.