Who are we?

We are Hanover Park residents that believe that our hometown can be a leader in our region and that all Hanover Park residents should be able to be proud of our hometown. 

We believe that the "culture of no" that exists within our Village government is causing the needs of our residents to go unmet.   We believe in an assets-based view of Hanover Park that begins with the idea that together, we can draw on the talents of our residents to solve problems.  We stand for government that is ethical, open, and participatory.

HP Progress will pursue an environment of strong leadership, strong systems, and a culture of universal achievement to produce remarkable results."

Acting President: Rick Roberts
Secretary: Laura Roehrig
Treasurer: Phil Anderson

 Email us at: hanoverparkprogress@gmail.com

For Immediate Release, July 22, 2008

Hanover Park Residents Take a Stand for Progress in Their Hometown

HANOVER PARK, IL-Hanover Park residents gathered today at Atmya Plaza to form a new political party.  This new party, Hanover Park Progress, has been created with an eye toward the April 2009 municipal election.  Open government, funding for police and public safety, and support for the Hanover Park Wind Turbine Alliance were some of the issues discussed at the organizing meeting. 

"We are concerned citizens of Hanover Park," commented Rick Roberts, Chairman of Hanover Park Progress.  "We have been longtime community volunteers, who have worked hard to make our town a great place to live.  We are concerned about the events going on in our village government, and we see important opportunities. It's our goal to make sure we act on those opportunities."

Party leaders filed the paperwork with the county and state organizing Hanover Park Progress as a new political, local party.  Hanover Park Progress will have a booth at Hanover Park's upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration from August 14-17, and they will be organizing several fall events to bring residents together to raise support for their cause. 

"We chose the name 'Progress' because it represents our goals for Hanover Park," stated Laura Roehrig, Hanover Park Progress Secretary.  "We want Hanover Park to move forward.  We live in an era of continuous change, so the 'same old, same old' won't cut it.  We want responsible government that solves problems and helps residents."
 
Several residents in attendance at the organizational meeting expressed concern how the existing Village Board make decisions.  It seems politics take precedence over the needs of the residents.
 
“It is time to end the agendas of revenge that seem to drive our Village Board meetings,” commented Gary Johnson, Hanover Park Progress Treasurer.  “We have been impressed with the leadership of Mayor Craig and Trustee (Toni) Carter, but over the last year, it has become clear that the rest of the Village Board is not interested in solving problems and meeting the needs of the people.  It’s our goal to make the Village listen to the needs of the people and treat residents with the respect they deserve.”
 
For more information about Hanover Park Progress, visit their Web site at http://www.hanoverparkprogress.com.