Welcome to Hanover, Illinois

Village of Hanover

Small-town character on Illinois' scenic Great River Road.

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Around Hanover

Upcoming events

Village meetings, service dates, and community gatherings from one shared calendar.

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Labor Day

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Yard waste pickup

All day

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Garbage pickup

All day

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government

Village Board meeting

7:00 PM · Village Hall · 207 Jefferson Street

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Recycling pickup

All day

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community

Mallardfest 2026

All day

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Mallard Capital of the World

A small village with a memorable sense of place

Hanover sits in Jo Daviess County within five miles of the Mississippi River, with Illinois Route 84—the scenic Great River Road—running through the community.

Public information from hanover-il.com

Discover Hanover

Community life, close to home

01Community event

Mallardfest

Hanover's community festival tradition and 2026 save-the-date.

Learn more 02Nature

Wapello Reserve

A local land and water reserve on the south side of Route 84.

Learn more 03Recreation

Hanover Park District

Fitness, programs, room rentals, and recreation resources.

Learn more 04Local history

Veterans Memorial

Learn about Hanover's community memorial and local history.

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Public document

2025 Drinking Water Quality Report

The Village report covers drinking-water information for January 1 through December 31, 2025.

Now availableRead the report

Imagine Hanover

Find your place in the village

Illustrative content for the prospective pilot. A live version could connect to approved local Realtor or MLS feeds.

DEMO CONTENT

Illustrative · not a real property

Historic village home

Sample listing · 3 bed · near Main Street

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Illustrative · not a real property

Country-edge retreat

Sample listing · generous lot · scenic setting

DEMO CONTENT

Illustrative · not a real property

Easy-care starter

Sample listing · 2 bed · close to services

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Village Hall

Address207 Jefferson Street, PO Box 12A, Hanover, IL 61041

Office hoursMon 7:30–4 · Tue–Wed 8–4:30 · Thu–Fri 7:30–4 · Lunch 12–12:30

Phone815-591-3800

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