The Official Village Of Hazel Crest

09/16/2026

Hazel Crest is excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Lei Lei’s Place, a new local destination bringing soulful food, warm hearts, and great memories to our community!

✂️ Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 1727 W. 170th St., Hazel Crest, IL

The celebration continues Saturday with the Grand Opening Celebration for guests 35 & over, featuring good food, good people, and a great atmosphere.

🎊 Grand Opening Celebration
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – Close

Come celebrate another growing local business and show your support for entrepreneurship right here in Hazel Crest. Together we grow. Together we thrive. 💙💚

09/15/2026

STAY CONNECTED. STAY INFORMED. STAY HAZEL CREST!

There are more ways than ever to stay connected with the Village of Hazel Crest! Follow our official social media platforms, subscribe to our E-Newsletter, and sign up for Village alerts to receive important community updates right when you need them.

From upcoming events and Village news to severe weather alerts, traffic updates, emergency notifications, and event reminders, staying informed is just a scan away.

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🌐 Visit villageofhazelcrest.com

Scan the QR codes on the flyer and stay connected to everything happening in our community! 💙💚

09/15/2026

Join the Hazel Crest community for an inspiring evening celebrating the history, courage, and achievements of Black aviators! Families and children are invited to learn, create, and have fun through engaging arts, crafts, and interactive activities while discovering the trailblazers who helped open doors in aviation and aerospace.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Illinois Black History Museum
16990 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest, IL

Bring the family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate Black history while inspiring the next generation to dream big and soar even higher! ✈️✨

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

This weeks Hazel Crest Newsletter:

https://canva.link/hazelcrest

09/11/2026

🚨 South Holland Non-Emergency Alert: 🚨

Street paving is scheduled for tomorrow, Sept 12, on E 160th Pl (South Park Ave to School St), Parkside Dr (E 160th Pl to Riverview Dr), School St (Riverview Dr to E 160th Pl) and Veterans Park Dr. Expect temporary closures, delays, and limited access. Please use caution and consider alternate routes.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Hazel Crest, help is still available—and the deadline has been extended!

Residents, homeowners, renters, families, and small businesses impacted by the July 27 storms can receive assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center.

📅 Extended through Tuesday, September 22, 2026, or until further notice
📍 Village of Hazel Crest, 3601 W. 183rd Street
⏰ Monday–Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
⏰ Saturday: 10 AM–2 PM
🚫 Closed Sunday

Don’t wait until the last minute. If you were affected by the storms and need assistance understanding or completing the disaster loan process, please take advantage of this resource while it is available.

📞 SBA Customer Service: (800) 659-2955

Please share this information with a neighbor, friend, family member, or local business owner who may need support. Every share can help this important information reach someone who needs it. 💚

Together, we rebuild. Hazel Crest Strong. 🤝🏽

09/10/2026

Ready for an afternoon of good food, great people, family fun, and community connection? Join us for the Summer Community Kickback: “Putting Church Back on the Radar!”

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Hazel Crest Community UMC
10750 S. California Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL

🎶 Musical Prelude at 1:00 PM
🤝 Welcome & Program at 1:30 PM
🍴 Food • 🛍️ Vendors • 🎈 Kids’ Activities • 💛 Fellowship

This is more than a community event—it’s a chance to reconnect, encourage one another, meet your neighbors, and come together as Hazel Crest continues moving forward.

Bring the family. Invite a neighbor. Tell a friend. We’ll see you there!

09/10/2026

The Village of Hazel Crest’s Fall 2026 50/50 Tree Share Program is here! Residents can help beautify our neighborhoods while purchasing eligible trees at 50% of the cost. 🌱

Planting a tree is more than adding beauty—it can help create cleaner air, greener neighborhoods, stronger communities, and a lasting impact for generations to come. 🏡🌳

Choose from a variety of beautiful trees, including Black Oak, White Oak, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Tulip Tree, Jefferson Elm, Royal Raindrops Crabapple, and more!

📅 Deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍 Return your application and payment to the Hazel Crest Municipal Center, 3601 W. 183rd Street
📞 Questions? Contact Public Works at (708) 335-9600 ext. 200

🍃 Don’t wait—order your tree today!
Together, we can Plant • Preserve • Thrive.