Hanover Park workshops address hard times Saturday

Hanover Park's Inclusion and Diversity Committee has organized three workshops aimed at assisting families through these dismal economic times.

"Surviving the Economic Crisis" will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut St. It's open to the public.

At noon, professionals will discuss how residents can manage financial stress, as well as their children. At 12:50 p.m., a panel will look at the impact of traumatic stress on children and the correlation between childhood relationships and the leading causes of death in adults. And at 2 p.m., advice will be given on how to manage debt and what to do if an employer is downsizing.

Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod, Buffalo Grove Mayor Elliot Hartstein, state Sen. Michael Noland, state Rep. Fred Crespo and others are special guests.

At a recent village board meeting, a motion to provide the committee with funds wasn't seconded so no discussion took place. Hanover Park Trustee Toni Carter, the event's organizer, said many of the doctors who would normally charge fees are attending for free. She estimated the symposium will cost $2,500 to put on and said it's being funded anonymously.

Participants are aked to bring nonperishable food items, toys and coats for children in need. For more information, contact Carter at trusteecarter@yahoo.com or Mayor Rod Craig at rodney.craig@hpil.org.