Gang Awareness Forum on June 10th

for immediate release

GANG AWARENESS FORUM TO BE
HELD JUNE 10 AT LAUREL HILL ELEMENTARY

Hanover Park – A parent education forum to raise awareness of street gangs will be held on Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of Laurel Hill Elementary School, 1750 Laurel Ave. in Hanover Park.

“There is a definite need to raise the level of awareness regarding gangs in our neighborhood,” said Rod Craig, mayor of Hanover Park. “This forum will provide an opportunity for parents and members of our community to learn about gangs and learn how we all can help prevent the spread of gangs and gang-related activities,” he added.

Presentations will be provided by both the Hanover Park Police Department and the Elgin Gang and Drug Task Force. There will be time for questions and answers after each presentation. The presentations and all resource materials will be made available in both English and Spanish.

School District U-46 is inviting the parents and guardians of students in Hanover Park, including Parkwood and Laurel Hill elementary schools, to attend; however, any concerned parents or citizen is encouraged to attend the forum.

The forum is possible through the combined efforts of the Village of Hanover Park, the Hanover Park Police Department, School District U-46, and the Elgin Gang and Drug Task Force.