Hanover Tile reconstruction and $1.4M property assessments

Lake County Drainage Advisory Committee - Aug 19, 2026

Before the county commits money to reconstruct the Hanover Ditch, the Hanover Township representative wants a hard second look at whether it's worth the cost — and how to handle water flowing in from Illinois. The public hearing happens at the 9 a.m. Drainage Board meeting.

Lake County Drainage Board - Aug 19, 2026

The county wants to replace a failing 1886-era tile drain, and the bill would fall hardest on a handful of landowners — some facing six-figure assessments. Residents say the cost is unaffordable and that Illinois runoff, raised roads and county highway culverts made the flooding worse. The board put off any decision to September 16 and wants more information on those outside contributions.

Lake County Drainage Advisory Committee - Jul 15, 2026

The failing Hanover Tile drain needs a $1.4 million rebuild, and under an 1886 funding setup the benefiting property owners — not the county — pay, with assessments up to $400,000 over five years. A prior conservancy district effort collapsed over these same costs, and hearings come next month.

Lake County Drainage Advisory Committee - Jun 17, 2026