Snow Clearing Operations & Snow Parking Ban

The Village’s snow removal operations begin with seven or more trucks spreading de-icing materials on main and secondary streets. As snow begins to accumulate, standby personnel are called in to plow the 539 lane miles of Village owned and maintained stre...

Northbrook Police Department Joins Facebook

The Northbrook Police Department has officially joined Facebook! With this new social media account, the Police Department will have a chance to further engage with residents and share timely information. Stay up-to-date with what's going on at t...

Updates to Village Services & Meetings

The safety, health, and well-being of the citizens of our community and Village staff are top priorities for the Village of Northbrook and remain so during the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Cook County Department of Public Health Announces New COVID-19 Mitigation Measures

On December 23, 2021, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced new COVID-19 mitigation measures to protect against the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These mitigation measures apply throughout suburban Cook County an...

Holiday Lights Recycling

Bring any burnt out or unwanted holiday lights to the Village for recycling through January 31. Lights can be dropped off in the Village Hall lobby on weekdays from 8:30am-4:30pm, at the Fleet Maintenance Garage behind Village Hall on weekdays from 7am-3p...

Get Involved: Apply for a Village of Northbrook Commission

Participate in planning the future of Northbrook by joining a Village commission! New to Northbrook, the Village Board recently approved the creation of the Community Commission and the Sustainability Commission, which will serve to progress Northbrook as...

Share your Comments with the Village Online

The Village Board likes hearing from you and encourages you to provide our boards, committees, and commissions with your thoughts and ideas. Because we know you can’t always get to a meeting, we’ve created a way for you to share your c...

Northbrook Earns “SolSmart Gold” Designation for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Northbrook received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. Gold is the highest designation communities may receive, and Northbrook secured this after a ...

Cook County Indoor Mask Mandate

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-10 that requires individuals to wear a face mask in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, August 23, 2021. Key ite...

A Reminder to Water Your Trees & Shrubs

Did you know that Northbrook is currently in a drought? During drought times, when we receive less than the average rainfall for that year, we urge you to water your trees and shrubs to help them survive. They are your most valuable landscape asset!

These ...

Electrical Aggregation Program

Earlier this summer, the Village of Northbrook approved a 36-month agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc2) to administer our electrical aggregation program. The savings brought on by this program will be provided to the Village and go towards...

Masks Required in Village Facilities

As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Northbrook is within an area of “substantial community transmission” for COVID-19. In accordance with recent CDC guidelines, all visitors are required to wear a mask i...

Waste Management Service Update

Recently, the Village has received an increase in customer service complaints about Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal) services. Staff is currently working with Waste Management to resolve the issues residents have been reporting. 

Wast...

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Northbrook

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) has found the first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes to occur in their traps in Northbrook this year. The risk of being infected with West Nile virus is moderate at this time, so NSMAD recommends taki...

Water Shutoffs Resume for Unpaid Water Bills

Water shutoffs for non-payment of water bills will resume this August. For any questions, contact the Water Billing Department at 847-664-4171. Information on water utility services, including bill payment, can be found on the Village's website h...

E-Recycling Program

The Electronics Recycling program takes place on the first Tuesday (7am-3pm) and first Saturday (9am-noon) of the month. For the safety of staff and attendees, the following protocols have been put in place:

• The event will be contactless, and residents wil...

Freedom Park Honors Those Currently Serving

Do you know any Northbrook residents currently serving in the military? Please call 847-664-4037 with their name, rank, and station. The information will be used to update the plaque honoring those serving at Freedom Park under the flagpole between Villag...

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

The Northbrook Police Department has seen an increase in unemployment scams and warns residents to be cautious. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a spike in imposters filing claims for unemployment benefits with the names and personal informa...

Be Aware of Ruse Entry Burglaries

The Northbrook Police have received reports of ruse entry burglaries, a crime where the perpetrator seeks to distract or draw a resident out of their home. These criminals specifically target the elderly and may impersonate workers from gas, cable, electr...

New CRS Rating Reduces Flood Insurance Premiums

The Village was recently reclassified as a Class 6 community by the National Flood Insurance Program through the Community Rating System (CRS). This new rating results in a 20% rate reduction for flood insurance policies issued to Northbrook property owne...

Northbrook Police Department Special Bulletin: Catalytic Converter Thefts

A catalytic converter helps clean your car’s exhaust emissions; it is made up of precious metals such as rhodium, platinum, and palladium. The price of some of these metals has risen sharply in recent years.

Cars that are most often targeted are ...

Share your Comments with the Village Online

The Village Board likes hearing from you and encourages you to provide our boards, committees, and commissions with your thoughts and ideas. Because we know you can’t always get to a meeting, we’ve created a way for you to share your comments via ...

Get with the 9PM Routine

Prevent theft from your homes and vehicles with the "9PM Routine." This initiative promotes safe habits to make sure you’re protected.

Theft is a crime of opportunity - to avoid becoming a victim, remember to lock and secure your homes, vehicles,...

Freedom Park Honors Those Currently Serving

Do you know any Northbrook residents currently serving in the military? Please call 847-664-4037 with their name, rank, and station. The information will be used to update the plaque honoring those serving at Freedom Park under the flagpole between Villag...

Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge

On May 25, 2021, Village President Kathryn Ciesla and the Village Board of Trustees adopted a resolution endorsing the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge. Learn more and sign the pledge.

Premise Alert Program

The Premise Alert Program notifies the Police and Fire Departments about a family member who may require special assistance or treatment during an emergency at home. Operators at 911 call centers will have access to the information and will share it with ...

Northbrook Strong Neighbor Spotlight

An active, engaged, and diverse community is what truly makes Northbrook strong - and we want to celebrate that! Do you know any community members who contribute to our Village, inspire others, or have a unique story to tell? Nominate them for a Northbroo...

Be Aware of Ruse Entry Burglaries

The Northbrook Police have received reports of ruse entry burglaries, a crime where the perpetrator seeks to distract or draw a resident out of their home. These criminals specifically target the elderly and may impersonate workers from gas, cable, electr...

Sign Up to Receive Agendas

Sign up to receive Village Board and Plan Commission meeting agendas by email. Visit the Village's website, type your email address in the box at the top of the page, and select "Sign In." Find "Agenda Center" and click the en...