Posted on: October 23, 2020
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...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is offering an online registration for individuals to receive regular updates about when and where they can receive the COVID-19 vaccination. This is not a vaccination appointment sign-up form. Vaccine s...
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Village has teamed up with Vitalant to host a community blood drive at the Village Hall Board Room (1225 Cedar Lane) on Wednesday, February 3, from 8am-2pm. Due to physical distancing, appointments are required, and all donors must wear a face coverin...
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Posted on: December 2, 2020
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...
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Posted on: December 28, 2020
As temperatures drop, it is important to take precautions that prevent hypothermia and frost bite. Residents who do not have adequate heating in their homes are encouraged to visit a warming center. See Cook County's list of warming centers.
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Posted on: December 17, 2020
Each year, the Village of Northbrook trims parkway trees using contractual assistance. Trees are trimmed to prevent unnecessary damage during storms, to protect pedestrians and motorists from low hanging branches, to promote the health of the tre...
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
On December 8, 2020, the Village Board approved an ordinance establishing the Village’s 2020 property tax levy. The approved levy is $21,865,790, roughly a $17,000 decrease from 2019.
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Posted on: December 18, 2020
The Village of Northbrook wishes you happy and safe holidays! However you choose to celebrate, remember the 3 Ws and consider the CDC's recommendations for celebrating safely. Also, please consider spreading joy to our Northbrook businesses by sh...
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Posted on: October 30, 2020
While the State’s most recent COVID-19 mitigation measures temporarily keep us from dining indoors, they won’t keep us from supporting our favorite Northbrook restaurants! Now more than ever, our beloved Northbrook restaurants need our...
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Posted on: December 9, 2020
At their December 8, 2020, meeting, the Village Board passed historic amendments to Northbrook’s Affordable Housing Plan in an effort to increase housing opportunities for a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live or work in...
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Posted on: December 7, 2020
Starting Wednesday, December 9, the Village’s contractor will be conducting pavement restoration due to a prior water main break on the 3300 block of Dundee Road. The restoration of the roadway will be done over two days beginning Wednesday with...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
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...
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
The Village of Northbrook is pleased to announce that we have received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for our FY 20/21 budget. This is the 25th consecutive year that the Village ha...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
Effective Friday, November 20, at 12:01am, all Illinois regions will enter Tier 3 COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations. Tier 3 builds on the Resurgence Mitigation Plan first released in July to suppress the spread of the virus and ensure our hospitals...
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Posted on: June 1, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
Starting Monday, November 2, NICOR will be completing upgrades to its natural gas mains on Shermer Road, Meadow Road, and Walters Avenue. Work is expected to finish in mid-December, weather depending.
- The work on Shermer Road will be limited to small areas...
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Posted on: October 22, 2020
Signs are not permitted in the public right-of-way (parkways, easements). See the graphic below to help identify the right-of-way, which may often be confused for private property.
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Posted on: September 30, 2020
Due to COVID-19, Halloween may look different for many residents this year. If your household chooses to trick-or-treat, the Village suggests participants are done by sundown, which is around 6pm.
Please note the following safety guidelines:
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
For Emergency Preparedness Month, we conducted a Village-wide test of the Northbrook Notify system on Tuesday, September 29, at 10am. Residents and businesses who have signed up, or have landlines, will have received a notification via email, text, and/or...
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
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...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
Are you looking to share your ideas on climate action and sustainability in Northbrook? Let the Village know your thoughts by taking our Climate Action Survey. Your answers will help shape Northbrook’s Climate Action Plan priorities.
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Posted on: August 20, 2020
With school back in session, it’s important for drivers to slow down and pay attention when kids are present. When a school bus stops and displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, that means children are entering or exiting the bus....
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Posted on: August 12, 2020
IHDA Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMA)
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) developed the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program to support Illinois homeowners unable to pay their mortgages due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. If...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
Northfield Township’s recycling program has resumed on weekdays from 7am-3pm, excluding holidays, through October 30 at the Road District garage (237 Melvin Drive).. Find more information and a list of accepted items at www.northfieldtownship.co...
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Posted on: July 29, 2020
The 4th of July fireworks display, which was tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, September 5, has been canceled.
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Posted on: August 31, 2020
Non-Emergency Village Office Closures
In observance of Labor Day, Village Hall and the Public Works Center will be closed on Monday, September 7. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
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Posted on: July 30, 2020
The Village of Northbrook has partnered with Cook County and Solarize Chicago to host a "Solar Power Hour" on Monday, August 17, at 7pm. At this virtual event, the Village will provide an update on sustainability followed by a presentation from ...
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Posted on: July 14, 2020
Homeowners are encouraged to stay home and pay their Cook County property taxes online instead. To make a payment or download a copy of your tax bill, visit the Cook County Treasurer’s website and select the blue box labeled “Pay Onlin...
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Posted on: July 18, 2020
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued travel guidance recommending travelers entering or returning to suburban Cook County from states with high incidence of COVID-19 infections to quarantine for 14 days. The list of inc...
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Posted on: March 17, 2020
Starting Wednesday, July 1, Village Hall and the Public Works Center are open to the public. Village Hall is open weekdays from 8:30am-4:30pm, and the Public Works Center is open weekdays from 7am-3pm.
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released Phase 4 guidelines for residents and businesses. All Illinois regions advanced into Phase 4 of Restore Illinois on June 26.
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
In response to COVID-19, the Village of Northbrook has compiled a list of organizations that offer support or are seeking support for those in need - with more options to come!
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Posted on: June 9, 2020
Businesses that have incurred costs associated with reopening their business can learn about the Northbrook Strong program.
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Posted on: June 3, 2020
The Northbrook Village Board is saddened by the acts of violence repeatedly inflicted on the Black community. As leaders of the Village of Northbrook we will not stand silent. We acknowledge the existence of systemic racism and injustice and want to expre...
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Posted on: June 2, 2020
The Northbrook Police Department treats all people fairly, impartially, and with concern and compassion, to reduce crime and the fear of crime within the community.
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Posted on: May 31, 2020
The Village of Northbrook is aware of looting expanding into the suburbs. While there have been no reports of looting in Northbrook, we advise residents and businesses to be cautious and avoid unnecessary activities at this time. Additional Northbrook Pol...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a phased, regionally-based plan to reopen the state, guided by health metrics and with distinct business, education, and recreation activities characterizing each phase. Restore Illinois divides the state into four ...
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Posted on: April 11, 2020
We’ve received reports of "maintenance worker" scams, where someone poses as a professional needing to do unexpected work on or near your house. Scammers are also posing as employees from the Village’s “Water Depart...
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Posted on: April 9, 2020
NorthShore University HealthSystem reports that, as expected, the hospitals in the system are seeing a steady rise in COVID-19 testing and in confirmed cases. They are working with local governments and faith-based, service, and civic organizations to rea...
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Village of Northbrook has received Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes the Village for taking bold steps to encourage...
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Posted on: March 6, 2020
The Village of Northbrook Finance Department prepares the annual budget, a key financial policy and planning document that outlines anticipated revenues and authorized expenditures. A draft annual budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 (May 1, 2020-April 30...
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