Halloween House Decorating Contest

Are you the house on your block known for your Halloween decorations? Enter the Northbrook Park District's house decorating contest, sponsored by the Northbrook Arts Commission! Registration closes October 20.

Northbrook Trick-or-Treating Hours - Sunday, October 31

Trick-or-treating hours in Northbrook are 4-8pm on Halloween (Sunday, October 31). If you would like to alert trick-or-treaters of your household's participation, download one of the signs below to display on your front door.

Trick-or-Treating Signs:

• Trick-...

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 ...

Concrete Street Patching on Moon Hill Drive

Beginning Wednesday, September 29, the Village will be completing concrete street patching on Moon Hill Drive between Landwehr Road and Cayuga Lane and Crabtree Lane between Adelaide Drive and Woodbine Lane. This will take place over a two-week period. Du...

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...

Village-Wide Northbrook Notify Test - September 28

For Emergency Preparedness Month, we are conducting a Village-wide test of the Northbrook Notify system on Tuesday, September 28, at 10am. Residents and businesses who have signed up, or have landlines, will receive a notification via email, text, and/or ...

Northbrook Brewfest

The Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District present Northbrook Brewfest! 15 breweries will be on-site at Village Green Park on Saturday, October 16 from 2-6pm for tasting. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 9, at noon.

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...

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...

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...

Northfield Township Recycling Program

Northfield Township’s recycling program has resumed on weekdays from 7am-3pm, excluding holidays, through October 29 at the Road District garage (237 Melvin Drive).. Find more information and a list of accepted items at www.northfieldtownship.co...

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...

Village Earns Silver Designation from SolSmart

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...