Village Board, 23 Jun 2026: Wood Oaks School Rezoning and Replat
Northbrook board votes on rezoning, replat, and Comprehensive Plan amendment for Wood Oaks Jr. High School at 1250 Sanders Road.
Jun 23, 2026 · 1 source
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Latest from the Board· Jul 14, 2026
Village Board, 14 Jul 2026: Village Manager Voluntary Retirement Agreement
Northbrook trustees will consider a voluntary retirement agreement with Village Manager Cara Pavlicek at the July 14 meeting.
Village Board of Trustees
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Village Board of Trustees
Village Board, 09 Jun 2026: Village Eyes 3460 Dundee Road for Public Safety Campus
Northbrook board votes on ordinance to purchase 3460 Dundee Road as site for new Police and Fire Station Headquarters.
Jun 9, 2026 · 1 source
Village Board, 26 May 2026: Pulte, Habitat Proposals Reshape Northbrook
Pulte's 150-condo Meadow Plaza plan and Habitat's 320-apartment Shermer Road bid both go before the Village Board on May 26.
May 26, 2026 · 1 source
Village Board, 12 May 2026: Habitat Company Eyed for Shermer Road Sale
Village board to decide whether to negotiate a sale of 1657 Shermer Road to The Habitat Company for mixed-use development.
May 12, 2026 · 1 source
Village Board, 28 Apr 2026: Mariano's Gas Station, Downtown Metrics, Fee Updates
Mariano's seeks approval to add a fuel sales facility to its 784 Skokie Boulevard parking lot under a special permit amendment.
Apr 28, 2026 · 1 source
Village Board, 14 Apr 2026: FY2027 Budget Up for Public Hearing and Adoption
Northbrook votes April 14 on its FY2027 budget, a $693K fuel tank replacement, and $2.9M in construction change orders.
Apr 14, 2026 · 1 source
Committee of the Whole
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Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole Agenda, 14 Jul 2026
Northbrook trustees will weigh a cost-share program to help residents remove invasive buckthorn and review 2025 climate action progress.
Jul 14, 2026 · 1 source
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Committee of the Whole, 23 Jun 2026: Village Communications Plan Under Discussion
Northbrook's multi-meeting Communications Plan review continues June 23 with no vote yet scheduled on proposed actions.
Jun 23, 2026 · 1 source
Committee of the Whole, 09 Jun 2026: Strategic Plan Rollout and Communications Update
Staff debut a Village communications plan built to support the Strategic Plan adopted May 26, 2026.
Jun 9, 2026 · 1 source
Committee of the Whole, 12 May 2026: Water Meter Project Nears Completion
Water meter replacements begun April 2025 near completion; residents who haven't scheduled installation will be addressed.
May 12, 2026 · 1 source
Committee of the Whole, 28 Apr 2026: Village's Five-Year Strategic Plan Reviewed
BerryDunn presents Northbrook's five-year strategic plan, the product of Board discussions spanning September 2025 to February 2026.
Apr 28, 2026 · 1 source
Committee of the Whole, 14 Apr 2026: Village Communications Plan Up for Review
Northbrook Village Board reviews a5 Branding and Digital's recommended Communications Plan tied to the Village Strategic Plan on Apr 14.
Apr 14, 2026 · 1 source
Plan Commission
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Plan Commission
Plan Commission, 16 Jun 2026: 53-Unit Townhome Subdivision Up for Approval
Northbrook Plan Commission votes on final approval for a 53-unit Lexington Homes townhome subdivision at 1825 Shermer Road.
Jun 16, 2026 · 1 source
Plan Commission, 19 May 2026: Village-Wide Zoning Code Overhaul on Table
Northbrook Plan Commission opens public hearing on amendments to every major article of the village Zoning Code on May 19.
May 19, 2026 · 1 source
Plan Commission, 21 Apr 2026: School District Seeks Parking Lot Expansion
District 27 seeks annexation and rezoning at 1250 Sanders Rd to expand Wood Oaks parking and add a Walters Ave bus lane.
Apr 21, 2026 · 1 source
Plan Commission, 07 Apr 2026: Mariano's Proposes Gas Station at Northshore 770
Roundy's Supermarkets seeks to add a gas station to the Mariano's parking lot at 784 Skokie Blvd, requiring a special permit amendment.
Apr 7, 2026 · 1 source
Weekly Manager's Report
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Weekly Manager's Report
Manager's Report — 07 Aug 2026: New Police Chief Sworn In This Week
Northbrook has a new police chief as of this week, while several infrastructure projects ramp up and a major mixed-use development application lands at the Village.
Aug 7, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 31 Jul 2026: Skokie Boulevard Gets $2.2M Resurfacing Grant
The Village of Northbrook's week ending July 31, 2026 was dominated by storm recovery, multiple active construction projects, and preparations for the National Night Out and Northbrook Days festival.
Jul 31, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 24 Jul 2026: Village Earns 33rd Consecutive Budget Award
Northbrook wins its 33rd straight GFOA budget award while water main boring begins near Pfingsten Road next week.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 17 Jul 2026: Village Manager Announces Retirement After 36 Years
Village Manager Cara Pavlicek announces retirement after 36 years in public service; she stays through late September 2026.
Jul 17, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 10 Jul 2026: Interim Police Chief Named, Grand Prix Returns
Deputy Chief Marc Fainman named Interim Police Chief as Northbrook begins search to replace retiring 30-year veteran John Ustich.
Jul 10, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 03 Jul 2026: Fourth of July and Grand Prix Volunteers Ahead
Waukegan Road near Crestwood Place closes to one northbound lane July 8–9 for permanent water main patch repair.
Jul 3, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 26 Jun 2026: Chief Ustich Retires After 30 Years
Police Chief John Ustich retires June 30 after 30 years with the Northbrook Police Department; public celebration at Village Hall 2–4 p.m.
Jun 26, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 19 Jun 2026: Village Earns Rare GFOA Triple Crown
Northbrook earns the GFOA Triple Crown for FY2024, placing it among only 441 of 90,000-plus U.S. local governments.
Jun 19, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 12 Jun 2026: Northbrook Earns EV Ready Community Recognition
Northbrook earned Bronze EV Ready Community status as one of nine communities in the program's fourth cohort.
Jun 12, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 05 Jun 2026: Solar Panels, Road Repairs, Tree Planting Surge
SunPeak begins staging for solar panel installation at the Public Works Center, targeting completion by end of June.
Jun 5, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 29 May 2026: Police Chief Announces Retirement After 30 Years
Police Chief John Ustich retires July 1 after 30 years leading the Northbrook Police Department.
May 29, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 22 May 2026: Fire Station 11 Excavation Begins, Downtown Blooms
Fire Station 11 breaks ground with excavation started and a new sanitary line tied into the Village sewer system.
May 22, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 15 May 2026: Solar, Streets, and Sustainability Events Ahead
Northbrook solar panel installation at the Public Works Center is set to begin the week of June 8 after transfer switch testing cleared the way.
May 15, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 08 May 2026: Downtown Benches, New Building Official, Three Upcoming Events
Northbrook Police aim to double last year's $3,000 Cop on a Rooftop Special Olympics haul at Dunkin' on May 15.
May 8, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 01 May 2026: Fire Station 11 Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction
Northbrook breaks ground on a Fire Station 11 replacement at 820 Dundee Road, targeting June 2027 completion.
May 1, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 24 Apr 2026: Lifetime Fitness Opening, Tree City Honor, Academy Grad
Lifetime Fitness North Shore at 1300 Techny Road is on track to open in June 2026 as construction wraps up.
Apr 24, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 17 Apr 2026: April Storms, Street Work, and a New Store
PGA Tour Superstore has a building permit to renovate 1072 Willow Road, the former Restoration Hardware Outlet space.
Apr 17, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 10 Apr 2026: Nicor, Sidewalks, and Shermer Road Progress
Nicor begins multi-week gas main installation at Shermer and Church, reducing the intersection to one lane in each direction.
Apr 10, 2026 · 1 source
Manager's Report — 03 Apr 2026: Fire Station 11 Permit Issued, Construction Begins
Fire Station 11 at 820 Dundee Road has its building permit and site work is underway as of April 3, 2026.
Apr 3, 2026 · 1 source
Community Commission
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Community Commission
Community Commission, 28 May 2026: Planning Flamingo Friday Kickoff Event
Northbrook Community Commission votes May 28 on plans for the June 5 Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party.
May 28, 2026 · 1 source
Community Commission, 23 Apr 2026: Planning Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party
Community Commission votes on Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party budget, flamingo orders, and which groups to invite back.
Apr 23, 2026 · 1 source
Sustainability Commission
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Sustainability Commission
Sustainability Commission, 17 Jul 2026: Recycle Coach Tool Pitched for Residents
Northbrook Sustainability Commission will review 2026 waste, solar permit, and single-use bag data and consider launching Recycle Coach for residents.
Jul 17, 2026 · 1 source
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Sustainability Commission, 16 Jul 2026: Recycle Coach Tool Pitched to Residents
Northbrook Sustainability Commission will weigh a Recycle Coach tool for residents and review 2026 waste, solar, and bag data.
Jul 16, 2026 · 1 source
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Sustainability Commission, 18 Jun 2026: Community Gardens Review and Climate Action Day
Northbrook Sustainability Commission reviews community gardens successes and lessons learned at its June 18 meeting.
Jun 18, 2026 · 1 source
Sustainability Commission, 21 May 2026: Climate Action Day Details and Garden Updates
Northbrook Sustainability Commission will finalize the Climate Action Day exhibitor list, plant giveaway, and event schedule on May 21.
May 21, 2026 · 1 source
Sustainability Commission, 16 Apr 2026: Planning Northbrook Climate Action Day
Northbrook Sustainability Commission will plan Climate Action Day logistics including a plant giveaway, poster distribution, and litter cleanup on Apr 16.
Apr 16, 2026 · 1 source
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals, 27 Jul 2026: Driving Range Netting Height Variance
Northbrook Park District asks to raise Heritage Oaks Golf Course safety netting from 70 to 160 feet along Dundee Road.
Jul 27, 2026 · 1 source
Zoning Board of Appeals, 22 Jun 2026: Rebuilding a Home Into the Setback
Northbrook ZBA weighs letting a rebuilt home at 2213 Ash Lane remain 16.8 feet into its required rear yard setback.
Jun 22, 2026 · 1 source
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Arts Commission
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Arts Commission
Arts Commission, 06 Aug 2026: Planning Seven Upcoming Community Arts Events
Northbrook Arts Commission meets Aug. 6 to plan seven events, including programs tied to the village's 125th anniversary.
Aug 6, 2026 · 1 source
Arts Commission, 09 Jul 2026: Planning Multiple Upcoming Community Arts Events
Northbrook Arts Commission will plan logistics and assign responsibilities for six upcoming events, including a Plein Air Photo Competition and 48-Hour Film Competition.
Jul 9, 2026 · 1 source
Arts Commission, 04 Jun 2026: How to Spend $10,000 in Arts Funding
Northbrook Arts Commission will divide a $10,000 village appropriation across six events through April 2027.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1 source
Arts Commission, 07 May 2026: Approving the FY2026-27 Spending Plan
Northbrook Arts Commission votes on how to spend its full $10,000 FY2026-27 appropriation at its May 7 meeting.
May 7, 2026 · 1 source
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
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Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 30 Jul 2026: Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review
Northbrook commissioners will consider removing candidates from the May 14, 2026 lateral police officer eligibility list.
Jul 30, 2026 · 1 source
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 09 Jul 2026: Candidates Removed From Hiring Eligibility Lists
Northbrook's fire and police board will consider removing candidates from both the lateral police officer and firefighter paramedic hiring lists.
Jul 9, 2026 · 1 source
Disability Inclusion Commission
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Disability Inclusion Commission
Disability Inclusion Commission, 07 Aug 2026: Inaugural Disability Inclusion Award Applications Reviewed
Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will review nominations for the village's first-ever disability inclusion award at its Aug. 6 meeting.
Aug 7, 2026 · 1 source
Disability Inclusion Commission, 04 Jun 2026: Blue Envelope Program Recommendation to Trustees
Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will review a draft letter urging the Board of Trustees to adopt the Blue Envelope Program.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1 source
Disability Inclusion Commission, 07 May 2026: Disability Inclusion Award Update and 2026 Outreach Plans
Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will get its first staff update on the newly approved Disability Inclusion Award at its May 7 meeting.
May 7, 2026 · 1 source
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Senior Services Commission
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Senior Services Commission
Senior Services Commission, 09 Jul 2026: Senior Resources Guide and Lending Closet Future
Northbrook Senior Services Commission will decide where to site the lending closet and whether to switch Crestwood Place phone and network providers.
Jul 9, 2026 · 1 source
Senior Services Commission, 14 May 2026: New Commissioner, Budget Reviews on Tap
Senior Services Commission reviews Feb and Mar 2026 financials and gets an update on door-handle replacement quotes at its May 14 meeting.
May 14, 2026 · 1 source