Manager's Report — 01 May 2026: Fire Station 11 Breaks Ground, Infrastructure Work Advances
Northbrook broke ground on a new Fire Station 11 at 820 Dundee Road on April 29, while concrete street patching, the Shermer Road corridor, and the Public Works garage project all moved forward during the week ending May 1, 2026.
Key items
- Fire Station 11 Groundbreaking — A new geothermal-equipped station with four apparatus bays will replace the 54-year-old facility at 820 Dundee Road by June 2027.
- Automated Water Meter Project — 407 Accounts Remaining — Residents who have not scheduled a meter replacement risk water service disruption.
- Shermer Road Corridor — Median Work Ahead — Upcoming median construction near Maple Avenue will cause traffic impacts along Shermer Road and the West Metra Commuter Lot.
- 608 Sanders Road Subdivision Hearing — May 19 — The Plan Commission will take public input on splitting one parcel into three single-family lots, which could affect neighborhood density.
- Free Tree Giveaway — May 22 — Northbrook residents can pick up free native saplings at 1225 Cedar Ln. on May 22, no registration required.
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Fire Station 11 Groundbreaking
The April 29 ceremony at 820 Dundee Road marks the start of construction on a facility that will replace the 1971-era station. The new building will include four double-deep apparatus bays, decontamination gear storage, modern bunk rooms, and geothermal heating and cooling, with completion scheduled for June 2027.
Shermer Road Corridor Improvements
Crews placed topsoil, poured curb ramps at the northeast and southeast corners of Techny Road, completed paving the shared-use path, and poured curb and gutter for islands in the West Metra Commuter Lot. Next week's work on ADA ramps and median construction near Maple Avenue will impact traffic along Shermer Road and the West Metra Commuter Lot; questions go to Public Works at 847-272-4711.
Nicor Gas Main Restoration on Shermer Road
Nicor finished all gas main and individual service connection work this week and completed temporary roadway restoration. Full asphalt restoration is expected to begin as early as next week and finish by May 22; contact project manager Gwen Anderson at gwanders@southernco.com or 224-760-8925 with questions.
Concrete Street Patching
During the week of April 27, the contractor continued concrete pours on Touraine Terrace, Brittany Court, and Bordeaux Court. One side of Picardy Lane, Bordeaux Drive, and Michelline Lane is now complete and reopened; crews have begun panel removal and subgrade preparation on the opposite side, with additional pours planned as weather permits.
Automated Water Meter Project
As of April 29, 11,777 of the village's meters have been replaced, leaving 407 accounts still outstanding. Customers who have not scheduled their replacement are urged to do so promptly to avoid water service disruption.
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Public Works Fleet Maintenance Garage
Street restoration on Commercial Avenue was completed following water service line installation, and storm sewer installation finished this week. Upcoming work includes demolition of the sanitary sewer service line and excavation for a storm trap stormwater detention system.
Police Department Updates
The Citizens Police Academy held its graduation ceremony this week, concluding the 9-week program. Part-time Community Service Officer Kevin Mendoza has been hired as a full-time CSO and will coordinate the village's crossing guard program for public schools.
Plan Commission Public Hearing — 608 Sanders Road
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on May 19 at 7:30 p.m. on a request to subdivide 608 Sanders Road into three single-family residential lots. No Village Board meetings are scheduled for the coming week.
Upcoming Community Events
The Northbrook Garden Club Annual Plant Sale runs May 15–16, featuring over 60 varieties of native plants and perennials; details at northbrookgardenclub.org. A free native Tree Giveaway (Silver Maple, River Birch, Redbud) is set for May 22 from 4–6:30 p.m. at 1225 Cedar Ln. (rear lot), first come, first served, no registration required; questions to sustainability@northbrook.il.us. Spring Clean Up Day is June 20 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fleet Maintenance Garage (1227 Cedar) and Public Works (655 Huehl); IDs required, and hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and construction debris are not accepted.