Manager's Report — 23 Oct 2026: Walters Avenue Secures $1.08M in Grants

The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m. in the Terrace Room, followed by a Regular Village Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission will meet on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Terrace Room. Residents are welcome to attend; the Commission will review recommendations from the Village's Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

The Northbrook Police Department's weekly bulletin has been updated for the week ending October 23, 2026.

Public Safety Community Relations: Police representatives attended a meet-and-greet at Brandel, participated in a lockdown drill at Cove School, and attended the Northbrook Park District's Pet Parade. Officers also educated preschoolers at Celebree School on stranger danger and pet safety, featuring Therapy K9 Chloe. Officers attended a Trunk or Treat event at Mart Mariam Chaldean Catholic Church on October 18.

Fire Department: Personnel completed live fire training at the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) in Glenview on September 29–30 and October 1, alongside the Glenview Fire Department and Deerfield Fire Protection District. This training is conducted annually to meet requirements and maintain firefighter skills.

Early Voting — 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Early voting began October 19 at Village Hall and runs through November 2. Key dates:

• October 26: Last day to request a mail ballot for military and overseas voters
• October 29: Last day to request a mail ballot by mail or online
• November 2: Early voting ends
• November 3: Election Day and last day mail ballots can be postmarked

Note: Northbrook Village Hall is not a polling location on Election Day.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: The Northbrook Police Department will participate in the DEA's Take Back Day on October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit dea.gov/takebackday.

125th Anniversary Open House — Sunday, November 15: Celebrate 125 years of Northbrook at Village Hall from 2–4 p.m. Activities include music, a Village birthday cake, Touch-a-Truck, historical displays, and local artwork. At 3:15 p.m., attendees can help recreate a community photograph originally taken in 1925. More information at northbrook125.com.

Illuminate Northbrook — Friday, November 20, Downtown: A holiday kickoff event downtown featuring hot chocolate, music, giveaways, and a festive countdown to the 6 p.m. holiday lights switch-on. Holiday promotions and dining information available at finditinnorthbrook.com.

Online Payment System Upgrade (October 28–November 2): The Village's online payment system will be offline from October 28 at 1 p.m. through November 2 at noon. During this window, Building Department payments will not be accepted, and the Department of Development and Planning Services will operate on reduced hours (8:30 a.m. to noon). Online payments for utility billing, business licensing, and miscellaneous receivables will remain available. In-person check payments will be accepted at Village Hall; cash payments will not be accepted. Payments made online during the upgrade will appear as pending until services are restored.

Skokie Valley Trail Extension: On October 13, Village staff met with Cook County and ComEd representatives to discuss design and next steps. Cook County is working on design revisions in coordination with ComEd to advance the project.

Walters Avenue Corridor Improvements — Grant Funding Update: The Village was originally awarded $927,022 in federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) grant funding in October 2022 through CMAP. At the North Shore Council of Mayors Technical Committee meeting on October 15, an additional $152,978 in grant funding was conditionally approved, bringing total grant funding for the project to $1,080,000.

2026 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Program (Grace Road): During the week of October 19, the contractor completed concrete curb and sidewalk replacement along Grace Road, including driveway restorations, and milled the existing road surface. During the week of October 26, the contractor anticipates placing the first layer of new asphalt. Contact: Jim Huff, 847-272-4711 or James.Huff@northbrook.il.us.

Skokie Boulevard Resurfacing Project: The contractor completed the first asphalt layer throughout the corridor, applied temporary pavement markings, adjusted manholes to final elevations, and began placing the second and final asphalt layer during the week of October 19. Weather permitting, the final layer is expected to be completed during the week of October 26. Motorists should use caution and follow flagger directions. Contact: Jim Huff, 847-272-4711 or James.Huff@northbrook.il.us.

FY 26–27 Concrete Street Patching Improvements: During the week of October 19, the contractor completed concrete panel replacement near Dundee Road and Charlemagne Drive, and Bernay Drive and Laburnum Drive. During the week of October 26, rubber joint sealant application and landscape restoration are anticipated. Intermittent lane and parking restrictions near active work areas should be expected. Contact: Luis Uriostegui, 847-664-4118 or Luis.Uriostegui@northbrook.il.us.

Downtown Seasonal Changes: During the week of October 26, Public Works crews will remove bicycle racks and benches and begin installing lighted garland on streetlights downtown in preparation for the November 20 Illuminate Northbrook event.

2026 Sewer Lining Installation — Work Completed: During the week of October 19, the contractor completed sanitary sewer lining work in the designated area. The process involved inserting a durable liner into existing sewer pipe to reinforce structure and address cracks and deterioration, extending infrastructure life while minimizing excavation.

Phase 2 Crestwood Senior Housing Roof Replacement — Substantially Completed: During the week of October 19, the contractor completed Phase 2, which included removal of existing roofing materials and installation of new roofing systems on the middle and southern buildings, as well as replacement of the peaked shingle roof.

Building Permits Issued: An alteration permit was issued at 750 Dundee to add office space to the existing building.

Business Licenses Issued: A license was issued to PGA Superstore at 1072 Willow, a golf and tennis retail store.

Development News: On October 20 and 21, the Plan Commission continued the public hearing for PCD-26-05: 1901–1975 Cherry Lane, an application by Pulte Home Company, LLC for a Planned Unit Development. Approximately 285 people attended the October 21 meeting, during which 34 members of the public spoke. The cross-examination portion began and was continued to the October 21 meeting, with approximately 50 members of the public in attendance. Village staff are also preparing to transition to a cloud-based system for all permit intake, review, and issuance; notice has been sent to permit holders and contractors.