Development

Cook County approves $704K for Northbrook bridge rehabilitation

Sep 25, 2026

Northbrook schedules Meadow Plaza hearing as opposition petition exceeds 5k signatures

Sep 25, 2026

Manager's Report — 25 Sep 2026: Meadow Plaza Review Process Kicks Off

The Village of Northbrook has launched a multi-event public engagement series ahead of the October 6 Plan Commission hearing on the Meadow Plaza development proposal, while several infrastructure con…

Sep 25, 2026 · 1 source

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Village Board, 22 Sep 2026: Downtown TIF District Steps Forward

Northbrook trustees will vote on formal steps toward a downtown TIF district, including a public hearing set for Nov. 10, 2026.

Sep 22, 2026 · 1 source

Manager's Report — 18 Sep 2026: Brewfest Canceled, Meadow Plaza Hearing Set

Northbrook's Brewfest has been canceled due to inclement weather with full refunds issued to ticket holders, while a major shopping center redevelopment moves toward a public hearing and several infr…

Sep 18, 2026 · 1 source

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Manager's Report — 11 Sep 2026: Downtown TIF Study Posted for Public Review

Northbrook's Downtown TIF eligibility study is now public; the Village Board takes it up September 22.

Sep 11, 2026 · 1 source

Village Board, 08 Sep 2026: $39 Million Bond Sale for Capital Projects

Northbrook trustees will consider issuing ~$39.2 million in bonds for a new fire station, fleet garage, and street and sewer projects.

Sep 8, 2026 · 1 source

Manager's Report — 04 Sep 2026: Brewfest, Sewer Work, and Street Repairs Ramp Up

Northbrook heads into September with a busy construction calendar — sewer rehabilitation, road resurfacing, water main transfers, and two major building projects all advancing — plus a packed communi…

Sep 4, 2026 · 1 source

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Northbrook residents push back on Meadow Plaza demolition plan

Northbrook residents continue outcry over razing Meadow Plaza to build 3 condo buildings; Board sends...

Aug 31, 2026

Manager's Report — 28 Aug 2026: New Police Chief Sworn In, Four Construction Projects Active

Northbrook swore in its 25th Police Chief last week while four active construction projects — street patching, sidewalk replacement, water main work, and two major buildings — continue reshaping Vill…

Aug 28, 2026 · 1 source

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Village Board, 25 Aug 2026: Meadow Plaza Rezoning Hearing Reassigned

Northbrook trustees will vote on whether to send the Pulte/Meadow Plaza mixed-use development hearing at 1901 Cherry Lane back to the Plan Commission.

Aug 25, 2026 · 1 source

Chicago Sun-Times

Black fox with genetic quirk establishes home in Northbrook

Most red foxes are, well, red, or probably more accurately, orange or rust-colored. But a small number are all or mostly black, the result of melanin levels that impact pigmentation. A similar creature was spotted two years ago in the far southwest suburbs.

Aug 24, 2026

Manager's Report — 21 Aug 2026: Skokie Boulevard Resurfacing Grant Awarded

Skokie Boulevard resurfacing awarded to Builders Paving LLC for $2.25M, with work expected to begin in early September.

Aug 21, 2026 · 1 source

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Manager's Report — 14 Aug 2026: Water Shutdown Planned for August 20

Several infrastructure projects are advancing across Northbrook this week, with a water main shutdown now scheduled for Thursday, August 20, giving residents on Grace Road roughly 8 hours without ser…

Aug 14, 2026 · 1 source

Village Board, 11 Aug 2026: Six-Story Affordable Senior Housing Proposal

Celadon Partners LLC is seeking zoning approval for a six-story, up to 150-unit affordable senior living facility at 333 Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook.

Aug 11, 2026 · 1 source

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

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53-home townhouse development planned near downtown Northbrook

Aug 6, 2026

48-unit supportive housing development opens in Northbrook

Aug 4, 2026

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Northbrook West Flood Control Project Earns Top MWRD Priority

Aug 3, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose condo plan for Meadow Plaza Shopping Center

Northbrook residents fight plan to replace Meadow Plaza Shopping Center with condos CBS News

Jul 31, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose plan to redevelop Meadow Plaza Shopping Center

Northbrook residents fight plan to replace Meadow Plaza Shopping Center with condos CBS News

Jul 31, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose condo plan for shopping center site

Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace shopping center with condos CBS News

Jul 31, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose condo plan for shopping center site

Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace shopping center with condos CBS News

Jul 31, 2026

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Northbrook residents oppose Meadow Plaza redevelopment plan

Northbrook residents fight controversial redevelopment proposal for Meadow Plaza NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 30, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose plan to build 150 condos at Meadow Plaza

Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 30, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose plan to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos

Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 30, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose redevelopment plan for Meadow Plaza

Northbrook residents fight controversial redevelopment proposal for Meadow Plaza NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 29, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose Meadow Plaza redevelopment plan

Northbrook residents fight controversial redevelopment proposal for Meadow Plaza NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 29, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose plan to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos

Northbrook residents fight proposal to replace Meadow Plaza with 150 condos NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 29, 2026

Committee of the Whole

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Northbrook trustees will receive a status update on new Fire, Fleet, and Police/Fire HQ facilities at the July 28 Committee of the Whole.

Jul 28, 2026 · 1 source

Village Board, 28 Jul 2026: 53-Unit Townhome Development Seeks Final Approval

The Northbrook Board will consider final approval of a 53-unit townhome subdivision at 1825 Shermer Road and appoint an interim village manager.

Jul 28, 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

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Northbrook residents oppose 6-story condo plan near downtown

At least 200 Northbrook residents at a July 14 village meeting opposed a plan to...

Jul 20, 2026

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

Suburban Chicago residents slam development plans as doublespeak

Suburban Chicago residents rally against development plans: "Doublespeak" FOX 32 Chicago

Jul 15, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose downtown demolition plans

Northbrook residents voice concerns over downtown area demolition plans | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago

Jul 15, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose development plans, call out "doublespeak

Suburban Chicago residents rally against development plans: "Doublespeak" FOX 32 Chicago

Jul 15, 2026

Northbrook residents oppose downtown demolition plans

Northbrook residents voice concerns over downtown area demolition plans | ChicagoLIVE FOX 32 Chicago

Jul 15, 2026

Northbrook Park District

Northbrook Park District renovates Basin Loop Trail at Techny Prairie

The Northbrook Park District will begin the renovation of the multi-use Basin Loop Trail at Techny Prairie Park and Fields on Aug. 3. The project, anticipated to be completed in The post Basin Loop Trail slated for renovation by Northbrook Park District starting in early August appeared first on Nor

Jul 13, 2026

Hi-Five Sports relocates from Northbrook Court Mall

Popular rec facility Hi-Five Sports leaving Northbrook Court Mall, new location coming NBC 5 Chicago

Jul 13, 2026

Northbrook Park District renovates Basin Loop Trail starting early Aug

Basin Loop Trail slated for renovation by Northbrook Park District starting in early August Daily Herald

Jul 13, 2026

Hi-Five Sports relocates from Northbrook Court Mall to new site

Popular rec facility Hi-Five Sports leaving Northbrook Court Mall, new location coming nbcchicago.com

Jul 13, 2026

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

Northbrook opens Poupard Place, 48-unit affordable housing for people

In Northbrook, people with disabilities get an affordable housing option as 48-unit Poupard Place apartment...

Jul 7, 2026

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

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Northbrook sells nine-acre Grainger site for $10.5M residential project

Northbrook OKs $10.5 million sale of nine acres of former Grainger site to Habitat for...

Jun 23, 2026

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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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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

Korean community in Chicago shifts to suburbs, Northbrook among destinations

Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs FOX 32 Chicago

May 21, 2026

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

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

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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

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

Daily Herald

Northbrook Community Center reopens with 'Freaky Friday' production

‘Freaky Friday’ will be the first production back at renovated Northbrook Community Center Daily Herald

May 6, 2026

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

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

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

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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

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