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ComEd power line falls on eastbound Willow at Pfingsten in Northbrook

(Journal file photo) A ComEd power line came down on eastbound Willow Road west of Pfingsten Road, impacting traffic through Glenview and Northbrook late Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 3:50 p.m. The post Downed Power Line Shuts Down Eastbound Willow At Pfingsten fir

Aug 5, 2026

Semi-truck catches fire on I-94 near Lake Cook Road in Northbrook

Edens semi fire: Semi-truck engulfed in flames on I-94 near Lake Cook Road in Northbrook, video shows ABC7 Chicago

Jul 13, 2026

Semi-truck catches fire on I-94 near Lake Cook Road in Northbrook

Edens semi fire: Semi-truck engulfed in flames on I-94 near Lake Cook Road in Northbrook, video shows ABC7 Chicago

Jul 12, 2026

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Journal & Topics

Glenview house fire kills 2 pets, draws response from Northbrook crews

Emergency vehicles from Glenview, Morton Grove, Skokie, Wheeling, Northbrook, North Maine, Wilmette, and Niles responded to the scene. The response included four engines, two trucks, one squad, three ambulances, and three battalion chiefs. The post Glenview House Fire Kills 2 Pets, Causes Extensive

Jun 22, 2026

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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