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Cook County approves $704K for Northbrook bridge rehabilitation

Sep 25, 2026

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Northbrook Patch

Crash on southbound I-294 near Lake Cook Road causes morning delays

Aug 31, 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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

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

Journal & Topics

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

Northfield Township considers dissolving road district at public forum

(Tom Robb/Journal photo) Northfield Township serves approximately 90,000 residents across unincorporated areas as well as parts of Glenview, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette and Prospect Heights. The post Proposed Road District Dissolution Highlights Northfield Township Forum first appeared on Journ

Aug 5, 2026

Northbrook Patch

Northbrook West Flood Control Project Earns Top MWRD Priority

Aug 3, 2026

CBS Chicago

Crash closes outbound Edens Expressway north of Chicago

Crash shuts down outbound Edens Expressway in Chicago's north suburbs CBS News

Aug 3, 2026

Three injured in crash on Edens Expressway near Dundee Rd in Northbrook

Around 4:50 a.m., state troopers responded to the outbound lanes near Dundee Road for a crash involving two vehicles, Illinois state police said.

Aug 3, 2026

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

Northbrook Patch

Northfield Township Road District approves $2M capital improvement plan

Jul 22, 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

ABC7 Chicago

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

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

Weekly Manager's Report

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

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 — 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

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 — 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

Weekly Manager's Report

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