Village Government

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 29 Sep 2026: Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review

Northbrook Fire & Police Commissioners will vote on removing candidates from the active Police Officer eligibility list.

Sep 29, 2026 · 1 source

Zoning Board of Appeals, 28 Sep 2026: Three Setback Variance Requests Across Northbrook

Northbrook ZBA will weigh three residential setback variances on Pebble Beach Rd, Western Ave, and Cardinal Ct on Sep 28.

Sep 28, 2026 · 1 source

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 28 Sep 2026: Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review

Northbrook Fire & Police board will consider removing candidates from the police officer eligibility list on Sep 28.

Sep 28, 2026 · 1 source

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

Committee of the Whole, 22 Sep 2026: Board Protocols and Community Engagement Review

Northbrook trustees will discuss community engagement events that fall outside the Village Board's adopted protocols and strategic plan.

Sep 22, 2026 · 1 source

Sustainability Commission, 17 Sep 2026: Ten Climate Action Priorities for 2027

Northbrook's Sustainability Commission will debate 10 climate action priorities destined for Board of Trustees approval for 2027.

Sep 17, 2026 · 1 source

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

Senior Services Commission, 10 Sep 2026: Lending Closet Storage and Resource Guide Updates

Northbrook Senior Services Commission will weigh storage options for its Lending Closet and review two months of financials on Sep 10.

Sep 10, 2026 · 1 source

Committee of the Whole, 08 Sep 2026: Police Department Staffing Study Presentation

Northbrook trustees will hear a consultant's report on Police Department staffing levels and organizational structure on Sep 8.

Sep 8, 2026 · 1 source

Disability Inclusion Commission, 03 Sep 2026: Inaugural Disability Inclusion Award Selection

Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will vote on a winner for its first-ever disability inclusion award at its Sept. 3 meeting.

Sep 3, 2026 · 1 source

Plan Commission, 01 Sep 2026: Rezoning 5 Revere Drive from Industrial to Office

Northbrook Plan Commission will hear a proposal to rezone 5 Revere Drive from restricted industrial to general office use.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1 source

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

Is anyone else sick of all the Flock cameras in Northbrook?

How does one go about getting FOIA requests for flock data from the village? Where is that data being shared with? submitted by /u/someguywitheaphone [link] [comments]

Committee of the Whole, 25 Aug 2026: Sales Tax Hike to Fund Pensions and Streets

Northbrook trustees will discuss raising the Home Rule sales tax from 1.00% to 1.50% to pay down fire and police pension debt, then fund street repairs.

Aug 25, 2026 · 1 source

Sustainability Commission, 21 Aug 2026: Planning Northbrook's 2027 Climate Action Day

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will brainstorm improvements and new ideas for the 2027 Climate Action Day event.

Aug 21, 2026 · 1 source

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

Sustainability Commission, 20 Aug 2026: Planning Climate Action Day 2027

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will brainstorm improvements to Climate Action Day for the 2027 event based on 2026 feedback.

Aug 20, 2026 · 1 source

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

Committee of the Whole, 11 Aug 2026: Village Green Winter Display Gets Board Input

Northbrook trustees will weigh in on the 2026-2027 winter display design for the Village Green Fountain on Aug. 11.

Aug 11, 2026 · 1 source

Disability Inclusion Commission, 07 Aug 2026: Inaugural Disability Inclusion Award Applications Reviewed

Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will review nominations for the village's first-ever disability inclusion award at its Aug. 6 meeting.

Aug 7, 2026 · 1 source

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

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 30 Jul 2026: Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review

Northbrook commissioners will consider removing candidates from the May 14, 2026 lateral police officer eligibility list.

Jul 30, 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

Sustainability Commission, 17 Jul 2026: Recycle Coach Tool Pitched for Residents

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will review 2026 waste, solar permit, and single-use bag data and consider launching Recycle Coach for residents.

Jul 17, 2026 · 1 source

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

Sustainability Commission, 16 Jul 2026: Recycle Coach Tool Pitched to Residents

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will weigh a Recycle Coach tool for residents and review 2026 waste, solar, and bag data.

Jul 16, 2026 · 1 source

Village Board, 14 Jul 2026: Village Manager Voluntary Retirement Agreement

Northbrook trustees will consider a voluntary retirement agreement with Village Manager Cara Pavlicek at the July 14 meeting.

Jul 14, 2026 · 1 source

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

Senior Services Commission, 09 Jul 2026: Senior Resources Guide and Lending Closet Future

Northbrook Senior Services Commission will decide where to site the lending closet and whether to switch Crestwood Place phone and network providers.

Jul 9, 2026 · 1 source

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

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

Community Commission, 25 Jun 2026: Village Grant Program Under Initial Review

Northbrook Community Commission opens initial talks on the Village Grant Program at its June 25 meeting.

Jun 25, 2026 · 1 source

Committee of the Whole, 23 Jun 2026: Village Communications Plan Under Discussion

Northbrook's multi-meeting Communications Plan review continues June 23 with no vote yet scheduled on proposed actions.

Jun 23, 2026 · 1 source

Manager's Report — 19 Jun 2026: Village Earns Rare GFOA Triple Crown

Northbrook earns the GFOA Triple Crown for FY2024, placing it among only 441 of 90,000-plus U.S. local governments.

Jun 19, 2026 · 1 source

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 18 Jun 2026: Candidates Cut, Rules Rewritten

Northbrook's fire and police board will vote on removing candidates from both the police officer and firefighter paramedic hiring lists.

Jun 18, 2026 · 1 source

Sustainability Commission, 18 Jun 2026: Community Gardens Review and Climate Action Day

Northbrook Sustainability Commission reviews community gardens successes and lessons learned at its June 18 meeting.

Jun 18, 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

Committee of the Whole, 09 Jun 2026: Strategic Plan Rollout and Communications Update

Staff debut a Village communications plan built to support the Strategic Plan adopted May 26, 2026.

Jun 9, 2026 · 1 source

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

Disability Inclusion Commission, 04 Jun 2026: Blue Envelope Program Recommendation to Trustees

Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will review a draft letter urging the Board of Trustees to adopt the Blue Envelope Program.

Jun 4, 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

Community Commission, 28 May 2026: Planning Flamingo Friday Kickoff Event

Northbrook Community Commission votes May 28 on plans for the June 5 Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party.

May 28, 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

Sustainability Commission, 21 May 2026: Climate Action Day Details and Garden Updates

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will finalize the Climate Action Day exhibitor list, plant giveaway, and event schedule on May 21.

May 21, 2026 · 1 source

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 18 May 2026: Firefighter Paramedic Candidates Face Disqualification

Northbrook Fire & Police commissioners will vote on disqualifying candidates from a 2025 Firefighter Paramedic eligibility list.

May 18, 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

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 14 May 2026: Firefighter Paramedic Candidates Face Disqualification

Northbrook Fire & Police board will consider disqualifying candidates from the July 2025 firefighter paramedic eligibility list.

May 14, 2026 · 1 source

Senior Services Commission, 14 May 2026: New Commissioner, Budget Reviews on Tap

Senior Services Commission reviews Feb and Mar 2026 financials and gets an update on door-handle replacement quotes at its May 14 meeting.

May 14, 2026 · 1 source

Committee of the Whole, 12 May 2026: Water Meter Project Nears Completion

Water meter replacements begun April 2025 near completion; residents who haven't scheduled installation will be addressed.

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

Arts Commission, 07 May 2026: Approving the FY2026-27 Spending Plan

Northbrook Arts Commission votes on how to spend its full $10,000 FY2026-27 appropriation at its May 7 meeting.

May 7, 2026 · 1 source

Disability Inclusion Commission, 07 May 2026: Disability Inclusion Award Update and 2026 Outreach Plans

Northbrook's Disability Inclusion Commission will get its first staff update on the newly approved Disability Inclusion Award at its May 7 meeting.

May 7, 2026 · 1 source

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

Committee of the Whole, 28 Apr 2026: Village's Five-Year Strategic Plan Reviewed

BerryDunn presents Northbrook's five-year strategic plan, the product of Board discussions spanning September 2025 to February 2026.

Apr 28, 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

Community Commission, 23 Apr 2026: Planning Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party

Community Commission votes on Flamingo Friday Kickoff Party budget, flamingo orders, and which groups to invite back.

Apr 23, 2026 · 1 source

Plan Commission, 21 Apr 2026: School District Seeks Parking Lot Expansion

District 27 seeks annexation and rezoning at 1250 Sanders Rd to expand Wood Oaks parking and add a Walters Ave bus lane.

Apr 21, 2026 · 1 source

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

Sustainability Commission, 16 Apr 2026: Planning Northbrook Climate Action Day

Northbrook Sustainability Commission will plan Climate Action Day logistics including a plant giveaway, poster distribution, and litter cleanup on Apr 16.

Apr 16, 2026 · 1 source

Village Board, 14 Apr 2026: FY2027 Budget Up for Public Hearing and Adoption

Northbrook votes April 14 on its FY2027 budget, a $693K fuel tank replacement, and $2.9M in construction change orders.

Apr 14, 2026 · 1 source

Committee of the Whole, 14 Apr 2026: Village Communications Plan Up for Review

Northbrook Village Board reviews a5 Branding and Digital's recommended Communications Plan tied to the Village Strategic Plan on Apr 14.

Apr 14, 2026 · 1 source

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

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