West Commuter Lot Closed July 31 to August 10 for Northbrook Days

The West Commuter Lot (spaces 161-608) will be closed for the Northbrook Days festival Saturday, July 31, to Tuesday, August 10, when it will be partially reopened. A partial closure of the lot began Tuesday, July 20. 

During the closure, commuter...

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3

On Tuesday, August 3, all are invited to join the Northbrook Police Department and the Northbrook Park District to celebrate National Night Out at Meadowhill Aquatic Center (1501 Maple Avenue) from 6-9pm. National Night Out is an annual community-building...

Water Shutoffs to Resume for Unpaid Water Bills

Water shutoffs for non-payment of water bills will resume in August 2021. For any questions, contact the Water Billing Department at 847-664-4171. Information on water utility services, including bill payment, can be found on the Village's websit...

E-Recycling Program

The Electronics Recycling program takes place on the first Tuesday (7am-3pm) and first Saturday (9am-noon) of the month. For the safety of staff and attendees, the following protocols have been put in place:

• The event will be contactless, and residents wil...

Freedom Park Honors Those Currently Serving

Do you know any Northbrook residents currently serving in the military? Please call 847-664-4037 with their name, rank, and station. The information will be used to update the plaque honoring those serving at Freedom Park under the flagpole between Villag...

Public Hearing for Climate Action Plan at July 27 Board Meeting

What is the Climate Action Plan?

In 2020 the Board of Trustees directed Village staff to oversee the creation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP), put together in collaboration with 30 community stakeholders and an expert environmental consultant. The draft Cli...

Northbrook 4th of July Events

The Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District are excited to celebrate Independence Day with the traditional 4^th of July fireworks and a new schedule of events for the community to enjoy together. 

Saturday, July 3Dawn-Dusk – Po...

Illinois Enters Phase 5 of Restore Illinois

Illinois is now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois reopening plan. Effective June 11, the state has eliminated all capacity limits on businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and all other venues. Mask requirements f...

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

The Northbrook Police Department has seen an increase in unemployment scams and warns residents to be cautious. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a spike in imposters filing claims for unemployment benefits with the names and personal informa...

Northfield Township Recycling Program

Northfield Township’s recycling program has resumed on weekdays from 7am-3pm, excluding holidays, through October 29 at the Road District garage (237 Melvin Drive).. Find more information and a list of accepted items at www.northfieldtownship.co...

State of Illinois Mask Guidance

Following guidance from the CDC that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that Illinois has al...

Northbrook Climate Action Plan - Call for Public Review

The Village welcomes review and input from the public on the Draft Northbrook Climate Action Plan, available at this webpage. Over the past 6 months, the Climate Action Planning team (made up of a diverse set of community stakeholders and Village staff) h...

Changes to Northbrook 4th of July Events

With the consideration of safety first, the Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District have made the decision to cancel, modify, or postpone many of the traditional Independence Day activities.

The Village and the Park District have made the joint ...

ParkMobile Cybersecurity Incident

ParkMobile, the parking payments vendor used for the Village’s commuter lot services, became aware of a cybersecurity incident in March. This incident is linked to a vulnerability in a third-party software utilized by ParkMobile. No Village syst...

2020 Property Tax Levy Approved

On December 8, 2020, the Village Board approved an ordinance establishing the Village’s 2020 property tax levy. The approved levy is $21,865,790, roughly a $17,000 decrease from 2019.

What are property taxes?A property tax is levied on all real p...

Village Board Passes Affordable Housing Plan

At their December 8, 2020, meeting, the Village Board passed historic amendments to Northbrook’s Affordable Housing Plan in an effort to increase housing opportunities for a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live or work in...

Be Aware of Ruse Entry Burglaries

The Northbrook Police have received reports of ruse entry burglaries, a crime where the perpetrator seeks to distract or draw a resident out of their home. These criminals specifically target the elderly and may impersonate workers from gas, cable, electr...

New CRS Rating Reduces Flood Insurance Premiums

The Village was recently reclassified as a Class 6 community by the National Flood Insurance Program through the Community Rating System (CRS). This new rating results in a 20% rate reduction for flood insurance policies issued to Northbrook property owne...

Scam & Burglary Reports in Northbrook

We’ve received reports of "maintenance worker" scams, where someone poses as a professional needing to do unexpected work on or near your house. Scammers are also posing as employees from the Village’s “Water Depart...

Village Earns Silver Designation from SolSmart

The Village of Northbrook has received Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. This designation recognizes the Village for taking bold steps to encourage...

Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge

On May 25, 2021, Village President Kathryn Ciesla and the Village Board of Trustees adopted a resolution endorsing the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge. Learn more and sign the pledge.

Freedom Park Honors Those Currently Serving

Do you know any Northbrook residents currently serving in the military? Please call 847-664-4037 with their name, rank, and station. The information will be used to update the plaque honoring those serving at Freedom Park under the flagpole between Villag...

Pop-Up Pickleball in Downtown Northbrook

The Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District have partnered to bring Pop-Up Pickleball to Downtown Northbrook!

Two pickleball courts will be striped out in the commuter parking lot between the Metra tracks and St. Norbert’s parking lot,...

Premise Alert Program

The Premise Alert Program notifies the Police and Fire Departments about a family member who may require special assistance or treatment during an emergency at home. Operators at 911 call centers will have access to the information and will share it with ...

Northbrook Strong Neighbor Spotlight

An active, engaged, and diverse community is what truly makes Northbrook strong - and we want to celebrate that! Do you know any community members who contribute to our Village, inspire others, or have a unique story to tell? Nominate them for a Northbroo...

Be Aware of Ruse Entry Burglaries

The Northbrook Police have received reports of ruse entry burglaries, a crime where the perpetrator seeks to distract or draw a resident out of their home. These criminals specifically target the elderly and may impersonate workers from gas, cable, electr...

Get with the 9PM Routine

Prevent theft from your homes and vehicles with the "9PM Routine." This initiative promotes safe habits to make sure you’re protected.

Theft is a crime of opportunity - to avoid becoming a victim, remember to lock and secure your homes, vehicles,...

Vehicle Stickers & Pet Tags

All motor vehicles registered to a Northbrook residential or business address are required to have a Village vehicle sticker. Also, pet tags are required for all cats and dogs six months and older. Renewal notices for vehicle stickers and pet tags will be...