Memorial Day - Monday, May 30

On Monday, May 30, at 10:30am, the Northbrook American Legion Post 791 will be holding Northbrook's Memorial Day Parade. The new parade route will start at Western Avenue and Cherry Lane, turn right onto Meadow Road, turn left onto Shermer Road, ...

Flamingo Fridays

What are Flamingo Fridays?

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, residents are invited to host a Flamingo Friday party in their neighborhood. Despite the name, they do not need to take place on a Friday! These gatherings are the perfect opportunity for resid...

Northbrook Welcomes Back Traditional 4th of July Events

The Village of Northbrook and Northbrook Park District are thrilled to announce the return of Northbrook’s classic 4th of July events, including the Mile-Long Parade, a community favorite!

Festivities will begin at 7:30am with the Rotary Club of ...

Get Involved: Apply for a Village of Northbrook Commission

Participate in planning the future of Northbrook by joining a Village commission! New to Northbrook, the Village Board recently approved the creation of the Community Commission and the Sustainability Commission, which will serve to progress Northbrook as...

Updates to Simple Recycling Textile Program

The Village contracts with Simple Recycling to provide free year-round textile recycling to residents. For 2022, they updated how to arrange pickups. Pickups are no longer determined by a resident's curbside recycling day, but instead mu...

Download Simplicity, The Village's New App

You can now get Village of Northbrook updates straight to your smartphone! We are proud to introduce our new mobile-friendly app, Simplicity.

Using the Simplicity app, you can quickly get important community updates, announcements, and upcoming events all ...

CCDPH Lifts Mitigation Order 2021-11

On Monday, February 28, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) lifted Mitigation Order 2021-11 in alignment with the State of Illinois and City of Chicago. Lifting Mitigation Order 2021-11 would mean:

• Masks will no longer be required in all in...

Northbrook Police Department Joins Facebook

The Northbrook Police Department has officially joined Facebook! With this new social media account, the Police Department will have a chance to further engage with residents and share timely information. Stay up-to-date with what's going on at t...

Share your Comments with the Village Online

The Village Board likes hearing from you and encourages you to provide our boards, committees, and commissions with your thoughts and ideas. Because we know you can’t always get to a meeting, we’ve created a way for you to share your c...

Northbrook Earns “SolSmart Gold” Designation for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Northbrook received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar. Gold is the highest designation communities may receive, and Northbrook secured this after a ...

Electrical Aggregation Program

Earlier this summer, the Village of Northbrook approved a 36-month agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc2) to administer our electrical aggregation program. The savings brought on by this program will be provided to the Village and go towards...

Waste Management Service Update

Recently, the Village has received an increase in customer service complaints about Waste Management (formerly Advanced Disposal) services. Staff is currently working with Waste Management to resolve the issues residents have been reporting. 

Wast...

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...

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...

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...

Northbrook Police Department Special Bulletin: Catalytic Converter Thefts

A catalytic converter helps clean your car’s exhaust emissions; it is made up of precious metals such as rhodium, platinum, and palladium. The price of some of these metals has risen sharply in recent years.

Cars that are most often targeted are ...

Share your Comments with the Village Online

The Village Board likes hearing from you and encourages you to provide our boards, committees, and commissions with your thoughts and ideas. Because we know you can’t always get to a meeting, we’ve created a way for you to share your comments via ...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

Sign Up to Receive Agendas

Sign up to receive Village Board and Plan Commission meeting agendas by email. Visit the Village's website, type your email address in the box at the top of the page, and select "Sign In." Find "Agenda Center" and click the en...