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  2. Village Government

    1. 2026 Board Calendar
    2. Village Board of Trustees
      1. Board Work Committees
      2. Village Clerk
      3. 2025 State of the Village Address 
    3. Agendas & Minutes
    4. Public Notices & Hearings
    5. Administrative Hearings
    6. Meeting Archive Portal
    7. Boards & Commissions
      1. Village Board of Trustees
      2. Arts Commission
        1. Arts Commission Events & Programs
        2. Northbrook Originals Exhibit Application
      3. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
      4. Board of Local Improvements
      5. Community Commission
        1. Community Commission Events & Programs
        2. Return to Boards & Commissions A-M
      6. Disability Inclusion Commission
      7. Electrical Commission
      8. Emergency Telephone Systems Board
      9. Firefighters' Pension Fund
      10. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
      11. Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission
      12. Plan Commission
      13. Police Pension Fund Board
      14. Senior Services Commission
      15. Stormwater Management Commission
      16. Sustainability Commission
      17. TIF Joint Review Board
      18. Zoning Board of Appeals
      19. Ad Hoc 125th Anniversary Celebration Commission
    8. Board & Commission Membership
    9. Calendar
      2023 Board of Trustees & Commission Meetings
    10. Codes & Regulations
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Building Codes
      3. Cannabis
      4. Code Enforcement & Violations
      5. Comprehensive Plan
      6. Engineering Standards & Specifications
      7. Municipal Code
      8. NEW Northbrook Zoning Code - effective 9/22/25
    11. Contact Us
    12. Departments
    13. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Position Openings
      2. Police Officer Recruitment
    14. Recognition Resolution or Proclamation
    15. State Representatives
    16. Village Finances
    17. Village Manager
      1. Departments
      2. Village Board Meeting Summaries
      3. FOIA Information
      4. National Community Survey 2023
      5. Special Event Permits
      6. Village Finances
      7. Weekly Manager's Report
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  3. Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Fire Programs & Services
      1. Fire Prevention
      2. Emergency Medical Services
      3. Warming Centers 2026
    3. Forestry Services
    4. Spring Parkway Tree Planting Program
    5. GIS, Mapping & Data Services
      1. Engineering Bench Mark Data
      2. Property Information
    6. Information Requests (FOIA)
    7. Licenses & Permits
      1. Building Permits
        1. Commercial (Non-Residential) Permits
          1. Addition (Non-Residential)
          2. Alteration (Non-Residential)
          3. Elevator Installation or Upgrade
          4. New Building (Non-Residential)
          5. Northbrook Court Kiosk
        2. Information for Contractors
        3. Multi-Family Residence Permits
          1. Multi-Family Addition
          2. Multi-Family Alteration
          3. New Multi-Family Residence
        4. Property Information
        5. Schedule an Inspection
        6. Single Family Residence Permits
          1. Alternative Energy Source
          2. Deck
          3. Detached Garage
          4. Detached Garage Demolition
          5. Driveway/Patio
          6. Fence
          7. Fire/Accident Repair
          8. Fire Protection Permits
          9. Foundation Repair
          10. Generator
          11. Hot Tub/Spa
          12. Lawn Sprinkler (Irrigation System)
          13. New Single Family Residence
            Common Residential Plan Submission Mistakes
          14. Overhead Sanitary Sewer Cost Participation Program
          15. Porch (Screened or Open)/Covered Entry
          16. Residential Demolition
          17. Shed (Accessory Structure)
          18. Single Family Addition
          19. Single Family Alterations - Exterior & Roof
          20. Single Family Alterations - Interior
            1. Attic Finishing
            2. Basement Finishing
            3. Kitchen or Bath Remodel
          21. Site Work
          22. Sport Court
          23. Swimming Pool Demolition
          24. Swimming Pool (Indoor/Outdoor)
          25. Tree Removal
          26. Water Service Upgrade
          27. Single Family Major Renovation
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Special Event Permits
      4. Vehicle Stickers
    8. Pay My Bill
    9. Planning & Zoning
      1. Codes & Regulations
      2. Community Plans
        1. Comprehensive Plan
        2. Return to Codes & Regulations
      3. Zoning & Subdivision Relief Application Process
        Village Green Design Review Applications
      4. NEW Northbrook Zoning Application Manual - effective 9/22/25
    10. Police Programs & Services
      1. Alarm System Program
      2. Alerts about Frauds & Scams
      3. Crime Prevention Tips
      4. Emergency ID Bracelet Program
      5. Gun Safety
      6. Police Department Policy Manual
      7. Premise Alert Program
      8. Recruitment
      9. Report a Crime, Concern, or Tip
      10. Village of Northbrook Emergency Alert System Protocols
      11. Traffic Complaints
      12. Weekly Police Bulletins
    11. Public Health Services
      1. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
        1. Assistance & Volunteer Services
        2. COVID-19 Vaccine
        3. Glenview-Northbrook Coronavirus Task Force
        4. Northbrook Strong
        5. Scams & Cybersecurity
        6. Spread Joy in Northbrook
      2. Severe Weather Awareness
    12. Recycling, Refuse, & Composting Services
    13. Sanitary Sewer Services
      Sewer Lining Program
    14. Senior Services
      1. Senior Housing Resources
      2. Subsidized Taxi Program
    15. Service Requests
    16. Snow & Ice Control Services
      1. Snow & Ice Control Ordinances & Procedures
      2. Municipal Facilities & Commuter Lots
      3. Sidewalk Plowing
      4. Street & Roadway Plowing
      5. Frequently Asked Questions on Snow Plowing
    17. Stormwater Management
      1. Managing Flooding
      2. Master Stormwater Management Plan
      3. Northbrook Stormwater Utility
      4. Private Stormwater Management Facilities
      5. Storm Sewer Maintenance
      6. Village Stormwater System
      7. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
    18. Street Maintenance
      1. Sidewalks & Parkways
      2. Construction Projects
        1. Completed Projects
          1. Completed Street Projects
            1. 2020 - Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements
            2. 2021 - Asphalt Road Rehabilitation
            3. 2021 - Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
            4. 2021 - Waukegan Road Resurfacing
            5. 2022 - Cedar Lane Roadway Improvements
            6. 2023 - Cherry Lane Underpass Reconstruction
          2. Completed Water Main Projects
            1. 2021/2022 - Willow Creek Subdivision
            2. 2022 - Dauphine Avenue Water Main Improvements
            3. 2022 - South Lane Water Main Improvements
            4. 2023 - Northbrook Highlands and Park Subdivision Projects
            5. 2024 – Dundee Road Water Main Improvements
            6. 2024 - Northbrook Glen Water Main and Roadway Improvements
          3. Sewer Lining Program
            2021/2022 - Sanitary Sewer Lining
          4. Completed Sanitary Sewer Projects
            2019 - Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing
          5. Completed Stormwater Projects
            1. 2021 - First/Center Stormwater Project
            2. 2021 - Sunset, Floral, Cedar Stormwater Project
        2. Current Projects
          1. 2024 - Huntington Subdivision Water Main and Roadway Improvements
          2. 2025 - Asphalt Street Rehabilitation
          3. 2025 - Shermer Corridor Improvements
          4. 2025 - Downtown Improvement Project
          5. Metra Railroad Crossing Repairs on Techny
          6. 2027 - Walters Avenue Corridor Improvements
          7. 2025 Concrete Street Patching Improvements
      3. Construction Projects
      4. Street Sweeping
    19. Utility Information
      1. Water Utility Billing
      2. Utility Locating
    20. Voting & Voter Services
      1. 2025 Consolidated General Election Information
        Candidate Filing
    21. Water Services
      1. Register for WaterSmart
      2. Water Production Services
        1. Water Quality Information & Consumer Confidence Report
        2. Lead Service Line Replacement
        3. PFAS In Drinking Water
        4. Lead Service Line Inventory
        5. Lead Analytical Results (Lead Tap Sampling Data)
      3. Water Distribution Services
        1. Water Main Breaks
        2. Cross Connection Program
      4. Automated Water Meter Project
    22. Village Cemeteries
    23. Disability Resources
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  4. Living & Visiting

    1. About the Village
    2. Biking & Walking
      1. Education
      2. Local Initiatives
      3. Master Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
      4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission
      5. Safety Tips
      6. Velodrome
      7. Walking & Cycling Maps
    3. Community Events
    4. Enjoy Northbrook
      1. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
      2. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce
      3. Northbrook Park District
      4. Northbrook Public Library
    5. Environmental Sustainability
      1. Climate Action Plan
        Greenest Region Compact
      2. Single-Use Bag Tax
        Single-Use Bag Tax for Businesses
      3. EV-Readiness
      4. Energy
        1. Electrical Aggregation
        2. Community Solar
        3. Rooftop Solar
        4. Geothermal
      5. Water Conservation
      6. Green Spaces and Ecosystem Health
        1. Leaf Blower Regulations
        2. Demonstration Gardens at Village Hall
        3. Community Gardens
        4. Landscaping
        5. Pollinator Habitat
        6. Lights Out Northbrook
      7. Get Involved
        1. Green Resident Award
        2. Green Business Program
      8. Energy Efficiency Challenge
    6. Floodplain Information
    7. Frequently Asked Questions
    8. Know Your Neighborhood Tool
    9. New to Northbrook
    10. Other Government Jurisdictions
    11. Transportation
      Subsidized Taxi Program
    12. Vehicle Stickers
    13. Water Quality Information
    14. Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge
    15. Immigration Resources
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Bids and Proposals
    2. Business Licenses
    3. Economic Development
      1. Northbrook Development & Construction
        1. Development Projects Tracker Map
        2. Downtown Development
        3. Zoning and Design Review Applications on File
        4. Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
      2. Business Financial Incentives
      3. Business Opportunities
        1. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
        2. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
        3. Retail Opportunities
      4. Employment Services
      5. Local Taxes
      6. Places for Business Assistance
        1. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
        2. Development & Planning Services Department
        3. IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
        4. IL Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
        5. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry
        6. Northbrook Public Library
        7. SCORE
      7. Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
      8. Useful Links for Business
      9. Utility Information for Businesses
      10. Village Licenses & Permits
    4. Food Services
    5. Liquor Licenses
    6. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
    7. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
    8. Real Estate Agent Information
    9. Retail Opportunities
    10. Transportation
    11. Utility Information for Businesses
    12. Vendor Demographic Data
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Board & Commission Membership
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Records
      4. Licenses & Permits
      5. Recognition Resolution or Proclamation
      6. Subsidized Taxi Program
    2. Contact
      1. Elected Officials
      2. Ways to Connect
    3. Find
      1. Bid, RFP & RFQ Opportunities
      2. Board Meetings & Agendas
      3. Community News
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Licenses & Permits
    4. Learn About
      1. Construction Projects
      2. Emergency Services
      3. Fire Safety Programs and Services
      4. Opening & Operating a Business
      5. Planning & Zoning
      6. Police Programs and Services
      7. Refuse & Recycling Services
      8. Senior Services
      9. Sustainability
      10. Water & Sewer Services
      11. Village Finances
    5. Pay My
      1. Parking Ticket
      2. Water Bill
      3. Alarm Permit Renewal
      4. Pay Bag Tax Fee (For Businesses)
      5. Ordinance Violation
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. House Watch Program
      4. Northbrook Voice E-Newsletter
      5. Premise Alert Program
    7. Submit
      1. Public Comment
      2. Questions or Service Requests
    8. View
      1. Financial Documents
      2. Village Calendar
      3. Village Codes & Ordinances
    9. Register
      1. WaterSmart
      2. Vacant Buildings
    10. Schedule
      1. Building Inspections
        Village Codes & Regulations
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