National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Join us in thanking the incredible team of 911 dispatchers who work around the clock — 24/7/365 — to keep our community safe. They’re the calm, reassuring voice on the other end of the line during emergencies, and their quick thinking helps save lives every day. Here's to our dedicated Northbrook Police Dispatchers — we appreciate you!

ALL-IN COMPOSTING BINS START TO BE DELIVERED ON APRIL 21

Starting in May, all LRS residential customers within the Northbrook corporate limits will participate in the new All-In Composting program. As part of this initiative, a 35-gallon composting cart with a yellow lid will be delivered starting on April 21 to all households that did not opt out of the program in March.

Carts will be delivered curbside and are for year-round disposal of yard waste and food scraps.

Curbside composting collection begins Wednesday, May 7, 2025, and will take place every Wednesday through November 30. From December 1 through March 31, pick-up will shift to every other Wednesday.

If you have more material than your compost cart can hold, you have options:

• Use approved paper yard waste bags (no food scraps) with a collection sticker from authorized retailers or Village Hall.

• Use a personal reusable can (metal or plastic, max 32 gallons) labeled with a free YARD WASTE ONLY sticker from Village Hall, plus a collection sticker.

• Or, upgrade to Subscription (Enhanced) Composting for added capacity.

Village Events

Northbrook Originals on Display | Northbrook Arts Commission
Now - May
Come be inspired by the talented Northbrook artists whose work is on display at the Northbrook Public Library now through May.  While you're at the library, pick up a ballot at the 2nd floor and vote for your favorite artwork by April 30.

Northbrook Originals Reception | Northbrook Arts Commission
Thursday, May 8 at 6pm
The Northbrook Originals Art Exhibition will be showcasing original works submitted by over 50 local Northbrook artists as part of this annual community event. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6pm at the Library, featuring light snacks, refreshments and guided art tours. This exhibition is co-sponsored by the Northbrook Public Library.

Automated Water Meter Project
Replacements set to begin April 21
Residential and business customers are receiving welcome letters to introduce the Automated Water Meter Project. These letters explain the Automated Water Meter Project and what to expect next. When eligible, customers will receive a postcard with instructions to schedule their meter replacement appointment. Replacements will begin the week of April 21 and must be scheduled only after receiving a postcard.

Appointments take about 30 minutes and are set within 2-hour windows. For more information, visit: northbrook.il.us/WaterMeterProject.

LRS Subscription (Enhanced) Composting & Yard Waste Bag Pickup Schedule
Now
As of April 2, 2025, compost pickup (yard waste and organics) for residents who have the subscription service has resumed weekly collection on Wednesdays. Yard waste collection (bags with stickers) also resumed on April 2, 2025 for residents without subscription compost pickup.

Learn more: LRSRecycles.com or call 844.633.3577

Two Titans | Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 13 at 4pm
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts (2300 Shermer Rd.)
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 4pm, the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Mina Zikri, will present an exhilarating concert at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will showcase the brilliant pianist Susan Merdinger as she brings Tchaikovsky’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 1 to life with passion and virtuosity. The program also features Schubert’s majestic Symphony No. 9, “The Great,” promising a night of sweeping melodies and symphonic grandeur. Don’t miss an intellectually stimulating musical experience full of energy. 

Concert Package: Get tickets to 2 concerts in 2025 for the remaining NSO’s 2024-25 season so you don’t miss a single note. The NSO welcomes young music lovers. For more information, click here.

Flamingo Friday Kick Off Event
Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5-7pm
Village Hall Back Parking Lot (1225 Cedar Ln.)
The Flamingo Friday Kick Off event is almost here! Start the summer off right and join us for an evening enjoying music, food, giveaways, neighbors, and of course – flamingos! Every Friday evening, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, anyone that wants to participate is invited to host a flamingo party in their neighborhood. These gatherings are the perfect opportunity for residents – both new and old – to make friends, meet people, or just reconnect with their neighbors. The kick off event will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5pm to 7pm in the back parking lot of Village Hall (1225 Cedar Ln.)

The Community Commission is partnering with the Northfield Township Food Pantry to collect the most needed items at the pantry. Help us, help our neighbors by bringing a food donation.

Most Needed Items:
Granola Bars
Juice & Juice Boxes (100% juice preferred)
Boxed Cereal 
Rice Mixes
Canned Beans
Canned Mixed Fruit

Save the Date: Symphonic Treasure | Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, June 9 at 4pm
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts (2300 Shermer Rd.)
The Northbrook Symphony Orchestra will close its 45th season on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4pm with “Symphonic Treasure,” a wonderful concert at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts. Under the baton of Music Director Mina Zikri, the orchestra will present a captivating program featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, with acclaimed clarinetist Ilya Shterenberg as the soloist, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36.  

Paint Northbrook | Call for Artists
Register Today!
The Northbrook Arts Commission and the Northbrook Park District are partnering this year to present Paint Northbrook, a week-long plein air event celebrating the beauty of Northbrook. Paint Northbrook will be a week of painting anywhere in Northbrook, including downtown, parks, trails and historic buildings. The art show and sale will be held in our Village Green Park on Saturday, August 16 at our Party on the Green community event with a potential of 1500 visitors. There will be cash prizes and each artist can exhibit three completed artworks

Click here to register, or visit nbparks.org Code #26990.

Electronics Recycling 
First Tuesday & Saturday of the month
Fleet Maintenance Garage, 1227 Cedar Lane
Bring your old and unused electronics to be recycled. Residents are responsible for removing items from their vehicles. Do not leave items at the Village’s facility outside of the recycling events. 1st Tuesday of the month, 7am-3pm & 1st Saturday of the month, 9am-noon.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Sustainability Commission
Thursday, April 17 at 5:30pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, April 22 at 6pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30pm
Sandra “Sandy” Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Watch the live streaming here, on Facebook live, or on Cable Channel 17. AT&T U-verse customers tune to Channel 99 and search "Northbrook."

Community Commission
Thursday, April 24 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

NOTE: The Economic Strategy Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 23, and the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Monday, April 28, have both been canceled. 

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