Winter Compost Collection

LRS will begin every-other-week collection of compostable materials on Wednesday, December 10 through March 31. Weekly compost collection will resume on April 1. Please note: The last weekly compost collection will be on Wednesday, November 26, and there will be no compost collection on Wednesday, December 3.

FIRE SAFETY TIPS THIS THANKSGIVING

Did you know that Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home cooking fires? The Northbrook Fire Department wants residents to practice fire safety in the kitchen to ensure a happy and safe holiday! Here are a few tips:

• Never leave cooking or open flames unattended.
• Keep children away from hot surfaces, foods, and candles.
• Be sure that electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer, or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of children.
• Ensure smoke alarms are working. Test and replace batteries if needed. 
• Use specialty cooking equipment with caution.

If you are deep frying a turkey this Thanksgiving, click the button below to review turkey safety tips. Be safe and keep the fryer away from combustibles!

Upcoming Events

125th Anniversary Celebration
Apply to be a Member of the Commission
Northbrook is getting ready to mark a major milestone in 2026 - 125 years! As the Village begins planning for this historic celebration, we’re inviting passionate, creative, and community-minded residents to apply for one of the resident or corporate positions on the Ad Hoc 125th Anniversary Celebration Commission. Commission members will help support planning, coordination, publicity, and fundraising of this once-in-a-generation celebration. Interested residents should fill out the Village commission application here. Questions? Call 847-664-4010 or email village@northbrook.il.us

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
📅Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28
Village offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day garbage collection will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday service. Monday through Wednesday collection will remain on schedule.

Electronics Recycling
📅First Tuesday and Saturday of the month
📍1227 Cedar Lane, Fleet Maintenance Garage
Recycle your old and unused electronics! 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.

Holiday Craft Fair | Northbrook Park District
📅Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 1pm
📍180 Antes Drive, Techny Prairie Activity Center
The Northbrook Park District's Holiday Craft Fair welcomes all creative people to sell their new and homemade items, giving shoppers a chance to find unique gifts. Items for sale include jewelry, arts, crafts, kitchen items, and much more. The fair is free for shoppers. Interested in selling? Click the button below to register as a vendor!

Toys for Tots and Coat Off Your Back Drives
📅Now through mid-December
The Village of Northbrook is collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program to help bring holiday cheer to children in need. Donations can be dropped off at Village Hall, the Police Department, or Fire Station 11 through December 11. We’re also supporting the Rotary Club of Northbrook’s Coat Off Your Back Drive, collecting winter coats for adults and children at the Northbrook Public Library, Village Hall, and Sunset Foods through December 15.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Community Commission - Canceled
Thursday, November 27 at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Plan Commission Meeting - Canceled
Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Disability Inclusion Commission - Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 4 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Arts Commission - Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 4 at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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