LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Offices at Village Hall and the Public Works Center will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1.

For LRS Services, collection will be postponed by one day for the entire week.

NEW BUILDING DEVELOPMENTS IN PROGRESS

The Village Board has approved initial site work and early equipment orders for Fire Station #11 and the Fleet Maintenance Garage, marking a major step toward replacing two outdated facilities central to Northbrook’s public safety operations.

Read this article to learn more about these important projects!
 

Upcoming Events

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.

Northbrook Brewfest | Northbrook Park District
📅Saturday, September 6 from 3pm-7pm
📍Village Green Park
Brewfest is back this September! Join the Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook for an afternoon of craft beer tastings, live music by The Grady Experience, and delicious bites from a food truck. All guests must be 21+. Tickets are now available. Buy early and save before prices go up on event day!

Skills for Disagreeing Better | Community Commission
📅Sunday, September 14 from 2-4:30pm
📍Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room
Learn practical skills for listening, finding common ground, and sharing perspectives in this Braver Angels workshop. By learning to listen more openly and express ourselves more clearly, we can find areas of connection without ignoring real differences in ways that foster connection, even in disagreement. Presented with the Village of Northbrook Community Commission, Northbrook Public Library, and Braver Angels.

Seniorpalooza Health & Fun Fair | North Suburban YMCA
📅Wednesday, September 17 from 1pm-3pm
📍North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road
Come to the free Seniorpalooza at the North Suburban YMCA. Interactive health screenings will be offered along with other demonstrations. The Illinois Bone & Joint Institute will also offer a presentation on treatment options for common issues that cause pain and problems with the adult shoulder, elbow, and hand. Click here to learn more.

Shermerfest | Northbrook History Museum
📅Sunday, September 21 from 12pm-4pm
📍Village Green Park and Northbrook History Museum
The Northbrook History Museum cordially invites you to the 47th Annual Shermerfest in the Village Green Park and the Northbrook History Museum located at 1776 Walters Ave. Food and Fun for all Ages!  “Classic Northbrook” CARavan and Car Show. View the program page for more information.

Rotary Club of Northbrook Duck Race
📅Sunday, September 21 at 3pm
📍Village Green Park
Cheer on rubber ducks as they race down the river through Northbrook during Shermerfest! Ducks are $10 each, three for $25, or 15 for $100. Proceeds support local and global Rotary programs. Join the Rotary Club of Northbrook to watch hundreds of rubber duckies race for a chance to win prizes while supporting a great cause. Learn more here.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Community Commission
Thursday, August 28 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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

Committee of the Whole - Special Meeting
Wednesday, September 3 at 5pm
Joe Doud Administration Building, 545 Academy Drive

Disability Inclusion Commission
Thursday, September 4 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Arts Commission
Thursday, September 4 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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