Reminder: Upcoming Holiday Closures

Village Hall will have adjusted hours during the upcoming holidays. In December, offices will close to the public at noon on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed until 8:30am on Monday, December 29. In January, Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. For emergencies, call 911 or the Northbrook Police Department at 847-564-2060.

CELEBRATING DEDICATION, SERVICE, AND TEAMWORK

We’re proud to celebrate several recent milestones within the Northbrook Fire Department that highlight both professional achievement and extraordinary service. On Friday, December 12, six new firefighters graduated from the NIPSTA Fire Academy. They are currently assigned to the Division of Training & Safety, where they are continuing their initial training.

In addition, at the December 9 Village Board meeting, Lieutenants Brandon and Brian Collazo were recognized with the MABAS-IL Humanitarian Service Medal for their response and relief efforts during catastrophic flash flooding in Texas in July 2025. The Lieutenants were deployed for two weeks as part of a 39-person team responding through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request. The team worked under extremely challenging conditions, searching miles of riverbanks and debris fields in heavily devastated areas.

Together, these accomplishments reflect the dedication, leadership, and selfless service Northbrook firefighters bring to our community. Congratulations and thank you for all you do!

Upcoming Events

2026 Summer Camp Open House | Northbrook Park District
📅Thursday, January 15 from 5:30-7:00pm
📍180 Anets Drive, Techny Prairie Activity Center
Learn more about the Northbrook Park District’s 2026 Summer Camp offerings at this in-person event. Kids are welcome! Talk to Camp Supervisors, receive giveaways and enter a drawing for a free week of camp and other prizes. Click here for more information. 

Save the Date: 2026 State of The Village Address
📅Tuesday, January 20 at 9am
📍1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook Public Library
The State of the Village is an annual address presented by Village President Kathryn Ciesla and hosted by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce. President Ciesla will speak about the Village's important issues, challenges, and successes. Attending the address is a great way to learn about what is happening in Northbrook as well as network with local community members and businesses.

A Retrospective of Judith Joseph's Art | Arts Commission
📅Thursday, February 5 from 7-8:30pm
📍1201 Cedar Ln, Northbrook Public Library
Celebrate a milestone evening honoring local artist Judith Joseph. This special exhibition features her evocative work in painting, calligraphy, and printmaking and marks the first solo show by a woman at the Northbrook Public Library. Please join the Northbrook Arts Commission for this free event celebrating decades of creativity and community!

Upcoming Public Meetings

Community Commission - Canceled
Thursday, December 25 at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Zoning Board of Appeals - Canceled
Monday, December 29 at 7:00pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Plan Commission - Canceled
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Disability Inclusion Commission
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Arts Commission
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall

Senior Services Commission
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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