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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
IN MEMORY OF JUDY HUGHES
It is with deep sorrow that we reflect on the passing of Northbrook Historical Society President and resident Judy Hughes, whose unwavering commitment to celebrating our shared history is an enduring gift that surrounds us every day.
As we pause to reflect on her contributions to our community, we are re-sharing the March 14, 2023, presentation of a Key to the Village of Northbrook to Judy Hughes during Women’s History Month recognizing her as a champion for our community. Click here to read an excerpt from that presentation.
Our thoughts are with her friends and family and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Reminder: Upcoming Holiday Closures
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. Village Hall we re-open on January 2, 2026 at 8:30am.
A NEW YEAR, A NEW LOOK AT NORTHBROOK'S HISTORY
As we turn the page on a new year, we’re also counting down to Northbrook’s 125th anniversary in 2026. In this edition of the Northbrook Neighbor Spotlight, Elyse, a lifelong resident and board member of the Northbrook Historical Society, invites residents to see the village in a new way by uncovering the history hidden in everyday places.
From familiar intersections to meaningful artifacts, she shares stories that reveal how Northbrook’s past continues to shape the community we know today. Click below to watch the video and start exploring the stories that surround us.
Upcoming Events
Holiday & Winter Collection Reminders
Please note a one-day delay for New Year’s Day waste collection, along with several seasonal recycling and disposal opportunities. January services include free holiday tree pickup, holiday light recycling, e-waste drop-off days, ongoing cardboard recycling, and adjusted All In Compost collection schedules. Visit the link below for dates, locations, and guidelines.
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 & Industry. 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
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
News You Can Use
2026 Village Public Meeting Schedule
All meetings are open to the public. Village Board and Plan Commission meetings are cablecast live on NCTV Cable Channel 17 (replayed Wednesday and Sunday at 9am and 7pm) and streamed live and archived on the Meeting Archive Portal. Village Board meetings are also streamed live on Facebook at facebook. com/northbrookillinois. Click below for the full 2026 public meeting schedule for the Village Board, Plan Commission, and the other public bodies.
Properly Dispose of Waste!
Please help keep our neighborhoods and public spaces clean by properly disposing of pet waste and other trash while out and about.
Village of Northbrook
1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
pr@northbrook.il.us
847-272-5050
