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Thursday, May 15, 2025
RED, WHITE, BLUE AND YOU – Be Part of this year’s 4TH of July Parade!
The Northbrook 4th of July Parade is a beloved community tradition, and you’re invited to be part of it! The parade steps off at 4 PM on Friday, July 4.
Whether you’re a local business, community organization, sports club, youth group, or nonprofit, this is your chance to showcase your spirit and connect with neighbors.
Ready to join the fun? Apply now to participate or sponsor at northbrook4thofjuly.com.
HONORING HEROES: NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
This week, we recognize National Police Week—a time to honor the dedicated men and women of the Northbrook Police Department and law enforcement officers across the nation who work tirelessly to protect and serve. We thank them for their commitment to safety, professionalism, and community support. Please join us in expressing our gratitude.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEAT NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Village of Northbrook Board of Trustees held a meeting to officially seat its newly elected and returning officials. During the meeting, Village President Kathryn Ciesla and the Board of Trustees expressed their gratitude to two long-serving public officials who stepped down.
Trustee Daniel Pepoon, who served the Village for 21 years, and Clerk A.C. Buehler III, who has dedicated 33 years to public service in various roles, were each honored with resolutions recognizing their outstanding contributions to the community.
View the summary for this meeting by clicking the button below.
TOMORROW - Village Blood Drive
Friday, May 16, 8:30am-12:15pm
Village Hall Board Room
The Village is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant. Participating donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Culver's Frozen Custard. For more information or to schedule a donation,
call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
PREPARE: EAT WELL, HYDRATE, BRING ID | Use Blood Drive Code: ORD0670A
Village Events
Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale
Friday, May 16, 9am-4pm
Saturday, May 17, 9am-2pm
Village Green Community Center (1810 Walters Ave.)
1000's of plants - beautiful and well-behaved NATIVE plants along with loved cultivars and garden favorites. High quality nursery-grown native plants will be priced at just $4. Experienced and master gardeners will be on hand throughout this 2-day event with friendly tips and advice. northbrookgardenclub.org.
Spring Tree Giveaway
Thursday, May 22, 4pm-6:30pm
Village Hall Rear Lot
Northbrook residents can pick up free native tree saplings—like Sugar Maple, Red Oak, and White Pine. Trees are first come, first served, with no registration needed. For questions, email sustainability@northbrook.il.us.
Northbrook Zoning Code Open House
June 10 (4–7 PM) at Northbrook Village Hall
June 11 (12–3 PM) at Northbrook Public Library
The Village of Northbrook is nearing the final stages of drafting a new Zoning Code and is seeking community feedback. Two Open House Forums will be held to share updates and gather input. The first will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 4-7PM in the Village Hall lobby. The second will be on Wednesday, June 11, 12-3PM in the Northbrook Library lobby.
Northbrook Climate Action Day | Sustainability Commission
Saturday, June 7, 10am-2pm
The Sustainability Commission is excited to celebrate World Environment Day with Northbrook Climate Action Day resource fair behind Village Hall (1225 Cedar Ln)! Explore the Village Hall demonstration garden and connect with experts sharing valuable information on sustainability. Meet community partners for practical tips to make your home, landscape and transportation more sustainable and energy-efficient, adopt sustainable lifestyle practices, and reduce you environmental impact.
Northbrook Farmers Market Market Opening Day Bash
Wednesday, June 18 7am-1pm
Northbrook Farmers Market Opening Day Bash, Wednesday, June 18, features fun for all in the parking lot of Meadow Plaza, Cherry Lane and Meadow Road. Free attractions include live music, face painting, slices of cold watermelon, games for kids, plenty of cool swag and more. The best weekday farmers market on the North Shore is open 7am to 1pm Wednesdays through October 8, in downtown Northbrook.
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, May 15 at 5:30pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall
Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
Thursday, May 21 at 9:30am
Fire Station 11 (740 Dundee Road)
Community Commission
Thursday, May 22 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, May 27 at 6pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30pm
Sandra "Sandy" Frum Board Room, Village Hall
Note: The Plan Commission Meeting for Tuesday, May 20 has been canceled.
News You Can Use
Flamingo Friday Recap
Thank you to our amazing Community Commission for organizing an amazing Flamingo Friday kickoff event. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we collected the largest donation ever for the Northfield Township Food Pantry yet at the Flamingo Friday Kickoff —filling a donation bin, 10+ bags of food, and three huge boxes of cereal. If you would like to host your own Flamingo Friday gathering, stop by Village Hall to grab a few plastic flamingos as we have leftovers from the event.
Community Services Block Grant Scholarship Program
The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County has announced the 2025 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to support and recognize outstanding students who are passionate about pursuing their academic and professional goals. This scholarship program is open to all eligible students who demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Village of Northbrook
1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook
pr@northbrook.il.us
847-272-5050
