Trustees approve $250M Northbrook Court mall redevelopment: 'We don't want to see it close'The Northbrook Village Board gave final approval at the June 11, 2019 meeting for the $250 million Northbrook Court mall renovation. June 12, 2019
Northbrook teen charged in connection with May shooting incidentA juvenile was charged with gun crimes June 7, 2019 in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Northbrook in May.June 07, 2019
FBI, Northbrook police say man wanted for robbing a Fifth Third Bank branchThe FBI and Northbrook police are looking for a man believed to have robbed Fifth Third Bank, 1300 Meadow Road in Northbrook, on June 3, 2019. June 04, 2019
7 nonprofits that serve Northbrook looking to get a share of over $200K in village fundsSeven organizations that serve Northbrook look to get a portion of $216,000 from the village. The Committee of the Whole considered requests May 28, 2019. June 03, 2019
Plans for Northbrook Court mall redevelopment advance, but ignite talks about affordable housingIn a 6-1 vote May 28, the Northbrook Board of Trustees approved a motion to have staff prepare documents for approval of the Northbrook Court redevelopment. June 03, 2019
Northbrook Memorial Day events honor 'service of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice'The village of Northbrook hosted Memorial Day events May 25, 2019 and May 27 that included posting flags on graves at a local cemetery and a parade. May 28, 2019
Majority-women Village Board seated in Northbrook: 'It's historic'The new Northbook Village Board was seated at the May 14, 2019 meeting, and for the first time is majority female. Sandy Frum was sworn in village president. May 21, 2019
Northbrook Court redevelopment proposal goes before Plan Commission for third timeThe Northbrook Plan Commission considered developers' revisions for the Northbrook Court mall redevelopment project at a May 7, 2019 meeting. May 14, 2019
Shout Out: Michael Unger chose practicing medicine over being an astrophysicistShout Out with Michael Unger who lives and works in Northbrook. He became a medical doctor after ditching aspirations to be an astrophysicist. May 10, 2019
Great Lakes naval commander addresses American Legion, VFW in NorthbrookNaval Station Great Lakes commanding officer Capt. Raymond Leung addressed veterans at a social meeting April 30, 2019 held at the American Legion George W. Benjamin Post No. 791 in Northbrook. May 07, 2019
2 elementary school districts swear in new and reelected board members, pick president and other officersNorthbrook/Glenview School District 30 swore in its newly elected and reelected members April 25, 2019, and also chose board officers. Northbrook School District 28 did the same at an April 23 meeting. May 07, 2019
Northbrook approves TIF district for Northbrook Court redevelopmentThe Northbrook Village Board approved establishing a tax increment financing district for the Northbrook Court mall redevelopment. May 07, 2019
Shout Out: Cyndee Schaffer, an IT guru, math teacher and published author'April 20199 Shout Out with Cyndee Schaffer, a Northbrook resident, teacher, IT consultant and author who is an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar. May 02, 2019
Self-portrait by Glenbrook North junior takes top prize in congressional art competitionArtwork by a Glenbrook North High School junior was awarded first place April 24, 2019 in the 10th Congressional District annual Congressional Art Competition. April 30, 2019
Northbrook School District 28 technology coach named 'distinguished educator' by AppleNorthbrook School District 28 technology coach Ronit Shapiro was recognized in March 2019 as an Apple Distinguished Educator by the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech corporation. April 30, 2019
Shout Out: Nick Drivas, restauranteur who dotes on family and his hometown of NorthbrookShout Out with Nick Drivas of Northbrook, who owns the Grill House in Northbrook and Backyard Grill in Highland Park. April 26, 2019
Glenbrook North band invited to participate in London's New Year's Day paradeThe Glenbrook North High School band received a hand-delivered invitation from the mayor of London inviting the group to participate in the city's 2020 New Year's Day parade. April 25, 2019
Northbrook boil order lifted after IDOT contractor damages water main, causing loss of pressureThe village of Northbrook was under a precautionary water boil order for two days after the village's water distribution system experienced a loss of water pressure April 23, 2019. April 24, 2019
Glenbrook North warns parents about 'paranoia' — the Nerf gun game can lead to car accidents and stalking, officials sayGlenbrook North officials asked parents to speak to their kids as word spread of the reemergence of the game "paranoia" where kids fake being shot with a Nerf gun. April 19, 2019
Chicago Master Singers take on Dvorak work for Divine Word Chapel concertsChicago Master Singers will perform Antonin Dvorak’s “Requiem” for the first time in the chorus’ 40-year history during concerts at Divine Word Chapel in Techny on April 26 and 28. April 17, 2019
Village Board looks to set up TIF for Northbrook Court redevelopment, but dissenting trustee calls it 'corporate welfare'In a 5-1 vote, the Northbrook Board of Trustees directed staff Tuesday to draft ordinances on establishing a tax increment financing district for the proposed Northbrook Court mall redevelopment for an official vote at its next meeting. April 16, 2019
The spring bunny hopped to the egg hunt event at Glenbrook High SchoolThe Northbrook Park District held an Easter egg hunt and festivities, officially called "Spring Bunny", at Glenbrook North High School April 14, 2019. April 16, 2019
Northbrook trustees approve $95.5M village budget, including money to Chamber of Commerce that some opposeThe 2019-2020 Village of Northbrook, which begins May 1, was approved by the Board of Trustees April 9 in a 7-0 vote after Trustee Muriel Collison said she supports the contribution to the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce. April 13, 2019
Scott Sanderson remembered as 'smart and unflappable' by those who knew Glenbrook North grad before MLB careerScott Sanderson was a Glenbrook North graduate who played baseball for the Cubs and White Sox. April 13, 2019
Families make special Jewish bread as Passover approaches: 'It reminds us of the humility' of ancestorsFamilies participated in making matzo bread April 7, 2019 at Mariano's grocery store in Northbrook. April 13, 2019
Most Northbrook races uncontested as incumbents on village, school, park boards sail to reelectionThe Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 Board of Education was the only uncontested race in Northbrook during the April 2, 2019 election. April 08, 2019
Northbrook cops have 'coffee' with residents at informational sessionThe Northbrook Police Department held a Coffee with a Cop informational session March 21, 2019 at the Covenant Village retirement home in the north suburb. April 02, 2019
IDOT and Northbrook to replace culvert, shut down portion of Dundee Road in mid-AprilThe Illinois Department of Transportation is doing preliminary work on the Dundee Road Culvert Replacement Project, which will close a portion of Dundee Road beginning April 15 through October 31. April 02, 2019
93-year-old woman dies after being hit by vehicle in NorthbrookA 93-year-old woman walking in Northbrook died after being hit by a vehicle March 25, officials said. April 01, 2019
Northbrook may consider TIF district to help pay for Northbrook Court redevelopmentA Northbrook joint review board has recommended approval of a Tax Increment Financing district for the proposed Northbrook Court mall redevelopment, officials said. March 26, 2019