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7 Agencies
Helping us
Through the
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HISTORIAN ’ S PRE SENTED BY THE
CORNER NORTHBROOK HISTORIC AL SOCIET Y
A Message from Sandy
President, Village of Northbrook
Yesterday is History – Today
Becomes History Tomorrow
Make Way for 2021!
T
o fully value the history of a every night by the lamplighter. Then,
community, you should imagine it think about gazing in wonder when an
through the eyes of someone who electric streetlight replaced one of the
lived at that time. Certainly, many of gas lights after electricity came to town
the items we use in our daily lives would in 1909.
seem like science fiction to the people
who lived in the Village years ago. We take the ability to communicate
and gather information for granted, but
W
In 1850, each landowner was required that was not so for decades of residents e did it – we made it to 2021
to physically work on the streets in their in the past. The first telephone wires and can start putting 2020
area of town as part of the tax they paid were laid throughout town in 1902. If behind us! That alone feels
to the Township. Some of these dirt you had a phone in your house, you like reason to celebrate. Usually, the
roads were paved in the early 1920s. probably shared the line with one or New Year follows a series of holiday
Next time we joke about potholes, think more families. A switchboard operator indulgences, and it urges us to
back and imagine what it must have connected your call. When the Village restart, reevaluate, and refresh. We
been like to share the road with horses purchased their first computers in 1984, are pressured to make resolutions
and buggies, to drive a car for the first they were connected with wires to a KATIE BELLERT OPERATED THE SWITCHBOARD that somehow guarantee to make us
time on these smooth surfaces instead mainframe that filled an entire room. FOR THE SHERMERVILLE TELEPHONE better people, to quit this or that,
of bouncing along the dusty dirt roads. Now, we can get news, take photos, EXCHANGE FROM THE FAMILY’S LIVING ROOM
to deny ourselves everything that
Today, our 130 centerline miles of play games, or talk to family and friends ABOVE OF HER FATHER’S HARNESS SHOP.
tastes good, or simply to change.
pavement are maintained, plowed, across the globe over the phone or C. 1912.
While I’ll be skipping the resolutions
and repaired by the Public Works virtually as we walk outdoors – all this and passing on a detox, I welcome
Department. on a device that fits into our pocket. Thinking back makes you appreciate
the opportunity for change with
By stepping back and considering what we have now because of what was
wide-open arms.
White holiday lights illuminate the night what was going on at the time, or by new decades ago.
sky in downtown Northbrook. Imagine contrasting today with the past, you can This year, I’m looking forward to
what it was like when these same streets better understand and appreciate how Learn more at northbrookhistory.org
and facebook.com/northbrookhistory. everything new – 2021 truly feels
were illuminated only by gas lights, lit fortunate we are today. like a fresh start. As a Village, we D E C E M B E R 8 B OA R D M E E T I N G
have a tremendous amount of
2021 Village Meeting Schedule Environmental Quality Commission: 3rd Village Board Work Committees: Meet positive change coming our way.
Meetings are presently held virtually and Thursday, 7pm on call Perhaps most visible, we will elect
at Village Hall with appropriate capacity Firefighters Pension Board: 2nd Youth Commission: 3rd Wednesday, a new Village President and at "With the new day comes new strength and new
limits in place. All meetings are open to Wednesday (February, May, August, and 7pm (no meetings in June or July) least one new Trustee to lead our
the public. Most Village Board and Plan November) Zoning Board of Appeals: 4th Monday, community. We will also see key
thoughts." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Commission meetings are cablecast live Foreign Fire Insurance Board: 4th 7pm staff transition out of their long-
on NCTV-Cable Channel 17 (replayed Thursday, 7:30am (January, April, July, term roles with the Village. I have
the following day and following and October) In addition to the above, various nothing but absolute confidence
Sunday at 9am and 7pm), streamed Industrial and Commercial Development Boards meet from time-to-time on an services and programs to to do great, noteworthy things.
that the upcoming election and
live and archived at northbrook.il.us/ Commission: 4th Tuesday, 7:30am unscheduled basis. In accordance with Northbrook residents using Yes, change is hard, but I believe
staffing changes will continue to
meetings, and streamed on Facebook Plan Commission: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, the Open Meetings Act, notices for supplemental contributions that more often than not, change
advance the Village’s agenda to
live facebook.com/northbrookillinois 7:30pm all public meetings, including Special, provided by the Board and the is good. And I have a very good
(Village Board meetings only). Rural Fire Protection District: 2nd Adjourned, and Rescheduled Meetings, make Northbrook an even better
community. We will begin to see feeling about the future of our
Thursday, 5pm (April, July, October, and will be posted on the Village website place to live, work, and play. We are
the impact of the recently approved community.
Architectural Control Commission: 2nd December) and the bulletin board in the lobby of and will remain Northbrook Strong.
affordable housing ordinances on
Thursday, 5:30pm Senior Services Commission: 2nd Village Hall. Notices are also sent to all our housing opportunities.
Arts Commission: 1st Thursday, 7pm Thursday, 7pm (alternate months) registered news media and interested In 2021 we will also put numerous
Bicycle Task Force: 2nd Wednesday, Stormwater Management Commission: individuals/groups. Board of Trustees new initiatives into action. Our
Happy New Year to you and yours,
While there’s a lot we already
7pm (every other month) Meets on call Meeting Agendas and Approved first Community Solar subscribers
know about 2021, there’s still much
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners: Transportation Advisory Committee: Minutes are posted on the Village will start to see savings on their
to be decided. And if we, as a
1st Thursday in May, 7:30am (Special Meets on call website at northbrook.il.us/agendas. utility bills. Seven social service
Village Board of Trustees Regular community, choose to stay engaged
Meetings - 48-hour notice) and mental health agencies will
Community Relations Commission: 1st Meetings: Please note that on occasion, meetings and informed, we will continue
implement new or expanded
Thursday, 7pm 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30pm may be canceled. Call the Village
Economic Development Committee: Village Board of Trustees Committee of Manager's Office at 847-664-4010 to
2nd Wednesday, 7:30am (January, April, the Whole Meetings: confirm dates and agendas.
July, and October) 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6pm
P R E S I D E N T,
V I L L AG E O F N O R T H B R O O K
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the opportunity to help develop a what was for me a dramatic
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on their ComEd bill (saving up to old ways need to end." That's one of the things that happens make this work better? How can I live
20%) and support the development when you go to a place on a regular a life that shows I do care about other
Welcome to 2021. It’s a safe bet that basis, to work out or play or drop your people?’"
Go Green Northbrook Treasurer Marilyn Fish (left) and Go Green Northbrook Board of new renewable energy resources.
President Sarah Sanford (right) shown in front of Fish's home solar panels. Participating in Community Solar does this year will be better than the last—on kids off to basketball—friendships will
not have upfront costs, will not lock a grand scale. But what about your life? be made." Finally: figure out not only what you
What are you going to do to better want, but why you want it.
you into a long-term contract, and will
Since 2016, permits for roof mounted by multiple subscribers. Community provide savings once the subscriber is
yourself? A single digit changing You can improve your life without
solar panels on single-family homes in solar projects generate electricity, and enrolled.
on the calendar can be powerful leaving home. Many Northbrook "I work with people all the time on
Northbrook have increased from one that power is delivered into the electric inspiration. residents are, like me, sprucing up goals,” said Lauren Schifferdecker,
permit to a total of 85 as of 2020. grid of the utility. As a subscriber, Long-time Northbrook resident John
their places. owner of Inspire Counseling Center in
participants will see a discount on their "It's very motivating for a lot of people," Northbrook. “One key is connecting
Cruickshank (father of four-time speed
“Getting a permit approved for electricity bill. said Marilyn Fettner, a Northbrook life "Definitely," said Leo Murillo, manager your head and your heart. To lose 10
skating Olympian David Cruikshank)
a solar array is typically a simple coach. "It’s a fresh start, especially this at J.C. Licht, 1340 Meadow. "Now that pounds, get a promotion, be better
signed up for the waitlist, noting, “We
process and accomplished very While many residents and businesses year. Midway through the year, people people are staying at home, they want parents. That's what your head
all need to gradually dispense with
quickly, but not everyone has the value sustainability and “going green,” were saying, 'I just want 2020 to be to fix the house up a little bit." wants. But what your heart wants is
relying on oil. Over a period of time,
funding or opportunity to install such saving money while doing so is a over.' It's been such a difficult year. something we overlook a lot. 'I want to
we can all do more. It’s important
a system,” explained Jackie Clawson, benefit. People want a clean slate, mentally, an I found a classic wooden, made-in- lose 5 pounds, but what I really want
to make a contribution to make a
Northbrook’s Building Official. opportunity to say, 'Okay, here are the Wisconsin storm door and spent is some attention. I want someone to
difference by using alternate power
“Perhaps large trees shade your home, “It’s a win-win for the community and things I've been wanting to do.’" almost two weeks staining it then notice me.’ You can go straight to your
sources, such as solar.”
you rent your home or business, or you the environment,” said Go Green administering three coats of marine heart's goal while you are going for
live in a multi-unit development.” Northbrook Board President Sarah What do you want to do? Often, spar varnish. Worth. Every. Second. your head's goal. If you can pair them
Sanford. “If you can’t accommodate resolutions have to do with getting Now I feel like some TV fix-it-up show together, it's a lot more fun, a lot more
The good news is that there is solar panels on your home or business, Visit northbrook.il.us/communitysolar for in shape. In January, Northbrook flannel-clad master craftsman every satisfying, when you are aware of what
now a way to be a part of the solar or the upfront costs of installing more information on the North Shore's welcomes the Techny Prairie Activity time I walk in the house. you really deeply want. Connecting
community without installing largest community solar program. Center, a 44,000 square foot exercise your head and your heart is such a
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Community Solar is on the Find your bright spot in northshorecommunitysolar.com. Improving one area of life tends to your weight, your hopes. You can also
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the community and learn improve others. resolve to help other people.
Neil Steinberg is a columnist at the Chicago
A community solar project is a more about joining the Sun-Times who has lived with his family in
single site solar installation shared "This will be more than just a building," "Look at the environment around
Northbrook since 2000.
waitlist for an opportunity said Northbrook Park District you," said Mary Hansen, Baha’i
Executive Director Molly Hamer. representative to the Northbrook
to enroll!
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“This is just one way that Northbrook shows it cares – for our community, for
our neighbors, for the most vulnerable – during these difficult times.”
- SANDY FRUM, VILLAGE PRESIDENT
Family Service Center
Family Service Center’s (FSC) mission
is “to strengthen and empower
families and communities by
providing accessible evidence-based
counseling, crisis response, outreach,
and education." As a community North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
mental health agency, they have
seen the impacts of COVID-19 on the The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is a beacon of The Josselyn Center
community’s emotional wellbeing. FSC hope for those in need of access to justice. They are proud
to provide trusted, accessible, and free legal services in the The Josselyn Center provides affordable, comprehensive
plans to provide the “Resilience Builder mental health services and free programs that make lives
Program,” a group treatment for youth areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration, without
interruption through the pandemic and will continue to do better for clients, families, and the community. The Center
that focuses on skill building and offers multiple services, including therapy and psychiatric
adaptive coping, and “Coping during
C R E D I T: D A I LY H E R A L D M E D I A G R O U P
everything they can to be available to individuals and families
as we all move forward. NSLAC offers seminars on domestic services for children, teens, and adults; a no-cost Living
COVID-19,” a program designed for Room; and an employment program for residents with
adults who may have limited time violence, immigration, and housing rights and strives for
CATCH designated for self-care. success in their programs with community collaboration. mental illness. Through these contributions, they will offer
free mental health programs to residents, specifically
Community Action Together for Children’s
Mental Health First Aid training and Art Therapy groups.
Health (CATCH) upholds their mission to
empower families to foster resilience and
prioritize mental health and emotional
7 Agencies Helping us
wellness in children through educational
programming, access to resources, and
peer support. At a time when mental
health challenges are greater than ever,
CATCH is grateful for the opportunity to
Through the Pandemic
support the community. They look forward
to sharing a beautiful message that will lift
up our neighbors and remind us all to find
connections, which are so key to emotional
wellbeing. Keep an eye out for the surprises
CATCH has in store for Northbrook!
As a result of COVID-19, the Village Board offered "During the COVID crisis, we’ve seen our community’s
supplemental contributions to these seven social service needs increase, so it is critical to respond to that call by
and mental health agencies funded by “Northbrook providing resources to outstanding local agencies who Northfield Township
Strong” vehicle sticker donations, budgeted funds, and provide our residents with additional assistance and those Food Pantry
fine fees. The agencies will provide new and/or expanded who stand at the ready to help their neighbors."
The Northfield Township Food Pantry serves
initiatives designed to help Northbrook residents with the Township residents who are unable to
- KATHRYN CIESLA, VILLAGE TRUSTEE
hardships brought on by the pandemic. provide enough food for themselves and
their families, especially during the COVID-19
pandemic. With these contributions, the
food pantry will be able to purchase a 16’
box truck with a lift gate to pick up food
Youth Services of Glenview donations and deliver groceries to seniors,
homebound clients, and others in need,
Northbrook helping further their belief that hunger is
TotalLink2 Community Youth Services offers mental health services for children unacceptable in our community.
TotalLink2 Community works with young adults with intellectual and and adolescents with the mission that every child grows
developmental disabilities to provide social and educational programming up happy, healthy, and hopeful. During these difficult
and help them find jobs in the community. TotalLink will offer programs such times, they see the demand and need for specialized
“We contributed to organizations that were best
as pop-up shops for handmade items, virtual get-togethers with peers, and mental health services right now and in the future. As
a Parent Connection Program. During these times of physical distancing the community’s needs increase, Youth Services is still suited to address domestic violence, mental health,
and isolation, TotalLink is thankful for the resources to continue virtual social committed to each family – regardless of their ability and isolation of our residents. The hope is to both
programming. It has provided engagement, social connections, and the to pay. Through these contributions, Youth Services support these organizations and to overcome the
opportunity to make the time at home meaningful for those they serve. will provide necessary services like online seminars, negative stigma of individuals seeking support.”
individual therapy, grief/loss support, art classes, and
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COLD WE ATHE R P RE PARE DN E S S
2021 SPRING PARKWAY
TREE PLANTING PROGRAM Winter Reminders
The Village of Northbrook is pleased to offer again to residents an opportunity
to participate in planting a tree on the parkway in front of their home.
Prevent Frozen Pipes
When temperatures drop below
freezing, unprotected pipes can
freeze and burst. To prevent damage
to your pipes, try these tips: insulate
The Village works with the Suburban Tree Consortium to purchase landscape
your pipes properly; periodically
sized trees in various species that will be a great addition to your property. open your bathroom and kitchen
Some of the benefits that you will receive when planting a tree are: cabinets to keep warm air circulating
around the plumbing; keep your
thermostat setting consistent,
Improved energy costs because trees provide shade and cool your home and leave heat on when you're
Improved air quality because trees filter air pollution Snow Clearing Operations: Dos & Don'ts away; seal off crawl spaces, cracks,
Better sound quality around your home because trees buffer noise and openings, especially around
Do - pipes; and let faucets drip during
Increased property values by 12-20% particularly cold weather.
Increased psychological benefits (trees make us feel better!) 1. Be mindful when shoveling or snow blowing your driveway. Safety is
the number one priority, so stay aware of your surroundings and avoid
stepping into the street during plowing operations.
Clear the Snow Around
The Village will provide and install the tree on your parkway after you discuss Fire Hydrants
what tree you may want with the Village Forester. The cost share is $175, which 2. Keep an eye on children. Remind them to stay away from the street and In case of an emergency, every second
parkways during a snowstorm and plowing operations. counts! Work with neighbors to keep
is a fraction of the retail price for a full planted landscape tree. The Parkway the fire hydrants on or near your
Tree Planting Program is an excellent value for Northbrook residents! 3. Be patient. property clear of snow. In addition to
removing snow and debris covering
Don't - the hydrant, try to clear a 3-foot area
around the hydrant for easier access.
1. Don't place trash and recycling bins in the street. Public Works cannot
clear the road from curb to curb if there is an obstruction. Keep Vents Clear
Clear outside furnace, stove, fireplace,
2. Don’t park your vehicle on the street when plows are out. and gas dryer vents of snow and other
debris to prevent carbon monoxide
• When 2 or more inches of snow fall, it is illegal to park on Northbrook poisoning. Have your furnace, heating
streets until plowing is complete. Offending vehicles may be ticketed system, and chimney serviced each
and towed. The Village will use its Northbrook Notify system to alert year by a qualified professional to
residents via text and email when the parking ban is in effect and when prevent fires.
it has cleared. Sign up at northbrook.il.us/northbrooknotify.
• Having to drive around a car parked in the street is not only a hazard Shovel a Snow Pocket
for the plow driver, but it can also create an unplowed curb line When clearing snow from your
stretching up to 45’, as the plow needs some distance to maneuver driveway, shovel snow in the direction
around the vehicle. of traffic and try to make a pocket on
the opposite side of the driveway. By
• Since clearing from curb to curb is the goal, it is essential to have doing so, snow plowed by our trucks
parked vehicles moved off the street until plowing operations are will be dumped into that pocket and
complete. A curb-to-curb clearance enables melting snow to find its less snow will end up in your driveway.
VIEW TREE SELECTIONS AND FILL OUT THE ORDER FORM AT way to the drains and inlets.
Learn more about snow and ice
NORTHBROOK.IL.US/PARKWAYTREEPROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DISCUSS control at northbrook.il.us/snow.
TREE SELECTIONS, CONTACT TERRY CICHOCKI, VILLAGE FORESTER, AT 847-664-4125 OR
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TERRY.CICHOCKI@NORTHBROOK.IL.US.
VILLAGE Sunset Foods Hunger
Program
Buy a bag of groceries for
Winter Reading
Through January 31
Read books and earn chances to
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 15
In observance of Presidents'
Recycle Plastic Bags & Film
Behind Village Hall, 1225
Cedar Lane
Talk
HAPPENINGS local students and their
families, sponsored by Sunset
Foods in partnership with
win prizes. You can participate
online from home at
northbrook.info/winter-
Day, Village Hall will be
closed to the public. The
Village's Police, Fire, and
Drop off clean, dry plastic
bags and film packaging in
one of the Village’s collection
Around
Town:
Hunger Resource Network. reading. Public Works Departments boxes near the back entrance
The $30 tax free donation will remain open. to Village Hall. With this
provides 8 healthy meals to program, the raw materials
Electronics Recycling Finals Care Packages for
those in need. Just request Northbrook Business are re-purposed into
January 2 & February 6, Local High School Students
9am-noon January 9-January 12
the student bag at the Promotions durable outdoor furniture. Property Tax Levy
register. Learn more about We want to help you
January 5 & February 2, 1201 Cedar Lane (outside the
Hunger Resource Network at promote your business to the Pre-Treat with Anti-Icing
7am-3pm building)
hungerresourcenetwork.org. community! For a limited time, Liquid Salt On December 8, 2020, the Village Board approved
Fleet Maintenance Garage While the library is closed
the Village is sharing custom Road salt has adverse effects an ordinance establishing the Village’s 2020
behind Village Hall, 1227 to patrons, local high school
Reduce Vehicle Idling Follow Nicki, the promotions on our Facebook on the environment when it property tax levy. The approved levy is $21,865,790,
Cedar Lane students are invited to pick
During Curbside Pickup Northbrook Shopping Elf page at facebook.com/ washes off roadways, seeps roughly a $17,000 decrease from 2019.
Bring your old and unused up a special Finals Care
While waiting to pick up Nicki, the Northbrook northbrookillinois. Let us into the ground, and enters
electronics to be recycled. Package outside the building
food or goods from local Shopping Elf, is a Facebook know some basic details our waterways. The Village
Residents are responsible during finals week. The
businesses, remember campaign to promote and what you’d like us to utilizes a beet juice/salt brine What are property taxes?
for removing items from package contains treats and
their vehicle for contactless other goodies for students.
to turn off your vehicle's shopping ideas and special promote through our online blend to pre-treat roads A property tax is levied on all real property in
engine. According to the U.S. offers from Northbrook form at northbrook.il.us/ before a snowstorm, which Northbrook. Several entities including the Village,
disposal. Do not leave items Visit northbrook.info/teens
Department of Energy, idling businesses. Follow businesspromotions. reduces the amount of salt Park District, Library, and elementary and high
at the Village’s facility outside for details and outdoor
for more than 10 seconds Nicki at facebook.com/ used on roadways. To help school districts receive a portion of the property
of the recycling events. pickup times.
uses more fuel than stopping northbrookshoppingelf. the environment, you can do tax. Property taxes are payable in two installments,
and restarting your engine the same at home! Instead one in March and one in September. While the Cook
Northbrook Strong
does and produces more Say 'No' to Plastic Cutlery & of using salt to remove snow County Assessor's Office determines a property
Neighbor Spotlight
emissions that contribute to or ice from your driveway or assessment for taxing purposes, the Cook County
An active, engaged, and Straws
smog and climate change. Many single-use plastic items sidewalk, consider making
diverse community is what Treasurer collects the property tax.
end up in landfills or cannot your own salt brine (water
truly makes Northbrook
Sports, Politics & Race be recycled, which causes Emancipation to and rock salt) to pre-treat
strong - and we want to
Saturday, January 12 harm to our ecosystem. When Inauguration: Chicago these surfaces. Learn more at What is the Illinois Truth in Taxation law?
celebrate that! Do you know
7-8pm ordering takeout or delivery, Heroes northbrook.il.us/salt. The Illinois Truth in Taxation law requires a taxing
any community members Discover a Season of Fun
Virtual ask the restaurant to leave out Tuesday, February 16
who contribute to our Village, at the Northbrook Park body to calculate its estimated levy increase at
Veteran sports journalist Mike the plastic cutlery and straws. 7-8pm Rodenticide Poses Risk to
inspire others, or have a District least 20 days prior to adoption. If the calculated
Bass will discuss how our Alternatively, opt for reusable Virtual Pets & Local Wildlife
unique story to tell? Nominate From arts and crafts to increase is expected to exceed 105% of the previous
current political, social, and cutlery at home or carry Chicago historian and During the winter months,
them for a Northbrook Strong fitness and family events, the year’s levy, the taxing body is required to publish
public health circumstances biodegradable options. radio personality Clarence mice, rats, and other pests
Neighbor Spotlight! Find all Northbrook Park District is specific notices and conduct a public hearing prior
are changing professional Goodman will tell stories will seek shelter in homes.
the details at northbrook. offering a variety of activities to adoption of the levy Ordinance. This year, the
sports. Advance registration of the Black musicians, Many people often put out
il.us/neighborspotlight. this winter including new Become a COVID-19 Safety Village’s levy does not exceed 105% of last year’s
is required for this library publishers, politicians, and poison for rodents, which
virtual programs. Visit Ambassador levy.
program. To register, visit other Chi-Town heroes who means that dogs, cats,
nbparks.org for details and NorthShore University
northbrook.info/events or helped shape American and local wildlife may be
to view the online-only Winter HealthSystem is asking
call 847-272-6224. culture. Advance registration exposed to these deadly toxic
Guide. for help spreading the How will this affect my tax bill?
is required. To register, visit chemicals. Learn about safe
word to the community As a result of this 2020 property tax levy, the average
Martin Luther King Jr. Day northbrook.info/events or alternatives at northbrook.
If We Can’t Reach You, We about key COVID-19 safety home in Northbrook will see virtually no change to
Monday, January 18 call 847-272-6224. il.us/animalcontrol.
Can’t Notify You! measures. By becoming a the Village’s portion of their property tax bill.
Honor civil rights activist
Stay informed on Northbrook
Martin Luther King Jr. on this Safety Ambassador, you Living with Wildlife in Be Aware of Ruse
Let It Shine Lightshow news, alerts, and events via
federal holiday. Consider can help protect your Northbrook - Coyotes Burglaries
Through January 9 email, text message, and/ How much of my property taxes go to the
participating in a "Day of neighbors, family, and Coyotes are part of the The Northbrook Police have
4:30-11pm or by phone. Sign up for the Village?
Service" by volunteering or friends. Ambassadors have natural wildlife that surrounds received reports of ruse
Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake Village’s weekly e-newsletter For a common 2019 property tax bill in Northbrook,
giving to those in need. access to toolkit resources our community. Generally, entry burglaries and advise
Cook Road and emergency notifications 10% goes to the Village of Northbrook. Depending
and take a pledge to keep coyotes are non-aggressive residents to be cautious.
Experience the North Shore’s at northbrook.il.us/ on the school district, 64% goes to the elementary
TotalLink2 Community themselves and others safe and spend the vast majority Offenders will often target
largest drive-thru world of northbrooknotify. and high schools. Cook County and the Northbrook
Virtual Pop-Up Shop by signing the COVID-19 of time in the forest preserves. elderly victims and try to
lights at Northbrook Court Park District both receive about 6% while the
Thursday, January 28 Safety Promise. Learn more Winter weather may make draw them out of the house,
from the safety of your Properly Dispose of Waste Metropolitan Water Reclamation District receives
7pm at northshore.org/covid-19- coyotes more visible as they or lure them to another area
vehicle. Let It Shine is proud Please be respectful of our 5% and the Northbrook Library receives 4%. The
Join TotalLink2 Community for venture from the woodlands of the house, while a second
to partner with NorthShore neighborhoods and public information-resources/. remaining 5% goes to Oakton Community College
their Total Goodness Virtual to forage for food. Remember offender burglarizes the
University Health System areas by properly disposing and other jurisdictions including the North West
Pop-Up Shop on Facebook to always keep pets leashed residence. If someone you
Kellogg Cancer Center this of pet waste, single-use
Live at facebook.com/ and in your sight when do not know comes to your Mosquito Abatement District, Cook County Forest
holiday season. At checkout, gloves, and disposable
TotalLink2Community. Get outside, seal your garbage residence unexpectedly, do Preserve District, and Northfield Township.
you will be able to select masks while out and about.
a sneak peek of their amazing cans, and do not leave not open the door; call 911
a donation amount for the It's unsanitary to leave these
Total Goodness products made food outside for other to contact the police. Learn
Kellogg Cancer Center. Visit items on the ground for
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Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
northbrook.il.us Support Northbrook Restaurants Holiday Recycling
& Win Recycle old or broken holiday lights
Through the end of January, you at the Fleet Maintenance Garage
Village Hall............................ 847-272-5050
Village Hall Fax..................... 847-272-1892 can enter to win a $50 gift card to (behind the Village Hall) weekdays
Police/Fire Emergency......... 911 the Northbrook restaurant of your from 7am to 3pm through Friday,
Police Non-Emergency........ 847-564-2060 choice when you spend $25 or January 29. Also through January
Fire Non-Emergency............ 847-272-2141 more at a Northbrook restaurant. 29, recycle your organic holiday tree
Public Works.......................... 847-272-4711 Submit a picture of your receipt by placing it at the curb on your
Village Officials showing the date of your order recycling day. Remove all lights,
Sandra E. Frum...................... President (November 1-January 31) and garland, and decorations. Make
Debra J. Ford......................... Village Clerk the order total ($25 or more) to sure your tree is easily accessible at
Richard A. Nahrstadt............. Village Manager business@northbrook.il.us. Each the curb.
receipt counts as one entry, and
Village Trustees:
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winners are drawn every Monday. Sign up for the Live Shop Dine
Robert P. Israel Text Program
Muriel J. Collison Alarm System Registration Northbrook residents and visitors
Heather E. Ross Renewals can access special offers from
Johannah K. Hebl As a reminder, all residential and over 90 local businesses through
Daniel H. Pepoon
commercial alarm systems must this free community texting
This newsletter is published by the be registered to provide the program. The opt-in service
Northbrook Information Association. Police Department with accurate sends text messages linked to
Email pr@northbrook.il.us with questions information. An automatic renewal a list of promotions from local
and comments. occurs each January with a $20 restaurants, stores, and personal
renewal fee. Renewal notices for service providers. The community-
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2021 have been sent by mail or wide program, presented by the
instagram.com/villageofnorthbrook email. Visit northbrook.alarmreg. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce
com to update your information and the Village, is free of charge
and pay. Renewals received after to subscribers and participating
January 31 may be subject to a $75 businesses. Sign up by texting
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