Northbrook is a village in Cook County, Illinois. Originally incorporated as Shermerville in 1901, it was renamed Northbrook in 1923. Known for excellent schools, Metra commuter rail access, and the Northbrook Court shopping center.
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Meetings
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Apr 15Stormwater Management CommissionAgendaApr 15Ad Hoc 125th Anniversary CommissionAgendaApr 16Sustainability CommissionAgendaApr 16Northbrook Rural Fire Protection DistrictAgendaRecent
Apr 14Village Board of TrusteesAgendaApr 14Committee of the WholeAgendaApr 14Test Meeting BodyAgendaApr 9Arts Commission - SpecialVideoUpcoming Events
All events →Apr 15VillageStormwater Management Commission6:00 PMApr 16VillageSustainability Commission5:30 PMApr 21VillagePlan Commission7:30 PMApr 23VillageCommunity Commission7:00 PMApr 28NorthbrookCommittee of the Whole6:00 PMApr 28NorthbrookVillage Board of Trustees7:30 PMMay 2VillageVeterans Committee9:00 AMMay 5VillagePlan Commission7:30 PM
Recent News
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New Trustee Brings Fresh Eyes To Northbrook Village Board: President
New Trustee Brings Fresh Eyes To Northbrook Village Board: President Patch
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NewsAPR 13, 2026
Northbrook Village Board To Finalize FY2027 Budget, Fill Trustee Vacancy
Northbrook Village Board To Finalize FY2027 Budget, Fill Trustee Vacancy Patch
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NewsAPR 10, 2026
Thieves Steals Churchs Silver Cruets Used For Holy Water: Northbrook Police Blotter
Thieves Steals Churchs Silver Cruets Used For Holy Water: Northbrook Police Blotter Patch
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