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Northbrook
Voice N OV E M B E R & D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0
F R O M T HE V I L L AGE
O F NO RT HBR O O K
Youth Services
Holiday Gift
Program
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President Frum
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HISTORIAN ’ S PRE SENTED BY THE
CORNER NORTHBROOK HISTORIC AL SOCIET Y
A Message from Sandy
President, Village of Northbrook
The Gift that Kept Giving & the
People Who Made it Happen
Looking Forward with
D 2020 Vision
id you know there was once a Today, research
truck manufacturing company in shows there are no
Northbrook? known complete R&B
trucks anywhere,
The story begins when Pete Reiland except for the
built a family home with an auto repair one-and-a-half-ton
garage next door at the southeast corner dump truck given
of Waukegan Road and Walters Avenue. to the Northbrook
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The house is still standing, but the MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: THE R&B IS ROADWORTHY! an you believe the holiday
Historical Society by
garage, which turned into a truck factory Jay Lorenz in 2011, season is already here? While I
and later an International Harvester backwards a few feet, and the following
when he closed his Northbrook Garage imagine this year’s hustle and
dealership, is no more. Yet, its legacy week it was driven outside.
on Shermer Road. Jay’s dream was bustle will certainly feel different, I
continues. In December 1923, the year to renovate the non-working truck he am still looking forward to it. There
Every single step since 2011 — from
that our town was renamed Northbrook, purchased in the 1980s from the Rustic are family gatherings to prepare
storage; towing; engine, lights, wooden
Reiland and his neighbor Nicholas Bree Man Fence Company in Glenview. The for, gifts to buy, decorations to put
cab, and seat restorations; rewiring;
formed the Reiland & Bree Truck Factory truck’s engine was stuck and missing up, and (eventually) sidewalks to
glass installation; roof fabrication;
(R&B), which opened with a celebratory vital parts. shovel. As I begin to strategize my
window cranks and windshield wiper
community dance. Both of these men shopping trips and my calendar
repairs; title research; and licensing all
left their footprints on the history of When the Society received the truck, happened because of the generous gift begins to fill, I remind myself that
Northbrook. Pete Reiland went on to the dream of one-day having a working of time, talents, physical, and monetary this year is unique.
serve a term as a Village Board member truck continued. Until that could be resources by a group of dedicated
beginning in 1932. Nicholas Bree ran accomplished, the truck was placed in volunteers. Thank you Burton Bucher, We’ve all been through a lot
an orchard across the street from the storage where it sat until October 2019, John Meyer of Grosse Pointe Towing, this year. We’ve missed out on
factory. Orchard Lane, Brees Way Lane, when it was towed to Wagner Farms in Mo Anderson, Martin Cobb, Woody milestones, skipped celebrations,
and the streets between are now located Glenview for a fall festival. Thanks to the Hansmann, Jeph Harrison, Paul Spanier, and altered the way we do most
on what was his property. generosity of the Glenview Park District, Sam Weiss, Al Hirsch and his staff at things. I could use the rest of
the truck was moved to the lower level AA Service Co. Heating & Cooling, Jim
Soon, R&B was manufacturing trucks garage at Wagner Farm where, for at
the page to tell you about all my
for local companies and municipalities. and Andy Stockinger, Clyde McFaul canceled plans, but instead I’ll use
least three days a week over the past of McFaul Upholstery, Joe Krupinski, H O L I DAY L I G H T S I N N O R T H B R O O K
After-market assemblers, like R&B, used year, volunteers worked to make the
my space to look at the positive side
parts from other companies to build Jonathan Wang, Patrick Ryan, Keith and reflect on the opportunities
truck roadworthy again. The vintage Hansmann, Bill Nemmer, Todd Price and
their products. They also manufactured missing parts were located, the engine
still available to us, along with some
Jonathan Kuester of the Glenview Park
chassis that were used by other was freed up, and on September 2, District, and community donors.
new ones! “I’d go out on a limb to say no one’s 2020 has
companies. In fact, Northbrook’s first
Pirsch Fire Engine was built on an R&B
2020, the engine was fired up for the
I can still walk into a variety of
gone exactly according to plan – but there’s still
first time in at least four decades. A Learn more at northbrookhistory.org
chassis. week later, it was driven forwards and Northbrook stores (with a mask on, a lot to be thankful for and new traditions to be
and facebook.com/northbrookhistory.
of course) to find the perfect gifts made!”
for my family. I can still enjoy my
favorite go-to restaurants when I
Northbrook’s Subsidized Interested?
don’t feel like cooking. I can still
Taxi Program Applications are available at I might go as far to say I’m enjoying Wishing you all the best of the
drive by the holiday lights around
This program offers an Northbrook Village Hall (1225 some of the creative ways we are season,
town and pick out my favorite
affordable transportation Cedar Lane) or on the Village’s getting things done. I attend Board
displays. I can still find ways to give
option for senior residents of website at northbrook.il.us/ Meetings from my home. I spend
back to my community.
incorporated Northbrook 55 taxi. Call 847-664-4038 if you less time in the car. Out-of-town
years or older and permanently need assistance. family doesn’t feel as far away. I
Many of the events traditionally held
disabled Village residents. even talk to my doctor through the
this time of year have been altered
Registered program The program utilizes an computer!
to protect our communities. Maybe
participants are allowed up electronic swipe card (ESC) to
your annual gala is going virtual or
to 16 five dollar rides per offset the metered fare. Ride My point is simple: while this year
the family is staying local. Maybe
month with American Taxi and/ subsidies will not roll-over from is unlike any other, it’s made us
you are attending services via P R E S I D E N T,
or 303 Taxi. Coming soon: month to month. see things differently. And the V I L L AG E O F N O R T H B R O O K
video or spending even more time
RideX Taxi, a Northbrook more time we spend focusing on
trying new recipes. It’s not bad, just
based cab company & Proof of residency in the Village the good, new, and improved, the
different.
T H E TA X I P R O G R A M O F F E R S A N A F F O R DA B L E BriteLift, a wheelchair-friendly of Northbrook is required to better.
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N O P T I O N transportation option. participate in the program.
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Youth Services of Glenview Northbrook Holiday Gift Program NEIL STEINB ER G IN NO RTHB R O O K
Making an Impact on Both Those Do your share; give gifts
Who Give and Receive Babies don’t know
there’s a pandemic. Little
Eli arrived despite all the
up storefronts. Buying local
is the difference between
staying Bedford Falls and
world’s woes. Because becoming Pottersville.
and individuals. Participating parents, I’ve known his mother
who qualify based on financial need, since she was a newborn At Hip Hip Hooray, buying
submit their child’s wants/needs list to herself, and her parents my newborn gift, I made
the agency, and then it is shared with since we were all teens, Holly Schulz earn her money.
the volunteer givers. a gift was in order, crisis She first showed me a
or no. wooden rocking horse ... no,
“It’s up to the volunteers to shop no, too big, and something
and drop off gifts,” explained Amy. But what? An infinity of that has to be put together.
“Thanks to the Village of Northbrook, merchandise is available His parents might hate me
just as we did last year, we are utilizing online. But the Internet for that. How about a large
the building at 1657 Shermer Road wouldn’t help me pick bear blanket the baby can
to coordinate the gift drop off and a present the way Holly sprawl on? She brought
distribution.” Schulz did, waiting behind one down and I examined it
the counter at Hip Hip closely. No... the nose … the
Typically, the gifts are wrapped by Hooray, a jam-packed nose just isn’t right. My eyes
volunteers over five days in December, toy and game emporium fell on a very attractive goat
but this year isn’t typical, so YSGN is at Northbrook’s Willow H I P H I P H O O R AY
doll.
seeking, not only donations of gifts Festival shopping mall.
and gift cards, but donations of gift “Goat Boy!” she said. “Good
While we know the current climate has affected so many of us in different ways, we “I’m looking for something But sometimes a person is caught choice. He’s organic.”
wrapping paper, bows, and tape so napping. Gift selection can be a
hope you can help to make the holidays brighter for the many local underserved for a baby...” I ventured.
participants can wrap their family’s challenge, and here the pros are useful. I paired him with a newborn set—hat,
families involved with Youth Services.
gifts. Wedding registries linger for years,
“Babies are this way,” she said, cutting shirt, blanket, socks—the same shade
to the chase. “Boy or girl?” Mike Fisher, area manager for Crate & of grey. But I had a qualm. Those
With the holidays approaching, there programs focused on everything from “Sponsors and donors may be in a Barrel, points out, on the second floor
different place this year,” said Amy, socks…
is always talk about party plans, early intervention and crisis response of their store at Northbrook Court.
“so we are asking those who are able The holidays are approaching, and
menu items, shopping, and gift lists, to after-school study buddy groups They can give you the solution for
to step up and give a little to help fill while dinner and celebrations may be “They seem awful small,” I said,
along with the joys of giving and and relationship education. housewarming or holiday gifts for a
the voids.” up in the air, presents are not. In fact, hesitating.
receiving. Giving is special, not just new couple. Givers are adjusting their
presents are almost mandatory.
for the recipients but also for the gift One of the seasonal programs offered presents to the current crisis.
Visit ysgn.org for details or call 847- “Have you seen a baby?” she asked.
givers. Think back to when you were a by YSGN is the Holiday Gift Program,
724-2620 to learn how you can make “Right now, we are more isolated than “The socks stretch.”
child and the anticipation of opening which helps underserved families “We may have been doing an eight-
the holidays brighter for those in need. we ever have been before,” said Lise
a special gift was nothing short of looking for support. What was once place dinner setting, now that gift
Schleicher, owner of BasketWorks, The deal closed, I strode out while she
magical. Perhaps it was the element of a small St. Nick program grew into a might look like a four-piece, for
a Northbrook based gift basket wrapped and packed, texting me a
surprise, or the feeling that you’d be community winter holiday gift giving someone entertaining with their
company. “Because we can’t actually photo of the finished present before
getting something you really wanted event - an event that brings as much go somewhere and be someplace, spouse and another couple,” he said. she shipped it. I felt great, imagining
or actually needed. Either way, many joy to those who give, as to those sending a gift is a physical way of Goat Boy, much loved, slipped into a
agree the holidays bring a flurry of who receive! Just ask Amy O’Leary, reaching out and touching someone While there are traditionally two trunk and packed off to college with
excitement. Executive Director of Youth Services of and saying ‘I’m with you, even though beneficiaries to giving: the recipient, a member of the class of 2042. These
Glenview Northbrook, who explained I’m not there.’” reminded that they are loved, and are troubling times, but we can beat
Holidays, for those in need, may bring that the mission of YSGN is “to the giver, who enjoys the pleasure of them back with kindness.
different emotions. Parents who are promote social and emotional well- My gift-selection strategy for my wife adding a little kindness to the world.
not in a financial situation to make being of children and youth.” is constant vigilance. Something she
the holidays magical may not feel the admires in November has a way of But during this crisis, there is a third
same joy and excitement. This is where Volunteers play a major role, especially finding its way into her hands at her beneficiary to keep in mind: the Neil Steinberg is a columnist at the Chicago
local organization Youth Services of in the Holiday Gift Program. YSGN “If you can give back, birthday in May. Forethought is itself a community. Supporting Northbrook Sun-Times. He and his wife Edie have lived in
Glenview Northbrook (YSGN) can help. receives wish lists from about 200 is more important than ever, to help Northbrook, in a century-old farmhouse near
Founded in 1972 in Glenview and 1974 families, this amounts to basically
this is a great program to present.
keep our Village a place of thriving downtown, for 20 years.
in Northbrook to respond to the needs thousands of gifts, all donated by get involved in, as you’ll small businesses, and not boarded
of children, the agencies merged generous volunteers. The volunteers
in 1992 to become YSGN. Today, include members of houses of worship,
see sometimes it’s better
YSGN has grown to offer a variety of schools, businesses, and other families to give, than to receive.”
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Snow & Ice Control
When winter weather comes about, our Public Works Department will clear the route!
Snow Clearing Routes Who’s Plowing
Snow and ice control efforts give priority
Plowing Operations
to higher traffic Village roadways, such as your Street?
Walters Avenue, Cherry Lane, Pfingsten
The Village’s snow removal operations begin with seven or more trucks Road, Techny Road, and Shermer Road.
spreading de-icing materials on main and secondary streets. As snow Arterial roads, such as Lake Cook, Meet Steve!
begins to accumulate, standby personnel are called in to plow the 539 lane Dundee, Willow, Sanders, Landwehr,
miles of Village owned and maintained streets, municipal parking lots, and and Waukegan are plowed by either the
designated sidewalks. After the snow stops, a complete plow-cycle can Illinois Department of Transportation or
take at least 4-6 hours, depending on weather and traffic. the Cook County Highway Department.
Clear Snow Around
Fire Hydrants
In the event of an emergency, every Public Works Maintenance Worker
Snow Parking Ordinance second counts! Look for the nearest Steve Wolfe prides himself on what
When two or more inches of snow falls, it is illegal (by Village Ordinance) to park on fire hydrants by your home or office. he feels is one of the most visible
Northbrook streets until plowing is complete. Remember, if you park on the street after Work with neighbors to keep the fire things we do Village-wide as a safety
two or more inches of snow, you may be ticketed and towed. hydrants on or near your property measure...plow snow! With over 29
clear of snow for easy access. In years of service, Steve has a few tips
To find out if the parking ban is in effect or to report if your vehicle is disabled in the addition to removing snow and for Northbrook residents to help him
street, call the Northbrook Police Department at 847-564-2060. The Village will also debris covering the hydrant itself, it is and the other team members clear our
use Northbrook Notify to alert residents of snow emergencies when the parking ban is recommended to clear a 3-foot area streets safely and efficiently:
in effect. Sign up for notifications at northbrook.il.us/northbrooknotify. around the hydrant for easier access.
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Avoid placing trash bins in the
street.
“If we have to go around a trash
bin, we can’t clear the road curb
Keep Vehicles Off the Streets to curb. We may not have time
to circle back for a day or two to
You can help Public Works crews clear our roadways as quickly as possible by
clean up missed areas.”
keeping vehicles off the street until plowing operations are complete. The Village’s
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number one concern is the safety of those using our streets. Having to drive
around a car parked in the street is not only a hazard for the plow driver; it creates Prevent Plowed Snow in Be mindful when shoveling or
snow blowing your driveway.
an unplowed curb line stretching up to 45’, as the plow needs some distance to
maneuver around the vehicle. Since clearing the streets from curb to curb is the
Shoveled Driveways ”Safety is number one, so I’m
Residents can help keep their driveway always concerned when I see
goal, it is essential to have parked vehicles moved off the street when there are two
clear by shoveling snow to the right side of a distracted homeowner snow
or more inches of snow on the ground.
their driveway (as viewed from the home, blowing or shoveling and stepping
looking at the street). Note that the Public into the street during plowing
Here’s another good reason: moving your vehicle off the street will avoid having
Works Department does not clear private operations.”
your car hit by a slushy snow wave that may hamper accessing your vehicle once
the slush freezes. driveway entrances.
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Keep an eye on children.
“Remind your children to stay away
from the street and the parkways
during a snowstorm and plowing
Learn more at northbrook.il.us/snow. operations.”
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#M A KING NO RTHB R O O KSTR O NG ER
Resources for
Businesses
Facebook Business Promotions 2020: Welcome New
The Village wants to help you promote your business! For a
limited time, we are sharing custom business promotions on our Businesses!
Facebook page, reaching over 5,000 followers, at facebook.
com/northbrookillinois. Let us know some basic details about Basu Coffee Bar & Vietnamese Eatery – 1361
your business (adjusted services, hours, etc.) and any additional Shermer Road
information you’d like to promote to the community.
Black Onion, LLC – 1881 Techny Road
To participate, fill out an online form at northbrook.il.us/
businesspromotions. For more details, send an email to pr@ Culver’s of Northbrook – 4105 Dundee Road
northbrook.il.us.
Greenhouse Group – 755 Skokie Boulevard
Live Shop Dine Text Program
Northbrook residents and visitors can access information and How About Learning – 1346 Shermer Road
special offers from over 90 local businesses through a free
community texting program that promotes shopping and MA Fitness – 1946 Raymond Drive
dining in the Village. The Live Shop Dine Northbrook opt-in text
service sends one to two text messages each month, linked to Maharaj Indian Grill – 3111 Dundee Road
an organized list of offers from local restaurants, stores, and
personal service providers. The community-wide program, Michaels on Main Café – 1101 Skokie Boulevard
presented by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and the
Mural Funeral Group – 3100 Dundee Road #801
Shop in Northbrook. Village of Northbrook, is free of charge to subscribers and
participating businesses.
Northbrook Barber Shop – 1519 Shermer Road
Support our businesses. The user-friendly service makes it easy for new subscribers to
sign up: text NBK to 55678 or visit http://bit.ly/JoinNBK. PRM3 Staffing Agency – 770 Skokie Boulevard
#437
Keep Northbrook strong. Nicki, The Northbrook Shopping Elf
Nicki, the Northbrook Shopping Elf, is a Facebook campaign that
Ride Shack Inc – 3160 Commercial Avenue
announces fresh shopping ideas and special retail promotions
School of Rock Glenbrook – 3139 Dundee Road
to shoppers and diners from Northbrook-based businesses. The
Shopping Elf is a joint project of the Northbrook Chamber of
Wax on Wax Off – 1881 Techny Road
Commerce and the Village of Northbrook designed to promote
local shopping with fun, interactive social media connections to
Yogibo Illinois – Northbrook Court
the community. Merchants’ posts are free of charge. Contact the
Every time you spend locally, you are directly supporting our businessess Northbrook Chamber at 847-498-5555 to participate.
and the community. For every dollar spent on general merchandise in our
Follow Nicki and stay up-to-date on Northbrook businesses at
If you know of other businesses that have
Village, two cents of the sales tax benefits Northbrook. Think local for your facebook.com/northbrookshoppingelf.
recently opened, forward their names
holiday shopping needs! Small Business Saturday
and locations to Tom Poupard, Director of
Development & Planning Services, at
#NorthbrookStrong On Saturday, November 28, be a part of the 11th annual
shopping tradition that brings together communities in support
tom.poupard@northbrook.il.us.
of their favorite small businesses.
Learn about Northbrook businesses at liveshopdinenorthbrook.com.
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VILLAGE Techny Prairie Activity
Center Charter
Hunger Doesn’t Wait
Hunger Resource Network
(HRN) launched its annual
Celebrate Northbrook’s
119th Birthday
Village Treasurer’s Report
The Annual Treasurer’s Report
for the fiscal year beginning
Talk
HAPPENINGS
Memberships Now Sunday, November 15
Available
180 Anets Drive (Membership
Office is currently located at
“Hunger Doesn’t Wait”
campaign to raise funds to
help those who are hungry in
2-4pm
The Board of Directors of the
Northbrook Historical Society
May 1, 2019 and ending April
30, 2020, is now available
for viewing. Find the report
Around
Town:
Anetsberger Golf Shop, 1750 Chicagoland and Northbrook. invite all to drive by the online at northbrook.il.us/
Techny Road) Since 2009, HRN has Northbrook History Museum, taxdollarsatwork or visit
Northbrook Park District’s donated more than 3 million 1776 Walters Avenue, to view Village Hall during regular
Election Day Reminder Freedom Park Techny Prairie Activity Center pounds of food to local soup the historic R&B Truck (see business hours.
Tuesday, November 3 Do you know any Northbrook
Voting hours from 6am-7pm residents currently serving
is set to open January 2021! kitchens, food pantries, and page 2) on display, weather Affordable Housing
This amazing new facility shelters. Their work depends permitting. Afterwards, all Community Solar
Those who vote on Election in the military? Please call includes a fitness floor, group on your support. Visit are encouraged to visit a Opportunity
Day must vote at their 847-664-4038, with their fitness studios, an indoor hungerresourcenetwork.org Northbrook establishment to Residents and small What is Affordable Housing?
precinct’s polling place. name, rank, and station. The track, and a gymnasium. to donate or volunteer. enjoy a meal in celebration. businesses are invited The State Affordable Housing Act defines “affordable
Note that some Election information will be used to Join now for the best value. to participate in the housing” as housing whose sale or rental price is
Day voting precincts have update the plaque honoring For more information, visit Northbrook Village Hall TotalLink2 Community Metropolitan Mayors within the means of a household that may occupy
changed, and Northbrook those serving at Freedom moderate-income housing (households with income
nbfitness.org. Turns 30! Virtual Pop-Up Shops Caucus’ Community Solar
Village Hall is not a polling Park under the flagpole that is between 50% and 80% of the area median
Our timeless brick Village Sunday, November 15 Clearinghouse Solution
place this Election Day. between Village Hall and the household income) or low-income housing (less than
Hall opened to the public on Virtual Program (CS2). ‘Claim’ a
Find your polling place and Northbrook Library. November 12, 1990. Look Looking for creative gifts portion of Illinois’ community 50% of the area median household income). For
other election information Northbrook and other Chicago area communities, the
closely to the left of the for the holidays? TotalLink2 solar developments.
at cookcountyclerk.com/ Change Your Clocks, Chicago Metropolitan area median income is used.
clock tower on the front of Community will be hosting a Subscribers receive on-bill
electionday. Change Your Batteries Income levels are adjusted based on family size. In
the Village Hall and you’ll Virtual Pop-up Shop featuring credits. Visit northbrook.il.us/
Sunday, November 1 2020, the area median income for a family of four is
see MCMXC – the Roman products from their Total communitysolar to join the
Change your clocks back one $91,000/year. An “affordable” rent for a one-bedroom
An Evening with Dr. Ibram numerals for 1990. Goodness products made waitlist. Residents will receive
hour for the end of Daylight apartment would be $1,456/month, including utilities.
X. Kendi in their Maker’s Lab. All a postcard in the mail inviting
Saving Time. The Northbrook Monday, November 9 Fine Arts Fall proceeds support TotalLink’s them to participate.
Fire Department reminds 6pm Through December 13 programs for young adults
residents to also change Virtual Virtual with disabilities. Visit Village Hall & Public Works
What is Northbrook’s role?
the batteries in your smoke Northbrook has long been an area leader for fair and
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of The Northbrook Public totallink2.org/shop for more. Center Holiday Closures
alarms and CO detectors. affordable housing, having adopted one of the first fair
the country’s leading anti- Library’s annual Fine Arts Fall Non-emergency Village
Rotary Club of Northbrook real estate practices ordinances in the northern suburbs
racist voices, and the #1 series will be livestreamed Let It Shine Lightshow offices will be closed on
“Coat Off Your Back” Drive TotalLink2 Community in 1968. In the early 1980’s, the Village issued bonds to
New York Times bestselling from the auditorium, unless November 15-January 9 Thursday, November 26,
Through December 30 iRevelry finance and establish an affordable housing complex for
author, National Book Award noted otherwise. Advance 4:30-11pm and Friday, November 27, in
Participate in the Rotary Thursday, November 5 seniors in an unused public school building. Owned and
winner, and historian, will registration is required for all Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake observance of Thanksgiving; operated by the Village, Crestwood Place contains 118
Club of Northbrook’s annual 7pm discuss his book, How To Be virtual programs. Learn more Cook Road Friday, December 25, in rental apartments that include studios, one bedroom,
“Coat Off Your Back” drive. Virtual an Antiracist, at a special live at northbrook.info/visit/ Experience the North Shore’s observance of Christmas and two bedroom units at below market rental rates.
Donate new winter gear Join in for TotalLink2 online event moderated by events/fine-arts-fall. largest drive through world Day; and Friday, January 1, In recent years, the Village has also approved a larger
including jackets, coats, Community’s major fundraiser Natalie Moore of WBEZ. This of lights at Northbrook in observance of New Year’s number of multi-family housing units than in the past
scarves, hats, gloves, and of the year, the iRevelry, at event is held in partnership Northbrook Symphony Court from the safety of your Day. in an effort to offer a wide range of housing choices.
boots. Donations are going totallink2.org/iRevelry. The with the Northbrook Public 2020/2021 Season vehicle. Let It Shine is proud Despite these efforts, the State of Illinois estimates
to the homeless population event will feature a silent Library and other area Virtual to partner with NorthShore Gratitude at Thanksgiving that only 5.7% of existing housing in the Village is
served by PADS. For drop-off auction and raffles to support libraries. Learn more and sign As the Northbrook Symphony University Health System Wedneday, November 26 “affordable”.
locations, visit facebook.com/ TotalLink’s programming for up to attend this Zoom event Orchestra (NSO) starts its Kellogg Cancer Center this 7pm
northbrookrotary. young adults with disabilities. at northbrook.info/Kendi. 41st season, their promise is holiday season. At checkout, Virtual In June 2019, the Board of Trustees identified affordable
that the music will never stop. you will be able to select Celebrate the season and housing as one of the primary policy goals of the Village.
Electronics Recycling
Northbrook Garden Club Prerecorded live performances a donation amount for the give thanks during the Over the past year or so, the Board discussed various
November 3 & December 1
November Program are being presented virtually, Kellogg Cancer Center. Visit Northbrook Clergy ways to implement affordable housing, received policy
7am-3pm
Tuesday, November 10 and the second program shinelightshow.com. Association’s Annual input from representatives of affordable housing specific
November 7 & December 5
10am will be presented in late Interfaith Community agencies, conducted a joint meeting with the Plan
9am-noon
Virtual fall. Visit the NSO website at Hunger Free Northbrook Thanksgiving Service. Commission, and provided policy direction for drafting
Fleet Maintenance Garage
Presenter Kim White will northbrooksymphony.org or Hunger Resource Network The service will be held an affordable housing amendment to our Zoning Code.
behind Village Hall, 1227 Virtual Children’s Film Fest give a talk titled “Biomimicry: call 847-272-0755 for upcoming has expanded its Hunger virtually at facebook.com/
Cedar Lane Saturday, November 7 Looking to Nature to Solve performance information. Free Northbrook Student northbrookillinois.
Bring your old and unused 2-4pm Today’s Problems.” The Program to provide What Happens Next?
electronics to be recycled. The Northbrook International presentation will feature many Watch Village Board supplemental meals to Toys for Tots This fall, the Plan Commission held two public hearings
Residents are responsible Children’s Film Festival is examples of when science Meetings Online students in Northbrook The Village is partnering on the topic and reviewed draft amendments to the
for removing items from going virtual, featuring 10 and technology looked to To watch archived meetings public schools. The program with the U.S. Marine Corps Zoning Code and the 2010 Northbrook Comprehensive
their vehicle for contactless captivating short films from nature to solve complex or to stream scheduled provides nutritious food Reserve’s Toys for Tots Plan regarding the implementation of the affordable
disposal. Do not leave items eight countries. We invite you problems. Learn what a board meetings live, to children who qualify program. Donate a new housing initiatives. The Plan Commission discussed
at the Village’s facility outside to watch the films at home Kingfisher has in common visit northbrook.il.us/ for free or reduced cost unwrapped toy at the Police suggested thresholds for when affordable housing units
of the recycling events. Items with your child, cast your vote with a high-speed train meetings, facebook.com/ lunch programs. Go to Department, Fire Department are required, income level requirements for rental and
may also be dropped off at for the “Best of the Fest,” and and many other fascinating northbrookillinois, or tune-in hungerressourenetwork.org (Station 11), or behind Village for sale units, calculations for determining affordability,
Advanced Disposal, 2800 then join us for a virtual after ideas taken from studying to Cable Channel 17 (AT&T and click on Hunger Free Hall by Friday, December design flexibility with developers, and how to review
Shermer Road, weekdays party with directors! Register nature. To register, email customers tune to channel 99 Northbrook to help our local 18. Your donation is greatly future affordable housing site plans. For updates on
from 8am-4pm. at northbrook.info/film-fest. nbkgardenclub@gmail.com. and search for Northbrook). students. appreciated. Affordable Housing, call 847-664-4050.
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Northbrook, IL 60062
Village of Northbrook
1225 Cedar Lane
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Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
northbrook.il.us Veterans Day Advanced Disposal Holiday
Remember our veterans and those Reminders
currently serving our country on During the week of Thanksgiving,
Village Hall............................ 847-272-5050
Village Hall Fax..................... 847-272-1892 Wednesday, November 11. In lieu Thursday and Friday pickups will
Police/Fire Emergency......... 911 of an in-person ceremony, the be delayed one day. On Christmas
Police Non-Emergency........ 847-564-2060 American Legion Post #791 and and New Year’s Day, pickups will
Fire Non-Emergency............ 847-272-2141 the Veterans of Foreign Wars invite take place the following Saturday
Public Works.......................... 847-272-4711 all to attend a virtual service at (pickups will occur on Christmas
Village Officials 11am to honor those who served in Eve and New Year’s Eve).
Sandra E. Frum...................... President the armed forces: Army, Navy, Air
Debra J. Ford......................... Village Clerk Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. For two weeks, beginning
Richard A. Nahrstadt............. Village Manager Visit northbrook.il.us/events for December 24, Advanced Disposal
more details. will collect extra household refuse
Village Trustees:
Kathryn L. Ciesla
free of charge.
Robert P. Israel Northbrook Strong Neighbor
Muriel J. Collison Spotlight Holiday Recycling Opportunities
Heather E. Ross An active, engaged, and diverse Recycle old or broken holiday lights
Johannah K. Hebl community is what truly makes at the Fleet Maintenance Garage
Daniel H. Pepoon
Northbrook strong - and we (behind the Village Hall) weekdays
This newsletter is published by the want to celebrate that! Do you from 7am to 3pm through Friday,
Northbrook Information Association. know any community members January 29.
Email pr@northbrook.il.us with questions who contribute to our Village,
and comments. inspire others, or have a unique Recycle your fresh holiday tree by
story to tell? Nominate them for Friday, January 29, by placing it
facebook.com/northbrookillinois
twitter.com/northbrookgov
a Northbrook Strong Neighbor at the curb on your recycling day.
instagram.com/villageofnorthbrook Spotlight! You’ll find all the Remove all lights, garland, and
details at northbrook.il.us/ decorations. Make sure your tree is
neighborspotlight. easily accessible at the curb.
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