VILLAGE services & REGULATIONS
Below is a summary of services and guidelines provided by the Village of Northbrook. For more
comprehensive information, check out GONORTHBROOK at northbrook.il.us/256/service-requests
for a searchable index of topics and easy online service requests.
Village Services & Regulations
Alarm System Registration
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All commercial and
residential alarm systems must be
registered with the Village. Permits must be renewed by December
31 each year.
Block Parties
northbrook.il.us/blockparty
Block party
permit applications are available on the Village website. Contact the Public Works Department, (847)
272-4711
for assistance.
Communications from the Village
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Notifications from the Village – Sign up to receive the Village’s weekly
email newsletter, as well as important notifications via phone, text and/or email, at northbrook.il.us/northbrooknotify.
Social Media – Follow the Village to stay engaged with the community and be
informed about Northbrook news, service updates and local information.
Facebook: facebook.com/northbrook and facebook.com/ northbrookpolice.il
Instagram: instagram.com/villageofnorthbrook
X (formerly Twitter): northbrookgov
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/village-of-northbrook
Community Gardens
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Residents
can tend small plots in one of three gardens
• 1225 Cedar Ln. (behind Village Hall)
• Crestwood Place, 1000 Waukegan Rd.
• Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Rd.
The Village also sponsors frequent gardening workshops at its demonstration garden behind Village
Hall.
Pet Licenses and Regulations
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Dogs
and cats over six months old must be licensed on an annual basis. To obtain a license tag, present a
current rabies immunization certificate with a completed application, available at the Village Hall or
on northbrook.il.us. Dogs may not run free except
on the owner’s property or at the Northbrook Dog Park (see Northbrook Park District information on
page 42).
Drop Boxes for Village Correspondence
Green postage-free drop boxes are available
for Village correspondence and water bill payments at the following locations: Northbrook Village Hall,
1225 Cedar Ln.; Northbrook Police Station, 1401 Landwehr Rd.; and Wood Oaks Junior High, 1250 Sanders
Rd.
Refuse, Recycling and Organic Waste Disposal
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Residential
refuse, recycling and organics (yard waste and compost) collection services are provided by Lakeshore
Recycling Systems (LRS), (844) 633-3577 or lrsrecycles.com.
Bulk Pick-up – Residents may dispose of up to two bulk items per week at no
additional charge by placing items at the curb for collection on regular pickup days.
Business Refuse – Call Village Hall at (847) 664-4013 for a list of licensed
service providers.
Snow Parking Ordinance
northbrook.il.us/snow
Following the accumulation
of two or more inches of snow within 24 hours, a street parking ban will be in effect until
snow-clearing operations are complete. Sign up for Northbrook Notify for parking ban updates.
Solicitation
Door-to-door solicitors must obtain a permit from the Village.
Residents who do not want solicitors must display a “No Solicitors” sticker, available free
of charge at the Village Hall.
Special Event Permits
northbrook.il.us/eventpermits
Special
event permits help ensure public safety festivals, fairs and large gatherings. Depending on the type of
event, one or more forms may be required. For assistance, contact [email protected].
Vehicle Stickers
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All
vehicles registered to Northbrook residents or garaged locally must display valid Village stickers.
Purchase your annual sticker between June 1 and August 31 for a reduced rate. Sticker applications are
available at Village Hall or on the Village website with an online payment option.
Water Billing
Water usage is billed quarterly by the Village Finance Department.
Anyone moving in or out of Northbrook must update their water billing information at (847) 664-4171.
Wildlife Removal
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Residents
who wish to trap and remove animals from their property should use a licensed service. Contact the
Police Department at (847) 664-4470 for information on local service options, or to report a deceased
animal on public property or roadways.
Wood Chips
Free wood chips are available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a
week at the Public Works Center, 655 Huehl Rd. Bring your own containers.
Public Works
655 Huehl Rd. | (847) 272-4711
Office hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through
Friday
Other times: Call the Police Department at
(847) 564-2060
The Public Works Department provides a wide variety of Village maintenance services. Contact Public
Works by phone or at northbrook.il.us/gonorthbrook to report concerns
about:
• Fire hydrants
• Chronic basement flooding
• Water quality, water meters, or water service
• Clogged or backed up sanitary or storm sewers
• Potholes or damaged roadways
• Vegetation obstructing roadway vision
• Malfunctioning traffic controls or signs
• Street lighting and street signs
• Tree trimming, preservation, and removal
• Annual tree planting program
• Commuter parking facilities
• Maintenance of Village buildings, grounds,
and equipment
• Sidewalk maintenance
• Capital projects
Fire Department
Emergency 911
Non-emergency (847) 272-2141
Fire Prevention Bureau (847) 664-4500
Fire Station #11 (Administration) 740 Dundee Rd.
Fire Station #10 650 Huehl Rd.
Fire Station #12 1840 Shermer Rd.
Fire Chief David Schweis
The Northbrook Fire Department maintains three fire stations housing two engine companies, one truck
company and three paramedic ambulances. It delivers paramedic transport, fire prevention, fire
suppression, fire safety education, a hazardous materials team, underwater rescue and recovery, and has
special capabilities for high rise and below grade technical rescue. The Fire Department is also charged
with all disaster coordination and planning for the Village.
Other services:
Fire and life safety inspections (847) 664-4501
Ambulance billing information (847) 664-4494
Fire station tours (847) 664-4495
Police Department
Emergency 911
Non-emergency (847) 564-2060
Counseling Services (847) 664-4430
Police Station 1401 Landwehr Rd.
Police Chief John Ustich
In addition to maintaining public safety, the Police Department provides a variety of services. Police
counselors provide crisis intervention, short term counseling, court advocacy for victims, clinical
evaluation and referrals. The Police Department also offers a therapy K9, Chloe, to assist with
community outreach and provide comfort to people in crisis.
The Police Department offers the use of its lobby or public parking lot in front of the station for a
face-to-face meeting with an unknown party involving an Internet sale or transaction. To schedule a
vacation home watch, contact the Police Records Department at (847) 664-4180. Other community services
include home/business security surveys, employment fingerprinting and school programs on safety. Call
(847) 564-2060 for more information.
The Village of Northbrook is proud to be a leader in climate action and environmentally sustainable
practices. The Northbrook Climate Action Plan provides a framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
community-wide and foster sustainability. Learn more at northbrook.il.us/993/climate-action-plan.
Recycling
In addition to regular residential recycling pickups (see page 19), several public facilities provide
safe, environmentally-friendly recycling.
Northbrook Public Library | (847) 272-6224
1201 Cedar Ln. (during business
hours)
northbrook.info
Accepts household batteries, eyeglasses and cell phone donations
in bins located in the lobby. Book donations can be dropped off in the donation bin in the west
vestibule.
Northbrook Police Department | (847) 564-2060
1401 Landwehr Rd. (24-hour drop off
box)
saveastar.org
Accepts
prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and pet medications. (No needles or liquids. Medications must be
removed from containers and put in a plastic bag.)
Northfield Township Road District | (847) 724-7055
237 Melvin Dr.
northfieldtownship.com
Accepts
residential recycling spring-fall during business hours. Also sponsors shredding and household chemical
waste collection events.
Simple Recycling | (866) 835-5068
simplerecycling.com
Provides free year-round
curbside textile recycling from single family homes through a partnership with the Village. Pickups must
be scheduled in advance online or by phone.
Village Hall | (847) 272-5050
1225 Cedar Lane
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-services
Accepts clean plastic grocery bags and Ziploc-style bags in bins near the rear
building entrance.
Village of Northbrook Fleet Maintenance Garage
(847) 272-5050
1227 Cedar Ln.
(Behind Village Hall)
northbrook.il.us
• Electronics Recycling: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and
1st Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
• Batteries & CFL/Fluorescent Bulbs: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.
to 3
p.m.
• Holiday Lights: Business hours, December through January
For additional recycling and upcycling resources, refer to the following categories in the Business
Directory: Waste Disposal/Recycling, Home Furnishings/Accessories, Shredding Services, Charities &
Social Service Agencies.
Composting
All LRS Residential customers in Northbrook receive a 35-gallon composting cart for weekly, year-round
disposal of yard waste and food scraps. Residents that have additional composting needs beyond the
35-gallon composting cart can sign up for the LRS subscription service or sticker purchases for
occasional pick-up. More information is available at LRSrecycles.com/NorthbrookCompost.
Single-Use Bag Tax
Remember your reusable bag! To discourage use of disposable bags, Northbrook requires retailers over
3000 square feet to collect a 10-cent tax on most single-use paper or plastic bags used at customer
checkouts. Half of the monies collected are retained by the business, while the other half supports
Village sustainability initiatives.
Avoid the charge and help the environment by bringing along a reusable bag whenever you shop.
Lawn Care Regulations
To promote water conservation, lawn watering is prohibited weekdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from May
15 to
September 15.
Gas-powered leaf blowers may not be used from December to March and May to September.
Landscapers and residents may use gas-powered leaf blowers during a four-week spring clean-up window
(April 1 to April 30) and eight-week fall clean-up window (October 1 to November 30). These regulations,
created in cooperation with other North Shore communities, are intended to reduce both noise pollution
and carbon emissions.
