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.
Alarm System Registration
northbrook.il.us/alarms
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
northbrook.il.us/news
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
northbrook.il.us/1026/community-gardening
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
northbrook.il.us/821/animal-control
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 46).
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
northbrook.il.us/829/refuse-recycling-services
Residential
refuse, recycling and compost (yard waste and organics) 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 - No Longer Required
northbrook.il.us/vehiclestickers
Starting
May 1, 2026, the Village of Northbrook has discontinued its vehicle sticker program. Vehicle stickers
will no longer be required for parking on Village streets, and the Village will cease the sale and
enforcement of these stickers.
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
northbrook.il.us/animalcontrol
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.
