Church sells Northbrook building years after dispute with village
On Sept. 15, the Petra Presbyterian Church sold the only permanent home it ever had at a substantial loss. The church has no plans to replace its Northbrook building, but...
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Shermerfest plunges Northbrook back in time
One Sunday every year, Shermerfest can make Northbrook residents forget they live in a town stocked with one-on-one personal trainers, organic pet food stores, and places to buy Belgian-style chocolates...
$27 an hour can’t fix Northbrook factory’s staffing issue, but automation might
The owner of a Northbrook factory said he doesn't even want to admit how much he spent on a new robotic system being brought on line this month. But he...
Heritage Woods developer blames opposition for project’s rejection
The developer of the proposed 105-unit Heritage Woods assisted living facility blamed pressure from a well-organized group of neighbors for the Northbrook Village Board's recent decision to reject the project....
Shout out: Lizzie Kaboski, superhero for hire and theater student
For three hours last Labor Day, Lizzie Kaboski wore a red cape, a white shirt reading "Save Northbrook," white leggings, red shoes and red hair bows. She had been hired...
Glenbrook district delays action on hall monitor charged with gun crime, impersonating officer
Decisions about the employment of a Glenbrook North High School hallway monitor accused of improperly carrying a loaded gun and displaying a badge in the school parking lot have been...
Northbrook officials puzzle over downtown parking conundrum
Downtown Northbrook's biggest new dining draw has no dedicated parking lot but doesn't seem to need it. The Lucky Fish restaurant, however, may be the only new downtown business without...
Shout out: Laurie Baum, historical helping hand
Laurie Baum is getting ready for Shermerfest, the Northbrook Historical Society's big fundraiser, which will take place noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at Village Green Park. She'll be...
Taco Bell franchiser withdraws bid for Northbrook location
A Taco Bell operator has withdrawn his bid to open a new drive-thru restaurant at an old gas station property at Dundee and Pfingsten roads in Northbrook, village officials say....
Talk of Meadowhill Park’s future puts bike track on edge
As thoughts jell on the future of Northbrook's Meadowhill Park, a standoff may be forming over one of its key elements: the Ed Rudolph Velodrome bicycle track. Northbrook Park District...