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The Northbrook Village Board discussed the idea of allowing accessible dwelling units in town during a meeting on Oct. 13, 2020. They showed interest but requested more information on the topic.

Northbrook trustees show interest in allowing accessible dwelling units as part of push for more affordable housing

October 22, 2020 at 12:36 p.m.

"Granny flats" and other accessory dwelling units may soon come to Northbrook, offering affordable housing to new demographics, giving current residents an additional revenue stream and allowing families an accessible...

Northbrook Park District looks to hire employees for new fitness facility set to open in January

October 22, 2020 at 12:16 p.m.

Northbrook Park District is hiring at its newest facility, Techny Prairie Activity Center, boasting a "high energy, fun place to work." Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, is scheduled...

The inside of Dawg Park in Glenview, owned by Mark Kobylinski and May Mahapornpaisal, includes a large dog mural, faux grass and lawn games. The owners' dogs, Layla and Logan, are featured in the wall art on the left.

For new business owners in the north suburbs, the biggest challenge is ‘getting people to walk through the door’

October 21, 2020 at 9:59 a.m.

As the coronavirus pandemic wears on and many existing businesses struggle to stay afloat, the Glenview and Northbrook area has seen several new restaurants, stores and services pop up in...

Members of the District 34 Board of Education meet for a December 2019 meeting. Three board seats will be up for election in the spring.

Glenview District 34 Caucus looks for school board candidates, more members

October 19, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

The Glenview School District 34 School Board Caucus is looking for residents who are interested in running for school board seats in April, as well as more people to serve...

Man injured in hit-and-run crash in Glenview

October 19, 2020 at 1:02 p.m.

A man in his 40s was hit by a car in Glenview Sunday night, according to police. Glenview police received a report around 8:45 p.m. Sunday of a man down...

Edmund Michalowski, deputy clerk of elections for Cook County, waves at workers as he leaves the Chicago Board of Elections' Loop Super Site on Sept. 30, 2020 in Chicago.

Young people interested in the 2020 election aren’t just voting — they’re signing up to work the polls

October 15, 2020 at 6:57 a.m.

Garrett Kramme has always been interested in politics. He's part of Glenbrook South High School's Model United Nations program and political debate club, and he has dreams of serving as...

A sign in Northbrook displaying the increasing number of national COVID-19 deaths is marked with spray paint on Oct. 13, 2020. The sign was put up a few weeks prior and has sparked controversy in the community.

With days left on village permit, damage to Northbrook sign tallying COVID-19 deaths continues

October 14, 2020 at 7:18 a.m.

A large sign displaying the number of national COVID-19 deaths sat on the corner of Shermer Road and Walters Avenue in Northbrook Tuesday afternoon, just as it has for the...

Glenview is holding a series of virtual public workshops starting Oct. 21, 2020, about its work to implement an Economic Development Strategic Plan and update its Downtown Revitalization Plan.

Public participation urged at upcoming workshops on Glenview economic development, downtown revitalization

October 13, 2020 at 11:55 a.m.

Residents are invited to take part in a series of workshops, beginning this month, to learn more about Glenview's economic development and downtown revitalization plans and to add their own...

A train passes the platform of the downtown Metra Station in Glenview in a file photo. The Village Board recently approved intergovernmental agreements with Metra to cover costs of repairs to the train station and landscaping nearby.

Glenview Village Board approves agreements with Metra to cover $230,000 in repair costs to station, landscaping

October 13, 2020 at 11:38 a.m.

The Glenview Village Board approved agreements with Metra for repairs to the downtown train station and damaged landscaping near the tracks. The village's current partnership with Metra for the station,...

Patrons dine outdoors at Yard House in Glenview on Oct. 7, 2020. Village staff updated its outdoor dining policy to help restaurants provide outdoor dining through the fall and winter months.

Outdoor dining to continue through colder months in Northbrook and Glenview thanks to enclosed tents, heaters

October 11, 2020 at 8:32 a.m.

Outdoor dining became increasingly popular in recent summer months as restaurants worked to attract customers in the age of coronavirus. Now, even as the weather begins to chill, residents and...

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