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A $600,000 state OSLAD grant was awarded for renovations at Techny Prairie Park and Fields in Northbrook, a project that includes a new playground and picnic shelter, improvements to the Trail through Time, renovations to the batting cages and a baseball field, and more. (Northbrook Park District)

Northbrook’s Techny Prairie Park to upgrade with $600,000 OSLAD grant

February 13, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Northbrook's Techny Prairie Park to make upgrades after receiving $600,000 state OSLAD grant.

The Northbrook Village Board on Jan. 13 issued a proclamation stressing village police will not aid federal immigration agents without a warrant. On Nov. 3, 2025, a resident took this photo in unincorporated Northbrook of agents, who were speeding in their vehicles, stopping an Acura driver, in front of children waiting for a school bus. The masked agents took the driver away in one of their vehicles. (Tea Shehedeh)

Northbrook proclamation stresses police will not aid ICE without warrant

January 16, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

Northbrook proclamation stresses police will not aid ICE, and federal agents cannot use municipal property, without warrant.

Serious Sanji Asian Cuisine and Bubble Tea in Northbrook serves "Asian cuisine with a mix of Cantonese and Shanghai soup style," according to owner Patty Chen. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook eatery Serious Sanji says demand for Asian soup dumplings is growing

November 25, 2025 at 5:20 a.m.

Northbrook restaurant Serious Sanji Asian Cuisine serves Shanghai and Cantonese soups and is known for its soup dumplings.

Oakton College President Joianne L. Smith, from left, Evanston Police Commander Scott Sophier, Oakton College Board Chair Martha Burns, and Oakton College Trustee Wendy B. Yanow at the 2025 Oakton College Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony, held Sept. 11. (Oakton College)

Oakton College honors Evanston Police Commander Scott Sophier

September 24, 2025 at 10:56 a.m.

It’s been more than 20 years since Evanston police Commander Scott Sophier was a frequent presence on the Oakton College campus in Des Plaines, but the college did not forget...

Sari Sackrider of Northbrook inspects produce at the Fresh Market in Northbrook in February 2025. Northbrook will implement a 1% grocery tax Jan. 1, 2026 after the state removes its grocery tax. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook passes 1% grocery tax rather than lose $1.8 million in revenue

September 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Northbrook Village Board has passed a 1% grocery tax rather than lose $1.8 million in revenue, a trustee said. It takes effect Jan. 1.

Northbrook trustees have given an initial green light to Little Einstein’s Academy and Daycare to open and operate in a former daycare center, pictured, in the northwest corner of the village. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook gives initial OK to Little Einstein’s day care

September 3, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Northbrook trustees have given an initial green light to Little Einstein’s Academy and Daycare to operate in a former day care center in the northwest corner of the village. Trustee...

The village of Wilmette received a $500,000 state grant towards the construction of an environmentally sustainable new police station. The current polic station is shown. (Pioneer Press)

Wilmette gets $500,000 grant for environmentally sustainable police station

September 3, 2025 at 9:59 a.m.

Wilmette is getting a $500,000 state grant for a new, expanded, environmentally sustainable police station.

Luke Livingston, who served as principal at Crow Island School in Winnetka School District 36 for four years, has become the new principal at Washburne School, a D36 middle school. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Principal Livingston moves up to middle school with his Winnetka D36 students

August 18, 2025 at 4:35 p.m.

Luke Livingston, who served as principal for four years at Crow Island School, an elementary in Winnetka School District 36, is moving up along with many of his former students...

After nine years at Northbrook School District 28's Greenbriar School, Ginny Hiltz has become principal at nearby Meadowbrook School. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Hiltz to guide rebuild of Northbrook’s Meadowbrook School as principal

August 25, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Ginny Hiltz, new principal at Northbrook District 28's Meadowbrook School, must lead it through construction of a new school.

The Northbrook Park District's Leisure Center closed Aug. 18 to undergo a $12.1 million renovation and will reopen as the Northbrook Community Center in spring 2026. (Wight & Company/Northbrook Park District)

Work is starting on $12.1 million renovation of Northbrook Community Center

August 18, 2025 at 8:25 a.m.

The planned Northbrook Community Center – formerly the Leisure Center – will create a more modern, welcoming environment intended to connect visitors with nature, according to Joan Scovic, spokeswoman for...

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