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At Northbrook's state of the village presentation Jan. 31, 2025, Village President Kathryn Ciesla told attendees numerous new businesses have opened or are slated to open in Northbrook soon, including a Fresh Market, Buffalo Wild Wings to go, Landmark on the Hill, Hi Five Sports Zone, RH Outlet, and pop-up Lucid Motors at Northbrook Court. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook mayor stresses inclusivity, boosting downtown

February 3, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.

Inclusivity, infrastructure, sustainability and development were the focus of Northbrook Village President Kathryn Ciesla’s State of the Village Address on Friday, Jan. 31. “As I think of the state of...

Northbrook's Village Board agreed by unanimous consent to send Suncloud Health to the village's Plan Commission for further review of the company’s plan to open its second residential treatment center for teens in a house at 2965 Walters Ave., Northbrook. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Northbrook preliminarily OKs six-bedroom treatment home for teens

January 30, 2025 at 4:35 p.m.

Northbrook gave SunCloud Health an initial OK to open a residential treatment center for teens. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Maple Leaf Drive in Glenview is slated to get 2,900 feet of water mains; curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs; storm and sanitary sewer improvements; and pavement repairs, after utilities are upgraded. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Glenview has approved more than $8.3 million in contracts for street, sewer, water repairs

January 28, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

Glenview has allotted $8.3 million for street, sewer, water and sidewalk repairs.

Mark Plotnick, right, of Libertyville and photographer Jim Summaria, formerly of Oak Park, published their second book in Oct.. Both are featured in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo provided by Mark Plotnick)

Two friends publish book on the Chicago area’s 1970s rock and roll concert scene

January 27, 2025 at 5:43 p.m.

In the 1970s, Mark Plotnick and his concert-going buddy Jim Summaria got to see all of their favorite bands at various concert venues in the Chicago area.

Northbrook Police Station. (Pioneer Press)

Northbrook buys home next to police station, eyeing expansion

January 27, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

Northbrook spent $499,000 to buy a home next to the police station, eyeing expansion. A study found the station needs updating.

Northbrook Village Hall. (Pioneer Press)

For 2025, Northbrook plans downtown enhancement, working on Northbrook Court

January 21, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

Northbrook's village government will focus on downtown development, new water meters and an updated zoning code in 2025.

Illinois’ designation of Muhammad Ali Day and the campaign to commemorate the day in other states mean that her father’s rich legacy will continue, said Maryum Ali at a Jan. 17, 2025 event in Northbrook at the Body by Khoshal fitness club. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Muhammad Ali Day heralded by daughter at Northbrook boxing event

January 20, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Maryum Ali appeared at a Mohammad Ali Day and Muslim Heritage Month event in Northbrook Jan. 17, 2025. She is the boxing legend's daughter.

Northfield Township is movings its food pantry into a larger space, which officials say will be more manageable, in this building at 2550 Waukegan Road in Glenview. (Phil Rockrohr/for Pioneer Press)

Food pantry serving Northbrook-Glenview area gets $1.5 million to expand

January 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

In order to serve about 1,100 families who live near the poverty line in the Glenview, Northfield and Northbrook area, Northfield Township Food Pantry officials are crossing their fingers that...

The village of Glenview approved a $595,000 loan to the owner of Spiro's Deli to assist the longtime Glenview eatery in moving to a downtown location, for the purpose of encouraging downtown's vitality. (Courtesy of Village of Glenview)

Village president excited about role development will play in Glenview during 2025

January 6, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

Village President Michael Jenny is excited about development in Glenview during 2025, including a massive increase in business improvement grants approved by trustees for the coming year.

At the 100-year anniversary of the Northbrook Days Festival, fans watch Louie Zagoras of Lake Forest perform with Rollover on Aug. 3, 2024 in downtown Northbrook. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Northbrook’s 2024 in Review: Tesla, centennial, golfers, downtown

December 31, 2024 at 10:40 a.m.

Northbrook residents received a wide range of news during 2024, from two high school golfers placing first and second in the state tournament to the popular Hometown Coffee and Juice...

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