New Development Plans, Policies, Businesses: 2018 In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — As we approach the end of an eventful year, it's time to take a look back at some of the most memorable stories of 2018 on Chicago's North Shore. The most-read stories of the year have included coverage of businesses coming and going, future developments, new policies and local government.

Take a look back at some of the biggest local stories of the year from Northbrook Patch:

Proposed Northbrook Court Revamp Razes Macy's, Adds Apartments

NORTHBROOK, IL — The new owners of Northbrook Court are proposing a major redevelopment of the 40-year-old shopping mall. A preliminary proposal submitted to the Northbrook Village Board for review... Read more

Northbrook Board Poised To Adopt County Earned Sick Leave Rules

NORTHBROOK, IL — After more than a year of campaigning by local labor activists, a majority of the Northbrook Board of Trustees appears ready to reverse last year’s decision to exempt local businesses... Read more

Dundee Road To Close For 6 Months During Construction

NORTHBROOK, IL — A $6.5 million bridge replacement project is expected to close Dundee Road to through traffic for six months. The bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River at Lee Road needs... Read more

Northbrook Loses 2 Downtown Restaurants In 2 Months

NORTHBROOK, IL — Two restaurants owned by Northbrook residents across the street from one another in the 1300 block of Shermer Road have announced their closure within a month of one another. Both... Read more

86-Unit Townhome Plan Floated For Maurice Sporting Goods Site

NORTHBROOK, IL — A majority of the village board voiced support Tuesday for a developer's proposal for 86 townhouses at the site of the Maurice Sporting Goods corporate headquarters. A proposed planned... Read more

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Northbrook Life Time Fitness Center Opens

NORTHBROOK, IL — Life Time Athletic Northbrook opens its doors to members on Wednesday. The location is the company's ninth location in the Chicago market, and its first new club in the area in the... Read more

Children's Hospital Opening Northbrook Outpatient Surgical Center

NORTHBROOK, IL — Lurie Children's Hospital is opening an expanded ambulatory surgical center in September at 1121 Techny Road and intends to invest more than $35 million in the project, including... Read more

'Disco King Of Skokie' Film Features Northbrook Native, Resident

NORTHBROOK, IL — The "Disco King of Skokie" has retired from producing more than 1,000 events a year and is telling the story of spending three decades in the party business. Carey Weiman now lives... Read more

Northbrook Bans Bump Stocks, Could Enforce Assault Weapons Ban

NORTHBROOK, IL — The Northbrook Village Board unanimously adopted a pair of modest gun control ordinances and directed staff to continue exploring how to become the first municipality in Cook County... Read more

Cook County Assault Weapons Ban To Be Enforced In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Cook County will start enforcing its ban on assault-style weapons, according to Northbrook village officials and spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's police... Read more

Longtime Glenbrook North Coach, Teacher Mark Rebora Dies

NORTHBROOK, IL — Longtime Glenbrook North High School teacher and coach Mark Rebora died suddenly Sunday. Rebora suffered a fatal heart attack while riding his bike Sunday afternoon, according to... Read more

2 Glenbrook North School Shooting Threats Discovered In 2 Days

NORTHBROOK, IL — Students at Glenbrook North High School discovered two threats of school shootings in two days this week, resulting in about half of the school's roughly 2,000 students staying home... Read more

Racist Snapchat Video Keeps High School Students At Home

GLENVIEW, IL — Three students from Glenbrook Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South high schools featured in a video posted on social media Sunday night, according to an email to the school community... Read more

Glenbrook High School Administrators Change Tune On Walkout

GLENVIEW, IL — Glenbrook District 225 high school administrators have released revised guidelines for handling Wednesday's planned national school walkout. After meeting with student leaders from... Read more

Incumbent Trustees Challenge Northbrook Caucus At Town Meeting

NORTHBROOK, IL — Although Election Day is Tuesday, a town hall meeting of the Northbrook Caucus this weekend could reshape the village board for years to come. A committee of the Caucus has recommended... Read more