Northbrook welcomes all of its new and prospective new residents. You'll find some information here to help make settling into your new home a little easier.
Information from the Village on establishing your utilities.
Property tax information from the Cook County Clerk and County Assessor.
Getting a library card (a must for all new residents).
What's the weather like?
How's the traffic?
Looking for a job? Try the definitive Chicago area job guide ChicagoJobs.org.
After all that hard work you'll want to relax. Here's how register for Northbrook Park District Activities.
We also have a social organization called the Northbrook Community Club that welcomes newcomers and long-time residents of Northbrook. Larry Shavitz, President (847-291-6524).
Important Phone Numbers
General - remember it's area code 847
Village Hall 272-5050
Fire Department
Emergency 911 (TDD & Voice)
Non emergency 272-2141
Police Department
Emergency 911 (TDD & Voice)
Non-emergency 564-2060
Sheriff's Police (Cook County) 635-1188
Library 272-6224
Main Post Office 272-0018
Utilities
Telephone
SBC
Home Customers 800-244-4444
Business Customer 800-660-3000
Repair 800-727-2273
TDS Metrocom 877-638-7626
Cable
Comcast 866-594-1234
Electricity
Commonwealth Edison 800-334-7661
Joint Utilities Location
Information for Excavators (JULIE) 800-892-0123
Gas
NICOR 888-642-6748
Waste Hauling
Onyx Waste Services (residential) 272-4145
Water
Public Works (service issues) 272-4711
After hour emergencies 564-2060
Water bills 272-5050 x 233 or x 234
Schools
Glenbrook High School District #225 998-6100
Northbrook School District #27 498-2610
Northbrook School District #28 498-7900
Northbrook School District #27 498-4190
West Northfield Township
School District #31 272-6880
North Suburban Special
Education District 831-5100