The Northbrook Village Board of Trustees on Jan. 24 unanimously approved ordinances for an approximately $150 million development at the former Grainger property on Shermer Road
The Northbrook board of trustees passed an ordinance approving a purchase and sale agreement for the property at 1657 Shermer Road, otherwise known as the Grainger site.
Ciesla begins Northbrook board presidency in inclusive fashion
Northbrook Village President Kathryn Ciesla, shown here after being sworn in May 11, presided over her first full board of trustees meeting this week. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Updated 5/26/2021 3:59 PM
Certainly it is in its infancy, but Kathryn Ciesla established an inclusive tone in her first full meeting Tuesday as Northbrook Village president.
Perhaps unavoidable, as she was joined in the remote meeting by new trustee and Nigeria native Joy Ebhomielen, the first African-American to serve in that post for Northbrook.
First up, a Girl Scout Troop from Wood Oaks Junior High delivered the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lovely transition in Northbrook from Frum to Ciesla
Incoming Village President Kathryn Ciesla, center, is sworn in by Cook County circuit court Judge Grace G. Dickler at the Northbrook Village Board meeting Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Incoming Northbrook Village President Kathryn Ciesla, right, is hugged by outgoing president Sandy Frum shortly after Frum s arrival at the Northbrook Village Board meeting, during which Ciesla was sworn in, Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Flanked by her family, new trustee Joy Ebhomielen was sworn in at the Northbrook Village Board meeting Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Board President Kathryn Ciesla leads the Northbrook Village Board meeting after being sworn in Tuesday.
Northbrook Caucus candidates prevail in village president, trustee races
From left, Northbrook Caucus trustee candidates Joy Ebhomielen and Muriel Collison, Village President candidate Kathryn Ciesla and trustee candidate Dan Pepoon stand together during an election night party Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Northbrook Caucus candidate for Village President Kathryn Ciesla, right, views early returns with Tracy Katz Muhl during an election night party Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Northbrook Caucus candidate for Village President Kathryn Ciesla awaits election results during an election night party Tuesday. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer
Northbrook Caucus candidate for Village President Kathryn Ciesla awaits election results during an election night party Tuesday.