A resolution seeking state and federal leadership adopting uniform gun safety legislation was unanimously approved by the Northbrook Village board of trustees last week. The resolution comes in the wake of the mass shooting at the July 4 parade in nearby Highland Park. There is a ban on high-powered military- and law enforcement-style firearms in that Lake County community, and also in Cook County, which encompasses most of Northbrook.
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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.