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Granny flats, etc.
The Northbrook Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20.
Currently village government is considering whether or not to allow ADUs in Northbrook single-family residential units. They can take several forms - attached or unattached spaces, above garages, etc. The village most recently discussed them at a Village Board meeting May 25, video of which is available by visiting northbrookil.iqm2.com and looking up May 25 meeting in "past meetings."
The July 20 Plan Commission meeting can be attended at Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, or viewed on NCTV Channel 17 and also online on a village website at the time of the meeting.
The Plan Commission will be presented with a summary on ADUs, plus the current regulations that prohibit them in Northbrook.
Members of the public may also comment on the subject; if not in-person, comments may be emailed to Michaela Kohlstedt, director of Planning & Services, at michaela.kohlstedt@northbrook.il.us.
The meeting agenda will be posted no later than July 16.
Rom-com
The Northbrook Public Library will offer a virtual program, "An Evening with Casey McCuiston," from 7-8 p.m. July 14.
McCuiston, of New York City, is a best-selling author, the writer of the new adult romantic comedies, "Red, White & Royal Blue" and "One Last Stop," which debuted on June 1.
In a discussion moderated by library staff, McCuiston will speak about the inspiration for her stories, and her writing process.
Those who are among the first 50 buyers of "One Last Stop" through www.thebookstall.com/book/9781250244499 will receive a book plate signed by McCuiston with their purchase.
Registration for "An Evening with Casey McQuiston is accessible right on the home landing page of the Northbrook Public Library, www.northbrook.info.
Book it
Also concerning Friends of the Library, that group is holding a sidewalk sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on both July 9-10 outside the Northbrook Public Library's east entrance.
Items include hardcover fiction books, DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs and record albums.
Also, Friends of the Northbrook Public Library Board is seeking new members.
The group seeks to increase public awareness of library resources and services, assists in raising funds and supports new library facilities and services.
There is money involved - from an individual annual membership of $10 to a $1,000 annual benefactor.
To become of Friend of the Library, pick up a membership envelope at the library, 1201 Cedar Lane, or email friends@northbrook.info.
Welcome
A new department store, Shopper's Find, is now in the former Lord & Taylor space at Northbrook Court.
Shopper's Find, whose other locations are in New Jersey and Massachusetts, came about as a result of the Chapter 11 liquidation process of Lord & Taylor.
The website for the Eastern Seaboard stores described deep discounts on home decor, clothing, rugs, furniture, jewelry and more.
Shredding again
The Northfield Township Road District will offer another in its line of sensitive document shredding events, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 10 at the Road District garage, 237 Melvin Drive, Northbrook.
People are limited to three containers of recyclables, such as grocery bags or computer paper boxes. No newspapers, magazines, advertisements, junk mail or books are accepted, and documents must not include any metal or plastic such as paper clips or metal binders.
Though it's for sensitive documents, the Road District will take regularly accepted recyclables.
People must be Northfield Township residents to participate, and may be asked to produce identification indicating that.
Residents also will be responsible for removing the recyclables from their vehicles.
For a wealth of information on these recycling events, and what is accepted, start by visiting www.northfieldtownship.com.
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