Tragedy, Triumphs, Redevelopment: Northbrook 2019 Year In Review

NORTHBROOK, IL — With the arrival of the end of the year and the beginning of the 2020s, it's time to take a look back at 2019 in local news. Some of the stop stories of the year have included coverage of local developments and construction, schools, tragedy and more.

Find a selection below of 10 of the most-read articles from Northbrook Patch from the past year, presented in no particular order.

Northbrook Court Redevelopment Gets Final Approval From Village

Northbrook trustees granted $27 million in economic incentives for a plan to demolish the Macy's and add a five-story apartment building.
Earlier: Northbrook Court Redevelopment Gets Final Approval From Village

Dundee Road To Close For 6 Months During Construction

Traffic will be detoured to Lake Cook Road from April to October for a planned bridge replacement at Lee Road.
Later: Dundee Road Closures Due To End In December

Reckless Driver Killed State Trooper While Passing On Shoulder In Northbrook: Prosecutors

Wisconsin accountant Scott Larsen was speeding in the left shoulder when he struck and killed Illinois State Trooper Chris Lambert, prosecutors said.

Small Plane Crashes In Forest Preserve, Pilot Unhurt

A single-engine plane crashed in Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve, authorities said.

Illinois Parents Gave Up Custody To Help Kids Get Financial Aid; Now, Some Abandoning That Idea

One Northbrook mother said she had been mulling guardianship but feels it's no longer an option.

Northbrook Village Board Decides To Allow Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Permits

Village officials are proceeding with the permitting process in Northbrook, while Deerfield is set to delay implementation until February.
Earlier: Northbrook Among North Shore Suburbs Open To Recreational Marijuana Sales

Fake Lawyer Operating Out Of Northbrook Held In Criminal Contempt

During a five-year career as a phony attorney, he's accused of forging immigration paperwork and appearing in court on divorce proceedings.

Time Capsule Placed Behind New Maple School Memorial Plaque

It includes names of past and present board members and students, a brick from the old school and items from the new one's ribbon cutting.
Earlier: Final Class Graduates Before Opening Of New Maple School

Northbrook Synchronized Skating Team Wins Gold In Italy

A Northbrook Park District team placed first in the junior division at the 2019 Spring Cup Sunday in Milan.

North Shore Native Was Sole Crew Member To Die In Dive Boat Fire

Allie Kurtz, 26, attended Glenbrook North before leaving a career in the entertainment industry to pursue her love of the ocean.