Road District Services in Northbrook, Glenview & Northfield
The Northfield Township Road District provides a wide range of road district services to residents of Northbrook, Glenview, and Northfield, Illinois — from maintaining streets and storm sewers to trimming parkway trees, issuing permits, and operating an award-winning recycling center.
Located in northern Cook County, the District serves nearly 78,000 residents across Northfield Township, including many unincorporated neighborhoods. Our crews work year-round to keep local roads safe, drainage systems clear, and parkways healthy, and we partner with Cook County, the State of Illinois, and neighboring villages to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively. The overview below groups our road district services by category so you can quickly find the information you need.
Streets, Snow & Storm Work
Keeping township roads safe and passable is the core of the District’s mission — from routine pavement maintenance to winter snow and ice control and storm-water drainage that helps prevent local flooding.
- Streets — maintenance and repair of township roads.
- Street & Storm Work — pavement and drainage projects.
- Snow & Ice Control — winter plowing and salting.
- Storm Sewers — flood control and drainage.
- Traffic Control — signs and roadway safety.
Trees & Parkways
The District plants, prunes, and maintains parkway trees to enhance safety, beauty, and environmental health throughout Northbrook, Glenview, and Northfield.
- Annual Parkway Tree Offer — discounted trees for your parkway.
- Tree Trimming — pruning of parkway trees.
- Parkway Services — care of the strip between street and sidewalk.
- Why Prune — the benefits of regular pruning.
Permits, Property & Assistance
Planning work near the parkway or right-of-way? These programs cover the permits, vehicle stickers, and property-related assistance residents most often need.
- Permits Required
- Vehicle Stickers
- Mailboxes
- Overhead Sewer Conversion Program
- Flood Disaster Grant
- Block Parties
Recycling & Disposal
The District’s award-winning recycling center offers free, convenient drop-off for electronics, household hazardous waste, and secure paper shredding.
These road district services are available to residents throughout Northfield Township, including unincorporated Northbrook, Glenview, and Northfield. Questions? Contact the Road District at 237 Melvin Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062, or call 847.724.7055. For county services, visit Cook County, Illinois.