Community Corner

Community Split Over Northbrook Withdrawal Announcement

While many Northbrook residents seem pleased with Walmart's withdrawal from the community, quite a few people call this a missed opportunity for the village.

The Friday announcement of Walmart's withdrawal of a Northbrook zoning change application came with mixed reactions from Patch readers. 

The user concerned citizen wrote, "Thank goodness for this great announcement!!! They didn't belong there in the first place!!"

Immediately after, North Brook wrote, "Disappointing. Hopefully we can find something to put there that will actually draw revenue and improve the eyesore that is the east side entrance to Northbrook."

Patch user rex wrote, "Northbrook residents need to be vigilant and prudent as to how we use our remaining open land and Walmart wasn’t a good fit for this parcel of land."

On the other hand, branjaye wrote, "Hooray for Glenview, Here is ANOTHER tax haven (Walmart) served up to you!!! Glenview has always had a leg up on Northbrook, in the northern suburbs, why should things change now."

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