Village Of Brookfield
Recent News About Village Of Brookfield
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New map assists with parking at Brookfield Farmers Market
Finding parking near the Brookfield Farmers Market has become a challenge due to its popularity, attracting over 2,000 visitors each Saturday this summer. While the parking lot behind the Village Hall often fills up quickly, ample street parking remains available in the vicinity.
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Music on Grand returns with expanded outdoor dining and concerts in Brookfield
Music on Grand, the Village of Brookfield's celebration of outdoor dining and live music, returns to downtown Brookfield this weekend. The south half of the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard will be closed to traffic from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30 to provide the block's bars and restaurants with expanded outdoor service.
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Cook County offers discounts for active-duty military and veterans
Active-duty members of the military and veterans are encouraged to take advantage of the Cook County Military and Veterans Discount Card Program. Authorized by the Cook County Board, this initiative is jointly administered by the Cook County Clerk and the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 28
Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 28
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Village of Brookfield Village Board met May 28
Village of Brookfield Village Board met Tuesday, May 28
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Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met June 19
Village of Brookfield Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, June 19
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Forest Avenue Bridge in Riverside closed for resurfacing from June 24 to Aug. 9
Beginning June 24, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will commence a construction project to resurface the Forest Avenue Bridge over the Des Plaines River in Riverside.
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Traffic advisory issued for events at Brookfield Zoo and Riverside-Brookfield High School
Increased traffic is anticipated near Brookfield Zoo and Riverside-Brookfield High School from June 21 to June 23.
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Brookfield Beautification Commission seeks nominees for village's best gardens
The Brookfield Beautification Commission is currently seeking nominees for the village's best gardens. Community members are encouraged to participate by nominating gardens they believe exemplify outstanding horticultural effort and aesthetic appeal.
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Veterans urged to apply for Chicago Cook Technology Academy
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is currently accepting applications for the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy), a free training program aimed at equipping veterans with essential career skills in the technology sector. This initiative, a collaboration between Cook County, Microsoft, and National Able Network, will commence its 11-week course on July 22, 2024.
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Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met June 11
Village of Brookfield Beautification Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.
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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met June 10
Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, June 10
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Village of Brookfield Village Board met June 10
Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, June 10
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Brookfield Farmers Market seeks votes for best in Midwest title
Last year, the Brookfield Farmers Market was voted the No. 1 farmers market in Illinois during the America's Farmers Market Celebration competition, sponsored by the nonprofit American Farmland Trust.
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Friday Night Concert Series returns June 14 at Kiwanis Park
The Friday Night Concert Series is set to return to Kiwanis Park on June 14. The event, which has become a staple of the community's summer activities, promises a lineup of local and regional musicians.
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Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride to pass through Brookfield on June 13
Brookfield residents are invited to salute wounded veterans and show support by attending the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, which will pass through Brookfield on the morning of Thursday, June 13.
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Brookfield Beautification Commission announces 2023 Brookie Award winners
The Brookfield Beautification Commission annually recognizes business owners who have enhanced the appearance of their businesses' facades and interiors with the Brookie Award. This year, on June 7, members of the Commission, including Rose Bottorf, Elaine Jans, April Hedlund, and Steve Sabourin, along with Village Board liaison Katie Kaluzny, presented framed 2023 Brookie Awards and window stickers to three businesses.
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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 13
Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 13
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Village of Brookfield Village Board met May 13
Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, May 13
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Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 5
Village of Brookfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, June 5