The Brookfield Conservation Commission will host its annual Meet the Creek event on Saturday, September 21. The event will feature various activities suitable for all ages, including canoe and kayak rides on Salt Creek, opportunities to meet fish and other critters caught and released in Salt Creek, a children's scavenger hunt, a nature exploration station, and dip-netting for macroinvertebrates with Brookfield Zoo.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Village of Dixmoor gathered today to announce the completion of the Dixmoor Watermain Infrastructure Improvement Project. The project addresses long-term water issues in Dixmoor that began in 2021 after multiple main breaks resulted in the failure of the water distribution system, leaving Dixmoor without a reliable water supply. The total project cost amounted to $3,026,166.
Brookfield's Aging Well Team invites all seniors to their 7th Annual First Responders Update, which will highlight information on how to avoid scams and stay safe.
In July, the median sale price of a home in Cook County rose by $28,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 10.2%.
On September 10, 2024, the Cicero community gathered at the Cicero Community Park for the third Pet Food Pantry drive-thru event, hosted by the Town of Cicero and Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter. Starting an hour early due to a large turnout, volunteers provided essential resources for local pets in need.
The outdoor celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, on the south lawn at Village Hall, 123 Madison St.