Notice of Temporary Utility Work ComEd Maintenance of Overhead Electric Utilities – 10/9/21 8am – 12pm

  ComeEd Utility Work Notice 10.9.2021 Location and Limits of Affected Area:   4401-4545 Eberly Ave., 4412-4546 Blanchan Ave., 9527-9539 Congress Park Ave., 9543 Gerritsen Ave.   Description of Work:   On Saturday October 9th, ComEd contractors will be performing work on utility poles and overhead facilities within the area above. The work locations are […]

Village Selects New Community Development Director

Village Manager Timothy Wiberg is pleased to announce that he has selected Emily Egan as the Village’s next Director of Community Development.  She will begin employment with the Village of Brookfield on October 4. Ms. Egan has over 7 years in planning, zoning, and economic development work.  Perhaps most importantly, she previously worked in Brookfield […]

Tree Donation for Veterans Memorial Circle – Department of Public Works

Interested in donating your tree for Veterans’ Memorial Circle this holiday season? Residents can provide information online here: Tree Donation Form   The Department of Public Works will inspect the submitted applications and trees for final selection. Resident applications for trees not selected for 2021 will be kept for future holiday seasons.       […]

Fire Department Grant Awards

The Village of Brookfield Fire Department was awarded grant money from two grants administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling $857,607. The first award is the Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $800,000. This grant will help to pay for a new ladder truck with the capability to carry and pump water; replacing a […]

Hollywood Avenue Crossing Closure

RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE: BNSF Railway will be conducting railroad tie replacement work beginning September 17 to September 19 between 7:00 pm – 8:00 am at the Hollywood Avenue crossing. The crossing will re-open Saturday and Sunday morning when work is not being performed.   Full Closure Friday, September 17 at 7:00 pm Reopen Saturday, September […]

August 31 – Adult Mosquito Control Spraying

In response to elevated levels of West Nile Virus and the mosquitoes that carry it, adult mosquito spraying operations have been scheduled for tonight, Tuesday August 31, between the hours of 7:30PM and midnight, weather permitting, for all areas within the Village of Brookfield.   Spraying will also be occurring in Countryside (North of Plainfield […]