The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), in partnership with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and the Villages of Riverside, Brookfield, Lyons, and North Riverside, is currently studying potential alignments for the Des Plaines River Trail between 26th Street and Ogden Avenue.  The project could potentially fill a major gap in regional trail […]

Village officials including President Kit Ketchmark and Trustee Brian Conroy today gave a warm welcome to 2 new multi-family developments in Brookfield.  The first is 4531 Forest Avenue, which is the location of a 6-unit upscale, high-tech apartment building featuring all the technology “must-haves” of a contemporary building (Wifi, Bluetooth, Alexa, 5.1 sounds system, etc.). […]

In case you missed the “grand re-opening,” the long-time store on Grand Boulevard has re-opened as Zoo City Treats & Bakery.  As before, they will be selling a wide variety of ice creams featuring multiple brands (including foodies’ favorite Hudsonsville Ice Cream) as well as new baked goods offerings.  The store is located on the […]

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On Saturday May 18, the Village and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) co-sponsored a “Solar Power Hour” event to provide information on going solar for residential home owners. The event focused on roof-top solar, which is a common method for obtaining solar energy (with “community solar gardens” another option being developed). The event featured CUB Outreach […]

The Village of Brookfield Police Department rolled out the welcome mat for Bike Rodeo participants, attending as part of the Bike Brookfield event held last Saturday.  As in past years, the theme was bike safety with kids learning to maneuver bikes, receiving free bike helmets (thanks to our sponsors) and getting bike safety tips from […]

Village staff wish to extend a big THANK YOU to all the financial and in-kind sponsors that – along with good weather – made Bike Brookfield a smooth and well attended event.  The Village had over 550 registrants, most of whom attended one or more of the 3 activities:  the Bike Rodeo, the Kids Ride […]

This Saturday, the Village is pleased to announce a free event on “going solar” for residential homeowners.  The event is an informational session led by the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), and it immediately follows the Bike Brookfield event that concludes right before noon.  The Solar Power Hour will commence at noon, and it will feature […]

Riverside Brookfield High School’s RBTV will air a live talk show called Talknado produced by RBTV production students. The live show will feature students, staff, guests, and local businesses around the community.  The inaugural show will broadcast on Friday May 10th, at 1:30 pm on RBTV. The show is hosted by students Senior Alex Freel […]

Mark your calendar for a one-day “staycation” on May 18 in Brookfield.  On that day, the community will be hosting 3 major events designed for the community and regional visitors: the Bike Brookfield event will be on Saturday morning (scroll down for more details or go to this link:  Bike Brookfield details) The Village and […]