The Village of Brookfield joined forces with Riverside to conduct a special Solar Summit on Saturday, October 6. The well-attended event drew a mix of homeowners, contractors and homebuilders interested in going solar. The attendees learned first-hand on two home tours about the costs, benefits and practical tips for pursuing residential solar projects. The […]
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Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement Press Release
DESPLAINES VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE – August 15, 2018 West Nile Virus (WNV) levels within the adult mosquito population have reached extremely high levels where transmission to humans is imminent. The species of mosquito involved in WNV transmission is a passive mosquito, and not an aggressive biter with its presence often going […]
Status Update on Downtown Metra Station Project
The Village has begun major train station improvements being funded by 2 grants from the West Suburban Mass Transit District and Metra (along with a small portion from Village funds). These improvements (see Exhibits 1, 2 and 3) will not only upgrade the train station area, but also improve pedestrian crossing safety and add streetscape […]
Call for Artists for Ehlert Park
The Village is looking to collaborate with an artist or artist team to pursue public art to be located at Ehlert Park. Specifically, the Village and the Brookfield Beautification Commission are undertaking a “call for artists” to create an aesthetically pleasing outdoor mural as a temporary public art display/installation at Ehlert Park. The painted mural […]
Complete Streets Committee to Initiate Washington Avenue Bike Lane Study
The Village’s interdepartmental “Complete Streets” Committee met earlier in June to review bike and pedestrian improvements contained in the new Active Transportation Plan. At the meeting, it was determined that there were budgeted funds available (per the 2018 budget approved by the Board of Trustees) for bike striping along Washington Avenue, and that detailed study/programming […]
Call for Artists for Fine Arts Festival
The Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Fine Arts Festival this September. The event is scheduled for Kiwanis Park on September 22 starting at 9 AM and running until 4 PM. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the application at the following link: 2018 Art Fair Application
Brookfield Offers New Business Sign Program
The Village of Brookfield has established a new signage program, offering 0% interest loans to businesses seeking new signage or upgraded signs. Business pursuing new signage also can get a waiver on their building permit fees. The program is designed to be a win-win, with the community benefiting by having more attractive signs along Ogden […]
2018 Summer Concert Series
The 2018 Summer Concert Schedule is Here!!! Looking for a better way to relax after a long and hectic work week? Want something that won’t break the bank? Did you know that the village of Brookfield hosts a FREE concerts at the Kiwanis Park band shell every Friday? Well, you do now! We present bands across […]
Village Thanks Sponsors + Attendees + Volunteers for Making Bike Brookfield a Success
The Village of Brookfield extends a big “thank you” to the many people that made Bike Brookfield a success this year. With a nice turn-around in the weather, the Bike Brookfield event was extremely well attended with 400 persons participating in the 10K community ride, the kids ride and the bike rodeo. The Village wishes […]
Brookfield Hosts Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
The Village of Brookfield welcomed nearly 50 attendees from the greater Chicago area attending the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus forum on franchise agreements. The Mayors Caucus Environment Committee discussed how ComEd franchise agreements can be improved via changes to the agreements to incentivize energy efficiency and solar energy projects. Currently many municipalities (including Brookfield) per the […]