Starting early next week, West Central Consolidated Communications (WC3); the 911 emergency call-taking center for the Brookfield, McCook, North Riverside, and Riverside Police and Fire Departments, will start providing Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructions while receiving emergency 911 calls utilizing a new system called Power-Phone. Information can be found here: Brookfield Fire Department Press Release
Village Hall Closed Friday, July 3
Village Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. As reminder, for the safety of our residents the 4th of July parade and park celebration have been cancelled.
Playgrounds and Splash Pad Reopened – June 30, 2020
Our Village of Brookfield playgrounds and splash pad are officially reopened. They will not be monitored daily for cleaning or disinfecting. Use is at your own risk. Splash Pad Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pmSaturday and Sunday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Signage will be posted at all Playgrounds & Splash Pad requesting social distancing, […]
Hydrant Flushing – June 30, 2020
Water Department Hydrant Flushing Program Hydrant Flushing Scheduled: Tuesday, June 30 Bordering streets: Section 8 – Maple to Grove Avenue & 31st to 26th Street Section 4 – Maple to Grove Avenue & Burlington to Washington Avenue Section 3 – Grove to Golf Road & Southview to Washington Avenue Why Are We Flushing? Each year, the […]
Brookfield Community Portal -Address Search Tool
As part of the Village’s Geographic Information System implementation, the Village is now offering a way for residents to search an address and obtain a wide range of information about it. Among the details are which school district or township a property is in, voter precinct and polling location, waste collection schedules, zoning information and […]
Census 2020 – June 12
Beginning June 1, the Census Bureau began delivering questionnaire packets to the front door of households who do not receive mail at their physical address. Residents who do not receive a questionnaire packet can help make sure Brookfield counts by completing the Census online at https://my2020census.gov/, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by mail. The Census totals […]
Road Closures – June 11, 2020
There is a scheduled, peaceful protest on Thursday, June 11, 2020 starting at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The route of the protest starts in La Grange and travels down Ogden Avenue to Maple Avenue. Street closures will be in-effect along Ogden Avenue from Eberly Avenue to 1st Avenue for the duration of the protest, […]
A Message from the Village President and Board of Trustees – June 8, 2020
Two weeks ago today, we witnessed the shocking video out of Minneapolis of the murder of a black man by a white police officer. The images of George Floyd’s death along with stories from bystanders have spread far and wide. This tragic event became the catalyst for protests across the entire country, including peaceful demonstrations […]
Drive-thru Celebration Update
NEW requests are no longer being taken for celebration drive-thrus. Our Police and Fire Departments have conducted over 120 birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, celebrations of life and return of deployment celebrations since April. We will do our best to honor celebrations confirmed prior to 5/27/20; however, due to the increase in call volume, departments may not […]
Brookfield Does NOT have a curfew in effect
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management has posted a list of municipalities that have curfews in effect. The Village of Brookfield has been incorrectly placed on that list. Please note, the Village of Brookfield does NOT have a curfew in place at this time.