Vehicle sticker applications are still being processed . All vehicle sticker applications must be received by June 30th to avoid a late penalty. The simplest way to renew is online. Enforcement of vehicles stickers WILL NOT begin until all renewals have been processed to give everyone time to get their renewal and place it on […]
Dog Park Open House
On Wednesday, July 12th stop by Village Hall between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to give your input. Join fellow residents and community members in a discussion about a study for a dog park in Brookfield. Stop in anytime to participate in the interactive activities. Families are welcome. The Community and Economic Development Intern is […]
Bike Boulevard Planned for Arden Avenue
The Village has announced plans for Arden Avenue. As part of the Active Transportation Plan, a Bike Boulevard will be constructed in this section of the Village. This is just one part of a comprehensive look at making walking, taking public transportation, and bicycling in Brookfield safer and more comfortable. Click HERE for more information.
Weather Cooperates, Bike Brookfield Attracts Area Cyclists for 10K Ride
With a major assist from Mother Nature, the weather held up for the rain-delayed Bike Brookfield 10K Ride today. Initially scheduled for May 20, the rescheduled ride attracted dozens of Brookfield and west suburban residents who showed up in force at the last minute for the ride. Participants were sporting the new edition of the […]
Village Seeking Community Participation
In 2016, the Village of Brookfield received a major grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), to update the Comprehensive Plan. The Village is looking for resident participation through an online survey, to help update the Comprehensive Plan. The survey can be accessed on the Comprehensive Plan webpage www.ratiodesign.com/brookfieldcp under “Stakeholder Survey.” A […]
Important Information from the DesPlaines Valley Mosquito Abatement
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Village to Release Active Transportation Plan Draft
The Village will soon issue its first-ever Active Transportation Plan, with an exposure draft to be published for public comment in July. The Plan is 100%-grant funded thanks to a Cook County “Healthy HotSpot” initiative, with the non-profit Active Transportation Alliance serving as the plan consultant. Currently, the Alliance is in the process of synthesizing […]
Bike Brookfield Is Back!
You asked and we listened! The Village is pleased to announce that the Bike Brookfield 10K community ride is being rescheduled. The new date of June 17 at 9:00 A.M. will coincide with the fantastic Farmers Market held on that Saturday. Riders are encouraged to do a little shopping at the Farmers Market before or […]
Cantata Offers New In-Home Support for Seniors
Brookfield-based Cantata is rolling out a new service called Take2 for seniors seeking to stay in their homes. According to Cantata, Take2 changes the way care at home is delivered by providing personalized senior home care that offers scheduled and unscheduled support 24/7 at a significantly lower cost. With an estimated 90% of people (65+) wanting to […]
Farmers Market Starts Soon!
The best Farmers Market in western Cook County starts on the first Saturday in June. Opening day of the Brookfield Farmers Market will be June 3rd, and it will feature some wonderful kick-off activities including the plant swap at 7:30 a.m. and a summer reading initiative. Want to participate? For the plant swap: bring a plant […]