With the Memorial Day holiday hours away, here are a few fire safety precautions from the Fire Department. Happy (and safe) grilling! Outdoors only – Propane and charcoal barbecue grills must only be used outdoors. Do not use in a garage or tent as this poses a fire hazard and a risk of exposing occupants to deadly […]
Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday May 29th, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Joshua W. Harris Memorial Brookfield Post 2868 will hold a ceremony at Veterans Park, Grand Blvd and Sunnyside at 11:00 am. Everyone is welcome. A light lunch will be served afterward that the VFW Post.
Growing Season = Property Maintenance Season
With longer days and abundant rainfall, grass and weeds are now growing quickly. As a reminder, homeowners are required to cut grass before it reaches 8″ in length and to maintain bushes so that they do not encroach on the alley or other public right-of-way. The Village’s property maintenance inspectors will be issuing warnings (“Notice […]
Village Thanks Bike Brookfield Sponsors
Despite the inclement weather on Saturday, the Village had a solid turnout for the Bike Rodeo and Kids Ride, which went off without a hitch before the thunderstorms rolled in at approximately 10:15 AM. Many brave souls also showed up for the main 10K ride prior to its cancellation. For those of you who registered […]
Bike Rodeo Finished; 10K Ride Cancelled
Due to the arrival of extreme weather as of 10:10 AM, the 10K Community Ride is cancelled. Thank you for showing up for the Bike Rodeo and Kids Ride, which was joined by a hardy group of bike enthusiasts! Swag bags will be distributed indoors at Village Hall from 10:20 to 11:45-Noon. Contact Nick Greifer (ngreifer@brookfieldil.gov) […]
Bike Rodeo On; 10K Community Ride Announcement at 10:15
Good morning! The Bike Rodeo is happening as we speak, starting at 9:00 a.m. We are keeping a close eye on the weather today and want to ride rain or shine. Unfortunately, if there is lightning we would have to cancel for safety. We will make that call soon. Stay tuned for an announcement on […]
Bike Brookfield on Tap for Tomorrow
The Village wants to thank the 550+ registrants for joining Bike Brookfield tomorrow. The Village staff will monitor the weather forecast for the immediate Brookfield area. As noted in an email to registrants, the event is rain or shine, with an emergency plan for extreme weather (lightning, tornado or extreme heat) that designates certain areas […]
Water Service Repair
Please note that there will be repairs to the water system on May 8, 2017. The 3100, 3200, 3300 Blocks of Sunnyside and the 9000 Block of Monroe. There will be no boil order. Water will be off between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Bike Brookfield: Bigger, Better Bike Route Unveiled
The Village of Brookfield”s Bike Brookfield event is growing! Last year’s 5K is now a 10K ride and there will be a lot more to like. In addition to a scenic, police-escorted ride down Grand Boulevard and through the 8 Corners shopping district, the ride will showcase the Salt Creek Trail. For the many out […]
MWRD Launches Low-Cost Rain Barrel Offer
With the Village of Brookfield ending its rain barrel program on December 31, 2016, we have received inquiries about low-cost alternatives. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has launched a new program for area residents. Using the new program, you are able to purchase the rain barrels at cost for $47, directly through the district. Here is a link to […]