The Village on occasion receives complaints about rats in the community. While the Village does NOT have a formal “rat program,” it can offer a few tips for homeowners to prevent the problem from arising in their neighborhoods: Make sure to properly dispose garbage and secure garbage can lids; Don’t let standing water accumulate (e.g., […]
Village Wins Bike Commuter Challenge for the Second Year in a Row!
Brookfield Community and Economic Development Department won the 2017 Bike Commuter Challenge for the second year in a row! The department, along with a couple Brookfield fire fighters, participated in the challenge June 16 – June 30, 2017, put on by the Active Transportation Alliance. This two-week long biking celebration is held in partnership with […]
The Village Earns Award for the 4th of July, Bolsters Citizen Input on the Comprehensive Plan
The Village of Brookfield received an award yesterday for a float in the annual 4th of July parade to promote the Comprehensive Plan. Village staff suspect that this float could be the world’s first Comprehensive Plan float. It turned heads as it rolled down Grand Boulevard with a bicycle, a kayak on Salt Creek, a […]
Vehicle Sticker Applications due June 30th
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 […]