After months of hard work and amazing participation by the community, the Village Board of Trustees is ready for final review of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan on Monday, January 8, 2018. As the major document guiding Village strategy, the “Comp Plan” will set the agenda for Village actions over the coming decade. However you got […]
Water Main Break at Prairie Avenue and Burlington Avenue
A water main break was suspected and confirmed by leak detection on Wednesday, January 3rd at the NE corner of Burlington & Prairie. Since the break location identified is within 25’ of the centerline of the nearest BNSF track, the Village has some coordination with the railroad and an outside contractor for the repair. This […]
2018 Picnic Registration begins January 8th
Picnic registration will begin on Monday, January 8, 2018 in the Lower Level of Village Hall. Doors open at 6:45 pm, registration begins at at 7:00 pm. Registration must be done in person, no phone calls or online reservations will be accepted. For more information, call 708-485-1474
Freezing Pipes
Due to the frigid temperatures we are experiencing in this area, the Public Works Water Department is advising residents to turn the basement or lower level faucets to a slow trickle to prevent pipes from freezing.
Q&A on the Village’s Proposed Comp Plan (Part III)
With the draft Comprehensive Plan nearly finalized, the Village Board expects to take action on the matter in January. There is still time for residents to attend and provide input Comp Plan, and the following questions and answers provide a useful resource to see what’s “under the hood.” In addition, you can go to our […]
Q&A on the Village’s Proposed Comp Plan (Part II)
This week, the Village Board of Trustees and Planning & Zoning Commission held a unique joint meeting to go over a draft of the Comprehensive Plan, proposed for adoption early next year. The current draft is nearly final, and reflects the culmination of comments received at many public meetings, formal hearings, and open houses throughout […]
Q&A on the Village’s Proposed Comp Plan (Part I)
On Monday, December 13, the Village Board of Trustees and Planning & Zoning Commission held a unique joint meeting to go over a draft of the Comprehensive Plan, proposed for adoption early next year. The current draft is nearly final, and reflects the culmination of comments received at many public meetings, formal hearings, and open […]
Holiday Schedule for the Village of Brookfield
The Village Hall will be closed for the holidays the following days: December 25th and December 26th January 1, 2018 On December 29th, the Village Hall will be open from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon Village Staff wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!
Chamber, Village Welcome New Downtown Business
The Brookfield Chamber of Commerce will formally welcome Alphabet Learning Center on Saturday, December 9 with a ribbon cutting ceremony set for 2:00 P.M. The Village joins the Chamber in welcoming another business to the downtown area, in addition to Fiesta Margarita (September), Strive 4 Fitness (November) and Little Owl (coming in January). The […]
Water Main Break
There is a water main break at 4300 Blanchan. No boiling of water is required. You may need to clean the screens in your faucet when the water returns. Estimated repair is 2-3 hours.