The Village’s Brookfield Beautification Commission (BBC) will hosting its annual Adopt-A-Spot volunteer sign-up event on Saturday, March 9th at Brookfield Village Hall. The sign-up will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The Brookfield Adopt-A-Spot program provides individuals, families, organizations and businesses with the opportunity to “adopt” a designated area of the Village, typically for a […]
Water Service Restored – 9000 and 9100 blocks of 30th St
Water service has been restored to the 9000 and 9100 blocks of 30th Street. Water used for drinking, cooking, or consumption by pets should by boiled for 24 hours after service is restored. Thank you for your patience, we apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact the Public Works Department at 708-485-2540 with any questions.
Crain’s Chicago Business Highlights Strong Real Estate Trend in Brookfield
For the 3rd time in 3 years, Crain’s Chicago Business has featured the Village of Brookfield for its strong residential real estate market. The business magazine reported that out of 185 suburbs, Brookfield was one of a small number to show increases (from 2017 to 2018) along 3 dimensions or criteria: Increase in home sales […]
Water Main Repair 3100, 3200, 3300 Sunnyside – Water is back on
Due to a water main repair, your water was disconnected at approximately 10:30 am, Monday February 4th. The water is back on, there is no need to boil water. Let the faucets run until the water clears if sediment is present. Also clean aerator screens on faucets in case any debris has been stirred […]
Winter Flooding reduction plan
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is encouraging the public’s help to minimize flooding by reducing water use. Postponing high water consumption activities such as bathing or showering, running dishwashers or washing clothes will also help provide maximum capacity in the local and intercepting sewer systems. Click here for MWRD bulletin MWRD
Village to Host Special Budget Meeting with Chamber, Restaurants
The Village of Brookfield will be hosting a special meeting to discuss a proposed Places for Eating Tax in connection with efforts to develop a balanced budget for FY 2019 and subsequent years. The meeting will be held at Village Hall at 11:00 A.M. on February 19, 2019. In addition to the budget meetings already […]
Garbage Service Postponed due to Extreme Weather Conditions
Due to the persistence of severe weather conditions, Groot will NOT be picking up today. They will begin picking up garbage ONLY tomorrow and Saturday. On Friday, they will cover the normal Wednesday & Thursday routes, Saturday they will pick up Friday route. Recycling will not be picked up as they do not have the […]
Extreme cold weather is forecasted for our area
Residents are encouraged to stay in their homes. Do not venture out unless you must. To prevent pipes from freezing, you can leave a faucets open slightly to keep water in the pipe moving. Use extreme caution with space heaters, never leave a space heater unattended. Bring pets indoors. We can offer a warming center […]
Metra Service Advisory for January 30
Metra will be operating a modified train schedule, to address the severe weather including sub-zero temperatures forecast for January 30. Please see the news release below regarding Metra’s modified train schedules for Wednesday, January 30. Click here to visit the Metra website and view the schedules for each rail line. Remember to check the Metra […]
Main Break – Loss of Water Service
8900 Monroe Block & 3300 & 3400 Prairie Blocks LOSS OF WATER SERVICE Repairs to the water delivery system, the fire hydrants and/or valves on your block will necessitate shutting off water in your area on Monday, January 28, 2019 from approximately 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., unless complications arise that would require an […]