Village of Brookfield Government

09/12/2026

Today is National Women in Law Enforcement Day. The Brookfield Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Kathleen Golden for her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving our community.

Thank you for all you do for our department and the Village of Brookfield.

09/11/2026

We are just one week away from the Brookfield Business Leadership Forum!

Join us Thursday, September 17 at Brookfield Zoo for a morning of conversation, connection, and practical insights on business growth, financing, real estate and development, and today’s business challenges.

☕ Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.
💬 Panel Discussion: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
🤝 Q&A & Networking: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Space is still available! Click here to register: https://forms.gle/g4BmYPTXEjmHffjs6

09/11/2026

🎉 Thank You for Celebrating Maple South Park! 🌳

A big thank you to everyone who came out to the Maple South Park ribbon-cutting on Thursday afternoon! We had a great turnout, with people of all ages joining us to celebrate the park’s improvements.

And it looks like the kids had a great time putting the new playgrounds, swings and slides to the test! 🛝

Of course, everyone also enjoyed the free ice cream from The Jolly Sprinkle. 🍦

Now that the park is officially open, take the kids over to Maple South Park anytime and enjoy all it has to offer!

09/11/2026

The Joshua Harris Memorial VFW Post 2868 hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony this morning at Veterans Park, marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Village President Michael Garvey provided keynote remarks and Brookfield Fire and Police Chiefs presented a memorial wreath. Members of both the Police and Fire Departments were on hand as well as many veterans and local residents.

09/11/2026

MAPLE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE – SATURDAY PAVING OPERATIONS

The Maple Avenue Street Improvement Project is moving quickly, and the contractor is ready to begin milling the asphalt roadway surface from Veterans Circle to Brookfield Avenue.

In order to minimize the impact on school and rush hour traffic, particularly near S.E. Gross Middle School, the contractor intends to work a handful of Saturdays over the course of the next two months in order to complete the resurfacing work.

Tomorrow morning, Sept. 12, the contractor will begin milling the pavement from the Circle moving south so they can get past the school area. They plan to start very early, around 6 a.m., to impact traffic as little as possible.

They will maintain two-way traffic with flaggers, but delays should be expected while the work is being completed. Whatever they do not finish for the south half will be completed on Monday, Sept. 14.
They anticipate installing the first layer of asphalt on the south half the following Saturday, Sept. 17.

In early October the contractor will likely be working multiple Saturdays to install the final layer of asphalt on the south side and complete the milling and first layer of asphalt from the Circle to 31st Street.

We will provide additional information in the coming weeks as we obtain more information on work scheduling.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important infrastructure project.

For weekly updates on all Village infrastructure projects, sign up for our e-newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/FIY5tU6

09/11/2026

🌿 Congratulations to Our August Garden Recognition Winner! 🌸

Congratulations to Jose Ruiz and his daughter, Samantha, whose beautiful wraparound front garden at 4408 Forest Ave. was selected by the public as the Brookfield Beautification Commission’s Garden Recognition Program winner for August!

On Sept. 10, Jose and Samantha accepted their Garden Recognition Award sign, which Jose promptly put on display in the garden. They also received a $50 gift card and a T-shirt from this year’s Project NICE event.

🌱 For September, the Commission will recognize a Brookfield Native Plant Garden and is accepting nominations for its Native Plant Garden Award through Sept. 30.

Is your public-facing Native Plant Garden deserving of recognition? Nominate it today!

👉 Click here to submit a nomination: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/8ee63ef04fe549cfbf10b30ada948e79

09/10/2026

Hey everybody! Don't forget to come out THIS AFTERNOON to the newly renovated and greatly improved Maple South Park, where Brookfield Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

Maple South Park is located at 3915 Maple Ave. (just south of the BNSF tracks on the east side of the street).

To sweeten the deal a bit, the first 100 visitors will get free ice cream from The Jolly Sprinkle, who will be serving up treats from their new truck!

See you there!

09/10/2026

Tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park (at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Sunnyside Avenue), Joshua Harris Memorial VFW Post 2826 is hosting a 9/11 memorial ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. All are invited to attend. See below for more.

09/09/2026

🚧 Traffic Alert: Sewer Inspection on Ridgewood Road & Washington Avenue

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be inspecting an intercepting sewer along Ridgewood Road in Riverside and Washington Avenue in Brookfield beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The work will require portions of the roadways to be blocked to access two manholes:
• North side of Ridgewood Road, in front of Riverside-Brookfield High School
• Eastbound left-turn lane of Washington Avenue at Golf Road

🚗 Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, but lanes will be shifted to accommodate vehicles. Please expect slower traffic through these areas and use an alternate route if possible.

Traffic control devices will be removed each day when the inspection is not underway.

👉 For more information, click here: https://www.brookfieldil.gov/news_detail_T14_R478.php

09/08/2026

🎭 Join Brookfield Parks & Rec for Broadway at the Paramount

Looking for a fun day trip this fall? There are still tickets available for Brookfield Parks & Recreation’s upcoming trip to the Paramount Theater in Aurora on Sept. 17 to see the hit musical “Mean Girls”!

The trip includes comfortable transportation, premium theater seating and lunch served on-site before the weekday matinee performance.

Don’t miss your chance to join us for this fun outing! **Tickets are still available, but space is limited.

See below for sign-up link.

🎭 Join Brookfield Parks & Recreation for a trip to the Paramount Theater!

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, we’re heading to the Paramount Theater in Aurora to see “Mean Girls” as part of the Broadway at the Paramount series!

For $90, your trip includes:
🚌 Comfortable transportation
🎟️ Premium theater seating
🍽️ Lunch served on-site before the weekday matinee

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a Broadway-quality production without the hassle of driving or parking!

Space is limited, so sign up today: https://ilbrookfieldweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=16735037