Ringing In The Holidays With Lemurs At Brookfield ZooDogwood and Ramses enjoyed a feast that included steamed vegetables, sweet potato with popcorn, cranberry sauce and a turkey made of monkey biscuits.
Tasty Halloween Treats For Animals At Brookfield ZooSome of the animals got "enrichment items they normally do not receive on a regular basis."
92-Year-Old Grand Marshal Headlines Brookfield Parade92-year-old Mary Phillips, has a very special connection to the village.
Two House Fires, One Fatality In BrookfieldBoth incidents happened early Sunday morning.
Explosion Tears Hole In Wall Of Brookfield HouseAn explosion left a gaping hole in a house in west suburban Brookfield, and sent debris flying into the street Tuesday night.
Brookfield Police: Man Drives Car Onto Metra TracksThe police chief claimed authorities received many 911 calls saying the elderly driver appeared to have passed out and drove on the tracks.
Woman And Son Beaten, Robbed In Brookfield After Leaving CasinoA 71-year-old woman and her son were beaten and robbed after returning to west suburban Brookfield early Monday after a trip to a casino in northwest Indiana.
Brookfield Man Was Fatally Shot Before He Could Testify, Police SayThree suspects have been charged in Michael Smith's January murder, Brookfield police announced Monday.
Brookfield Homicide Suspect Arrested After Chase, Crash In ChicagoJermaine Douglas, 25, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, being an armed habitual criminal and aggravated fleeing from police at speeds more than 21 mph over the speed limit, all felonies, according to a statement from Chicago Police.
Gas Main Break Prompts Evacuations In BrookfieldA large gas main was struck in the 4100 block of Deyo Avenue, according to a statement posted to the village website.
Man Fatally Shot Inside Car In Brookfield Brookfield Police say a 33-year-old man was shot and killed while he was in his car just after noon.
Best Ways To Commemorate MLK Jr. Day In ChicagoHonor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this year by visiting museums or volunteering through these organizations in the Chicago area.
Best Pet Shops For Bird Owners In ChicagoWhether you have a parrot, a chicken or want to feed the wild birds in your yard, you won't have to look far for bird supply shops in the Chicago area.
Man Shot At Park In BrookfieldAbout 9 p.m., a 22-year-old man and two other people were yelling at each other at J.C. Ehlert Park near Congress Park and Elm avenues, according to a statement from Brookfield police. One of the other people then shot him in the back.