Brookfield village trustees Monday night OK’d asking voters in November to approve a tax rate increase that officials explain is tax-neutral because it replaces bond payments leaving the tax rolls.
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Severe storms batter Brookfield with 1-2 punch
Two severe storms swept through Brookfield on Monday, leaving downed trees, flooded streets and closed railroad crossings in their wake.
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Brookfield trustee and Stevenson teacher Brian Oberhauser dies at 49
Brookfield village trustees Monday shared memories and observed a moment of silence for Brian Oberhauser, the park commission chair and former trustee who died July 16.
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Power outage forces Fifth District Courthouse to reschedule all July 28 cases
A storm-related power outage has forced the Fifth Municipal District Courthouse in Bridgeview to reschedule all cases scheduled for July 28, according to an administrative order issued Tuesday.
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Illinois designates July 25 as Emmett Till Day
Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday establishing July 25 as a statewide day of reflection and remembrance for Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, marking the date of Emmett’s birth in Chicago in 1941. The signing took place at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, now designated as the Emmett Till and Mamie […]
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4 teens killed when pickup flies off overpass and crashes into box carÂ
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A fourth victim died after she was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.Â
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McCook centennial to be celebrated Sept. 19
McCook officials say Sept. 19 will be the date for the village’s 100th birthday celebration.
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Willow Springs OKs Nolton Avenue sidewalk project with state ‘Safe Routes’ grant
Thanks to a grant program aimed at making students’ routes to school safer, youngsters attending Willow Springs School should have an easier walk to class by the time school starts in late August.
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Can you build a stadium on a quarry? Readers are debating it.
The mayor’s ambitious quarry plan sparked 84,000 views and revealed sharp divisions among residents over whether the project can work.
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Patricia Metsch remembered for faith, family, humor and a life well-lived
Patricia Metsch, remembered for her humor, faith and devotion to family, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and lifelong friendships.