Brookfield

The Village of Brookfield’s population skyrocketed as its train stations and affordablility lured hardworking Chicagoans to the suburb.

The community continues to thrive today, offering convenient transportation and a variety of amenities and attractions including the acclaimed Brookfield Zoo – one of only two zoos in the Chicagoland area.

Brookfield’s natural beauty includes oak savannas and Salt Creek Trail, a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. Meanwhile, the village offers several restaurants and a video arcade with a collection of over 400 video and pinball games.

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Brookfield has plenty to celebrate, from

the village’s miraculous return from the brink of insolvency in 1947 to being

recognized by Chicago Magazine as a top place for first-time buyers in the Chicago

area. Brookfield also pioneered a village manager concept, a model adopted by

communities throughout the state.

The village’s original train station is now on the National Register of Historic Places, a

block away from the current train station and downtown. The Brookfield Metra station

on the BNSF Railway serves commuters heading to Aurora and downtown Chicago.

Students attend the Brookfield-La Grange

Elementary School District 95 elementary and middle school. The Riverside Brookfield High

School in District 208 serves grades 9-12.