Brookfield police respond to barricaded man

Charges are pending after an armed person barricaded themselves inside a home Tuesday in west suburban Brookfield.

Tiger at Brookfield Zoo undergoes second hip surgery

An Amur tiger that underwent hip-replacement surgery only to dislodge the orthopedic implant within hours has been operated on again, officials at a suburban Chicago zoo said Monday.

Tiger that underwent rare hip replacement surgery at Brookfield Zoo has setback

An Amur tiger that underwent hip-replacement surgery at a zoo outside Chicago has managed to dislodge the orthopedic implant, veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo said Thursday.

Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Brookfield zoo

A 10-year-old Amur tiger with arthritis underwent hip replacement surgery at a zoo outside Chicago on Wednesday, and her surgical team is confident the procedure will add years to her life.

Brookfield Zoo's 'Holiday Magic' celebrating its 39th year
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Tis the season for planning family-friendly holiday events and if you're making your list, don't forget the holiday magic event at Brookfield Zoo now in its 39th year.

Brookfield Zoo reopens to public with added precautions
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Brookfield Zoo is taking reservations from the public along with added COVID-19 precautions for the first time after a months-long closure.

Numerous suburbs set curfews as officials brace for unrest

Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park and Chicago Ridge joined the city of Chicago Sunday night in placing curfews on citizens.

Suburban Chicago zoo gets 2 lions named Brutus and Titus

A zoo in suburban Chicago is getting two new lions named Brutus and Titus after the previous lions ones were euthanized, officials said.

Reward offered for information about Brookfield woman missing since September

Erica Thompson, 53, was last seen Sept. 25 at Veterans Memorial Circle in Brookfield, the anti-violence organization said. Her purple 2014 Nissan Juke is also missing.