Brookfield to host first-ever Kris Kringle Market
Coming up this Saturday, Dec. 2, Brookfield is putting on their inaugural Kris Kringle Market. The event will coincide with the annual Holiday Walk. Along with local vendors who are offering a variety of homemade gifts, there will will be activities for the whole family.
Coming up this Saturday, Dec. 2, Brookfield is putting on their inaugural Kris Kringle Market. The event will coincide with the annual Holiday Walk. Along with local vendors who are offering a variety of homemade gifts, there will will be activities for the whole family.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic returns this weekend
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic kicked off its 42nd year on Friday.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic kicked off its 42nd year on Friday.
10-month-old orphaned Alaskan coastal brown bears find forever home at Brookfield Zoo
Two 10-month-old Alaskan coastal brown bears, who were orphaned in Anchorage, have found a forever home at Brookfield Zoo.
Two 10-month-old Alaskan coastal brown bears, who were orphaned in Anchorage, have found a forever home at Brookfield Zoo.
Shark hatches at Brookfield Zoo through asexual reproduction; only second instance ever recorded
There was a unique birth at the Brookfield Zoo this week.
There was a unique birth at the Brookfield Zoo this week.
PHOTOS: Brookfield Zoo animals treated to pumpkins for Halloween
Halloween came early for some lucky animals at Brookfield Zoo!
Halloween came early for some lucky animals at Brookfield Zoo!
Brookfield Zoo animals treated to Halloween pumpkin enrichment
Halloween came early for some lucky animals at Brookfield Zoo as they enjoyed seasonal treats in the form of pumpkins, enhancing their daily enrichment routines. (credit: Lynette Kleisner/CZS-Brookfield Zoo)
Halloween came early for some lucky animals at Brookfield Zoo as they enjoyed seasonal treats in the form of pumpkins, enhancing their daily enrichment routines. (credit: Lynette Kleisner/CZS-Brookfield Zoo)
Flamingos return to Brookfield Zoo for first time since 1997
Nine young American flamingos, ranging from 5 months to 2 years old, were recently welcomed to the zoo.
Nine young American flamingos, ranging from 5 months to 2 years old, were recently welcomed to the zoo.
Flamingos return to Brookfield Zoo for first time since 1997
Nine young American flamingos, ranging from 5 months to 2 years old, were recently welcomed to the zoo.
Nine young American flamingos, ranging from 5 months to 2 years old, were recently welcomed to the zoo.
Chicago Zoological Society receives historic $40M donation for Brookfield Zoo
It's the largest single private donation in the 89-year history of the Brookfield Zoo.
It's the largest single private donation in the 89-year history of the Brookfield Zoo.
Chicago Zoological Society receives historic $40M donation for Brookfield Zoo
The Chicago Zoological Society has made an extraordinary announcement, revealing the largest single private donation in the 89-year history of the Brookfield Zoo.
The Chicago Zoological Society has made an extraordinary announcement, revealing the largest single private donation in the 89-year history of the Brookfield Zoo.
Brookfield Zoo's giraffe calf 'Kinda' to make public debut on Friday
Get ready to meet Brookfield Zoo's newest addition!
Get ready to meet Brookfield Zoo's newest addition!
Brookfield Zoo's giraffe calf 'Kinda' to make public debut on Friday
Get ready to meet Brookfield Zoo's newest addition!
Get ready to meet Brookfield Zoo's newest addition!
Congressman Chuy Garcia to host Town Hall in Brookfield
Illinois Representative Chuy Garcia will be at the Brookfield Village Hall with community leaders to discuss transportation and infrastructure.
Illinois Representative Chuy Garcia will be at the Brookfield Village Hall with community leaders to discuss transportation and infrastructure.
Here are Brookfield Zoo's weekend events
Whether you want to walk around with a beer or meet some first responders, the Brookfield Zoo has it all this weekend!
Whether you want to walk around with a beer or meet some first responders, the Brookfield Zoo has it all this weekend!
Riverside lemonade stand continues fight against childhood cancer
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
Brookfield Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
The Chicago Zoological Society welcomed its newest member early Saturday, announcing the birth of a bouncing baby giraffe after nearly 15 months of Brookfield Zoo staff being on baby watch.
The Chicago Zoological Society welcomed its newest member early Saturday, announcing the birth of a bouncing baby giraffe after nearly 15 months of Brookfield Zoo staff being on baby watch.
Baby giraffe born at Brookfield Zoo
An extra-tall birth announcement out of the Brookfield Zoo and that's no stretch.
An extra-tall birth announcement out of the Brookfield Zoo and that's no stretch.
Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program
The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.
The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.
Brookfield man allegedly admitted to police that he viewed child pornography on his phone on several occasions
A 29-year-old man allegedly told police that he viewed child pornography on his cell phone on several occasions.
A 29-year-old man allegedly told police that he viewed child pornography on his cell phone on several occasions.
Animals at Brookfield Zoo enjoy tasty treat for National Watermelon Day
Thursday was National Watermelon Day and it was a holiday that had the animals at Brookfield Zoo very excited.
Thursday was National Watermelon Day and it was a holiday that had the animals at Brookfield Zoo very excited.