Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has announced the appointment of Auxiliary Bishop Robert G. Casey, 52, as vicar general of the Archdiocese of Chicago, effective Sept. 12. 

In August, the Brookfield Beautification Commission awarded "Brookies" to a local restaurant and a local museum that have made efforts to improve or otherwise beautify their locations and increase business within the village.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has chosen Brookfield Deputy Police Chief Michael Kuruvilla as one of its 40 Under 40 Award winners, featured in the September 2020 issue of Police Chief magazine.

Brookfield Fire Chief Jim Adams awarded certificates of commendation to eight of the village's first responders – four police officers and four firefighters – for their roles in aiding two people seriously injured in a fireworks explosion on July 5 in the 9000 block of Fairview Avenue.