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Vol. 41, No. 8
February 25, 2026
Split Brookfield board axes dispensary
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A cannabis shop will not open as a special use at 9046 31st St. By STELLA BROWN
From left, juniors Julia Szymczak and John Isaacson, along with sophomore Alonzo Villegas, talk it over at a recent Bulldogs in Business meeting.
Bulldogs in business building future business leaders New RB club helping students learn how to balance time, money
By GREGG VOSS Contributing Reporter
Riverside-Brookfield High School junior John Isaacson has launched his own photography and videography busi-
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ness. It’s called Ike’s Visuals and typically shoots school sporting events. He’s a student first and foremost, of course, but he’s involved in sports him-
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Brookfield’s village board has struck down an ordinance that would have allowed a cannabis dispensary to open at a vacant property at the corner of 31st Street and Park Avenue. Trustees on Monday night tied their vote 3-3 before Village President Michael Garvey voted against the dispensary, breaking the tie in favor of a vocal group of residents who have spoken out against the proposed business. Their concerns have included increased traffic, increased crime and a negative impact on the family-friendly nature of the residential neighborhood immediately north of the site. The location will remain vacant for now as it
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