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Vol. 41, No. 26
Let’s parade this 4th
July 1, 2026
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Music on Grand rocks a return to downtown Brookfield Monthly concert series on Grand Boulevard started back up June 27 By LILLIAN ALI Reporting Intern
Brookfield’s summer Music on Grand concert series kicked off to a start this past weekend. From June through September, on the last Saturday of every month, the southern half of the 3700 block of Grand Boulevard in downtown Brookfield is closed to traffic. From 12:30 to 10:30 p.m., a series of bands take the stage set up on the boulevard’s south end, from local artists to nationally known touring cover bands. Berwyn resident Eric Fredericks said he did not plan on attending a concert when he went to downtown Brookfield on Saturday, June 27. He hadn’t heard of Music on Grand when he arrived at Gosia’s Coffee Shop that afternoon. Instead, Fredericks was meeting with his daughter’s boyfriend, who told Fredericks he planned on proposing. “He showed me the ring,” Fredericks said. “Then I later learned that there was going to be music.” He said he went home to tell his wife, Norah, the good news before bringing her back with him to enjoy the show. See MUSIC on page 12
Brookfield could pave alleys, very slowly, if tax vote passes If voters pass a referendum in November, the village will create a new fund for street and alley improvements By STELLA BROWN Staff Reporter
Brookfield’s gravel alleys are the “number one” issue local officials hear about from residents, officials said at a June 22 meeting. Now, if voters are supportive of a referendum this November, the village could undertake a plan to create a 100-year alley paving program as a basis to finding increased funding that could bring that number down. TODD BANNOR
Children dance to the tunes of Hillbilly Rockstarz at Music on Grand on June 27.
See ALLEYS on page 9
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