Explore Brookfield

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Explore Brookfield: Michael Garvey, Brookfield Village President Apr 01, 2022

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Today we are joined by Michael Garvey, Brookfield's Village President. We talk all about what's going on at the Village and what we can expect this year as we begin to return to some sense of normalcy after COVID.

Explore Brookfield: Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor Feb 21, 2022

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For the second episode of our second season, we talk to Fritz Kaegi, the Cook County Assessor, all about property taxes. It's probably a topic no one likes to talk about, but he offers some great information.

Explore Brookfield: Aref Abdellatif, IL Health Testing Services Feb 04, 2022

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Welcome to the second season of the Explore Brookfield podcast. In this next episode, we talk about one Jason's newest business ventures... IL Health Testing Services.

Aref Abdellatif, Medical Director and Partner, and Jason talk about COVID-19, testing and the new, reputable COVID testing center opening in Brookfield.

Explore Brookfield 28: The Gift of Faith Dec 22, 2021

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For our final episode of our Holiday Trilogy, we present a Gift of Faith. We welcomed to the podcast members of five different faith communities in Brookfield to share a holiday message.

Rev. Karl Sokol, Compassion Methodist Church Rev. Brian Kean, Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church Pastor Rick Gonzalez, International Christian Fellowship Pastor Rick Tatina, New Life Church Brookfield Rev. Martha Daniels, Holy Covenant MCC

Explore Brookfield 27: The Gift of Music Dec 15, 2021

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Today as a holiday gift, we present the singers of the Chicago Park District's Hale Theatre Company, accompanied by Jason Baumann on keyboard. Please enjoy this gift of music.

Explore Brookfield 26: Holiday Gift Guide: Brookfield Edition Dec 08, 2021

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In the first of our holiday episodes (and our 6th month anniversary episode), we explore Brookfield looking for great gifts for the people on your gift list. Let me tell you, this town is filled with creative souls so you have to check out this episode before you buy any more gifts!

Explore Brookfield 25: Laura Atwood Studio Beads and Trading Co. Dec 01, 2021

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In our 25th Episode, we talk to Laura Atwood about her very cool store in Brookfield. Located in the 8 Corners business district, Laura features gifts from around the globe as well as some very cool local, handmade jewelry and scent products. Definitely a store and episode you have to check out.

Explore Brookfield 24: Share Food Share Love Food Pantry Nov 24, 2021

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Explore Brookfield 23: Cam and Lexi (The Kids of Brookfield) Nov 17, 2021

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We did something completely different for this episodes and asked the kids of Brookfield what they thought about the town and it was a lot of fun.

Explore Brookfield 22: Imperial Oak Brewing Nov 10, 2021

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