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Lions’ Coglianese runs scary good, returns to 3A state meet - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Mya Coglianes Halloween week became an even better treat this year for Lyons Township High School senior girls cross country runner Mya Coglianese. Coglianese not only qualified again for the Class 3A state meet but earned all-sectional honors by taking ninth at the Hinsdale Central Sectional Saturday and equaling her best time (18:12.04 for 3.0 miles). “I did not know where I was during the race because after that start, I was getting boxed in…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Two D96 schools rank ‘Exemplary’ in state report card - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

It’s not quite a week later, but Riverside School District 96 director of teaching and learning Dr. Angela Dolezal is probably still beaming. That’s what happens when two of your five district schools are awarded Exemplary status by the 2025 Illinois Report Card, issued Oct. 30 by the Illinois State Board of Education. With a score of 83.85, Blythe Park Elementary School was thus honored, as was Hauser Junior High, with a score of 86.24. The Ill…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Brookfield’s best block - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Provided My husband and I live on the best block in Brookfield, actually anywhere in the USA. What our neighbors did for us last weekend was amazing. They took it upon themselves to transform our slightly overrun-with-weeds backyard into a wonderful oasis. Roto-tilled, laid new sod, chipped out a tree stump, replanted the borders with flowers and evergreens and repainted the lawn furniture. They even created a flower border in our front yard. Ad…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Brookfield considers permanent tax levy referendum for streets - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Brookfield may go out to referendum next fall to create a permanent funding mechanism for street improvements, paving the way for a second referendum so the village can fund the construction of a planned community center at Ehlert Park. Village trustees and staff considered the possibility at their Oct. 13 committee of the whole meeting, following a first discussion in August, where the village board nixed the idea of issuing two sets of bonds f…Referendum · Brookfield Read Article

Riverside takes first steps on regulating e-bikes - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside will adopt the Illinois Vehicle Code into its municipal code, allowing the village to issue citations at the local level rather than the state level so cases can be adjudicated locally. The village will also ban the use of e-bikes and e-scooters on sidewalks entirely due to the high speeds some of them can reach. At their Oct. 16 meeting, trustees directed village staff to draft an ordinance codifying such changes after Village Manager…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Riverside projects narrow surplus in 2026 budget - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside trustees got a first look at the village’s budget for next year at their Oct. 16 village board meeting. Finance Director Yvette Zavala said the most recent data shows revenues for 2026 are up by about $14,000 from the 2025 projections for a total budgeted amount of $12,592,164. She said the figure includes about $40,000 in revenue from a possible amusement tax on television streaming services that was discussed in September and no long…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Charles Rudauskas, 78 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Charles Rudauskas Charles W. Rudauskas, 78, of Lyons, formerly of Brookfield, died on Oct. 15, 2025. Born on Feb. 12, 1947, he was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. Charles was the father of Douglas (Debbie) Rudauskas, Nick Rudauskas, Shannon (Charles) Melody and Laura (Michael) Zarate; the grandfather of Haley, Kyle (Zhen), James, Cassidy and John; and the brother of Anna (John) Kelley, Joseph (Cheryl) Rudauskas and Phyllis (Albert) Hel…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Last-second field goal keeps Bulldogs from UEC East title - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Jacob Retana Senior running back Jacob Retana and his Riverside Brookfield High School football teammates came within one play of one of their biggest goals Friday. Following a wild 45-43 loss at Glenbard East for the Upstate Eight Conference East Division championship on a 47-yard field goal as time expired, the Bulldogs immediately shifted to the next goal – success in the Class 6A state playoffs. “I’m definitely proud. It’s a hard loss but we…Hamilton Bulldogs · Brookfield Read Article

Kuhlman’s record rushing, Zecevic help Lions defeat York - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

While the Lyons Township High School football team prepares for its fifth straight appearance in the Class 8A state playoffs, senior linebacker Miko Zecevic and junior running back EJ Kuhlman couldn’t be more excited for their first as starters. Kuhlman set a single-game school rushing record with 246 yards on a personal-high 42 carries and Zecevic contributed to three of four turnovers as the Lions rallied past rival York 34-26 in Friday’s regu…Brookfield, Illinois · Brookfield Read Article

Persistent RBHS soccer team loses in 2A regional semifinal - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Luis Alvarez Determined to help the Riverside Brookfield boys soccer team in its Class 2A playoff opener, Oct. 21, starting junior midfielder Luis Alvarez went down with an injury in the first five minutes. He returned within minutes. “I got it looked at, a sprained ankle, but I came back in the first half,” Alvarez said. The Bulldogs lost to Timothy Christian 4-0 in the semifinals of the Timothy Regional but never wavered during a challenging …Soccer · Brookfield Read Article

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Lions’ Coglianese runs scary good, returns to 3A state meet - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Two D96 schools rank ‘Exemplary’ in state report card - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Brookfield’s best block - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Brookfield considers permanent tax levy referendum for streets - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside takes first steps on regulating e-bikes - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside projects narrow surplus in 2026 budget - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Charles Rudauskas, 78 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Last-second field goal keeps Bulldogs from UEC East title - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Kuhlman’s record rushing, Zecevic help Lions defeat York - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Persistent RBHS soccer team loses in 2A regional semifinal - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

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Lions’ Coglianese runs scary good, returns to 3A state meet - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Two D96 schools rank ‘Exemplary’ in state report card - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Brookfield’s best block - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Brookfield considers permanent tax levy referendum for streets - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside takes first steps on regulating e-bikes - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Riverside projects narrow surplus in 2026 budget - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Charles Rudauskas, 78 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Last-second field goal keeps Bulldogs from UEC East title - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Kuhlman’s record rushing, Zecevic help Lions defeat York - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

Persistent RBHS soccer team loses in 2A regional semifinal - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark

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