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It may be the first week of October, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to think about Christmas! Brookfield Zoo Chicago sure is. Last week, the zoo announced the release date for “Christmas at the Zoo,” a Christmas romance movie that was filmed and is set there. You can stream it for free on Tubi starting Nov. 10. 

Riverside readers may have seen my two previous stories about Flock cameras in town, and this week brought a third after village officials sent me a response to a so-called rebuttal letter created by a resident who had received data from the police department. Both letters are published in full online alongside information ahead of the village board’s discussion of the Flock contract on Oct. 15. 

Other news this week includes Riverside formalizing its issues with proposed changes to Harlem Avenue as part of a study of traffic problems and architects making their final presentation about the proposed rebuild of the village’s public safety facility, which will require the passage of a referendum by voters in April. 

In Brookfield, village officials discussed simplifying the village’s snow parking ban rules ahead of winter to make it easier for, well, everyone to figure out when a parking ban should go into effect: once two inches of snow have accumulated at any point. The village board also approved the submission of two applications for funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation to increase connectivity on the north and south sides of town. 

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The Lead

Brookfield Zoo Chicago stars in Christmas movie

“While the characters and storyline are fictional, the values woven throughout the film are very real: exceptional animal care, conservation, collaboration and a deep commitment to wildlife,” said Julianne Olivo, the zoo’s public relations director, in a written statement.

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More news

Riverside changes Flock policy amid public concern

Riverside officials said the village has changed the way it shares collected data and asks its police staff to use Flock cameras.

Opinion: In support of Flock cameras

While we should all be mindful of the role new technology plays in surveilling us, it’s important not to lose sight of the benefits it provides. In the case of Flock cameras, I think it’s crystal clear that the security benefits far outweigh the small amount of privacy we give up. 

Parole hearing seeks posthumous pardon for convicted Starved Rock Killer

Andy Hale had less than a half hour Tuesday morning on Oct. 6 to convince the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to recommend to Gov. JB Pritzker a posthumous pardon for Chester Weger.

D208’s 2025-26 performance data show modest gains, decreases

While a slight dip in Freshmen On Track in the 2025-26 school year isn’t a major cause for concern for Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208, it is worth a closer look, according to Principal Dr. Hector Freytas.

Brookfield seeks funds for 31st Street trail, Salt Creek bridge

Brookfield is applying for nearly $2.8 million in the form of combined federal and state grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Architects emphasize efficiencies in final public safety rebuild presentation

Architects emphasized Riverside’s willingness to compromise on space to reduce cost while pointing out some aspects that cannot be downsized.

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Sports

🏐 LTHS soccer, volleyball teams showing they’re state-ready

⛳ Sectional champion Lee leads 4 LTHS boys to state

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