Brookfield Shops open for season

BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Brookfield Shops are now open for the season.

It serves as an incubator for emerging business owners, giving them the opportunity to learn, build a customer base, and grow toward the ultimate goal of opening their own stand-alone locations.

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Plus, it allows people to shop locally!

Libby Popovic, the director of community development for the village of Brookfield, joined ABC7 to discuss on Saturday morning.