The Village of Brooklyn

It was founded by freed and fugitive slaves from St. Louis, led by “Mother” Priscilla Baltimore in the period of 1829 to 1839. Its motto is “Founded by Chance, Sustained by Courage”. The current mayor is Mayor Vera Glasper Banks

The Village of Brooklyn Mayor’s Office Mayor Vera Glasper Banks vgbanks@brooklynil.com Clerk’s Office Wendell Marshall wendell83056@yahoo.com Physical Address 312 South 5th Street Brooklyn, Illinois 62059 Phone: 618-271-8424 Fax: 618-271-7910 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm