About Brook, Indiana
Brook is a small town rich with opportunity, history, and warm greetings. Brook is a few miles North of the Iroquois River and 70 miles south of Chicago and 50 miles North of Lafayette and Purdue University. The area consists of great fishing, hunting, and recreational activities. Welcome, home. We’re glad to see you!
Events & Attractions
Our region attracts more than 50 million tourists annually. See why people visit, on our destinations page. And keep an eye on our events page for everything from community meetings to community fun!
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Local Utilities
Gas & Electric
NIPSCO or Newton Co. REMC
Communications
Verizon or AT&T (Cell)
Century Link (Telecom)
Fiber in 2023 by Vertical Horizon
Mediacom
Dish Network
Direct TV
Water / Trash / Recycle
Town of Brook:
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Water and Trash set up through Town Hall
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Community Recycle Bin Located by Water Tower
The Town of Brook is a part of Newton County, located in Northwest Indiana: a thriving, bustling region located on the South Shore of Lake Michigan and within close proximity to Chicago. The region attracts more than 50 million tourists a year to its world-class amenities. Manufacturing remains strong, with everything from gummy bears to jet engine parts being made, providing jobs to many of Northwest Indiana’s residents.
PreK - 12
Area Preschools:
ABC Preschool
At Brook United Methodist Church
124 E Main Street
219-275-3751
123 Preschool
At Brook First Christian Church
105 W Broadway Street, Brook, IN
219-275-2111
Goodland Head Start
At Goodland Community Center
110 Benton Street Goodland, IN
219-297-3888
South Newton Preschool
At South Newton Elementary
13232 S 50 E Kentland, IN
Colleges & Universities
There are great opportunities for higher education/adult learning near Brook, Indiana.
"Big10" Purdue University (Northwest and West Lafayette Campuses), Indiana University Northwest, and Ivy Tech Lafayette are all only between 53-63 minutes away!
Using the button below, check out a map of other area colleges and universities.
