A year ago, Flossmoor officials thought they had found a solution to one flooding problem in the village, but recent disruptions of FEMA grant funding have put the project on hold indefinitely, according to Public Works Director John Brunke.
The village was awarded a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant to cover 75% of the cost to acquire and demolish the property at 1648 Western Ave., which is situated near Butterfield Creek and is vulnerable to…


