Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.For Kierra Williams, the role of a Cook County commissioner is not about following a clearly defined personal agenda but rather about being flexible in the face of whatever challenges come[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
McClinton aims to bring ‘a fresh face, a new voice and a new perspective’ to Cook County’s 5th
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.As far as Jaylin D. McClinton is concerned: It’s time for a change. McClinton has seen Cook County’s 5th District represented by the same person for his entire life. When Commissioner[Read More…]
Election preview: Gordon wants to work with local officials, fight for Cook County D5 if elected commissioner
Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor.When Cook County District 5 Commissioner Deborah Sims decided she would retire after 28 years in that seat at the end of her term this year, she called Monica M. Gordon.[Read More…]
Election preview: Alsberry hopes to tap into 5th District life experiences by serving as Cook County commissioner
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series featuring candidates for Cook County’s 5th District, which includes Flossmoor. Vernard L. Alsberry Jr. may be best known nowadays as the mayor of Hazel Crest, serving his ninth year in that position. But he grew up in the Altgeld Gardens[Read More…]
Flossmoor to power-up Village Hall, Public Works Service Center with new generators
Two Flossmoor municipal buildings will soon be getting re-energized. The village board voted unanimously to approve a contract to pay Powerlink Electric Inc. $476,995 for the Village Hall Generator Improvements Project. The project includes the replacement of an emergency back-up generator to power the facility during outages. Public Works Director[Read More…]
Some still questioning decision to move Secret Garden sculpture from library to school
The Flossmoor Village Board’s April decision to OK a proposal from the Public Art Commission that includes moving the Secret Garden sculpture from just outside the Flossmoor Public Library to Heather Hill Elementary School in a collection shuffle is still not sitting well with some folks. At the board’s Monday, May 16,[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Zip Code Party to encourage composting, educate attendees on site
Composting will make its Flossmoor festival debut in June at the village’s Zip Code Party. Also known as the 60422 event, Flossmoor’s “once-in-a-lifetime” celebration slated for June 4 (6/04/22) is to include a composting effort in partnership with Collective Resource Compost. In addition to hauling the compost, CRC will educate attendees[Read More…]
Flossmoor approves $2 million bid for reduced version of street rehab
The 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project is back on track — albeit at approximately half the scope of the original plan. The village board voted unanimously Monday, May 2, to approve a roughly $2 million bid from Gallagher Asphalt Corporation for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. While a schedule was not[Read More…]
Motion to allow above-ground pools in Flossmoor sinks without a second after discussion
Flossmoor will not be proceeding with a proposal from some residents to change an existing ordinance that prohibits above-ground pools. Trustee Gary Daggett made a motion Monday, May 2, to move forward an amendment that would have allowed for above-ground pools, but it died on the floor with no second[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board approves changes to sculpture collection despite apprehension
Flossmoor is moving forward with the recommendation of its Public Art Commission to change the sculpture collection for 2022, despite some apprehension from village board members. The village board voted 5-1 Monday, April 18, to approve the 2022 sculpture collection update. Trustee George Lofton cast the sole dissenting vote. The[Read More…]