Changes made by the Flossmoor Village Board could pave the way for a cannabis dispensary in town somewhere other than Vollmer Road, though no specific proposal for one is on the table. The village board voted unanimously on Tuesday, Jan. 18, to approve its consent agenda, including an amendment to[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
Village creates new class of liquor license, awards it to Flossmoor Commons wine bar concept
After a few appearances in front of the Flossmoor Village Board, a man who plans to open a wine bar with video gaming in Flossmoor Commons finally got the green light in the form of a newly created liquor license. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 20, to create[Read More…]
D161’s 2021 tax levy shows 1.5% increase, with two abatements keeping numbers down
After a number of twists and turns in the face of multiple options on how to approach its 2021 tax levy, the Flossmoor School District 161 board of education gave its final nod of approval to a 1.5% increase over last year’s tax extension. The school board voted unanimously Monday,[Read More…]
D161 board considering Western Avenue traffic study to address backup situation
Looking to improve traffic flow during peak arrival and dismissal periods at Western Avenue Elementary School, Flossmoor School District 161 is considering a study that also includes parking supply. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella presented a plan to the board of education on Monday, Dec. 13, that would pay Eriksson Engineering[Read More…]
Parker Jr. High shifts to remote learning after ‘large number’ of students, staff test positive for COVID-19
Parker Junior High School shifted to remote learning starting Thursday, Dec. 16, after Flossmoor School District 161 said a “large number” of students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 in results from this week’s SHIELD testing. Superintendent Dana Smith notified parents on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in a letter that noted[Read More…]
Flossmoor approves purchase agreement to get one step closer to new water source
Flossmoor’s long-in-the-works switch to a new water source is closer to being realized. The Village Board voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 6, to approve a water sale and purchase agreement with the Village of Homewood. The water will still come from Lake Michigan, but through Hammond rather than Chicago, as it[Read More…]
Flossmoor reviews plan for $5.15 million of street rehab in 2022
Flossmoor residents could see more than $5 million in street rehabilitation across the village in 2022, but trustees also are taking a broader look at how to approach road work. John Brunke, the village’s public works director, presented a plan to the board on Monday, Dec. 6, that would see[Read More…]
As wine bar plans change, Flossmoor trustees want to see a less ‘confusing’ proposal
Flossmoor trustees in September were favorable to granting a liquor license to a proposed wine bar in Flossmoor Commons but still had questions that needed to be answered. Instead of answers, they found themselves with more questions this month after the petitioner requested a second license to offer retail sales[Read More…]
D161 approves tentative tax levy after making a shift in response to new information
The Flossmoor School District 161 board of education shifted how it is approaching its complicated 2021 tax levy after receiving new information from the Cook County Clerk’s Office. The school board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 22, to apply for a 2021 Property Tax Relief Grant that would see the[Read More…]
Following delay, D161 asphalt repairs could happen at two schools in early June
After delaying asphalt replacement at Flossmoor Hills and Heather Hill elementary schools this summer because no one bid on the project, Flossmoor School District 161 is getting ready to move forward with work — though only one company bid on the work the second time around. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella[Read More…]
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