Flossmoor has a new historical society, and it is moving quickly with plans for a history and arts center in a building with a significant past of its own, not far from downtown. Officially known as the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History, the society in December announced that it[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
Hanukkah Night 6: Winter storm can’t stop celebration, as Jim and Patty Himmel light menorah
The Village of Flossmoor is not to be deterred from its community celebration of Hanukkah. Despite wind chills in the negative double-digits, Jim and Patty Himmel, of Flossmoor, lit the community menorah on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday, Friday, Dec. 23. “We just know to get here at[Read More…]
Acting police chief outlines SAFE-T Act trailer bill, what changes mean for Flossmoor
Acting Flossmoor Police Chief Keith Taylor on Monday, Dec. 19, provided the village board with an update on Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act as a third trailer bill to the legislation was signed into law on Dec. 6. Among the changes to the SAFE-T Act legislation is a[Read More…]
Hanukkah Night 3: Jeffrey Lippert lights community menorah; Gloria shares home decorations and stories
On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Jeffrey and Gloria Lippert’s home was in the midst of its Hanukkah splendor. Tables featured centerpiece decorations in predominantly blue and white color schemes. Electric menorahs in both the front and back windows were lit, as they are each of the eight evenings. And a long[Read More…]
Hanukkah Night 2: Elliott Yurman lights the community menorah in Flossmoor Park
Elliott Yurman, of Homewood, lit the candles of Flossmoor’s community menorah at Flossmoor Park on the second night of Hanukkah, Monday, Dec. 19. “I had not been a member of the faith for 50 years and I came back,” Yurman said. “So, here I am, out of the desert and[Read More…]
Flossmoor passes $7.10 million 2022 tax levy, a 3.32% increase over last year’s extension
The Village of Flossmoor’s 2022 tax levy is increasing 3.32% over last year’s extension amid a Consumer Price Index that has soared to 7%. “Tax caps limit us to the lesser of 5% or the Consumer Price Index,” Finance Director Scott Bordui said. “The Consumer Price Index has been well[Read More…]
Flossmoor seeks ‘interested parties’ for downtown TIF district, sets schedule and rules
Plans for Flossmoor’s proposed downtown Tax Increment Financing District are moving forward. The Flossmoor Village Board voted 5-0 Monday, Dec. 5, to approve an ordinance authorizing the establishment of TIF “interested parties” registries and adopt rules for the registries, as well as an ordinance to set a date for a[Read More…]
Luminaries, Holiday Open House combine to draw people downtown Flossmoor on Dec. 1
As downtown Flossmoor businesses readied for some late hours on Thursday, Dec. 1, Homewood-Flossmoor High School students involved with National Honor Society and Key Club were lining the perimeter of Flossmoor Park with luminaries to light the sidewalks after dark. “It’s all just about giving back to the community and[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board marks fire and police department changes with oaths, honors
The Flossmoor Village Board this week recognized a few key staff changes made to its fire and police departments over the past few months — and the room was packed. “We are very excited to see so many families and friends and co-workers out here to celebrate several wonderful employees[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayor offers progress update on investigation related to Madeline Miller’s death
The investigation into the death of Madeline Miller could see Illinois State Police reporting completed by next month, according to Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson. No members of the general public signed up to address the board on Monday, Nov. 21, following months of comment related to Miller’s death and policing in . .[Read More…]
