The discovery of more needed work just made Flossmoor’s Village Hall Generator Improvements Project a bit pricier. The village board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 7, to approve a change order that adds $66,083 to the cost of the project, which brings the total to $581,578 to be paid to[Read More…]
Author: Bill Jones
Board moves forward with 2022 tax levy approach while awaiting more 2021 information
The Flossmoor Village Board now knows how it wants to approach its 2022 tax levy, though a delay in the 2021 extension is complicating concrete calculations on the tentative document. Still, the village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 7, to approve an approach and 2022 tax levy estimate. The village[Read More…]
Public, trustees share ‘mixed and negative’ feedback on Flossmoor’s community forum
The Oct. 29 forum held in Flossmoor to address police and community relations did not get great reviews from some of the local residents who have regularly spoken before the Flossmoor Village Board since the death of Madeline Miller in July. Public comment during the Flossmoor Village Board meeting . . . You’ve[Read More…]
Annual pumpkin composting event a smashing success despite winds sidelining catapult, drop
Therese Nutley, 5, of Homewood, raises the hammer to lay waste to a gourd during the Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor. (Bill Jones/H-F Chronicle) If attendees had any quibbles about this year’s Pumpkin Smash, it is that the gourds remained fairly grounded[Read More…]
Walk Walton 2022 catches a break with the weather, takes advantage with outdoor activities
As Halloween fanatics across the Midwest well know, an outdoor event in late October can always be a bit of a gamble. Autumn can provide a beautiful backdrop of color and pleasant temperatures — or demand winter coats, hats and gloves in a battle against the elements. Maddie Tanda (left),[Read More…]
Flossmoor sanitary sewer rehab sees $599K in additional costs after more point repairs identified
Sewer work is begetting more sewer work in Flossmoor, after new repair needs were discovered since the last time the pipes were inspected several years ago. The village board voted unanimously on Monday, Oct. 17, to approve a change order on a contract with Benchmark Construction that increases the original cost[Read More…]
Trustee reads statement related to Madeline Miller’s death following CESSA discussion
For the first time in the months following the death of Madeline Miller, no residents spoke during public comment at the Monday, Oct. 17, Flossmoor Village Board meeting about the incident or policing in Flossmoor. But Trustee Rosalind Mustafa read a statement she prepared in anticipation of residents who have appeared before[Read More…]
Clash of cardboard weapons, armor helps ring in Rabid Brewing’s fifth anniversary in Homewood
On Saturday, Oct. 15, Addie and Jon Kempe strolled out onto the beer field outside of Rabid Brewery ready to do battle. They were not unique in that fact on this particular weekend, as the Homewood business celebrated its fifth anniversary, or Rabidaversary, with its inaugural Box Battle Basho. But[Read More…]
Plant the Gem volunteers get 300-plus trees in the ground across Flossmoor in one morning
The brisk weather the morning of Saturday, Oct. 15, was doing nothing to change the smile on the face of Stephanie Wright, Flossmoor’s program and event coordinator. She was warmed — at least figuratively — by approximately 250 volunteers who turned out to plant in excess of 300 trees around[Read More…]
Protesters still want Madeline Miller’s name on agenda after community forum is announced
While the Flossmoor Village Board this week announced plans for a community forum designed to address police and community relations, protesters said they still want to see Madeline Miller’s name on the agenda and want trustees to share their opinions about her death and the village’s policing during a public[Read More…]
