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…]
Author: Bill Jones
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 Flossmoor. Two[Read More…]
Flossmoor generator project cost increases $66K to fix wiring, add surge protection
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…]
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 held Monday, Nov. 7,[Read More…]
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