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…]
Author: Bill Jones
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…]
Flossmoor looks to establish downtown TIF to help incentivize business development
A downtown Tax Increment Financing district may soon be established in Flossmoor in an effort to attract a prospective developer and assist existing ones. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 15, to authorize a study of a proposed redevelopment project area for a TIF district that could be finalized[Read More…]
D161 school board facing complex grant and abatement choices related to 2021 tax levy
Flossmoor School District 161’s board of education and administrators are facing some complicated choices when it comes to its 2021 tax levy. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella on Monday, Nov. 8, gave the board of education the first in what she said will be a series of presentations regarding this year’s[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s 2021 tax levy expected to be up 1.06% over last year’s extension
A Flossmoor taxpayer with a home valued at $200,000 may see an increase to the village portion of their taxes of around $11 if the municipality moves forward with a 2021 tax levy estimate approved this week. You have reached content available exclusively to Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle digital subscribers. Receive a[Read More…]
Engineers give Flossmoor village board recap, update on downtown revitalization plans
Plans for roadway, pedestrian and streetscape improvements a few years in the works for Flossmoor’s Central Business District remain on track despite the COVID-19 pandemic and some newer faces on the village board. Dan Schug, of Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers, provided the village board with a recap of the[Read More…]