Mark J. Snyder, a mechanic in Flossmoor’s public works department for the last 40 years, was honored by the village board last week. Snyder, who is retiring, received a resolution in his honor at the June 19 board meeting.
Author: Brittney Ermon
Branding report suggests how to best market Flossmoor
Flossmoor is “a welcoming, open-minded and safe community for families of all descriptions,” according to a new branding recommendation from consultant Maria Grillo presented to the Flossmoor village board June 19. It is a place where children can thrive and excel and where neighbors really care about each other,” the[Read More…]
Survey results will be used in Flossmoor’s future planning
Flossmoor residents believe that the village’s greatest strengths are diversity, schools and housing. On the other hand, they say, the community’s greatest weaknesses are high property taxes, declining school quality and decreasing property values. Village officials last week released the results of two surveys that asked Flossmoor residents how they[Read More…]
Ron Zinnerman named to District 153 school board
Glenwood resident Ron Zinnerman was appointed to the Homewood School District 153 board of education at the June 12 meeting.
Torch Run for Special Olympics passes through H-F towns
The Homewood and Flossmoor Police Departments joined other enforcement agencies for the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run June 6, carrying the “Flame of Hope” that symbolizes courage and a celebration of diversity.
Braun starts third mayoral term as village board takes office
Winners of this spring’s municipal election were sworn in at the June 5 Flossmoor village board meeting. Brian Driscoll, Flossmoor’s newest village trustee, took the oath of office along with three incumbent board members — Mayor Paul Braun and Trustees Diane Williams and Philip Minga. Joni Bradley Scott, the new village clerk,[Read More…]
Coffee with a Cop comes to Flossmoor Friday
The Flossmoor Police Department hopes to build a better relationship with the community, one cup of coffee at a time, on Friday, June 9. Officers will be on hand to meet local residents from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Bakewell Bakery, 1050 Sterling Ave. “Coffee with a Cop” is a[Read More…]
Nation’s war dead honored at Memorial Day parade, ceremony
With American flags in hand, hundreds of community members lined the streets of Homewood Monday to watch the annual Memorial Day parade and pay homage to the nation’s fallen service men and women Many veteran groups marched and waved in the parade, followed by the Homewood police and fire departments.[Read More…]