Johnny V. Johnson, a 19-year-old from Chicago Heights, appeared in court on Sept. 27 to face first-degree murder charges in the death of Romane D. Taylor Jr., his reported accomplice in an alleged attempted burglary. With his bail set at $500,000, Johnson remains in custody with the Cook County[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
Sold Your Corolla? Prove It.
Homewood residents called to account on 2,000-plus vehicles lacking village stickers Hundreds of Homewood residents found themselves scrambling at the beginning of September, digging through drawers and driving around town to track down paperwork to prove a negative after the village made a push this year to increase vehicle sticker[Read More…]
God Save the Queen’s Raffle: Flossmoor considers regulating royally popular fundraisers
In response to the overwhelming popularity of Queen of Hearts raffles, the Flossmoor village board is considering adjusting the scope of these types of fundraisers that would take place in town. At its Sept. 17 meeting, the board discussed the mechanics and implications of a Queen of Hearts raffle. A[Read More…]
Braun recognized for support of K of C tootsie roll fundraiser
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun, left, receives a certificate from Bill Schmidtke in recognition of his support for the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. (Photos by Carole Sharwarko/H-F Chronicle) Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun received a recognition from the Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3764 for his support of the organization’s annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser. Marian Council deputy grand[Read More…]
New Dunkin’ Donuts location slated along Vollmer near Meijer
Flossmoor plans to sell a piece of land along Vollmer Road to a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel Monday proposed the terms of the sale of the property at 3608 Vollmer Road, on the northwest corner of Central Park Avenue, between Meijer and Governors Highway.
Flossmoor trustees ask CDE to revise incentive request
The Flossmoor Village Board asked the owners of Center for Dental Excellence to revise their proposal for economic incentives from the village. The dental practice at 19615 Governors Highway is greatly expanding its physical space and service offerings. Plans call for a 4,000 square-foot addition to the current building. CDE[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees OK language for pickup truck parking referendum
Flossmoor trustees have approved language for the advisory referendum on whether to change the village’s long-standing truck parking ban ordinance. Voters on Nov. 6 will consider whether the truck parking prohibition, which is part of the village’s zoning ordinance, should remain in place. Flossmoor’s zoning law specifies that personal pickup[Read More…]
After decades in Homewood, Dunning’s Market announces move to Flossmoor
A 60-year fixture of Homewood, Dunning’s Gourmet Market is moving to downtown Flossmoor. The deli and restaurant is relocating from Cherry Creek Plaza to the storefront recently vacated by Bakewell Bakery at 1048-1050 Sterling Ave.
Grown-ups get run of the Splash Pad for one night
The thumping tones of Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” floated over the evergreens and onto Harwood Avenue on the evening of July 26. It was Grown-Up Night at Millennium Park Splash Pad and the laughs and cheers could be heard by the roadside overflow parking.
Want to open a new business in Flossmoor? Here’s how to apply for an economic incentive
Prospective Flossmoor business owners who want to ask the village board for financial incentives now have some ground rules for their application process. At the Flossmoor village board’s July 2 meeting, trustees unanimously approved formal economic development policy guidelines in an effort to clarify what types of financial incentives[Read More…]
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