As you walk into the new Beyond Borders Café at 1036 Sterling Ave. in downtown Flossmoor, you’re greeted to a cozy environment with warm colors and antique items that transport you through time. Owners Jennifer and Christopher Zarozny opened the doors and welcomed the community to the café on Saturday,[Read More…]
Author: Jamilah Lewis
The case of the Flossmoor Library sinkhole
The Flossmoor Public Library has had a big section of the first floor closed off for the last year because of a sinkhole. Village crews are working to find the cause and the best way to fix it. After examining the situation, the village has found a void of 11.5[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustee introduces new prize for local business sticker cards to promote patronage
Flossmoor Trustee Gary Daggett announced at the Aug. 4 board meeting a new incentive of a boat excursion to encourage shoppers to participate in the downtown business sticker card program. The Support Our Shops program was started by the village late last week to help bring shoppers downtown during the construction phase[Read More…]
Flossmoor police chief updates community on party control in the village
Flossmoor police recently were able to stop a house party before it got out of hand and blocked a second one from happening. Police Chief Carl Estelle shared with the board of trustees on July 21 the steps officers took to prevent a potentially disruptive party in the village. Estelle[Read More…]
Flossmoor welcomes new deputy chief, police officer and village clerk
Flossmoor’s new Deputy Chief Douglas Merkle, police officer Anoribe Nwannewuihe and the new Village Clerk Cecil Porter were sworn in and welcomed by the community at the July 21 board of trustees meeting. In his new position, Merkle is second-in-command assisting the chief in managing and overseeing all aspects of[Read More…]
Flossmoor Art Commission prepares for the sculpture tour [update July 30]
UPDATE: Due to the rainy weather, the Flossmoor Summer Sculpture Tour in Leavitt Park has been moved to Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The Flossmoor Public Art Commission has begun preparations for the 2025 Sculpture Tour at their monthly meeting Monday, July 14. The Sculpture Tour is on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Flossmoor board supports economic incentive, liquor license for Flossmoor Social
The Flossmoor board of trustees expressed support for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a new restaurant coming to the village, at the June 16 board meeting. The owners of 7th Floor Hospitality Group, Louis Morgan and Cory Singleton, presented the requests and concept plans for the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves 1% grocery tax to start Jan. 1
The Flossmoor Village Board on June 16 approved a 1% local grocery tax effective Jan. 1, 2026. This local tax is a response to the repeal of the state’s 1% statewide grocery tax effective Jan. 1. State law HB3144, which eliminates the state grocery tax gave local governments the choice[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves new cafe’s incentive, liquor license
The Flossmoor village board voted to a approve a request for an economic incentive and liquor license for a new cafe, Beyond Borders, at the June 16 meeting. The cafe will be located at 1036 Sterling Ave. Owners Chris and Jennifer Zarozny said they plan to operate an artisan coffee[Read More…]
Heather Hill group prepares for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, discusses community action
Tom Dobrez and Brent Bachus, organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon, came to the June 11 Heather Hill Civic Association meeting to speak with the residents of Heather Hill about preparations, what to expect, and volunteering. The race will be held on Sept. 6. One of the biggest changes[Read More…]
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