The Heather Hill Civic Association discussed community safety on May 14 with Flossmoor Police Chief Carl Estelle and Les Rodgers, a member of the Ballantrae Neighborhood Watch. Estelle spoke to the meeting attendees about current work in the department and ways the community can support the police in their endeavors[Read More…]
Author: Jamilah Lewis
Flossmoor Board approves revised plan for new townhomes and cafe
The Flossmoor Village Board approved the revised concept plan for the Flossmoor Town Centre at the May 19 board meeting. The original concept, approved by the board in December 2024, was for a 13-unit town home development and cafe to be developed on vacant land at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road just[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves agreement to continue partnership with The Retail Coach
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees gave another 12-month contract extension to The Retail Coach at the May 5 board meeting. The annual cost is $27,500. This will mark the village’s third year working with The Retail Coach. The company has been helping Flossmoor recruit retail businesses to the village including[Read More…]
Family members join oath ceremony for Flossmoor mayor, trustees
Correction: This story originally said Mayor Michelle Nelson and her husband, Cameron, have three children. They have four. The Chronicle apologizes for the error. Two newly elected trustees of the Flossmoor village board were sworn in during the board’s May 5 meeting along with Mayor Michelle Nelson and trustee Gary[Read More…]
Flossmoor honors trustees as their terms end
Trustees Joni Bradley-Scott and Brian Driscoll were honored for their time and dedication on the Flossmoor Village Board at the April 21 board meeting. Bradley-Scott challenged Nelson but lost in her bid for mayor and Driscoll lost his bid for a third term on the board. The village board approved[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board sets ordinance to regulate public filming
At its April 21 meeting, the Flossmoor village board approved an ordinance with regulations for film-making projects within the village, an effort to help filmmakers work in the village while reducing concerns among residents. Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue told the board that the village has been contacted by parties[Read More…]
Dip n’ Double ice cream truck brings frozen treats around H-F
Note: This story was updated with additional content at 10:50 a.m. April 29. ‘Riding around the Southland you might see an ice cream truck that looks like no other. Flossmoor resident Pamela Jackson is the owner of Dip n’ Double, an ice cream truck serving gourmet ice cream with a[Read More…]
Eclectic Artistry Boutique brings new style and community to Flossmoor
As you walk into the Eclectic Artistry Boutique you’re welcomed by bright colors and hit with the unique style Etrenda Jones brings to fashion. Racks of jewelry and clothing of different styles in the modern eclectic style fill the boutique along with the interior design captivating one’s attention. Jones of[Read More…]
The Balloon Bar brings the party to Flossmoor with new business
Javanah Barnes, the owner of The Artist Collab, a creative event production company, opened the Balloon Bar on Saturday, April 5, joining the many businesses in suites at 1056 Sterling Avenue in Flossmoor. The Balloon Bar offers customers latex and mylar balloons, party supplies, rentals, installations, helium services and grab-and-go[Read More…]
Flossmoor Volunteers participate in the Southland Clean Up
The recent rainy weather didn’t stop the volunteers from picking up litter on the property at 3800 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor for the annual Southland Community Spring Clean Up. On Saturday, April 5, volunteers met at 9 a.m. in the Meijer parking lot with Community Engagement Manager Stephanie Wright who[Read More…]
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