The Flossmoor Village Board had an extensive discussion on the permitting and regulations of mobile food vendors at the June 3 village board meeting. No decisions were made on the future of mobile food vendors. Trustees considered the current regulations, responsibilities of the village and the food vendors, and how[Read More…]
Author: Jamilah Lewis
Flossmoor is updating police body and in-car cameras
The Flossmoor Police Department purchased tasers from Axon Enterprises in March and extended the purchase with board approval for 25 new body-worn cameras and eight new in-car cameras at the June 3 board meeting. The department currently has 15 body cameras in operation purchased in 2022 and five in-car video[Read More…]
Heather Hill community gathers to talk about neighborhood safety
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…]
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…]
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