The Village of Flossmoor at its June 1 meeting honored longtime resident, historian and veteran Richard “Dick” Condon proclaiming June 3 as “Richard W. Condon Day” in recognition of his 95th birthday and decades of service to the community. According to the proclamation, Condon’s ties to Flossmoor date back to[Read More…]
Author: Jon Bannister
Willow kindergarteners cruise into first grade with annual box car parade
At Willow School, kindergarteners once again turned cardboard into creativity on May 27 during the school’s annual box car parade, a long-running tradition that marks the end of the school year and the students’ transition into first grade. The event, described by staff as a “rite of passage,” is tied[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 Board approves artificial intelligence plan
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education voted unanimously May 26 to approve a districtwide artificial intelligence implementation plan intended to guide the use of AI technology in classrooms and administrative settings beginning in the 2026-27 school year. District officials said Illinois school districts are required to adopt an[Read More…]
Flossmoor SD 161 board approves reduced fee for 2027 classroom work
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a fee letter on May 26 with Wold Architects and Engineers for architectural and engineering work tied to the district’s 2027 classroom refresh projects at Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Western Avenue Elementary School. The agreement authorizes Wold to complete the[Read More…]
District 161 approves one-year transportation contract extension with 10% increase
Amid rising transportation costs, Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a one-year transportation contract addendum on May 26, extending the district’s agreement with Kickert School Bus/First Student for the 2026-27 academic year. According to district documents, the extension includes a 10% increase over current transportation rates and is[Read More…]
Flossmoor Plan Commission approves revised BG Park Place Townhome proposal
The Flossmoor Plan Commission voted unanimously Thursday, May 21, to reconsider and approve revised plans for the proposed BG Park Place townhouse development at 2611-2633 Flossmoor Road after developers removed a previously proposed restaurant component from the project. The revised proposal now focuses solely on a 12-unit townhouse development after[Read More…]
Flossmoor proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month
The Flossmoor Board of Trustees recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month during its May 18 meeting, with Mayor Michelle Nelson issuing a proclamation honoring the contributions Jewish Americans have made to the nation and local communities. The proclamation stated that Jewish Americans have contributed to American culture, government, education,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Plan Commission voices support for proposed OBE Studios campus
Flossmoor Plan Commission members voiced support Thursday for the proposed OBE Studios film production campus while encouraging the development team to continue refining parts of the site design before formal Planned Unit Development approval later this year. The conceptual proposal for the project at 3638 and 3648 198th St. includes[Read More…]
Road closure requests approved for Hidden Gem race
The Flossmoor Village Board approved resolutions supporting temporary road closures for the 2026 Hidden Gem Half Marathon, which organizers plan to hold Sept. 12 throughout several neighborhoods in the village. According to a village memorandum from Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue, the race would mark the seventh Hidden Gem Half[Read More…]
Tensions rise as Flossmoor Village Board, Library spar over $50K repairs
The Flossmoor Village Board voted down a proposal Monday, May 18, to authorize up to $50,000 in repairs for the sinking first floor at the Flossmoor Public Library. The discussion was tense between village trustees and library officials over who should pay for the work. The library has its own[Read More…]
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