Residents will have an opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying live music, art and community activities when Chamber Night returns to downtown Flossmoor on Wednesday, July 29. The annual event, which begins at 5 p.m., was launched in 2021 as a way to bring foot traffic to downtown businesses[Read More…]
Author: Jon Bannister
District 233 plans to apply for state Property Tax Relief Grant
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 plans to apply for Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Relief Grant, a state program designed to provide property tax relief to local taxpayers while helping school districts offset lost revenue. The grant was discussed during the District 233 Board of Education meeting on June[Read More…]
District 161 approves breakfast, lunch price increases
The Flossmoor Elementary School District 161 Board of Education approved modest increases to student breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-27 school year as part of its consent agenda June 15. Under the approved measure, the cost of a paid lunch will increase from $3.75 to $3.85, while the price[Read More…]
District 161 plans fund transfers to cover construction costs, transportation expenses
Flossmoor School District 161 officials plan to transfer millions of dollars between district funds to cover upcoming construction expenses and ensure the transportation fund maintains sufficient cash flow as Cook County property tax revenues continue to lag. During a June 15 board discussion, Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Frances LaBella[Read More…]
District 233 considers cell phone lockers ahead of new Illinois school restrictions
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board of Education discussed a proposal on June 16 to install cell phone lockers in classrooms as the district prepares for a new Illinois law restricting student cell phone use during instructional time. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the district has been discussing ways to[Read More…]
District 161 projects budget surplus, warns of long-term challenges
Flossmoor School District 161 officials presented a tentative 2026-27 budget on Monday, June 16, that projects an operating surplus next year but cautioned that the district’s long-term financial outlook depends heavily on continued state Property Tax Relief Grant funding. Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Frances LaBella told board members the[Read More…]
District 161 board questions cost, need for expanded Western Avenue parking lot
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education indicated Monday that it does not plan to move forward with a proposed expansion of the parking lot at Western Avenue Elementary School after board members questioned whether the nearly $620,000 project was necessary. District administrators presented conceptual plans for expanding the[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board approves agreement for retail theft surveillance cameras at Meijer
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance Monday, June 1, authorizing a license agreement and memorandum of understanding with Meijer to allow the installation of a surveillance camera system on the retailer’s property at 3740 Vollmer Road. The camera installation is part of the village’s participation in an Illinois Attorney[Read More…]
Flossmoor proclaims June 3 Global Running Day, honors local running champions
The Flossmoor Village Board recognized local runners, volunteers and student-athletes as it proclaimed June 3 as Global Running Day in the village. During the June 1 board meeting, Mayor Michelle Nelson said running has long been an important part of her life and helps bring people together through shared experiences[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves comprehensive noise ordinance
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved a new noise ordinance June 1 aimed at giving police clearer authority to address excessive noise complaints throughout the village. The ordinance amends the village code and establishes standards for what constitutes unreasonable noise, including loud music, shouting, vehicle noise, animal disturbances and construction[Read More…]
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