Dining out in Flossmoor will soon come with a small added cost after the village board voted to approve a new tax on restaurant purchases as part of broader efforts to support village services and economic development. At its April 20 meeting, the trustees approved on the consent agenda a[Read More…]
Author: Jon Bannister
Pump station, stormwater improvements part of Flossmoor’s capital plans
Village officials reviewed Flossmoor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Finance and Facilities Plan outlining infrastructure projects scheduled over the next three years. The proposal calls for continuing the village’s long-standing “save then spend” approach to capital planning. The plan, presented at the village board’s April 6 meeting, identifies immediate, intermediate and future[Read More…]
Flossmoor board unanimously approves one-way street changes near Western Avenue School
Flossmoor officials have approved changes to traffic patterns near Western Avenue School and Flossmoor Park, converting two nearby streets into one-way routes in an effort to improve safety. The Village Board voted unanimously to approve the plan, which designates Vardon Place as a one-way street westbound from Western Avenue to[Read More…]
Flossmoor board considers implementing places-of-eating tax
Flossmoor village officials are considering a 2.5% “places for eating” tax as part of ongoing efforts to generate new non-property tax revenue. The proposal was discussed at the April 6 Village Board meeting, where staff presented the tax as one of the few remaining options available to help offset rising[Read More…]
Flossmoor plans $1.3M budget for equipment needs
Village officials are planning to set aside more than $1.3 million next year to maintain and replace critical equipment, as rising costs and financial pressures continue to impact budgeting decisions. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 Capital Equipment Fund contribution totals $1,345,007, including $1,006,511 from the general fund, $150,714 from the[Read More…]
Flossmoor considers raising water rates to help balance fund
Village officials are considering water and sewer rate increases as part of the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget, as they work to stabilize the system and reduce its reliance on the general fund. During a board meeting on March 16, finance staff presented a rate analysis outlining several pricing options and[Read More…]
Flossmoor takes the punches to revenue, but keeps standing
Flossmoor officials say the village’s finances have taken a few hits in recent months — but leaders believe the community is still on solid footing. During a discussion of the village’s preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget at the board meeting on Monday, March 9, trustees reviewed revenue trends, infrastructure needs[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees approve escrow agreement for parcels on Dixie Highway
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an amended escrow agreement Monday March 11 that will allow a private developer to acquire several tax-delinquent parcels the the Flossmoor Office Center as part of a potential redevelopment effort at 1835 Dixie Highway. The agreement replaces an earlier arrangement between the village and the[Read More…]
Native plant sale returns to Homewood with focus on habitat and community education
(Correction: This story was updated to recognize Judy Johnson as the coordinator of the plant sale.) A magnolia sapling secured to his back — what he describes as his “emotional support tree” — accompanied Tristan Shaw as he addressed residents at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve during this year’s Native Plant[Read More…]
Flossmoor unveils digital showcase for village’s architectural gems
What began years ago as a grassroots idea from two residents living in historic homes has evolved into a village-wide digital showcase of Flossmoor’s architectural heritage. The Village of Flossmoor recently launched an interactive historic home map through its Geographic Information System platform, allowing residents and visitors to explore a curated selection[Read More…]
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