Flossmoor School District 161 is eligible to receive about $1.7 million as part of the fiscal year 2020 Illinois Tax Grant Relief program. The Illinois State Board of Education announced Jan. 27 that 39 school districts are eligible for the program this year, up from 28 districts the previous year,[Read More…]
Author: Stephanie Markham
District 161 names staff for #AboveAndBeyond recognition
The latest four Flossmoor District 161 staff members selected for the #AboveAndBeyond recognition were announced during a Jan. 27 school board meeting. The district started the recognition program in December to spread the word about some of the positive impacts teachers and support staff make in the lives of students.[Read More…]
Consultants study Flossmoor water supply routes
Two consulting services are joining the effort to decide the next water supply route for the village of Flossmoor. Services include Strand Associates, a firm that specializes in water supply, water quality, water treatment and distribution systems, and continued advising from Bill Balling, a retired Buffalo Grove city manager and[Read More…]
New officer, two promotions at Flossmoor PD
Police Officer Salvador Estrada was sworn in recently, while two officers were promoted at Flossmoor Police Department.
Flossmoor PD promotes 2 for leadership roles
Flossmoor Police Department has named two internal promotions to take on the roles of deputy chief and police commander. Police Chief Tod Kamleiter on Wednesday appointed former Administrative Sergeant Clint Wagner to the role of deputy chief and former Sergeant Keith Taylor to the role of police commander.
Flossmoor board votes to allow cannabis dispensary
The Flossmoor Village Board approved an ordinance Monday that would allow a recreational cannabis dispensary to operate within certain boundaries in the village, along with a 3-percent sales tax on cannabis sold there.
County denies ‘disaster’ declaration for Flossmoor flood damage
Despite the obvious extent of damage in many places, from residential basements flooded with water and sewage to the front doors breaking off Coldwell Banker’s now vacated downtown office due to overflowing sewers, the county says Flossmoor did not meet the target to qualify for a disaster declaration.
Flossmoor acquires sculpture for Ballantrae Park
Another sculpture has been approved to enhance the artistic appeal in Flossmoor. The Flossmoor Village Board voted Monday to add “Mount” by artist Terry Karpowicz to the village’s three-year rotational sculpture program. The roughly 8-foot-tall sculpture will be installed in Ballantrae Park. The exact location and installation date are to[Read More…]
D161 Diversity Dinner sparks discussion on community culture
Flossmoor parents, teachers, administrators and school board members gathered Monday for the District 161 Diversity Dinner and explored topics dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion.
Flossmoor considers allowing residential beekeeping
The Village of Flossmoor is moving forward with plans to allow residents to practice beekeeping in their backyards.