County officials discuss a report that explores the challenges for economic development in the South Suburbs.
Author: Tom Houlihan
Chamber Expo aims to bring residents, businesses together
Local residents and business professionals can get to know each other better at next Tuesday’s Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The first-time event is taking place from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, 2700 183rd St. in Homewood. It is free and open[Read More…]
Bond restructuring is positive sign amid Flossmoor’s fiscal challenges
Flossmoor’s stellar financial rating was reaffirmed this week as the village refinanced bonds at a considerably lower interest rate, with a savings of $85,000. Still, village officials warned that Flossmoor is entering a precarious fiscal period and said residents may be asked to approve an increase in the local sales[Read More…]
Firefighters train at two Flossmoor houses prior to demolition
For nearly two years, the two houses near Flossmoor’s southwest corner had been vacant and scheduled for demolition. But before they were torn down, the structures were used to provide valuable training for firefighters from Flossmoor and other area communities.
Flossmoor looks for needed revenue boost as part of strategic plan
As a multi-year budget deficit continues, Flossmoor officials are looking for ways to increase municipal revenues without overburdening village residents with more taxes. At a special village board meeting Monday, they considered options to deal with a deficit that’s projected to climb to $1.5 million in the next three years.[Read More…]
Flossmoor names new member to area’s mass transit district
Flossmoor has appointed the newest board member for the South Suburban Mass Transit District, a local governmental agency that owns parking lots along Metra’s Electric Line. Richard Bumstead was unanimously appointed at the Sept. 18 village board meeting. Bumstead, a Flossmoor resident, is currently chair of the village’s Public Art[Read More…]
Flossmoor board grants independent status to Green Committee
A February 2017 photo of the Flossmoor Green Committee (Provided photo) After six years of continued success on local environmental projects, Flossmoor’s Green Committee has been promoted. Village board members Monday unanimously awarded commission status to the nine-member Green Committee. Since its formation in July 2011, the panel has[Read More…]
Final seal approved to prevent leaks at Flossmoor reservoir
As a reservoir rehab project nears its finish, Flossmoor officials Monday took one final step to prevent future leaks in the 3 million gallon water storage tank. The village board hired Michels Pipe Services of Montgomery to seal the concrete water tank after other repairs have been completed at the[Read More…]
DeLorean is on hand for dedication of new Flossmoor downtown clocks
Believe it or not, Flossmoor’s downtown clocks had their own “Back to the Future” moment more than 35 years ago. Mayor Paul Braun said the timepieces in Flossmoor’s clock tower were rendered inoperable during a 1981 thunderstorm.
MWRD’s massive stones, flood project mean dry homes near H-F
For starters, let’s talk about the big slabs of limestone — they are officially known as J-hook pieces — that are being used to rebuild Cherry Creek as it meanders north from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. This summer, drivers along Governors Highway have seen stacks of stone at the staging area for the[Read More…]
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