It’s become something of an annual event for Flossmoor officials, but one that’s still extremely important to them. For the 39th straight year, the village has been recognized for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA). On Monday, Flossmoor Finance Director Scott Bordui presented the organization’s[Read More…]
Author: Tom Houlihan
New games, movie added to Flossmoor Fest on Sept. 9
Flossmoor Fest returns Sept. 9 with a full day of activities for all ages. New to this year’s village festival are a video game truck and a beer/cocktail tent close to the main stage. A movie, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” will be shown at dusk.
Fest marks return of clocks to Flossmoor’s downtown tower
Cue the DeLorean. Flossmoor will have its own “Back to the Future” moment next weekend when new timepieces are unveiled at the downtown clock tower. Mayor Paul Braun said the new clocks will make their debut during opening ceremonies for Flossmoor Fest on Sept. 9. “They are supposed to be[Read More…]
Unique ‘groundbreaking’ points toward Flossmoor economic development
There were hardhats and at least one shovel. But it was hardly the usual groundbreaking ceremony. Flossmoor elected officials and department heads Tuesday stood with Dan Abdo, the developer of the Starbucks and AT&T outlets that are being built at the village’s Meijer complex. Work has been underway for two[Read More…]
Davis: Compromise school funding legislation puts districts ‘on right path’
Monday’s passage of a compromise school funding bill in the Illinois House was “20 years in the making,” state Rep. Will Davis said.
Flossmoor library survey, neighborhood nights target growth, programs
Flossmoor Public Library has two initiatives this fall, both aimed at growth and moving forward in the years to come. Residents have been asked to fill out a survey that rates current services and what steps need to be taken to improve the library, especially regarding advances in technology.
New squad car cameras allow remote viewing of police activity
Flossmoor police officials will soon be able to monitor traffic stops and other activity on camera, and in real time. Following this week’s approval of new squad car camera systems, remote viewing of law enforcement activity will be possible at Flossmoor’s police station. Village board members, at the Aug. 21[Read More…]
Flossmoor nixes license request for proposed restaurant with gambling plans
A split village board Monday rejected the latest proposal for a restaurant/bar in Flossmoor that would include video gambling machines. Trustees were divided, with three voting in favor of a liquor license for Lucky Dog, a chain of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, coin-operated laundries and truck stops throughout the Midwest.[Read More…]
No eggceptions ― Flossmoor turns down backyard poultry request
Chickens will not be crossing the road into Flossmoor anytime soon. In a unanimous vote, village board members Monday turned down a request to allow backyard chickens in Flossmoor. Officially, the board reaffirmed a ban on barnyard animals by voting to not change the village’s municipal code.
Flossmoor’s new logo, tagline reflect beauty, open-mindedness
Village board members gave the go-ahead Monday to “Welcoming. Beautiful. Connected.” as the community’s motto and also picked a new logo, a tree drawn with a continuous line that begins and ends in the same place ― Flossmoor.
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