It’s the first competitive mayor’s race in Flossmoor since 2009. For weeks, hundreds of signs in support of the two mayoral candidates — Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson and Paul Braun, the two-term incumbent — have dotted the village. Flossmoor voters will make their decision on Tuesday.
Author: Tom Houlihan
Another heavy rainstorm brings flooding to some areas in Flossmoor
A second major rainstorm in the last four weeks again brought flooding to low-lying areas in Flossmoor. Heavy rains began early Thursday morning and continued through much of the day, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning about flood conditions that may follow the storm. As of 8 a.m.,[Read More…]
Love living in Homewood and Flossmoor? Then vote.
Maintaining highly livable communities requires constant attention, and a lot of work. If you read the Chronicle’s Voter Guide, you’ll see an impressive group of people who are stepping forward to help with that work.
Teacher learns she’s Golden Apple winner at surprise ceremony
The surprise announcement was accompanied by balloons, flowers, camera, family members, small children — and tears. Andrea Beaty learned she was named one of the Chicago area’s top teachers when a parade of well-wishers burst into the gym at Serena Hills School on Friday.
Nicor continues gas line replacement program in Flossmoor
For the past two months, Nicor Gas trucks and equipment have been a common sight in Flossmoor as crews work to modernize aging underground infrastructure. Joe DelReal, Nicor’s manager of community relations and economic development, said Thursday the project will take another six weeks to complete. Once work is finished,[Read More…]
Firm will help Flossmoor with branding, marketing efforts
Flossmoor has hired a marketing company to assist with the village’s branding efforts. According to a March 17 email notice, the village chose the Grillo Group after vetting proposals from a group of marketing and branding companies. “Over the next few months, Grillo Group will work with the village and[Read More…]
‘Bigger and better’ Recyclepalooza returns to Flossmoor May 6
Recyclepalooza, the ultimate spring cleaning event, returns to Flossmoor on May 6. The recycling event, started last year by the Village of Flossmoor Green Committee, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Parker Junior High School, 210 School St.
Flossmoor residents invited to share ideas for marketing the village
Flossmoor officials are turning to residents for help in revitalizing the village’s marketing efforts. As a community branding project begins, residents are invited to two brainstorming sessions that will focus on what makes Flossmoor special. The meetings will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 and 22 at Flossmoor Village[Read More…]
Political banner at Flossmoor Metra station removed by rail agency
A Metra police officer this week removed a political banner from the railing above the north entrance to FIossmoor’s commuter station. Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said the banner was removed by an officer on March 8. “We don’t allow political signs on our property,” Gillis said on Friday. Tod Kamleiter,[Read More…]
Candidates discuss what’s great in District 161, how to move forward
Seven of nine candidates running for the Flossmoor School District 161 board of education Thursday responded to questions at a well-attended political forum. In all, the candidates answered nine questions submitted by audience members in the Parker Junior High School gymnasium. The 90-minute forum was sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor League[Read More…]