Flossmoor School District 161 is moving forward with emergency playground repairs expected to cost $60,000. The district’s board of education voted 6-0 during a special meeting held Monday July 26, to make essential, safety-focused repairs to the playgrounds outside of its schools. Board President Carolyn Griggs was absent. Flossmoor Hills,[Read More…]
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Flossmoor limits campaign speech at meetings, extends restaurant assistance
The Flossmoor Village Board is trying to keep campaign speech out of the boardroom — and virtual boardroom, as the pandemic has recently necessitated once again. The board voted 5-0 on Dec. 21 to approve an amendment to its Policy Providing Rules for Public Comment and Recording of Meetings. Trustee[Read More…]
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday that, effective immediately, public schools and long-term care facilities in the state would require masks, even for those who have been fully vaccinated. The emergence of the fast-spreading Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 led to the decision, along with the fact[Read More…]
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Flossmoor resident Regina Ceragioli will present a voice recital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave. in Flossmoor. Ceragioli is making a career as a soprano. A graduate of Marian Catholic High School, she received a bachelor’s degree from Butler University[Read More…]
A look back: October edition
Are you someone who wants to work alongside a golf pro? Maybe you have a certain skill, such as Pilates personal trainer or hockey instructor? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has immediate openings in more than 20 job categories and will be sharing information with job applicants at a 4 to[Read More…]
Flossmoor financial position better than expected amid pandemic but concerns loom
Flossmoor’s expenses are down and revenues higher than expected thus far in 2020, but while village officials are celebrating those short-term savings, concerns for the future remain. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel presented Flossmoor’s Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Financial Review during the Dec. 21 regular meeting of the board of trustees,[Read More…]
Winter weather advisory issued for area
The first winter weather advisory of the season will go into effect this afternoon and extend to Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to begin this afternoon, mainly after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation is 90%, but accumulation should be less than half an[Read More…]
Illinois prepares to administer new COVID-19 relief benefits
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Monday that it remains committed to implementing newly announced federal unemployment benefits and relief measures as quickly and effectively as possible. After nearly a week of delays, President Donald Trump signed the omnibus spending bill, H.R. 133, on Sunday. IDES and state[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayoral candidate Lakshmi Emory wants to offer authentic, inclusive leadership
Dr. Lakshmi Emory announced in early December her intention to run for Flossmoor mayor in the April 6 election and officially filed her nomination papers Dec. 14. She joins Michelle Nelson — who this summer announced her intention to run — on the ballot.
A look back: September 2020 edition
It was good while it lasted. In early June, mask requirements for those fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 were relaxed and local residents were enjoying seeing their neighbors smiles for the first time in more than a year. The feeling of liberation was welcome, but of course[Read More…]
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