Flossmoor is moving forward with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for design engineering on the Berry Lane drainage improvements project, despite the misgivings of some trustees who say they would have preferred more choices for the project. The village board voted unanimously during its regular meeting Dec. 7 to approve[Read More…]
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20 simple ways to celebrate the holiday season
Don’t give up on holiday fun just because of pandemic restrictions. We give you 20 ways to celebrate the season safely and a bit more simply this year.
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District 153’s $18.2 million tax levy approved
The District 153 school board approved an $18.2 million tax levy for 2020 at its meeting Monday, Dec. 7. The levy shows an overall increase of 2.64% over the previous year. Chief School Business Official John Gibson said the levy stays within the Illinois tax caps limit for increases of[Read More…]
Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. 31. The survey is available online by clicking here or visiting idot.illinois.gov. The annual survey, conducted in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, seeks feedback on topics ranging[Read More…]
Jersey Mike’s Subs grant helps underwrite wreaths at veteran cemeteries
Jersey Mike’s Subs, a sandwich shop chain with a location in Flossmoor, has made a $300,000 challenge grant to support the mission of Wreaths Across America (WAA) to make sure veterans’ graves are honored with a wreath each year. Through this donation, Jersey Mike’s is helping WAA reach its goal[Read More…]
District 153 set to welcome students Jan. 21, majority will remain remote
The District 153 school board approved a return-to-school plan that would have a limited number of students back in their classrooms in Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools, provided COVID-19 numbers are within an acceptable range. Fewer than half of the parents responding to a district survey said they wanted[Read More…]
State health officials urge flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week
For months, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has been reminding people regularly to get flu shots, and during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 6-10, she is making another plea. “This year it is more important than ever to get your flu shot to help avoid being[Read More…]
HFHS board hires superintendent search firm
The District 233 school board met in special session Friday, Dec. 6, to hire the search firm BWP & Associates to help find a new superintendent. The contract is for $18,900. After 12 years in the job, Superintendent Von Mansfield will be retiring in June 2022. The board conducted a[Read More…]
Illinois State Fire Marshal stresses holiday decorations safety to reduce the risk of fire
There were 15 fire-related deaths reported in Illinois during the 2019 holiday season. The state fire marshal is urging residents to practice fire safety when decorating for this holiday season with a goal of reducing the number to zero this year. Holiday decorations can increase the risk for a home[Read More…]
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