The Village of Flossmoor is to receive a $1.5 million grant to put toward its downtown flooding fixes. Mayor Paul Braun announced just before the end of the Village Board’s regular meeting held Monday, Nov. 16 — via Zoom — that the Army Corps of Engineers notified the village it[Read More…]
Tag: Flossmoor flooding
Flossmoor awards $58K design engineering contract for Hagen, Douglas drainage upgrades
Flossmoor’s proposed drainage improvement plan for Hagen Lane and Douglas Avenue is moving forward, with a familiar engineer. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 2, to award a design engineering contract not to exceed $58,000 to Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers to address flooding issues in those areas. The[Read More…]
Emergency action sees ‘tons’ of sediment pulled from Flossmoor storm sewer
Flossmoor Public Works Director says ‘tons’ of sediment pulled from pipes in emergency action A storm sewer cleaning bill ended up costing the Village of Flossmoor roughly $30,000 more than originally expected, but it also removed literal “tons” of sediment from pipes in the Heather Hill area that could pay[Read More…]
Board votes to put $10 million bond referendum on fall ballot
Flossmoor voters this fall will decide whether the village can issue $10 million in bonds for local street repairs and measures to prevent flooding in parts of town where it has become increasingly common. Village board members Monday unanimously approved the referendum question that will be on the November 3[Read More…]
Officials eye solutions for flood-prone Flossmoor street
The Flossmoor viaduct is flooded after heavy rains in late May. Flossmoor is setting out on a plan to solve flooding at the viaduct and adjacent neighborhoods. (Chronicle file photo)
State agencies urge residents to be prepared for emergencies in 2020
Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be[Read More…]
Flossmoor businesses deal with downtown flooding aftermath
A record-setting rain Sept. 27 brought waves of destruction through Flossmoor, overwhelming the village’s sewage and stormwater system, flooding residents’ basements and stranding vehicles on waterlogged streets. The cluster of small businesses in the village’s downtown was no exception.
Flossmoor residents bring flooding complaints to village board
Plenty of Flossmoor homeowners and business owners found themselves cleaning up after a record-setting rain brought water and even sewage into their homes on Sept. 27. But a flood of complaints at Monday’s village board meeting might bring relief sooner than later if residents agree to foot the multimillion-dollar cost[Read More…]
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