The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History recently received its first big donation from a former resident, J.R. List. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, founding member of the foundation, said List contributed $25,000 to the not-for-profit organization. “We’re really excited about that,” she said. “He grew up here and has[Read More…]
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Nonprofit group launches campaign to fund Wall of Honor for Flossmoor veterans
The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial organization kicked off a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring veterans in town. At an event held Sept. 12 at Flossmoor Community House, community stakeholders unveiled a proposed “Wall of Honor” that would list the names of all the men and women of Flossmoor who served[Read More…]
Flossmoor History Project ramps up marketing effort based on village’s architectural treasures
To create the future, study the past. The Flossmoor History Project, billed by organizers as a forward-leaning marketing project, seems to be following that timeless bit of advice, creating a new marketing effort rooted firmly in the village’s past, especially its rich architectural history. Organizers Scott Ford and Myron Graham, members[Read More…]
New downtown Flossmoor sign boasts civic pride
Flossmoor, your winter nights just got a little brighter with a new lighted town pride sign recently unveiled in the downtown area.