Flossmoor officials say the village’s finances have taken a few hits in recent months — but leaders believe the community is still on solid footing. During a discussion of the village’s preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget at the board meeting on Monday, March 9, trustees reviewed revenue trends, infrastructure needs[Read More…]
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Heather Hill residents consider a neighborhood care network
The Heather Hill Civic Association is going to reorganize its neighborhood watch group into a neighborhood care network. At the Feb. 17 meeting, HHCA president Ashly Giddens discussed how the watch group doesn’t have to be only about safety issues. She pointed to house fires in December and January and[Read More…]
Flossmoor considers replacing vehicle stickers with monthly use fee
Flossmoor trustees are weighing a significant shift in how the village funds street and sidewalk maintenance, proposing to eliminate annual vehicle stickers and replace them with a $5 monthly “vehicle use fee” added to utility bills. The discussion, held at the Feb. 16 village board meeting, centered on declining vehicle[Read More…]
Flossmoor board OKs plans for Chipotle, 7 Brew locations
The Flossmoor Village Board unanimously approved plans Feb. 2 for a new commercial development featuring Chipotle and 7 Brew near the Meijer store at 3900 Vollmer Road. The approval included amendments to the site’s planned unit development, special use permits, and a subdivision request to allow the two restaurants to[Read More…]
Flossmoor takes 1st step toward further development of Vollmer Road corridor
The Flossmoor Village Board approved a memorandum of understanding Feb. 2 with the Southland Development Authority (SDA), beginning what officials described as an early, exploratory step toward future commercial development along the Vollmer Road corridor. The agreement establishes a partnership allowing the SDA to help create a conceptual development plan,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Liquors makes village history with new store
For most of its history, Flossmoor did not have a standalone liquor store. That changed on Nov. 24, when Ronakkumar Patel opened Flossmoor Liquors at 19870 Kedzie Ave. The liquor license was approved by the village board at its Aug. 18 meeting. “We are really excited to be the first[Read More…]
Flossmoor welcomes three police officers, promotes Levy to sergeant
The Flossmoor Village Board welcomed three new police officers and acknowledged newly appointed Sgt. David Levy at its Dec. 15 board meeting. Village Clerk Cecil Porter conducted ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies for each of the officers and for Levy. The board also congratulated Commander Tim Filkins who passed the certified eligible[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves $1 million fire engine purchase
The Flossmoor village board approved the purchase of a new Rosenbauer fire engine at the Dec. 15 board meeting. Assistant Fire Chief Matt Berk informed the trustees that the $1,002,813 purchase from Sentinel Emergency Solutions is being budgeted in FY 2028-29, but agreeing to the purchase now will save on[Read More…]
Flossmoor board approves 2024 tax levy with a 4.84% increase
The Flossmoor village board approved the 2025 tax levy with an increase of 4.84% over 2024’s levy at the Dec. 15 board meeting. The board was presented with two options for the levy. Option 1 would have had no increase and Option 2 showed the 4.84% increase. The approved levy[Read More…]
Flossmoor board continues discussion of the future of e-bikes and e-scooters in the village
The Flossmoor village board continued the discussion of e-bike and e-scooter policy for the village at the Dec. 1 board meeting, developing a more specific consensus prior to considering formal regulations. Assistant Village Manager Jonathan Bogue gave an updated presentation, including statistics on injuries in the state, results of a[Read More…]
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