The Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters has announced it will host two candidate forums featuring those running for positions on the Flossmoor Village Board and Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233.
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Flossmoor Village Board approves estimated 2018 tax levy
The Flossmoor Village Board voted to support a 1.95 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy and heard numbers showing a positive trend in the village’s property values. If the board gives final approval Dec. 3, the levy increase would mean the owner of a $200,000 home pays about[Read More…]
Flossmoor board grants independent status to Green Committee
A February 2017 photo of the Flossmoor Green Committee (Provided photo) After six years of continued success on local environmental projects, Flossmoor’s Green Committee has been promoted. Village board members Monday unanimously awarded commission status to the nine-member Green Committee. Since its formation in July 2011, the panel has[Read More…]
Flossmoor nixes license request for proposed restaurant with gambling plans
A split village board Monday rejected the latest proposal for a restaurant/bar in Flossmoor that would include video gambling machines. Trustees were divided, with three voting in favor of a liquor license for Lucky Dog, a chain of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, coin-operated laundries and truck stops throughout the Midwest.[Read More…]
No eggceptions ― Flossmoor turns down backyard poultry request
Chickens will not be crossing the road into Flossmoor anytime soon. In a unanimous vote, village board members Monday turned down a request to allow backyard chickens in Flossmoor. Officially, the board reaffirmed a ban on barnyard animals by voting to not change the village’s municipal code.
Flossmoor honors 40-year public works employee
Mark J. Snyder, a mechanic in Flossmoor’s public works department for the last 40 years, was honored by the village board last week. Snyder, who is retiring, received a resolution in his honor at the June 19 board meeting.
Branding report suggests how to best market Flossmoor
Flossmoor is “a welcoming, open-minded and safe community for families of all descriptions,” according to a new branding recommendation from consultant Maria Grillo presented to the Flossmoor village board June 19. It is a place where children can thrive and excel and where neighbors really care about each other,” the[Read More…]
Braun starts third mayoral term as village board takes office
Winners of this spring’s municipal election were sworn in at the June 5 Flossmoor village board meeting. Brian Driscoll, Flossmoor’s newest village trustee, took the oath of office along with three incumbent board members — Mayor Paul Braun and Trustees Diane Williams and Philip Minga. Joni Bradley Scott, the new village clerk,[Read More…]
Dental office expansion includes former Governors Highway bank site
The Center for Dental Excellence is planning a major expansion of its offices in Flossmoor’s “triangle” area, near the junction of Kedzie Avenue and Governors Highway.At the March 6 meeting, Flossmoor village board members unanimously voted in favor of a package allowing the consolidation and redevelopment of parcels at 19615[Read More…]
Flossmoor village board candidates present positions at campaign forum
Economic development. Property taxes. Foreclosures. Flooding. Social media and marketing. Citizen outreach. Street repairs. Employee salaries. Sunday’s Flossmoor candidate forum featured those topics of interest to village residents, and more. Mayoral candidates Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson and Paul Braun outlined their plans for the future in the first portion of the[Read More…]