Tag: Flossmoor Village Board
Kimmons’ timeline extended but decision looms after city committee upholds cross-lobbying ban
Flossmoor Trustee Gyata Kimmons has a tough decision on the horizon: leave his elected position in the town he calls home or discontinue the work he does as a lobbyist in the city of Chicago.
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)
Flossmoor board likely to approve tax exemption for medical firm
The Flossmoor Village Board endorsed an extended tax break for a local business at its May 18 meeting. No board members objected to the proposal of a renewed Class 8 tax incentive for Alliance Real Estate, 19801 Governors Highway. The location is home to medical and professional services such as Premier[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees vote on Streetscape grant, as pandemic restrictions evident at meeting
Flossmoor village board members Monday approved two resolutions related to the proposed Central Business District Streetscape Improvements in the downtown area. Board members followed social distancing protocol at their March 16 meeting.
Flossmoor board approves street resurfacing program
The Flossmoor Village Board has approved a contract for the Fiscal Year 2020 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) street resurfacing program. Public Works Director John Brunke said the 2020 program includes resurfacing a total of 1.55 miles of street, spot curb repairs, sidewalk replacement and ADA improvements.
Village denies liquor license for Flossmoor BP gas station
The Flossmoor Village Board on Monday denied a request for the Flossmoor BP gas station to obtain a different liquor license so that it could pursue video gambling machines. The BP gas station at 3950 Vollmer Road has a license to sell packaged beer and wine, but owner Gayatri Patel[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board to vote on new trustee appointment
The open seat on the Flossmoor Village Board left by former trustee Phil Minga’s resignation earlier this year could be filled as soon as Monday. Mayor Paul Braun said he will be ready to make his recommendation on a candidate for the position during Monday’s village board meeting.
Flossmoor recognizes Juneteenth holiday
The Flossmoor Village Board on Monday passed a proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth, a holiday which celebrates the end of slavery for African Americans. The holiday recognizes the date Union General Gordon Granger issued a general order to free remaining slaves in Texas in 1865, which was more than[Read More…]
Flossmoor trustees swearing-in May 13, fourth seat declared open
The newly elected members of the Flossmoor Village Board will be sworn in during a 7:30 p.m. meeting on Monday, May 13, at village hall. Applications are being accepted for the one remaining open board seat.
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