Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Pantle ruled last week that Harvey must pay for an assessment of its water system and make necessary repairs at the request of Homewood and other downstream towns. The Dec. 6 court order is the latest development in a more than four year back-and-forth[Read More…]
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Grab your mittens and head to Saturday’s Winterfest
Flossmoor Winterfest guests will step into a storybook this year as they join their neighbors Saturday for the annual downtown holiday celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The children’s wintertime book “The Mitten” by Jan Brett is the theme for this year’s celebration.
Flossmoor police academy can provide a life-changing experience
The stories are always positive, says Flossmoor Police Chief Michael Pulec. Graduates of Flossmoor’s Citizens Police Academy (CPA) usually have stories about their experiences during the 12-week program, Pulec said. And he’s heard a number of them. Enrollment is underway through Dec. 31 for the next Citizens Police Academy, which[Read More…]
District 161, Flossmoor considering joint use of communications manager
Flossmoor District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor would work jointly with a shared communications professional under a plan now being discussed by both governmental units. The idea is for the district and village to enter into a shared services agreement for a newly created position of communications manager.[Read More…]
Vote on Flossmoor’s sales tax proposal expected Monday
Flossmoor village board members Monday are likely to ask residents to back a proposed referendum to raise local retail sales taxes by 1 percent. If approved by the board, the proposed sales tax initiative will appear on the ballot in the March 20 consolidated election.
Flossmoor board hears plea for safe pedestrian route to Montessori
Attempting to walk to Flossmoor Montesorri School is dangerous, and nearly impossible. That was Barbara Scully’s message to the Flossmoor Village Board at the Nov. 20 meeting. “We’re trying to attract young people to Flossmoor,” said Scully, who has two grandchildren attending the Montessori school. “Young people want walkable communities.” [Read More…]
Medical offices will open in Flossmoor following $3 million renovation
A renovated medical offices building is expected to open on Governors Highway in Flossmoor within the next few months. Healthcare Providers Group LLC, located in Chicago, is converting the building, at 19831 Governors Highway, into a medical complex that will have approximately 15 examination and procedure rooms along with multiple offices[Read More…]
Approval likely for tax break extension at Flossmoor’s Ingalls facility
Flossmoor village board members are expected to approve an additional property tax break for the local Ingalls Family Care Center. Following a presentation Monday by two Ingalls officials, there were no objections to a continuation of the Family Care Center’s Class 8 tax incentive.
Flossmoor’s proposed tax levy points to positive fiscal trends
As Flossmoor village board members prepare to act on their final fiscal responsibility of the calendar year — approving the tax levy — there’s good financial news. Board members Monday approved an estimated municipal tax levy that shows a 3.36 percent increase over last year’s number. The final levy amount[Read More…]
Flossmoor to celebrate the season with Winterfest Dec. 9
The holiday season returns to downtown Flossmoor with a host of Winterfest activities on Dec. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. Winterfest, sponsored by the village of Flossmoor, will have additional activities this year in partnership with local businesses.The menorah and Christmas tree lighting will take place at 5:15 p.m.[Read More…]
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