As friends and family cheered, this week’s graduation ceremony for Flossmoor’s Citizen Police Academy took on a party-like atmosphere. Along with the graduates, applause greeted the police officers in charge of the yearly 12-week program.
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Flossmoor candidates say divided race generated community spirit
Despite the outcome on Tuesday night, candidates on opposing sides in Flossmoor’s village election agreed that the local race has invigorated the community.
Decision day nears as Braun, Gummerson vie for mayor’s office
It’s the first competitive mayor’s race in Flossmoor since 2009. For weeks, hundreds of signs in support of the two mayoral candidates — Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson and Paul Braun, the two-term incumbent — have dotted the village. Flossmoor voters will make their decision on Tuesday.
Another heavy rainstorm brings flooding to some areas in Flossmoor
A second major rainstorm in the last four weeks again brought flooding to low-lying areas in Flossmoor. Heavy rains began early Thursday morning and continued through much of the day, with the National Weather Service issuing a warning about flood conditions that may follow the storm. As of 8 a.m.,[Read More…]
Nicor continues gas line replacement program in Flossmoor
For the past two months, Nicor Gas trucks and equipment have been a common sight in Flossmoor as crews work to modernize aging underground infrastructure. Joe DelReal, Nicor’s manager of community relations and economic development, said Thursday the project will take another six weeks to complete. Once work is finished,[Read More…]
Firm will help Flossmoor with branding, marketing efforts
Flossmoor has hired a marketing company to assist with the village’s branding efforts. According to a March 17 email notice, the village chose the Grillo Group after vetting proposals from a group of marketing and branding companies. “Over the next few months, Grillo Group will work with the village and[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents invited to share ideas for marketing the village
Flossmoor officials are turning to residents for help in revitalizing the village’s marketing efforts. As a community branding project begins, residents are invited to two brainstorming sessions that will focus on what makes Flossmoor special. The meetings will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 and 22 at Flossmoor Village[Read More…]
Candidates for the Village of Flossmoor Board of Trustees
Two candidates are seeking the mayor’s position in Flossmoor. They are Paul S. Braun and Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson. Arnold R. Crater filed to compete for the position but announced on Feb. 28 that he would not be able to serve if elected and was in the process of withdrawing his[Read More…]
Flossmoor mayoral candidate withdraws from April election
Arnold R. Crater, one of three persons running for mayor of Flossmoor, has withdrawn as a candidate in the April 4 consolidated election. Crater submitted a notarized notice of withdrawal, via email, to Flossmoor Village Manager Bridget Wachtel on Feb. 27.
Repairs to leaks in Flossmoor’s reservoir coming this spring
Many homeowners are familiar with foundation cracks that allow a trickle of water into their basement on rainy days. Flossmoor officials are facing a similar problem at the village’s underground reservoir, except that thousands of gallons of water are escaping through cracks every day. John Brunke, the village’s public works director,[Read More…]