Arnold R. Crater, one of three persons running for mayor of Flossmoor, has withdrawn as a candidate in the April 4 consolidated election.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.
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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…]
Flossmoor deems bill from 2015 truck incident uncollectible
Two years after a misrouted truck caused parkway and sidewalk damage in Flosssmoor, village officials have determined the bill for damages is uncollectible.
Report on Flossmoor’s ‘big picture’ issues slated for Feb. 27 meeting
Flossmoor officials are hosting a “State of the Village” town hall meeting this month. The event is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at the village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Mayor Paul Braun announced the town hall event during Monday’s village board meeting. According to a village press[Read More…]
First of two new officers joins Flossmoor Police Department
Flossmoor’s 20th current police officer took the oath of office Monday.Officer Courtney Kimes joined the police department Jan. 6 and is taking part in the 13-week field training phase of his probationary period.
Flossmoor resident, 105, honored for long and productive lifetime
Always an elegant dresser, Juanita Mitchell wore a stylish, wide-brimmed hat Monday as Flossmoor commemorated her 105th birthday. Friends and family watched as Mayor Paul Braun read a resolution honoring Mitchell for a long and productive lifetime during which she has “earned the respect and admiration of people from all[Read More…]
Flossmoor OKs pact that could lead to regional water authority
Flossmoor and 10 other south suburban communities – including Homewood – are on the verge of forming a regional commission that will study alternatives to purchasing Lake Michigan water from Chicago. At their Dec. 19 meeting, Flossmoor village board members unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the other municipalities[Read More…]
Buona Beef restaurant may be coming to Flossmoor
Buona Beef, a leading purveyor of one of Chicago’s most iconic sandwiches, is planning to build a restaurant adjacent to Flossmoor’s Meijer store. A representative of the restaurant chain will appear before Flossmoor’s plan commission at its Dec. 15 meeting. Scott Bugner, the village’s inspectional services administrator, said Thursday that[Read More…]
Santa, carolers, gingerbread house highlight Flossmoor’s Winterfest
Flossmoor’s Winterfest returns Saturday with a variety of holiday activities for the whole family. The annual holiday festival features pictures with Santa, trolley rides, a multi-story gingerbread house, tree lighting ceremonies and a number of activities at businesses in the downtown area and at Flossmoor Commons shopping center. Activities at[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Facebook page is first step in renewed marketing effort
Flossmoor’s first-ever official Facebook page is making its debut Wednesday as the village plans to expand marketing and communication efforts. The Facebook page will go live Wednesday morning with a short video from Mayor Paul Braun, said Christopher Paicely, the village’s marketing and communications coordinator.


