The latest round of fiscal year 2023 budget discussions for the Village of Flossmoor included a request from the Flossmoor Hills and Highlands Civic Association to clear certain sidewalks of snow in those neighborhoods. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel presented the request Monday, March 21, to the Flossmoor Village Board as[Read More…]
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Jonathan Bogue joins the Flossmoor village manager’s office
Following a nationwide search, the village of Flossmoor has hired Jonathan Bogue as assistant village manager. His first day on the job was Monday, Feb. 14. Bogue has served the village of Lincolnwood since 2019. Jonathan Bogue Village Manager Bridget Wachtel welcomed Bogue to the staff, and noted that he[Read More…]
Flossmoor approves purchase agreement to get one step closer to new water source
Flossmoor’s long-in-the-works switch to a new water source is closer to being realized. The Village Board voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 6, to approve a water sale and purchase agreement with the Village of Homewood. The water will still come from Lake Michigan, but through Hammond rather than Chicago, as it[Read More…]
As wine bar plans change, Flossmoor trustees want to see a less ‘confusing’ proposal
Flossmoor trustees in September were favorable to granting a liquor license to a proposed wine bar in Flossmoor Commons but still had questions that needed to be answered. Instead of answers, they found themselves with more questions this month after the petitioner requested a second license to offer retail sales[Read More…]
Flossmoor looks to establish downtown TIF to help incentivize business development
A downtown Tax Increment Financing district may soon be established in Flossmoor in an effort to attract a prospective developer and assist existing ones. The village board voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 15, to authorize a study of a proposed redevelopment project area for a TIF district that could be finalized[Read More…]
Flossmoor wine bar proposal gets another round of discussion after petitioner adjusts plan
A Homewood liquor store owner’s proposal to open a wine bar in Flossmoor got more discussion Tuesday, Sept. 7, and petitioner Ronakkumar Patel left with a few more notes. Patel, owner of Family Wines & Liquors in Homewood, first appeared before the Flossmoor Village Board in July to request a[Read More…]
Longtime trustee Perry Hoag resigns from Flossmoor board; Nelson to fill vacancy
On Friday, Aug. 27, longtime Flossmoor Trustee Perry Hoag submitted a letter of resignation from the Flossmoor Board of Trustees. With Hoag’s resignation, Mayor Michelle Nelson is now accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the vacant trustee position. In his resignation letter, Hoag stated, “It has been a pleasure[Read More…]
Flossmoor hires M&J Underground for Evans Road, Douglas Avenue drainage improvements
Work on the Evans Road and Douglas Avenue Drainage Improvement Project is expected to be completed by the end of this calendar year. The village board voted unanimously to approve a contract award and budget amendment for the project as well as construction engineering services for the work as part[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board moves up public comments, adopts consent agenda in meeting restructuring
Flossmoor Village Board meetings made a shift toward greater expediency this week, adopting a consent agenda format that also sees citizens comments moved to the top of the list. The change was made Monday, June 21, during a regular meeting of the village board. The consent agenda allows the board[Read More…]
Residents share concerns about proposed Dunkin’; Flossmoor moves forward with plans
A Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins is coming to the northwest corner of Vollmer Road and Central Park Avenue in Flossmoor, despite the protests of some residents who live in the Park Place subdivision to the northeast of that corner. The Flossmoor Village Board on Monday, June 7, voted unanimously to approve the[Read More…]
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