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Helicopter just one highlight of Flossmoor National Night Out - HF Chronicle

On Tuesday, August 5, things got loud in Flossmoor — fast. Music blasting from the DJ was already playing across the Village Hall lot, but then came the real head-turner: a helicopter circling overhead. People stopped mid-conversation, looked up, and waited to see where it would land. Turns out, just across the street from Flossmoor’s village hall. As soon as it was safe to cross, the crowd didn’t hesitate. Someone shouted, “Get to the chopper!”…Read Article

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Flossmoor Police Department announces traffic enforcement results - HF Chronicle

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Condensation issues cause concern at D161 schools - HF Chronicle

High humidity at two Flossmoor elementary schools is causing problems, and administrators want to delay plans to update classrooms at Flossmoor Hills and Western Avenue until the issue is resolved. At the Aug. 4 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education meeting, Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella and Matt Verdun, a mechanical engineer from Wold Architects and Engineering, explained the issue to the school board members. The primary concern …Read Article

Flossmoor launches program to help downtown businesses during streetscape project - HF Chronicle

The village of Flossmoor has initiated a new Support Our Shops promotion. The construction phase of the downtown Flossmoor streetscape project is causing some disruption in business at local shops, but the village introduced its new promotion program on Friday, Aug. 1, to help provide an incentive to shop local. The Support Our Shops promotion includes a retail card that can be picked up and used at downtown businesses. Shoppers can collect a st…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Flossmoor officials work through parking challenges as streetscape project makes progress - HF Chronicle

Parking spots were off limits on the west side of Sterling Avenue in downtown Flossmoor on Thursday, July 31, as construction crews excavated new curb contours at Central Park Drive and the intersection of Sterling and Flossmoor Road. The village also recently unveiled an interactive online map that enables residents to get a closer look at the streetscape design, including where the curb changes are, where new trees will be planted and where d…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Flossmoor police chief updates community on party control in the village - HF Chronicle

Flossmoor police recently were able to stop a house party before it got out of hand and blocked a second one from happening. Police Chief Carl Estelle shared with the board of trustees on July 21 the steps officers took to prevent a potentially disruptive party in the village. Estelle said on July 4 officers were called to Oak Lane Road where dozens of people were attempting to get into a house party. Officers said more than 100 vehicles were p…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Flossmoor welcomes new deputy chief, police officer and village clerk - HF Chronicle

Flossmoor’s new Deputy Chief Douglas Merkle, police officer Anoribe Nwannewuihe and the new Village Clerk Cecil Porter were sworn in and welcomed by the community at the July 21 board of trustees meeting. In his new position, Merkle is second-in-command assisting the chief in managing and overseeing all aspects of department operations. Douglas Merkle takes the oath of office at the July 21 Flossmoor board meeting to become the village’s depu…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

D161 extends City Year program at Parker - HF Chronicle

The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education voted to extend a partnership with City Year AmeriCorps for the 2025-26 school year at its July 21 meeting. Eight AmeriCorps members once again will work with students at Parker Junior High. Students who worked with City Year partners last year showed improved overall test scores and a decrease in behavioral issues. District administrators reported that the program also helped students improve their …Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Homewood Science Center hosts annual Summer Fest for ninth anniversary - HF Chronicle

The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest fundraiser on July 17 also celebrated the center’s ninth anniversary. The nonprofit organization raised over $58,000 at the party at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, exceeding its goal of $50,000. Guests enjoyed an evening that featured a variety of music and hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, with food and drinks. STEM-related activities included Tetris and…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Flossmoor Art Commission prepares for the sculpture tour - HF Chronicle

The Flossmoor Public Art Commission has begun preparations for the 2025 Sculpture Tour at their monthly meeting Monday, July 14. The Sculpture Tour is on Wednesday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. at Leavitt Park, 1010 Leavitt Ave. Guest presenters will be commission Chair Nancy Burrows and commission members Leona Calvin, Michael Cheney, Charlene Gordon and Jeff Stevenson. Flossmoor Public Art Commission member Jodie Lawrence introduces “Reachin…Flossmoor · Flossmoor Read Article

Flossmoor Police Department announces traffic enforcement results - HF Chronicle

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