Current Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun is running unopposed in this election.
Incumbent Flossmoor Mayor Paul S. Braun awaits another four-year term as he's running unopposed in this year's election. Back to Election Central
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This week's Patch Talk is a first, as hosts Chris and Ryan welcome one of Homewood's wittiest, Patricia Lundstrom, to the show to talk about what's going on with Flossmoor's business scene.
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A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Flossmoor's Feb. 4 village board meeting.
The Flossmoor Public Arts Commission is recommending the village include a sculpture produced by H-F High School students to its famed sculpture garden rotation. The piece selected is called “Bell Tower” and it is currently being constructed by students in acclaimed teacher Greg Petecki’s class. Should the board approve, the sculpture will be loaned to the village for three years. A concrete pad in front of the Flossmoor public library has already been selected to showcase the piece. Trustees will vote to give $87,681 to HR Green Inc. for design engineering services associated with the phase one water system improvement plan.
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Flossmoor’s upcoming Meijer Store and other economic development projects are on the agenda for Friday’s 9 a.m. meeting at Flossmoor Village Hall.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will visit Flossmoor Village Hall today at 9 a.m. to guest speak for a special quarterly event hosted by the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC). Flossmoor’s new Meijer store, the Cook County tax rollback and increased transportation efforts—such as the widening of Center Ave near CN headquarters—will be discussed according to a release from CSEDC. Mayor Paul Braun will be joining Preckwinkle to talk about the village’s Meijer plans. Green infrastructure and robotics are also on the agenda. Want to get in on the action? Sign up for H-F Patch breaking news!
The beloved bakery announced plans to expand into a larger Homewood location last week, but a new deal will keep a scaled down, kid-oriented version of the shop at the current Flossmoor location.
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun entered Sweet Annie’s Bakery last Saturday on a mission. “He was very adamant about not wanting to lose (the bakery),” owner Anne Aboushousha said. “He asked, ‘What can we do?’” Braun told Patch he’s been hard at work trying to facilitate a rental agreement between Aboushousha and her current landlord Dean Armstrong so that she could keep her current shop. Last week, Aboushousha announced plans to move Sweet Annie’s Bakery to Homewood. Despite the move, Aboushousha told Patch she was looking to keep the old Sweet Annie’s open, should she reach agreeable terms with Armstrong. A deal was reached Tuesday afternoon. “We care very much about our businesses,” Braun said. “The village has and will continue to assist in …
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After years of citation frustration, Anne Aboushousha of "Sweet Annie's Bakery" formally requested the village offer parking passes to downtown business owners and their employees.
Flossmoor's village board will discuss options to amend their current parking policy to cater to downtown business owners and their employees. This comes in response to a formal request from Flossmoor resident Anne Aboushsousha during the Dec. 3 village board meeting. Aboushousha, more commonly known around town as "Sweet Annie," owns Sweet Annie's Bakey in downtown Flossmoor. She says her employees and she have struggled with Flossmoor's parking situaion—and received many expensive violations—since opening up shop four years ago. "If you work an eight-hour shift, you have to find three different areas to park, which in a big hassle, especially for those of us who work twelve-hour days," Aboushousha said. "In some shops, where there is …
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10:53 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013
Annie didn't give them much time, but they sure screwed the pooch on this one. I mean, it's not like there's a couple of empty acres anywhere near the downtown business district or anything..... more ›
Flossmoor Economic Director Scott Bordui says residents will see a direct savings on their property tax bill.
Flossmoor residents, as a whole, will save over $29,000 on their property tax bills this year thanks to a resolution passed during the Dec. 3 village board meeting. The extra money comes from the village's 2009 General Obligation (G.O.) refunded money from 2002 library construction bonds. Flossmoor Finance Director Scott Bordui says the excess cash is the result of several factors, including loss and cost collections over the life of the bond and through refinancing. "It's basically a direct savings to the resident," Bordui said. Bordui said this is the third abatement the village has issued in three years. Overall, this has amounted to nearly $40,000 in savings for residents as a whole.
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun presented a resolution honoring resident Else "Snookie" Jeneson on her 100th birthday.
Long before the cast of Jersey Shore was born, even before the invention of television, Else "Snookie" Heidt was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Nov. 26, 1912. "This is a little Snookie," the housekeeper said upon first glance of the newborn, according to a resolution passed by the village. Now, 100 later, the name still sticks. Since moving to Flossmoor in 1946 with husband George Jeneson and two children, Snookie Jensen has been an active member of the community. She has served as President of the Flossmoor Infant Welfare Society and also as a volunteer den leader for the Cub Scouts. She was one of the first volunteers at Flossmoor Community Church's Bargain Box, has enjoyed golfing at Olympia Fields Country Club and still plays bridge to …
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10:02 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Jack and I have had the incredible privilege of being Snookie's next door neighbor for over a decade. The gardening tips and shared perennials, the patio chats, always ready doggie treats and all the good things that come from having the BEST of neighbors we are so grateful for. We love you Snookie!!!! more ›
A preview of what's going to be discussed and voted on during Flossmoor's Dec. 3 village board meeting.
Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun and the village trustees will meet at Flossmoor Village Hall on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. In accordance with legal requirements, village officials will use time during tonight's board meeting to hold a public meeting on the village's proposed estimated capped tax increase. The estimated 2012 levy, as approved by the board in November, is 5.28 percent higher than in 2011. Mayor Paul Braun will be required to explain why the estimated capped levy is greater than 105 percent of last year's. Village Manager Bridget Wachtel, along with the help of village staff will present a mid-year analysis of Flossmoor's financial situation as it compares to the fiscal year 2013 budget. The addition of $7.2 million in G.O. bonds…
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The Village of Flossmoor is hosting the first of two public meetings tonight to educate residents on the upcoming $7.28 million water system improvement referendum.
Traci Lillis
4:19 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wow, I am offended by this interview. I am the owner of "The Skate Shop" and I take great pride in my business. Skating is huge in Illinois and is mostly adults. This is a very social way to excersice and it is very theraputic. I am still in business because I care so much for all of my customers, they become part of my family. I have excellent customer service and will stop at nothing to make … more ›