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Black History Month is a time to honor the struggles, triumphs and excellence of African Americans in our community. Join the Village of Flossmoor in celebrating Black History Month this February by shining a spotlight on local educators, who have - and continue to - inspire us all. Read more about this special month, the Pan-African flag and meet local Flossmoor educators here...

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https://www.flossmoor.org/FormCenter/Community-Connections-15/Black-History-Month-2026-Application-176

Flossmoor invites you to explore details of 30 of the most architecturally significant homes in our Village! This interactive map showcases the diverse and beautiful housing stock of our community. Homes were selected by the Carlile Group — a collective of experts committed to advancing the science of buildings based in Manteno, IL — following the criteria below: 

• Being at least 50 years old 
• Being architecturally significant and embodying the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction and design
• Maintaining architectural integrity (not significantly modified from the original design) 

The Village aims to spark interest in our community through this initiative and to establish recognition for Flossmoor as a destination for architectural gems within greater Chicagoland.

Click here to explore the Historic Homes of Flossmoor!

Project Background

In 2018, the Community Relations Commission proposed a method to promote Flossmoor’s historic downtown and housing stock, while advocating for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings in the Village. Funding and planning for the project were approved by the Village Board of Trustees in 2019; research began in 2020. This phase involved having resident-volunteers photograph all homes across various areas of the Village and then creating a database. In 2023, the Carlile Group conducted a survey of the buildings, reviewed and nominated the chosen properties. Municipal GIS Partners then compiled the information gathered by Carlile and the Village into an interactive map, prepared for public use in 2026.

Join in the 19^th Annual Flossmoor St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14! This parade throughout the Flossmoor Park neighborhood begins and ends at the Flossmoor Community Church’s Community House, located at 847 Hutchison Road. Lineup starts at 12:30 p.m., and the parade will kick off promptly at 1 p.m. Participants are invited to watch — or march — in this special event, which has grown from a small gathering started by a few neighbors into a community-wide celebration, supported by the Flossmoor Community Relations Commission. Strollers, bicycles and leashed pets are all welcome; green attire is encouraged!

Area residents will soon have more quick-serve food and beverage options in Flossmoor. At its meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, the Flossmoor Board of Trustees unanimously passed an ordinance approving an amendment to a final plan for re-subdivision of 3900 Vollmer Road. This ordinance gives the green light for the construction of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant featuring a drive-through and patio, plus a double drive-through 7 Brew, in an outlot located near the Flossmoor Meijer Superstore. 

Chipotle, based in Denver, Colo., is a quick-serve Mexican concept that is known for being committed to sustainability, preparing fresh food daily, and offering good benefits and opportunities for employees, such as education assistance and retirement savings. More than 4,000 locations are open throughout the country.

“I’m a huge fan of Chipotle and their family- and allergen-free food options, and am so pleased to welcome their newest design concept to the Village,” says Mayor Michelle Nelson. “Chipotle is a great fit for Flossmoor.”

Founded in Rogers, Ark., in 2017, 7 Brew is a beverage business that handcrafts iced and hot drinks to order, offering more than 20,000 flavor options and customizations, such as milk alternatives and sugar-free options. This fast-growing chain claims a mission to "Cultivate Kindness," and it gives back to communities through its 7 Brew Heroes program. Nearly 30 new locations opened across the U.S. in January.

“If you can’t find something that wets your whistle at a 7 Brew, then it doesn’t exist anywhere. The nearest location is in Indiana, and it has become a destination,” says Nelson. “Besides expanding quick-serve options in our Village, both new stores will also create great job opportunities for residents from entry level to store management.”

The project developer, Joseph Development Flossmoor Outlot B LLC, is expected to begin construction on the restaurants this spring with anticipated completion in the fall. The location is part of an expanding retail area in Flossmoor, anchored by a Meijer Superstore that opened in 2016. Infrastructure improvements to streets, sewers and water in this area were paid for with Village TIF funding to facilitate future developments. There are three additional outlots available for development, plus approximately 30 acres of Village-owned land east of Meijer that is accepting development proposals through the Southland Development Authority.

Back by popular demand, Flossmoor's Recyclepalooza has returned to the spring season to help you with your spring cleaning!

This year's event will take place from 9 a.m.-Noon at the Parker Junior High School Lot on Saturday, April 25. Whether you're cleaning out your closets, garage or basement, this event offers a simple and impactful way for you to reduce your landfill waste and give used items a second life. Accepted items this year are:

• Accessories, including: backpacks, belts, computer bags, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, purses, tote bags & wallets
• American flags
• Apparel, including: baby clothes, blouses, coats, dresses, formal wear, hats, jackets, jeans, pants, scarves, shirts, shoes, socks, suits, sweaters, swimsuits, ties & undergarments
• Bicycles
• Electronics / E-waste (TVs: $15 fee; Monitors: $10 fee - cash or card accepted)
• Eyeglasses
• Household items (no furniture), including: baskets, bedspreads, blankets, curtains, drapes, pillows, quilts, sheets, shower curtains, sleeping bags, sofa covers, towels & washcloths
• Legos
• Oral care products & packaging, used
• Plastic bread tags
• Pop tops
• Prescription bottles, empty
• Razors, used
• Styrofoam, clean & dry
• Toys, including: plastic, plus & stuffed
• Travel-sized toiletries, new
• Trophies & medals

Please pack like items together & label. Volunteers will unload your vehicle at this drive-through event. This event is sponsored by the Flossmoor Green Commission, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood Disposal.

Click below to read about meetings, happenings and safety reminders in Flossmoor for the month of February:

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Starting Nov. 1, SNAP (food stamps) benefits are being affected by the federal government shutdown. This change may be putting a greater need for food banks and food pantries. If you are able, you can help by supporting your neighbors by donating money to local food banks. If you or someone you know is need of help affording nutritious food, click here for an interactive map that shows food banks by city / zip code...

The Village of Flossmoor also includes a page on this website that showing food banks and pantires that service the South Suburbs. Please click here...

The Village of Flossmoor prides itself on being a welcoming, beautiful and connected community for all residents and visitors, regardless of immigration or citizenship status. In 2025, federal agencies, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been conducting operations within various communities throughout Chicagoland and across the nation. Regarding immigration enforcement, the Flossmoor Police Department operates under the Illinois TRUST Act (Public Act 100-463), which strictly limits how local and state law enforcement agencies interact with federal immigration authorities. The updated webpage below shares more information on the TRUST Act from the Flossmoor Police Department, as well as links and resources from government agencies about immigration and immigrant rights:

https://www.flossmoor.org/623/Immigration-Resources

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