The Franciscan Health Olympia Fields team awarded the Flossmoor Fire Department first place out of the 17 responding departments in our region for having the fastest medical contact to balloon time when responding to a call related to a heart attack.

While filling out your calendar for the summer months, don't forget to save the date for your favorite Flossmoor events. From Bike the Gem in early June to Flossmoor Fest in September. We look forward to seeing you at each of these events and making your experience a memorable one. For more information, you can visit Flossmoor.org.

The Village of Flossmoor is grateful for the service of resident volunteers on Boards and Commissions. There are openings on the Public Art, Green, and Community Relations Commissions. Applications for commissions are evaluated as positions on the commissions open. Please fill out an application on our Village website today!

Rave Mobile Safety allows individuals to receive notifications from state and local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic, and other critical emergencies. Signing up is easy and takes only a few minutes. Text 'ECOM911Alerts' to 77295 and follow the prompts or register here.

Rain and hot weather, which we’ve had plenty of this spring, are the main ingredients for tall, uneven grass growth. It is a violation of the Village code to permit any weeds, grass or plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers or other ornamental plants, to grow to a height exceeding eight inches on unimproved property and five inches on improved property anywhere in the Village. It is also the responsibility of property owners to mow the parkway adjacent to their homes and road.

The Village addresses tall grass and weed complaints by visiting the property or contacting the owner, landlord or property manager. The Village issues a notice to comply within three days. The Village may also mow the property without notice and charge the owner or place a lien on the property if the issue remains unresolved.

Did you know that keeping yards free of tall grass and weeds can prevent mosquitos, rodents and wildlife from invading your property and creating hazards to you, your family and your neighbors? Visit www.flossmoor.org to learn about other Village codes and ordinances to enhance your yard this summer.

The Department of Public Works wants residents to be aware of the importance of considering flood insurance. Just one inch of water can cause more than $25,000 in damage to your home, and with unpredictable spring flooding, properties inside and outside high-risk areas are at risk. With warmer temperatures finally here, please don't wait until it's too late. Visit Floodsmart.gov or call your insurance agent to learn more.

The next Village of Flossmoor Board meeting will be on June 5, 2023. The Village of Flossmoor Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month. To view the meeting agenda once it is posted, please visit www.flossmoor.org.

Consider donating blood on Thursday, May 25, from 3-7 p.m. or Friday, May 26, p.m. from 12-4 p.m. at Living Springs Community Church at 19051 S. Halsted, Glenwood (Room 145). This opportunity is made possible thanks to a collaborative effort of many Southland region faith groups. To schedule your appointment, call 1800-7TO-GIVE, or visit versiti.org.

If you would like more information, please click here.

Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a firefighter or an EMT? Consider signing up for Fire and EMS camp, which is hosted by Prairie State College. Participants must be 16 years old and older. Don't delay! The deadline to sign up is June 12, and the one-day camp is on June 23 from 9 a.m-3 p.m.

For more information, please call 708-768-6769.

ComEd is excited to announce the return of its signature science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program for future women’s history-makers, the ComEd EV Rally.

Young women in Illinois can now apply to participate in the annual summer event, a competition that challenges teen girls to build and race high-tech, electric-powered go-carts. This year, ComEd is increasing the number of participants to 45, from 30 last year, who will work with women from ComEd to explore career pathways in STEM.

The application is open to any female Illinois resident between the ages of 13 and 18. Applications are available at ComEdEVRally.com; the application period will close on Thursday, June 1.

Come out for an evening of music, food, & fun! This event is hosted by the Center for Food Equity in Medicine. All proceeds support the issue of food insecurity among some of our most vulnerable neighbors facing life-altering health conditions. For more information on how you can purchase tickets, click here.

Free tickets are now available for the 2023 Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival. Take advantage of this Chicago Southland Juneteenth Celebration. Tickets are available at hfjuneteenthfestival.com. 

More information, including how to purchase tickets, can be found here.

Click here for the publicity request form on our website.