Flossmoor Village Hall Closed Until New Year Due To COVID-19

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor officials announced Village Hall and other associated offices are closed through Jan. 2 in response to rising COVID-19 cases.

Residents will still be able to get in touch with village officials, but public works field visits will be suspended until the new year. Flossmoor police will still take reports in person when needed, but will be socially distanced when they do, said Village Manager Bridget Watchel.

"We need to slow the spread of COVID, not only for the health of staff, but to ensure the Village can continue to provide essential services to the public," Wachtel said in a news release. "We are also implementing other internal protocols to protect Village staff and will re-evaluate our mitigation efforts after the new year."

Updated protocols will include drop boxes for residents to deposit their water bill payments or applications for a new water account.

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All "non-life-safety inspections" such as car seat installations and fingerprinting will be delayed until village employees return to work, according to the village website. A full list of updated services and closures can be found on the village website.

"We have a responsibility as your local government to follow guidance from the public health officials," said Mayor Michelle Nelson. "We encourage the community to practice social distancing, mask wearing, and finally, get your booster shot."