Filming in Flossmoor

At its April 21 meeting, the Flossmoor Board of Trustees approved regulations and an ordinance for commercial filming on public property in the Village. This action has established:

1. Regulations for producers and directors regarding commercial filming in Flossmoor.
2. Specific fees and the use of Village properties in regards to commercial filming.
3. A policy on the notification of residents on commercial filming projects.
4. That the Village is welcoming and a positive place to film.

Any filming conducted on public property within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Flossmoor must be approved by the Village Manager or their designee prior to the commencement of filming. Additionally, the Village Manager may, from time to time, authorize the use of any Village-owned public property, right-of-way, equipment, public building, parking areas or Village personnel for filming or taping of movies, TV programs, commercials, or training films and related activities. In conjunction with these uses, the Village Manager may, in the interest of the public, require that any or all of specific regulations be met as a prerequisite to that use. 

Regulations for Filming on Public Property in the Village of Flossmoor

Locations in Flossmoor

Founded in 1924 and located less than 30 miles south of Chicago, the Village of Flossmoor boasts numerous scenic settings that may attract film, television and corporate producers, including:

• A charming central business district featuring a classic-style brick block of small businesses adorned with dark green awnings and wide sidewalks
• A bustling train station serving commuter, freight and passenger trains with both walk-through and drive-through tunnels (Metra Rail Contact: Filming@MetraRR.com)
• A downtown garden area complete with benches, vibrant landscaping, a flagpole, and a sculpture
• An impressive modern brick library building that includes an outdoor gathering space (Flossmoor Public Library Contact: Director Jamie Paicely)
• Twenty public sculpture installations — both modern and figurative — highlighted by a centrally located sculpture garden
• A diverse housing stock, ranging from 100-year-old brick homes to Mid-Century Modern residences, as well as homes from the early 2000s, all along tree-lined streets
• A Mid-Century Modern Village Hall municipal building that houses a courtroom/board room, along with police and fire stations
• Municipal offices, meeting rooms, vehicles and a spacious garage/storage area
• Old-fashioned ball fields, updated tennis courts, playgrounds and green spaces (Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Contact: Director Doug Boehm)

For more information, please contact the Village Manager's Office at 708-798-2300 or info@flossmoor.org.