Flossmoor responds to former police chief’s lawsuit, says performance reason for firing

One month after Flossmoor’s former police Chief Jerel Jones alleged in a federal lawsuit that he was fired because of his race, the village responded to his claims by reiterating its view his dismissal was because of poor performance. Concerns over Jones’ performance began shortly after he started with the Flossmoor department in March 2023, the Chicago-based Sotos Law Firm writes in defense of the village, Mayor Michelle Nelson and village administrator Bridgette Watchel. “The 2023 Flossmoor Fest was beset with public safety problems including being forced to shut down...