Corrections: The costs so far have been incurred by the village, not the library. The village was alerted to the problem in February 2025 rather than August 2024, according to village officials. Repair costs are expected to be between $43,000 and $50,000. The saga of the Flossmoor Public Library sinkhole[Read More…]
Author: Jamilah Lewis
The importance of body safety while gardening
Whether it is sun exposure, working with herbicides or pesticides, or taking care of your body, all must be considered within the safety of gardening, which was the topic of Homewood’s Green Thumb Saturdays, May 9, at the Homewood Village Hall. Homewood Tree Committee member Tony Greep gave a presentation[Read More…]
New Flossmoor Library historical photos show the village across many eras
A new look into Flossmoor’s history by the Flossmoor Public Library has recently been uploaded, adding over 200 photos to their digital historical collection, highlighting maps and village life from the 1970s, the early 20th and late 19th century. The photos were uploaded to the Flossmoor Historical Images page[Read More…]
New approaches to lawn care outlined at Green Thumb program
If caring for your lawn is a burden, maybe Rethinking Lawns, a new approach to lawn care, could be helpful. Lauren Umek of the Chicago Park District outlined Rethinking Lawns, a collaboration between the park district, the Chicago Botanic Garden and the University of Michigan-Flint, at the April 11 Green[Read More…]
Local bookstores highlighted in Independent Bookstore Tour
A chance to come out and support local bookstores is coming up on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the Independent Bookstore Tour showcasing six south suburban bookstores that will be open to attendees to buy books and participate in the stores’ events. The event is[Read More…]
Songs of Resistance benefit concert highlighting community and human rights
Spotlight Performance Academy is partnering with the Homewood Creative Alliance to host Songs of Resistance, a benefit concert and art auction on Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Flossmoor. Tickets are $25 with attendees able to donate to the event through the ticket link. The beneficiary of the[Read More…]
BECOME hosts book signing focusing on leadership for women of color
A lively discussion on the role of women and their enduring strength was the topic for a March 7 program led by Flossmoor resident Dominica McBride and her organization, BECOME, at Beyond the Book bookstore in Homewood. McBride hosted the women’s event and book signing for the book “Becoming Change[Read More…]
Beyond the Book launches middle school writing contest for Homewood, Flossmoor schools
The Beyond the Book Press is launching a middle school writing contest for grades sixth through eighth grade starting Monday, March 16, with work able to be submitted from Sept. 1-30. The contest is open to middle schoolers in the Homewood-Flossmoor area, home schooled students and others in the area within the[Read More…]
D’s cookies Dough Company transitions to delivery, other stores after closing its Flossmoor retail location
D’s Cookie Dough Company announced on their Facebook Jan. 11 that they will be closing their retail business in Flossmoor but would continue as a frozen cookie dough manufacturer. Owners D.K. and Staci Stout opened the retail store in April 2024. They plan to sell their classic baked cookies at[Read More…]
Heather Hill residents consider a neighborhood care network
The Heather Hill Civic Association is going to reorganize its neighborhood watch group into a neighborhood care network. At the Feb. 17 meeting, HHCA president Ashly Giddens discussed how the watch group doesn’t have to be only about safety issues. She pointed to house fires in December and January and[Read More…]
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