Pollinating insects are known to help flowers stay healthy, but many parasites and predators can be just as helpful in maintaining one’s garden. The Homewood Tree Committee hosted its Green Thumb Saturdays meeting July 11 on the topic of beneficial insects, with a speaker from the Illinois Extension, Master Gardener Laurie Martin. Martin gave an in-depth presentation on different pollinators,[Read More…]
Author: Jamilah Lewis
Heather Hill Beautification Walk will honor 10 blue ribbon winners
The Heather Hill Civic Association’s Beautification Committee will hand out 10 blue ribbons for outstanding curb appeal through its Beautification Walk. Judging is ongoing with the winners being announced at the Aug. 12 association meeting. The head of the beautification committee, Debora Spain, explained judges will consider freshly cut grass,[Read More…]
Homewood tree walk helps residents learn about tress in urban areas
Elm trees, oak trees, and maple trees were just some of the trees residents learned about at the June 13 Green Thumb Saturdays Main Street Tree Walk organized by the Homewood Tree Committee. Tree walk host Master Gardener Tony Greep focused on educating people on the common trees found in the village[Read More…]
Flossmoor Library trustee board works with the village to solve library sinkhole situation
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…]
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…]
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