Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture.
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