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Greetings Homer Glen! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More at New Lenox, IL
  • Ability Awareness Committee Meeting at Homer Glen, IL Calendar
  • Administration and Finance Committee Meeting at Homer Glen, IL Calendar

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A morning shower in the area, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very humid, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees.

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  • Obituary: David L. Stephenson —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Franciscan Ministries posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Homer Glen. Apply here.
  • Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurants posted a job opening for Food Runner/Server Assistant in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local Event: New Lenox 7th Annual 2026 WARRIORS WALK for Veterans Suicide Prevention (patch.com)
  • IHSA football scores: Week 2 in Peoria and central Illinois (mcdonoughvoice.com)

New Lenox

  • Underwood Secures More Than $35 Million in Federal Funding to Support Nursing Education, Health Care, Child Care, and More in Northern Illinois (house.gov)
  • Illinois already smashed its tornado record this year. Now, it's nearing an all-time US record. (weather.com)

Ok Homer Glen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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