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🌱 Patch AM: Man and Gull A Complex Relationship and 10 more events
Spotted on the Homer Glen calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction
Coffee in hand, Homer Glen? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction at Harris Theater for Music and Dance
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience at Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience →
Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W Laraway Rd, Joliet
9:00 am - The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival →
Settlers' Park, 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield
12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Man and Gull A Complex Relationship →
Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Dr, Joliet
9:00 am - Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
317 Front St, Lemont
9:00 am - Winter Coat Drive →
St. Joseph Church, 500 S Jefferson St, Lockport
12:00 pm - Oktoberfest 2026 →
6:00 pm - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northwest Homer Fire District →
13010 W 143rd St, Lockport
11:00 am - Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser →
Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rte 59, Plainfield
4:00 pm - Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
6:00 pm - Oktoberfest →
Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
3:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
- Premier Paws at Lockport — (708) 550-7297
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Darrell R. Strong —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- St. Coletta's of Illinois to Honor Kowalis Family at Upcoming Caritas Benefit —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Lockport, Illinois in Lockport. Apply here.
- Nordstrom posted a job opening for Retail Stock - Orland Park Place Rack in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lockport
- Lockport to auction off Route 66 centennial benches (shawlocal.com)
- Street closures, parking changes for Plainfield homecoming parade (shawlocal.com)
Mokena
- State Rep. Patrick Sheehan To Co-Host Free Shred Event And Food Drive In Mokena (wjol.com)
- Beswick wins in USF2000 again for Pabst at Road America (racer.com)
New Lenox
- New Lenox Fire Station 2 To Close Temporarily, District Says (patch.com)
- 317 Osage Ln, New Lenox, IL 60451 (redfin.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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