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Good morning Homer Glen! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More at New Lenox, IL
  • Monthly Memory Cafe at White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch
  • Jazz Concert: Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo at White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • S&S Activewear, LLC posted a job opening for Part-Time Warehouse Machine Operator - Restock Driver (SAT-SUN) in Lockport. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

  • Moving Wall arrival Thursday in Lockport brings Vietnam nurses' stories home (niagara-gazette.com)
  • YSU's Bowling Program Announces 2026-27 Schedule (ysusports.com)

Orland Park

  • Orland Fire Protection District Mourns Retired Longtime Firefighter (patch.com)

Mokena

  • Providence Catholic High School Shares Important Dates for Fall (shawlocal.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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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