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🌱 Patch AM: What a judge’s ruling means for Homer Glen’s mayor and critics
Happening soon: A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event on the Homer Glen Patch calendar

Hello Homer Glen! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a judge's ruling means for Homer Glen's mayor and critics
Also on today's calendar: A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Will County judge orders $16,500 in attorney fees for dismissed defamation lawsuit (chicagotribune.com) — A Will County judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit targeting Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike and others, ordering about $16,500 in attorney fees for the defendants under Illinois' anti-SLAPP law. The case, filed by Homer Glen resident and Marine veteran Carmen Consolino over comments on a local podcast, is expected to be appealed and has stirred debate about political speech, veterans' benefits, and local campaigning.
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📸 Around Homer Glen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event →
2011 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox
9:00 am - Craft Fair →
Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
9:30 am
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Village Board Meeting →
Village Board Room, 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen
6:30 pm - Homer Glen's Run To Remember 5K →
Heritage Park Homer Glen, 14240 West 151st Street, Homer Glen
8:00 am - St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rummage and Bake Sale →
1500 S Briggs St, Lockport
9:00 am - Senior Harvest →
Lockport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
1:00 pm - The Huey Is Coming Home! →
New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
6:30 am - Boots, Bling & BBQ →
16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen
6:00 pm - Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
9:00 am - Bling Bling Sale & Fundraiser →
White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
1:00 pm - Bling Bling Sale/Fundraiser →
White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
10:00 am - Crossroads of America: America 250 Family Celebration →
7747 Oak Grove Ave, Justice
10:00 am
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Homer Glen Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Homer Glen PatchAM possible:
- Premier Paws at Lockport — (708) 550-7297
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Free Scrap Metal Pickup
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Mark S. Littlejohn —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr. —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Michael K. St. Germain —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lockport. Apply here.
- National Guard Employment Network posted a job opening for Insurance Sales Agent - Lockport, IL in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lockport
- Lockport OKs grants for downtown building improvements, facade restoration (shawlocal.com)
- Newark Community High School District 18 reported 84.7% of teacher attendance during 2024-25 (kendallcountytimes.com)
Orland Park
- Village Of Orland Park To Host Patriot Day Remembrance And Concert (patch.com)
Mokena
- Mom 'invested' in Clancy trial killed her own son: Police (lawandcrime.com)
- Braidwood Man Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Gifted Lottery Ticket (wjol.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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