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🌱 Patch AM: How did Lincoln-Way East hand H-F its first tough loss?
Happening soon: Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen on the Homewood Patch calendar

Hello again Homewood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Lincoln-Way East hand H-F its first tough loss?
Also on today's calendar: Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No stars, no problem: Lincoln-Way East hands Homewood Flossmoor first loss of season (suntimes.com) — Homewood-Flossmoor's football team took its first loss of the season Friday night, falling 38-7 at home to powerhouse Lincoln-Way East. The Vikings, who had not allowed a point in their first two games, struggled with turnovers and short fields but say they're focused on growing through the ups and downs of a long 8A season.
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📸 Around Homewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homewood
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- Free Yoga for Kids at Dairy Queen →
Dairy Queen Restaurant, 1700 Ridge Rd, Homewood
11:00 am - Labor Day (district closed)
HOMEWOOD SD 153 Homewood, IL 60430 - Boys Baseball Game vs CHMS →
Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, IL 60422
4:15 pm - Beginning Band Sign-up [virtual] →
Flossmoor Hills Elem School Flossmoor, IL 60422
6:30 pm - Sacred Circles | A Woman's Gathering →
Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
7:45 pm - Beginning Orchestra Sign-up →
Heather Hill Elem School Flossmoor, IL 60422
5:00 pm - Bloodcurdling Books for Teens →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
6:30 pm - Trivia Time →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
7:00 pm - Homeschool Meet Up - Experiment with a Book! →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
11:00 am - Boost Your Brain Health →
17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
1:00 pm - Autumn Blood Drive →
Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
3:00 pm - Awaken + Align →
Serendipity Yoga and Wellness, 18300 Dixie Hwy, Homewood
10:30 am
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Homewood Shout Outs!
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- Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience — (708) 701-3653
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Crumbl Tinley Park — (708) 407-9446
- Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind — (708) 800-1138
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Home Team Supervisor in Country Club Hills. Apply here.
- Prime Healthcare posted a job opening for Unit Secretary - Observation in Olympia Fields. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Who are the South Cook County area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Sept. 5? (southcooknews.com)
Markham
- Tyler Perry gives 81-year-old woman $43K to help save her home after burst pipe (centraloregondaily.com)
- How Markham Homeowners Can Make Smarter Appliance Repair Decisions (zimbio.com)
Harvey
- Former Michigan City police officer under investigation for Flock camera misuse (cbsnews.com)
- Lanes Reopening For Labor Day Travel (effinghamradio.com)
Ok Homewood! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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