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Be sure to catch Clublands Community Garage Sale! on the Homer Glen Patch calendar

Friday June 5th Patch AM

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  • How a proposed hydro-excavation hub could reshape 159th Street near Homer Glen

Also on today's calendar: Clublands Community Garage Sale! and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will County panel delays decision on proposed hydro-excavation business near Homer Glen (chicagotribune.com) — A proposed Badger Daylighting hydro-excavation facility just outside Homer Glen has been delayed as Will County officials seek clearer protections for nearby homeowners’ wells, traffic, and neighborhood character. Homer Glen leaders, residents, and Homer Township officials are pushing back on the zoning change while the company explores options like annexing into the village and using non-well water sources.    


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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • K9s for Veterans Chosen as Non-Profit Hero of the Month By Sterk Family Law Group
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Catherine G. Coons (nee Jenkins) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Philip Joseph Bonacorsi, II —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Judith Diane Prieboy —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • St. Coletta’s of Illinois launches spring appeal to preserve historic Blessed Mother statue —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Obituary: WIlliam P. Ross —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Lost cat!
    No tags. Vicinity of Chickory tr. and Wood Duck Lane (Nextdoor Homer Glen)
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Patrol Presence in Homer Glen. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Forklift Operator in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

  • Before Dellwood, Riverview Park ruled (fwrnews.com)
  • Shuffle City's beverage kitchen working on hard and soft drinks for summer opening (cnhi.com)
  • Oh Sugar in Lockport is the Over‑the‑Top Ice Cream Run Worth the Drive – Rolled Ice Cream, Cookie Fries & Pup Cups (stepoutbuffalo.com)

Orland Park

  • Death Investigation Underway Near Orland's Schussler Park: PD (patch.com)
  • 'Man Of Deep Integrity, Steady Courage': Stretch Of I-55 Renamed In Memory Of Fallen State Trooper (patch.com)

Lemont

  • Belmont Estates Development Plans Will Be Discussed At August Plan Commission Meeting (patch.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: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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