Hey there, Homer Glen! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Homer Glen plans 9/11 memorial 5K at Heritage Park Also on today's calendar: Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees. Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 65. Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • Homer Glen To Host 'Run To Remember' 5K (patch.com ) — Homer Glen is inviting residents to join the Run To Remember 5K on Sept. 12 at Heritage Park, honoring 9/11 victims and first responders. The charity event will benefit the 100 Club of Will County, with registration available on the village website and sponsorships still open for local businesses and organizations.
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★ Featured events ★ Thursday August 20 Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park → Friday August 21 The Breakfast Club → Sunday August 23 Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 → Closest to the Pin Contest → Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) → Monday August 24 Free Yoga Classes → Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Thursday August 20 Plan Commission Meeting - Cancelled → Tuesday August 25 Adjudication Court Hearing → Wednesday August 26 Village Board Meeting → Tuesday September 1 Ability Awareness Committee Meeting → Tuesday September 8 100+ Women Who Care September Meeting → 📣 Homer Glen Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby Thursday August 20 Classics & Coffee Movie Series DCM Wonder Club Ingenious Inventors (Grades 4 - 8) Softball Game Vs. Jane Addams Bon Journeyed @ Centennial Park West: 5:30 PM... → Bon Journeyed @ Centennial Park West → Outdoor Event/Festival - Harmony Square → Music on the Patio → Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself ! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Badger Rezoning Request to be Decided Tomorrow —Mark Gawron Read on Patch Obituary: Anita C. Bottomley —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch 143 Golfers, One Mission: Creating Possibilities —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch Franciscan Ministries posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Homer Glen. Apply here. Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here. 🗞 Nearby News Lockport
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Grand Prairie Water Commission Receives $1 Million In Federal Funding (patch.com ) 7 Amazing Facts About Monarchs As Fall Migration Begins In Illinois (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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