Love Homer Glen or Lockport? Become A Patch Mayor

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — Do you sometimes feel no one is tooting a horn about your hometown? Wish YOU had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make Homer Glen and Lockport special? If you love your hometown, become a Patch Mayor and the voice of your local Patch.

As a Patch Mayor for Homer Glen-Lockport, you'll be able to:

• spread the word to your neighbors and fellow residents about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, big games, that great new store or restaurant in town, people worth knowing — and more — through your articles
• guide local conversations as the host of Homer Glen-Lockport Patch, whether it's a lost pet or the latest issue in front of the village board or city council
• reach your neighbors and fellow residents through daily newsletters and Facebook
• earn the recognition of the Homer Glen-Lockport Patch community

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, who likes to write, is active on social media and who wants to share the stories of his or her neighborhood or town and guide community conversation. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

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If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood or town, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans.

Ready to sign up? Click here to apply to become your local Patch Mayor!

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