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π± Patch AM: Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northwest Homer Fire District and 11 more events
And on the Homer Glen Patch calendar - Carillon Craft Show

Hi there, Homer Glen! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Carillon Craft Show at Carillon Clubhouse
- Fall Fest at Bronkberry Farms
- Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart at Finders Flea
... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📸 Around Homer Glen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Homer Glen
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★ Featured events ★
- Carillon Craft Show →
Carillon Clubhouse, 21146 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield
9:00 am - Fall Fest →
Bronkberry Farms, 18061 Bronk Rd, Plainfield
9:00 am - Junk in the Trunk at Finders Flea Mart →
Finders Flea, 503 Grundy St, Mazon
9:00 am - Witching Hour Masquerade Ball →
Renaissance Center, 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet
6:00 pm - MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
6:00 pm - Eve Of Haunted Destruction →
Dirt Oval Route 66, 3200 S Chicago St, Joliet
3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northwest Homer Fire District →
13010 W 143rd St, Lockport
11:00 am - Open House October 10, 2026 11AM - 1PM →
12237 Rambling Rd, Lockport
11:00 am - Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser →
Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rte 59, Plainfield
4:00 pm - Taft Fall Crafter & Vendor Fair →
Taft School, 1605 S Washington St, Lockport
9:00 am - Oktoberfest →
Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
3:00 pm - Trunk - N - Treat →
First Presbyterian Church, 805 Western Ave, Joliet
6:00 pm - Vampire's Speakeasy Event →
Embers, 933 S State St, Lockport
6:00 pm - Free Community Harvest Fest! Talent & Vendor Show →
104 E Zarley Blvd, Joliet
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
📣 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
- Dean's Greens Farmstand at Boley Farm — (708) 275-8353
- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: James Michael "Jim" Will —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lockport. Apply here.
- Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Orland Square in Orland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homer Glen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lockport
- This North Jersey haunted house considered one of America's scariest (northjersey.com)
- USA Steps Forward With Canada And More Across Haunted Tourism Boom (travelandtourworld.com)
Lemont
- National Bigfoot Day Market Coming To Downtown Lemont (patch.com)
- Lemont High School Alumni Association Seeking 'Hall of Fame' Nominations (patch.com)
New Lenox
- Beth Conaghan, Realtor in New Lenox, IL, Opens Permanent Office on Maple Street With Chamber Ribbon Cutting (digitalmarketreports.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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